"Christopher Morel has posted two-plus seasons of negative WAR since the Cubs traded him to the Rays for Isaac Paredes. Nelson Velázquez hasn't played in the majors since 2024 and is currently one of the weaker hitters in the Cardinals' farm system. He's batting .188 for Triple-A Memphis this season with four home runs and 13 RBI. Who remembers the collective moan when that guy was traded? The jury is still out on Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope, but the Cubs got Michael Busch in that deal. Busch is off to a slow start, but he's also been a model of consistency up until this seas"
The Cubs’ offense has slowed while attention turns to adding starting pitching. The team’s approach to rebuilding pitching depth is questioned, especially if injuries occur to acquired starters. The timing of the August 3 deadline is contrasted with the earlier July 31 shopping-season date, raising doubts about surrendering prospects for a short postseason rental. Recent player outcomes are used to evaluate trade decisions, including Owen Caissie’s low production and high strikeout rate, Cam Smith’s modest power, and Matt Shaw’s stronger performance than Kyle Tucker. Christopher Morel’s negative WAR after being traded is cited, along with Nelson Velázquez’s weak Triple-A hitting after a trade. Michael Busch is noted as consistent despite a slow start, while Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope remain uncertain.
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