Detroit Tigers: Predicting Shane Greene’s trade market

Chicago Cubs

We move on to another National League Central franchise in the Chicago Cubs.

Yes, the Cubs acquired Justin Wilson at the trade deadline. Yes, Pedro Strop and Carl Edwards Jr. are under team control for next season.

But Chicago could also be in need of bullpen reinforcements.

Closer Wade Davis will become a free agent following the World Series, as will Brian Duensing and Koji Uehara.

It obviously remains to be seen what the Cubs will do in free agency. However, if all three depart, the team will need additional bullpen arms.

Trade fits for the Detroit Tigers

The only question becomes, does Chicago have enough prospect capital left?

Deals for Wilson, Avila and Jose Quintana sapped the Cubbies of much of their top-end prospect depth.

The Tigers could look to acquire Kyle Schwarber in a hypothetical swap.

That’s obviously speculative, but the slugger could be a fit in Detroit.

With Ian Happ, John Jay, Alberto Almora and Ben Zobrist on hand, the Cubs won’t be short of options in left field if the 24-year-old is dealt.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers could employ Schwarber at a number of positions.

He’s played left field and catcher so far in the Majors. While the Tigers could play him some in left field and occasionally at catcher, the team could also try him at first base.

Schwarber’s arrival would allow Miguel Cabrera to slide over to designated hitter, a move that should help extend the future Hall of Famer’s career.