Chicago Cubs 2012: Did the Cubs Homer or Strike out with Deadline-Day Deals?

It’s difficult to say whether or not the trades the Cubs made before the July 31 deadline were pass or fail.  With that being said, it may be difficult but it is not impossible.

Each trade made comes with its own merits as well as deficiencies.  Some trades might prove to work out in Chicago’s favor, and some may have Epstein and Hoyer wiping egg off of their faces.

To calculate whether the Cubbies hit a home run with their trades or struck out looking, each deadline deal must be analyzed.

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