Chicago Cubs: Alex Avila would be a perfect fit

Rumors between Avila and the Cubs have been going on for a while now, so is it going to happen?

I’m not entirely sure either way.  There’s a little bit more than a week until the trade deadline, so there’s still time.

One thing I wouldn’t rule out is that I don’t know if Al Avila will be able to trade his son.  They would probably say, ‘it’s just business’ but I think Thanksgiving dinner at the Avila house might get a little awkward.

“Could you pass the stuffing, Alex?”

“Why don’t you ask Tommy La Stella to pass you the stuffing, DAD?!  GOSH, I’m going to my room!”

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Anyway besides that little scene that took place in my weird mind, I wouldn’t rule it out as a factor.  The Cubs don’t really have a lot to offer farm system wise, which is okay.

Quick side-note, for all you Cubs fans complaining about the Cubs having ‘no farm system’ please be quiet; I’m asking nicely.

In conclusion, Alex Avila could fill a very important role with the Cubs, but I’d say the likely hood of the deal going down is about 50/50.