Cubs BCB After Dark: Matt Shaw or Pedro Ramírez?

Bleed Cubbie Blue's Josh Timmers discusses whether the Chicago Cubs should trade young infielders Matt Shaw or Pedro Ramírez this upcoming winter. With the Cubs already featuring an established infield of Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch, Timmers suggests carrying both reserve players is an unnecessary roster surplus.

Timmers argues that Shaw and Ramírez could hold more trade value to other clubs needing starting infielders, potentially netting Chicago an outfielder or pitcher. Because Ramírez is two years younger and has an additional year of team control, Timmers notes he could command a higher return on the trade market.