(07-25-2016 08:16 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  I don't get this trade. Yes, Torres looks like a nice young prospect. That said, the Yankees top prospect is already a 20 year old SS and Didi is locked for for several years, is young and is playing very well. Yankees need OF, 3B and pitching prospects badly.

I've heard Torres can play 3B, but I know for certain Chicago doesn't have the pitching prospects you're looking for. I've heard Jeimer Candelario is included, but others have disputed this. Candelario is Chicago's top 3B prospect (7th overall in the org). I'd be upset if this includes two top 10 prospects, including the number 1 overall.

Lots of rumors, so I'm not sure what to believe. Baseline rumor seems to be Torres + secondary pieces for Chapman. Are the Cubs able to extend Chapman? What are the secondary pieces? Still a lot of questions before I can evaluate this from the Cubs perspective.

I don't love Chapman as a person, but I think he would add significant value during the playoffs. On the one hand, I would like the move more if it included an extension for Chapman. On the other hand, I have concerns about his character and the impact to clubhouse. I just can't completely get behind Lackey, and I'm sure I'll have the same reservations with Chapman.