After Derrek Lee's explosive offensive performance last night, which included a grand slam and a total 7 RBIs, it seems like a good time to contemplate his trade value for the Cubs. I know Cubs fans will jump all over this but his value may never be higher than right now as he is seen around the league as carrying a once, highly touted but now struggling offense. He is viewed as a class act and a clubhouse leader who could help in ways beyond the field.
The likelihood that the Cubs will dramatically rebound in the second half of the season is looking less and less likely, making their veteran first baseman expendable, in exchange for some young building blocks for the future.