Chicago Cubs trade idea brings in Yankees prospect who has been tabbed as generational

The Chicago Cubs are in a weird spot in their outfield following Seiya Suzuki’s injury, and some thing they need to make a trade. 

Mark Powell of FanSided proposed a deal between Chicago and the New York Yankees that would send Jasson Dominguez to Chicago, with New York landing Josiah Hartshorn and Brandon Birdsell in return.

For the Cubs, losing Suzuki creates an issue in the lineup, and with uncertainty surrounding his long-term future as well, adding a controllable outfielder is interesting. Dominguez hasn’t been the player he was expected to be, but has all the tools in the world to eventually be.

“Dominguez was once one of the most exciting prospects in the Yankees system, but has since proven he cannot be relied upon defensively. Sure, Dominguez can put on a show in batting practice, but if his limited time in the major leagues is to be taken at its worth, then he's a league-average hitter. 

“Still, there is value in a league-average starting corner outfielder under team control for the foreseeable future. That's why Chicago could take a swing while they can, acquiring a possible replacement for Suzuki, who could leave in MLB free agency after this season,” he wrote.

This trade makes a bit more sense for the Cubs than it does for New York. Not that the Yankees have much of a spot for Dominguez, but trading him for a non-big league player would be tough to justify.

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