MLB Trade Speculation: Could Carlos Beltran Land with Chicago Cubs?

The Carlos Beltran rumors are flowing everywhere these days it seems. These rumors have only gotten stronger following his three-homer outburst Thursday night.

Meanwhile, the speculation is flying that Beltran may wind up with a team that has big pockets. To that, I say, why not the Cubs?

As ESPN's Buster Olney points out, "Beltran, who's eligible for free agency in the fall, is making a whopping $18.5 million this year, and it will be interesting to see how his salary plays into other teams' pursuit of him."

That means that any team that acquires Beltran as a summer rental will be on the hook for about $9...

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