A continuing series examining past Cubs trades, and whether they moved the needle to creating a winning team. The Epstein/Hoyer Contention trades – Year 1 After 3 years of a rebuild, the Cubs seemed ready to contend – at least for a playoff spot. They hired Joe Maddon away from the Rays, and signed Jon … Continue reading Who Won the Trade – Year 1 of the Epstein/Hoyer Contention Years (2015)