Chicago Cubs: Saying goodbye to a superstar in FanSided Mock GM Meetings

Taking part in FanSided’s annual Mock GM Meetings, where editors and contributors alike take control of their respective site’s teams, the Chicago Cubs said goodbye to a superstar and hello to a batch of exciting young prospects.

Before we hit the panic button and turn this into a ‘War of the Worlds’ type chaos, I will preface how this is not an actual trade by the Chicago Cubs. Instead, it is a simulation. Each year FanSided’s MLB division puts together a Mock Winter Meetings for their editors and contributors and allows them to play general manager for a week.

As is the same thing in real life, there are parameters and guidelines we must follow to wheel and deal, and, as you would expect, chaos ensues. It is a fun time and a chance to imagine how you see things and would ultimately do things given the opportunity to step into such a role.

This year I got lucky with the opportunity and am running things with one of our site experts, Nicholas Blazek. As real-life rumors abound surrounding the future of star catcher Willson Contreras, we took it upon ourselves to make a move. Sadly, we collectively decided to trade Contreras. However, it could be a deal that works out for both clubs.