Dealing E-Pat

Could Eric Patterson be the consistent MLB performer his brother Corey never blossomed into? Corey Patterson has certainly provided sparks of his five-tool talent, but he's now hitting .189 at the age of 29. Eric belted his first Major League home run against the White Sox Sunday, and might be part of a Cubs trade package, according to the Chicago Tribune. He's hitting .318 with an .875 OPS in 22 at bats with the Cubs.