The Chicago Cubs entered the MLB trade deadline with one clear goal in mind, and unfortunately, they did not meet it. Which has led to Levi Weaver of The Athletic (subscription required) describing their deadline in one word that fans will be disappointed to read: “timid.

N ot only did Jed Hoyer not meet expectations at the trade deadline, failing to add the impact pitcher his team desperately needed, but he also didn't add substantial depth for the rotation. And even worse,