Chicago Cubs aren’t going to trade Kyle Schwarber anytime soon

Chicago Cubs aren’t trading Schwarber – period

I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve heard trade proposals for Kyle Schwarber already this offseason. That’s not to say all of them were far-fetched or outlandish, either. Some made a lot of sense. But you have to take into account the human element in all this.

Remember – two years ago, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer could have gone after Andrew Miller. The Yankees wanted Schwarber and talks promptly ceased. It was a non-starter to talk about a guy who hadn’t even played in months and appeared to be done till 2017. Miller, of course, wound up heading to Cleveland – where he faced the Cubs in the 2016 World Series.

Instead, Chicago ‘settled’ (and I use that term very fluidly) for Aroldis Chapman. It cost them a prospect package headlined by Gleyber Torres, but they would rather make that deal for a rental than give up Schwarber for long-term control of Miller – one of the best in baseball.

Now, with New York adding Giancarlo Stanton to its already-formidable lineup, the Boston Red Sox need to answer back. An ESPN report from this weekend indicates they have interest in Schwarber. But – again. There’s no way Schwarber goes anywhere in any type of logical trade this winter.

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Theo and Jed are high on Kyle – as they well should be. This is a guy who owns a burning desire to be the best – not just on the field but in the community and clubhouse. He works harder than most – and wants to add another World Series ring for the Cubs and their fans. Get used to the rumors, everyone. But they’re just that – rumors.