This part of Passan's article seems inaccurate, though: The Quintana trade also reinforces just how deep the Cubs believe in Schwarber: With Jason Heyward occupying right field and Anthony Rizzo at first base, the Cubs had just one spot for Schwarber or Jimenez. They chose Schwarber.

There have been multiple accounts now saying the Cubs wanted to Schwarber in the deal, not Jimenez, but Hahn would not back off his demand for Jimenez. There were also reports that the Cubs offered Schwarber to the Tigers for either Verlander or Fulmer but were declined.