Chicago Cubs are rumored to be interested in acquiring multiple players from the Pittsburgh Pirates, but they need to be wary of inflated trade prices. Reports indicate that Pirates GM Ben Cherington is allowing other teams to make the first offers, potentially leaking trade rumors to increase interest in players like Mitch Keller. The Cubs should proceed carefully to avoid overbidding when they may be the only team genuinely interested. Despite the Pirates' poor performance, other teams are likely aware of their tactics.
As recently as Friday, sources have indicated that [Pirates GM Ben] Cherington has been allowing other teams to approach him with the first offer. One source also believes that most of the rumors connecting current Pirates players to potential teams of interest were leaked by the Pirates in an attempt to draw up further interest for assets that are indeed on the trading block.
Rumors suggest that the Cubs are interested in trading for Mitch Keller. Keller would be an excellent addition for the Cubs, and there's no debating that.
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