Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer Doesn’t Need to Wait to Improve the Cubs — as the Rafael Devers Trade Proves

Jed Hoyer as Cubs browse trade market: 'If the prices aren't prohibitive, it makes sense to make an earlier deal rather than a later deal'

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer doesn’t believe the Red Sox’s trade of star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday will spark other activity on the MLB trade market just quite yet.

Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer doesn’t need to wait to improve the Cubs — as the Rafael Devers trade proves

CHICAGO — While Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters last week about being in the “information-gathering stage” before the July 31 trade deadline, his protege, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, was already a step ahead.

CHGO Cubs Podcast: Should the Cubs Have TRADED for Rafael Devers? - CHGO Sports

Did the Chicago Cubs miss a golden opportunity by not making a trade offer for Rafael Devers? The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down what a potential Devers deal could’ve meant for the Cubs’ lineup, payroll, and playoff hopes. We dive into Chicago’s current third base situation and compare it to what Devers brings to the table. Plus, how realistic was a Cubs-Red Sox trade, and what would it have cost? YouTube Replay Show