This trade is lop-sided and impossible for the Cubs. I hope you have been watching and see that Steele is becoming a solid #2 SP, if not a low level ace. The idea of dealing him and several more controllable years, for nothing short of a ransom is ridiculous. Even Steele’s “high” value of 39 isn’t accurate while he is being paid nearly nothing.
Two top 100 prospects is a pretty solid return. Cowser is currently ranked 29th by MLB which seems low for him. He is MLB ready as hes in AAA batting .331AVG .469OBP 1.023OPS.
If you feel this trade isnt enough thats fine, but suggesting its FAR off is wrong.
This trade is lop-sided and impossible for the Cubs. I hope you have been watching and see that Steele is becoming a solid #2 SP, if not a low level ace. The idea of dealing him and several more controllable years, for nothing short of a ransom is ridiculous. Even Steele’s “high” value of 39 isn’t accurate while he is being paid nearly nothing.
Two top 100 prospects is a pretty solid return. Cowser is currently ranked 29th by MLB which seems low for him. He is MLB ready as hes in AAA batting .331AVG .469OBP 1.023OPS.
If you feel this trade isnt enough thats fine, but suggesting its FAR off is wrong.