Cubs-Twins trade idea confirms Jed Hoyer is hell-bent on winning World Series

"This would require a big swing, with plenty of prospect capital going to Minnesota, and I’m skeptical that Hoyer would make a move of this magnitude after trading Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins for [Edward] Cabrera," Murray wrote about the potential of a Cubs-Twins trade that sends All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan to Chicago.

Ryan is striking out 9.1 batters per nine innings and owns a 3.43 ERA through his first nine starts. There were plenty of trade rumors surrounding him at last year's deadline.

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"Ryan, 29, dodged a bullet after a right elbow scare and returned to throw a season-high 107 pitches last week," Murray added. "He’s one of the most dependable right-handed arms in baseball and was a popular target at last season’s deadline, with the Boston Red Sox among teams to show interest. And with a 3.43 ERA in nine starts, he should be popular once again this summer."

A pitcher like Ryan is what the Cubs need—a dependable arm who takes the ball every fifth day. Having him in the postseason rotation could help them dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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