BLOCKBUSTER: Cubs/Blue Jays

[Braves155]

Blue Jays Receive:
Kris Bryant (3B/OF) CHC $12.1 (2024)
Aaron Nola (SP) PHI 11.75 (2022) w/ARB 2022-23
CHC 14th Rd Pick (14.19)
MacKenzie Gore (SP) SD P-N/A (Prospect)

Cubs Receive:
Bryce Harper (OF) PHI $18,037,500 (2023)
Carter Kieboom (3B) WSH P-N/A
Isaiah Greene (OF) CLE P-N/A (Prospect)
Dillon Tate (RP) BAL P-N/A (ARB1)
Lucas Sims (RP) CIN P-N/A (ARB1)

Jays do this to obtain an ace and bolster a rotation already featuring Max Fried, Tyler Glasnow, Ranger Suarez among others. Bris Bryant is the type 3B the Jays were looking for as he is capable of hitting for power and a useful Avg, OPS and other categories. I can't figure out Gore. He could be anywhere from a future frontline starter to reliever. We believe he will try it around this season or in the near future and we are glad to take a risk here. Yes, the haul cost Harper and a young 3B in Kieboom, but at the end of the day the team felt the return was good value.

This deal took a while, but it finally got done. Nice dealing Cubs

[STLBlues91]

I agree to the deal. It hurt giving up Nola but working on a few other pitcher deals so i bit the bullet. I got Harper who should round out my outfield other than a depth CF. I like the age and control of Kieboom and I save a decent chunk of cap. I got 2 rp with control and they should get the innings this year. Also grabbed a prospect in Greene. I gave up Gore but I just got him and not sure what he is going to be so I was okay moving him. The pick is round 14 and I just joined the league so I didn't prep and plan for a draft so I don't mind losing that pick.

I will follow this trade with signing the players that are unsigned coming my way that are ARB

[EastCoastGonzo]

This is an invalid trade.

Kris Bryant was signed to an extension and thus cannot be traded before 6/1 of this season. This is also noted on the spreadsheets with a red 6/1 tag on all ineligible players.