5 Rental Players That Could Help Chicago Cubs

5 Rental Players That Could Help Chicago Cubs

By Miguel Martinez

July 23, 2015

5 Rental Players That Make Sense For Chicago Cubs

Joe Maddon — The Chicago Cubs are expected to be active at the trade deadline. Theo Epstein and the front office have stated that you can't take for granted an opportunity to be in the playoffs, which the Cubs are in good standing to do. The Cubs have needs that some rental players could fill and players to get deals done. The relative low cost of rentals could cause the Cubs to consider taking a flyer on some players who could elevate them to the playoffs.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be active at the trade deadline. Theo Epstein and the front office have stated that you can't take for granted an opportunity to be in the playoffs, which the Cubs are in good standing to do. The Cubs have needs that some rental players could fill and players to get deals done. The relative low cost of rentals could cause the Cubs to consider taking a flyer on some players who could elevate them to the playoffs.

Yoenis Cespedes

Detroit Tigers Yoenis Cespedes Rental Trade

Yoenis Cespedes

Detroit Tigers Yoenis Cespedes Rental Trade — The Cubs have been getting okay production from left fielder Chris Coghlan. Upgrading the position would put them in a better position to outperform everyone in the Wild Card race. Yoenis Cespedes would become one of the more reliable bats in the Cubs' lineup. The addition of Cespedes would add to a lineup that has potential to become one of the best in the second half. The price for two months of Cespedes shouldn't be out of the Cubs' range.

The Cubs have been getting okay production from left fielder Chris Coghlan. Upgrading the position would put them in a better position to outperform everyone in the Wild Card race. Yoenis Cespedes would become one of the more reliable bats in the Cubs' lineup. The addition of Cespedes would add to a lineup that has potential to become one of the best in the second half. The price for two months of Cespedes shouldn't be out of the Cubs' range.

David Price

Detroit Tigers David Price Chicago Cubs Trade Rumor

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David Price

Detroit Tigers David Price Chicago Cubs Trade Rumor — Another Tiger who would elevate the Cubs to a higher level is David Price. Price has expressed his interests in winning a World Series with Chicago and that is a good sign for the Cubs' chances of acquiring the former Cy Young winner. The Cubs should have a good chance of keeping Price beyond 2015 and it would be worth the prospects traded away. Having him on the mound every fifth day would drastically improve the playoff outlook for the Cubs.

Another Tiger who would elevate the Cubs to a higher level is David Price. Price has expressed his interests in winning a World Series with Chicago and that is a good sign for the Cubs' chances of acquiring the former Cy Young winner. The Cubs should have a good chance of keeping Price beyond 2015 and it would be worth the prospects traded away. Having him on the mound every fifth day would drastically improve the playoff outlook for the Cubs.

Justin Upton

San Diego Padres Justin Upton Rental Trade Rumor

Justin Upton

San Diego Padres Justin Upton Rental Trade Rumor — Dexter Fowler's recent struggles are a red flag for the Cubs, and Justin Upton would be an obvious upgrade. Upton would be a more consistent option in center field and in the lineup. The additional power in the lineup would become a problem for teams in the second half and October. Relegating Dexter Fowler to the bench would be a more beneficial role for the Cubs as he would give Joe Maddon more flexibility with lineups and bench usage.

Dexter Fowler's recent struggles are a red flag for the Cubs, and Justin Upton would be an obvious upgrade. Upton would be a more consistent option in center field and in the lineup. The additional power in the lineup would become a problem for teams in the second half and October. Relegating Dexter Fowler to the bench would be a more beneficial role for the Cubs as he would give Joe Maddon more flexibility with lineups and bench usage.

Will Venable

San Diego Padres Will Venable Rental Trade Rumor

Will Venable

San Diego Padres Will Venable Rental Trade Rumor — This wouldn't be a flashy move, but Will Venable would be an extra outfielder for the Cubs that could help out immediately off the bench or in a platoon system with Fowler. Venable hasn't been great this year but that could help make this a more feasible trade for the Cubs. Venable's play could see an improvement by being a part of a winning team down the stretch.

This wouldn't be a flashy move, but Will Venable would be an extra outfielder for the Cubs that could help out immediately off the bench or in a platoon system with Fowler. Venable hasn't been great this year but that could help make this a more feasible trade for the Cubs. Venable's play could see an improvement by being a part of a winning team down the stretch.

Ben Zobrist

Oakland Athletics Ben Zobrist Rental Trade Rumor

Ben Zobrist

Oakland Athletics Ben Zobrist Rental Trade Rumor — With the Astros acquiring Scott Kazmir from Oakland, the A's are in sell mode now and Ben Zobrist is almost a lock to be dealt. A reunion with Joe Maddon would add a reliable glove to the Cubs roster. The super-utilityman is the perfect mold of a veteran who improves a team. He could be plugged into the starting lineup or as a super bench player. The low-cost rental should cause the Cubs to pull the trigger before he's dealt elsewhere.

With the Astros acquiring Scott Kazmir from Oakland, the A's are in sell mode now and Ben Zobrist is almost a lock to be dealt. A reunion with Joe Maddon would add a reliable glove to the Cubs roster. The super-utilityman is the perfect mold of a veteran who improves a team. He could be plugged into the starting lineup or as a super bench player. The low-cost rental should cause the Cubs to pull the trigger before he's dealt elsewhere.

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