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<blockquote data-quote="champaignchris" data-source="post: 1649505" data-attributes="member: 26283"><p>I think the point is moot. Heyward has his 5 and 10 protection and can veto any trade. With so many other players up for free agency that can be dealt, I can’t see it being worth the trouble for the Cubs to try to work something out.</p><p></p><p>Besides, the Cubs have so little money on the books starting next year, that Heyward’s contract shouldn’t effect their spending in any way. After arbitration, in 2022 they’d likely be able spend over $100 MM in free agent contracts and not go over the luxury tax. </p><p></p><p>I’d far rather see the Cubs kick in cash when trading Bryant, Rizzo, or Kimbrell to get better prospects than to take worse prospects just to get even more cash off a payroll already projected to be bottom 10 in the Majors next year. </p><p></p><p>I think it’s way more likely Heyward gets released than he gets traded. Will be interested to see if they think he’ll be a good mentor/influence on Brennan Davis when he gets called up some time next year. If the Cubs are going to have to pay Heyward anyway, that might be reason enough to keep him on the roster. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if Heyward were to pursue a coaching career.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="champaignchris, post: 1649505, member: 26283"] I think the point is moot. Heyward has his 5 and 10 protection and can veto any trade. With so many other players up for free agency that can be dealt, I can’t see it being worth the trouble for the Cubs to try to work something out. Besides, the Cubs have so little money on the books starting next year, that Heyward’s contract shouldn’t effect their spending in any way. After arbitration, in 2022 they’d likely be able spend over $100 MM in free agent contracts and not go over the luxury tax. I’d far rather see the Cubs kick in cash when trading Bryant, Rizzo, or Kimbrell to get better prospects than to take worse prospects just to get even more cash off a payroll already projected to be bottom 10 in the Majors next year. I think it’s way more likely Heyward gets released than he gets traded. Will be interested to see if they think he’ll be a good mentor/influence on Brennan Davis when he gets called up some time next year. If the Cubs are going to have to pay Heyward anyway, that might be reason enough to keep him on the roster. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if Heyward were to pursue a coaching career. [/QUOTE]
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