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The Rundown: Cubs’ Quest for Starting Pitchers Tough Road to Navigate, Wisdom Hopes Success Continues, Twins and Cardinals Talking Trade

“Won’t last forever, it’s kind of sad.” – The Beach Boys, When I Grow Up to Be a Man

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June is flying by and turning the calendar to July means trade talk is bound to ramp up considerably. A nearly week-long break for the All-Star Game should fuel rumors considerably and by all accounts, the Cubs are looking for a starting pitcher or two. The problem is that the pickings are incredibly slim and a lot of other teams are seeking to add to their rotations, which will only serve to drive up the cost of such luxuries.