Chicago Cubs: Trading Kyle Schwarber could have a domino effect

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Chicago Cubs: Lastly, re-signing Justin Wilson

With a Harper deal essentially maxing the Cubs out in terms of payroll, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer would be wise to bring back Justin Wilson.

The 31-year-old was a quality left-handed option for Joe Maddon down the stretch and posted an 11.4 K/9 last season. Imagine a bullpen that included Wilson, Morrow, Pedro Strop and Diaz. That is some serious firepower.

Regardless of your predispositions towards Schwarber, this is a hypothetical full of intrigue and one that satisfies a team need as well as the plethora of fans in Chicago that are chomping at the bit for Harper.

And since Epstein has made it very clear that nobody is untouchable, such a scenario is entirely plausible.

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