At this point, I think both teams like the trade. But I think we come out ahead in the long run. It would be funny if both teams meet in the World Series.
It's a win-win trade. The one guy who said Dana should've gotten more doesn't understand the finances of MLB or what a NTC is.
The Astros knew they were not going to retain Kyle Tucker after this season. I think they had offered what made financial sense, and I think they thought the figures were fair to both sides; nevertheless after Vlad, Soto, etc got their contacts, Tucker must have told the Astros, the price just went up! When the Cubs offered the package that included an All-star, a blue chip prospect, and a legit 4th starter, the Cubs gave the Astros a return that exceeded their wildest expectations. Tucker will be seeking 400 million plus. But with his season, he may need to settle in the neighborhood of 350 million package. Still both teams have benefited from the trade. Paredes has almost replicated Tuckers offensive production, and he’s also kept the 3rd base defensive standard set by Bregman. Cam in his own way had been a defensive surprise in RF; and for a rookie, his bat has been more than respectable.
Time is the element that most fans do not understand. They tend to look only at the immediate past, a few look at the present, even fewer look at the immediate future and the fewest look to the long term future.
