Are the Cubs Interested in Yasiel Puig?

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It would appear the hot stove is already burning.

After calling up Javier Baez and Jorge Soler late in the season and with super prospect Kris Bryant waiting in the wings, the Chicago Cubs have all of a sudden become the sexy team to bet on to be playing in October the next couple of years.

And I’d have to imagine this would help the cause immensely.

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Thursday, rumors starting swirling that Los Angeles was potentially interested in parting with the 23-year-old outfielder and, honestly, a Dodgers-Cubs deal would be very, very intriguing. But, seriously, is this something we should actually be paying attention to?

I mean, sure, the Dodgers have a crowded outfield and someone is likely going to be dealt, but is anyone really thinking it will be Puig?

Stay tuned.

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