We heard a few days ago that the Cubs and Phillies didn’t see each other as good trade partners for Kris Bryant, but a conflicting report out of Colorado might suggest otherwise. The Rockies and Cubs reportedly have had trade talks involving both teams All-Star third basemen Bryant and Nolan Arenado, but how serious is it?
Patrick Saunders, a beat writer for the Denver Post (subscription required), reported on Thursday that a source told him the Cubs might be trying to create media noise to make a better deal with Phillies, Nationals or Braves.