The Cubs did try to trade Addison Russell early in the offseason

It Finally Looks Like the Cubs' Turn - The New York Times

Trade Retrospective: Cubs' rebuild by sending Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the A's - Beyond the Box Score

Cubs News: Addison Russell is at another career crossroads

Examining trade chips in Cubs' quest to solidify rotation: Addison Russell - The Athletic

A's 'absolutely' would trade Addison Russell to Cubs again - Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs cut ties with Addison Russell: Shortstop becomes free agent - Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs 2B Russell on boos at Wrigley: 'That's on them

Former World Series champion Addison Russell eyes MLB return — one day

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Chicago Cubs trade Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel to Oakland Athletics for Addison Russell - MLB Daily Dish

Addison Russell: Former Chicago Cubs signs with KBO

Cubs Looked to Trade Addison Russell in Offseason, Report Says – NBC Chicago

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