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Potential trade targets for Cubs

Prospect-seeking franchise has starter Sonny Gray as trade chip with top prospect Eloy Jimenez a likely target.

Prospect-seeking franchise has starter Sonny Gray as trade chip with top prospect Eloy Jimenez a likely target.

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By Mark Gonzales
Chicago Tribune
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A look at who the Cubs might make a deal with ahead of the trade deadline.

Rays

Deep pool of young pitching in upper minors along with usual suspects Chris Archer, Alex Cobb and Jake Odorizzi. Playoff-contending Rays need bullpen help.

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Tigers

Prospect-thirsty organization has been combing Cubs’ major-league and Triple-A rosters. Left-hander Daniel Norris would be an attractive fit.

  (Carlos Osorio / AP)

Orioles

Scouts have lurked at recent Cubs games. Kevin Gausman is an ideal change-of-scenery target, not eligible for free agency until 2021.

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Marlins

Plenty of power arms but not many major-league-ready starters. Marlins president Michael Hill would welcome minor-league depth in all areas.

  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

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Mark Gonzales

Mark Gonzales is a baseball writer for the Tribune who has covered the Cubs since August 2013, after 8 1/2 seasons as the Tribune’s White Sox writer. He’s served as the beat writer for the following World Series champions: 2001 Diamondbacks, 2005 White Sox and 2016 Cubs. Before joining the Tribune, Gonzales covered the Arizona Diamondbacks and was the national baseball writer for the Arizona Republic for five seasons. Gonzales was the San Francisco Giants’ beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News for eight seasons. Gonzales loves traveling to warm locations in the winter.

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