Frequently Asked Questions
What was Theo Epstein's best trade as Cubs President of Baseball Operations?
The Anthony Rizzo trade stands out as his best, acquiring the franchise cornerstone first baseman from the Padres for pitcher Andrew Cashner after only a few months on the job. Rizzo became a foundational piece of the Cubs' World Series championship team.
How did the Cubs acquire Kyle Hendricks?
The Cubs got Kyle Hendricks from the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher Ryan Dempster in 2012. Hendricks was an unheard of pitching prospect at the time but became the team's No. 3 starter and a 2016 NL Cy Young Award contender.
What did the Cubs give up to get Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees?
The Cubs traded shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres, outfielder Billy McKinney, and pitcher Adam Warren to the Yankees for Chapman. Torres is now the No. 2 prospect in the Yankees system, but Chapman was dominant in the playoffs and helped end the Cubs' World Series drought.
Who did the Cubs trade to get Jake Arrieta from Baltimore?
The Cubs sent pitcher Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger to the Orioles for Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop. Arrieta went on to win the 2015 NL Cy Young Award with 22 wins and a 1.77 ERA.
How did Dexter Fowler perform after the Cubs traded for him?
Fowler filled the Cubs' need for a leadoff hitter and center fielder, vastly improving both the defense and offense at the top of the lineup. He became the first player to hit a leadoff home run in Game Seven of the World Series.