The Cubs' Deadline Deals: Throwing Money at the Problem? The Chicago Cubs have made a series of trades to bolster their pitching staff ahead of the deadline.
On Monday, they acquired right hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Jefferson Rojas, among others.
These moves seem like an attempt by the Cubs to address their injury depleted rotation. However, a closer look reveals that these deals are more about buying into a flawed system than addressing the underlying issues.