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Chicago Cubs Rumors: If Sonny Gray goes to the Yankees, how are Cubs affected?

By Jake Misener

TORONTO, ON - JULY 25: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics walks to his dugout after retiring the side in the third inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 25, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JULY 25: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics walks to his dugout after retiring the side in the third inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 25, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 30: The marquee above Wrigley Field shines after the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 during Game Five of the 2016 World Series on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 30: The marquee above Wrigley Field shines after the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 during Game Five of the 2016 World Series on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) /

Here’s the best-case scenario

Hopefully, when the calendar turns to August, this is how things shake out.

  • The New York Yankees complete their trade for Sonny Gray, shoring up the rotation.
  • The Detroit Tigers once again fail to shed salary, keeping both Justin Verlander and Ian Kinsler heading into the offseason.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers do absolutely nothing; failing to make a push. OR. The Brewers overpay for someone like Verlander, pillaging the future for a one-year shot to take down the Cubs.

All-in-all, Chicago made their big move in Quintana. There might be a bullpen move in the works, but probably nothing huge. Expect depth-type moves, maybe a long-awaited backup catcher. If these things happen, the Cubs are set for a second-straight NL Central crown.

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