| # | Pitchers | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Jake Arrieta | R-R | 6'4" | 225 | Mar 6, 1986 |
| 28 | Daniel Bard | R-R | 6'4" | 215 | Jun 25, 1985 |
| 55 | Alberto Cabrera | R-R | 6'4" | 210 | Oct 25, 1988 |
| 11 | Kyuji Fujikawa | L-R | 6'0" | 190 | Jul 21, 1980 |
| 52 | Justin Grimm | R-R | 6'3" | 200 | Aug 16, 1988 |
| 36 | Edwin Jackson | R-R | 6'3" | 210 | Sep 9, 1983 |
| 12 | Chang-Yong Lim | R-R | 5'11" | 175 | Jun 4, 1976 |
| 50 | Blake Parker | R-R | 6'3" | 225 | Jun 19, 1985 |
| 43 | Brooks Raley | L-L | 6'3" | 200 | Jun 29, 1988 |
| Neil Ramirez | R-R | 6'4" | 190 | May 25, 1989 | |
| 56 | Hector Rondon | R-R | 6'3" | 180 | Feb 26, 1988 |
| 59 | Zac Rosscup | R-L | 6'2" | 205 | Jun 9, 1988 |
| 18 | Chris Rusin | L-L | 6'2" | 195 | Oct 22, 1986 |
| 40 | James Russell | L-L | 6'4" | 200 | Jan 8, 1986 |
| 29 | Jeff Samardzija | R-R | 6'5" | 225 | Jan 23, 1985 |
| 46 | Pedro Strop | R-R | 6'0" | 215 | Jun 13, 1985 |
| 33 | Carlos Villanueva | R-R | 6'2" | 215 | Nov 28, 1983 |
| 41 | Arodys Vizcaino | R-R | 6'0" | 190 | Nov 13, 1990 |
| 37 | Travis Wood | R-L | 5'11" | 175 | Feb 6, 1987 |
| # | Catchers | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| 53 | Welington Castillo | R-R | 5'10" | 210 | Apr 24, 1987 |
| # | Infielders | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| 15 | Darwin Barney | R-R | 5'10" | 185 | Nov 8, 1985 |
| 13 | Starlin Castro | R-R | 5'10" | 190 | Mar 24, 1990 |
| Mat Gamel | L-R | 6'1" | 220 | Jul 26, 1985 | |
| 8 | Donnie Murphy | R-R | 5'10" | 190 | Mar 10, 1983 |
| Mike Olt | R-R | 6'2" | 210 | Aug 27, 1988 | |
| 44 | Anthony Rizzo | L-L | 6'3" | 240 | Aug 8, 1989 |
| 24 | Luis Valbuena | L-R | 5'10" | 170 | Nov 30, 1985 |
| 61 | Christian Villanueva | R-R | 5'11" | 160 | Jun 19, 1991 |
| 5 | Josh Vitters | R-R | 6'2" | 200 | Aug 27, 1989 |
| 22 | Logan Watkins | L-R | 5'11" | 175 | Aug 29, 1989 |
| # | Outfielders | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| 47 | Brian Bogusevic | L-L | 6'3" | 220 | Feb 18, 1984 |
| 7 | Brett Jackson | L-R | 6'2" | 220 | Aug 2, 1988 |
| 21 | Junior Lake | R-R | 6'3" | 215 | Mar 27, 1990 |
| 19 | Nate Schierholtz | L-R | 6'2" | 215 | Feb 15, 1984 |
| 68 | Jorge Soler | R-R | 6'4" | 215 | Feb 25, 1992 |
| 6 | Ryan Sweeney | L-L | 6'4" | 225 | Feb 20, 1985 |
| 72 | Matt Szczur | R-R | 6'1" | 195 | Jul 20, 1989 |
Just before the deadline, the Cubs added Arismendy Alcantara (2B/SS), Dallas Beeler (RHP) to the 40 man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft at the Winter Meetings.
Looking at this roster, we can begin to eliminate those players who really have no future with the new front office: 3B Josh Vitters, OF Brett Jackson, OF Matt Szczur. Whether any of these "old" prospects have any trade value except for exchanging "change of scenery" players is debatable.
Then we have the journeymen'replacement players who have no future as being part of the "core" rebuild: RP Alberto Cabrera, RP Hector Rondon, RP Zac Rosscup, 2B Logan Watkins, OF Brian Bogusevic, OF Ryan Sweeney.
Then you have projected utility/bench guys for other teams: 2B Barney, 1B Mat Gamel, IN Donnie Murphy, IN Luis Valbuena, 3B Christian Villaneuva, OF Junior Lake.
If one has to rank the player values (for trade purposes), this is what I get:
1. Travis Wood, LHP: There would no reason to trade Wood as he appears to be the most consistent starter.
2. Nate Schierholtz, OF: After a career best offensive season, it would probably be best to trade him at his peak.
3. Jeff Samardzija, RHP: Since there is other team interest in the Shark, he has value, especially since he hit 200 IP this season.
4. Wellington Castillo, C: There is a shortage of power hitting catchers in baseball, so Castillo's value is very good. However, since the Cubs have no heir apparent in the organization, Castillo will not be traded.
5. Starlin Castro, SS: Castro is an interesting candidate because he is still young, and has had success in the past. Some teams may think they can "fix" his swing to bring back his production. But after a regression year, his trade value has taken a hit.
6. Anthony Rizzo, 1B: Rizzo is in the same position as Castro, a regressive season after a lot of front office hype. Despite the press releases, Rizzo is barely an average first baseman defensively. The NL is looking for power hitting first basemen, but his poor BA devalues him.
7. Donnie Murphy, IN: A scrap heap in-season signing, Murphy surprised everyone with his power and play at third base. However, every team passed on his services before last season started; he may be one of those journeyman guys that a contender may want to solidify their bench.
8. Chris Rusin, LHP: He has show some ability as a starter, and lefty starters are in demand; but he is not overpowering pitcher so a team with a large ball park (like San Diego) would be suited for him. His trade value is low because he projects at best as a 4th starter on the right team. The Cubs probably think he is more valuable staying a Cub in 2014.
9. Pedro Strop, RHP: Strop was traded by the Orioles because of his inconsistent control. He got some of that back with the Cubs, so some teams may like to have his arm in their pen. However, given the uncertainty of the Cubs bullpen, Strop won't be traded.
10. Brooks Raley, LHP: Like Rusin, he has show some ability as a starter, and lefty starters are in demand; but he is not overpowering pitcher so a team with a large ball park (like San Diego) would be suited for him. His trade value is low because he projects at best as a 5th-6th starter. I think the Cubs would package him in a trade to get more value.
