MLB trade rumours: Chicago Cubs surprise many by holding talks with Josh Lindblom

MLB winter meetings 2019 are underway in San Diego and one can expect a whole lot of trades happening. teams are looking to add as many free nt players to ir roster, to cut down on ir costs as well as give m more financial pull when trading with teams. latest MLB trade rumours suggest that free nt right-hander Josh Lindblom has been contacted by Chicago Cubs as per American media reports.

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MLB trade rumours: Josh Lindblom to Chicago Cubs?

Josh Lindblom to Chicago Cubs might seem far-fetched, but reports suggest that or teams are in furr talks with player. Cubs’ tendency to be frugal and t make a quick strike also possibly rules m out of Lindblom race. However, re’s some interest from Chicago Cubs, and it could well and genuinely happen considering that Josh Lindblom is an Indiana native and would be fascinated by chance of playing at Wrigley Field.

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MLB trade rumours: Lindblom's redemption

Josh Lindblom is t amongst most sought after and is neir amongst most bankable free nts in off-season market. Lindblom had an unreliable MLB career with stints at Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates in a wanderlust career from 2011 to 2017. He did man an acceptable 4.10 ERA/4.27 FIP in 147 innings he featured, spread across five seasons. He regained form and redeemed himself in an MVP season in KBO (Korean Baseball Organisation). Josh Lindblom was a 20-game winner with a 2.50 ERA in 194 2/3 innings in KBO, after a 15-4 season that carried a 2.88 ERA in 168 2/3 innings.

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MLB trade rumours: Cost-cutting necessary for Chicago Cubs to sign Lindblom

Despite t being among top pitchers, Josh Lindblom should t have trouble finding a home in an MLB franchise. But league-wide for pitchers should aide Lindblom’s cause and according to MLBTR, a 2-year, $88 million deal seems viable for both Josh Lindblom and franchises like Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels, which could be amongst ones likely to recruit him. Considering rumours coming out of Chicago, however, even that modest commitment might be too costly for Chicago Cubs until y shed some payroll.

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