The Reds are now 40-35 and atop the division, putting them into the buyers camp. Both clubs have been on hot streaks since then and flipped the script. As of just two weeks ago, the Cubs were 26-36 and 7.5 games back of of the Brewers while the Reds were 29-34 and five games back. Due to the expanded postseason and weak Central divisions, very few clubs can be firmly categorized as true sellers and situations can change quickly. It’s been pointed out by many observers that this year’s trade deadline could potentially have a different alignment than many in years’ past. I think what we have is a core that can compete for the division and compete for the playoffs and now it’s finding the missing parts to add to it.” “Things can come off the rails, but I don’t think they will. “Obviously we’re buyers right now,” Ricketts said, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts made an appearance at a fan event in London yesterday, ahead of the club’s matchup against the Cardinals as part of the London Series, and was asked whether the club would be buyers or sellers at the upcoming trade deadline.
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