Many around baseball expected the Cubs to be sellers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline but their first 2 moves actually enhanced the big-league roster.

From the Christopher Morel for Isaac Paredes deal to acquiring pitcher Nate Pearson, the Cubs have improved their roster for 2024 and also beyond.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki break down the moves, why the Cubs dealt away Morel and how Paredes represents a clear upgrade at third base. Plus, what are the Cubs getting in Paredes and Pearson?

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Complete Cubs trade deadline content:

–Behind the Cubs’ trade deadline strategy – and why Jameson Taillon wasn’t moved
–Cubs players react to trade deadline moves
–Why the Cubs decided to trade Mark Leiter Jr. at the deadline
–A comprehensive look at the Cubs’ 2024 MLB trade deadline moves
–Mark Leiter Jr. shares heartfelt appreciation for Chicago in farewell post
–Cubs trade away Mark Leiter Jr. in deal with Yankees
–In a stunning move, Cubs deal away Christopher Morel in big trade with Rays
–Cubs Weekly Podcast: Breaking down the Cubs’ fascinating – and surprising – deadline moves
–Who is Isaac Paredes? The book on the new Cubs third baseman
–WATCH: Christopher Morel shares emotional farewell with teammates and coaches in Cubs dugout
–Cubs acquire hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson