Not what I am saying. Hypothetical and using some Reds as examples.
The Cubs "could" trade Baez to Cincy for Suarez. Gino would give them a controllable 3B/SS that is a former AS and the Reds get what is a salary dump.
Bryant and prospects to the Reds for Jesse Winker.
You catch my drift?
The Cubbies could deal their future FA's for some fine talent that is controllable and pretty dang good(cheaper) as well as MLB proven. The Reds may be a bad example as a trading partner but I am sure the Cubs can come up with other partners.