The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a potential deep playoff run, even if it means breaking the bank to get there. With injuries piling up in their rotation, the Cubs have been actively hunting for a quality starter in the trade window.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as What Would Cubs Blockbuster Trade For Ace MacKenzie Gore Actually Cost?. The Chicago Cubs have long been expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at the trade deadline, which is now less than a week away.