"The Cubs are heavily involved in the free agent starting pitching market, but moving prospects for a front-line arm may be wise. The trade rumors are starting to pick up with the Winter Meetings only a few days away, and one of the biggest names being mentioned is MacKenzie Gore. Jed Hoyer showed interest in acquiring the southpaw at the trade deadline, but high trade prices steered the Cubs away from making a deal with the Nationals."
"Gore posted a 3.80 ERA in 22 starts prior to the deadline, then struggled with a 5.40 ERA over his last eight outings. By no means is ERA the only stat that should be looked at when investigating a pitcher's talent, but that's a big increase after being such a hot commodity. Though Gore has yet to live up to his immense potential, he'll only be 27 next season and still has two years of club control via arbitration."
"A move could even happen during the Winter Meetings, as Buster Olney on Friday that Gore "will definitely be among those moved in the days ahead." Whether the Cubs will be involved again this time around depends on how far the cost has fallen. The Nats were reportedly asking for Matt Shaw and Cade Horton back in July, which is why no agreement was reached."
The Chicago Cubs are active in the starting pitching market and are evaluating whether trading prospects for a front-line arm is prudent. MacKenzie Gore is a leading trade target after interest at the deadline when high prices prevented a deal. Gore posted a 3.80 ERA in 22 starts before the deadline but had a 5.40 ERA in his last eight outings, demonstrating recent inconsistency. He will be 27 next season with two years of arbitration control, making him controllable. Washington's new management appears inclined to move Gore, but the Nationals' asking price has been steep, complicating trade possibilities.
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