Major League Baseball is considering allowing teams to add 15 players to their 60-man player pool, making it a 75-player pool. My hunch is that this effort serves the dual purposes of allowing teams to develop more players, and having a few more trade-viable pieces as the August deadline approaches. Which players merit consideration for the Cubs?
If my assessment is correct, teams won't add "the next 15 best prospects." Some added will be noted prospects. Others will be a bit more obscure, as the Cubs will want to have a few players in South Bend who might be realistic trade pieces.