Cubs scouts in attendance to look at Yankees' 'Big 3'

The New York Yankees' brilliant idea of owning the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings of games with the dynamic trio of Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller, and Aroldis Chapman may not even last a full season, as teams are already taking a close look at the "Big 3."

Three Chicago Cubs scouts were in attendance Friday to watch the threesome shut down the Minnesota Twins, and they appeared again Saturday to watch the trio do the same, according to the New York Post's George A. King III.

Over the course of the two days, the three relievers struck out nine Twins without allowing a hit over six spotless innings of work.

Chicago, which, despite a recent four-game slide, still sits atop the majors with a 48-25 record, and is obviously interested in adding one or more of the Yankees' dominant relief corps to their bullpen, which sits fourth in the National League in team ERA.

The Cubs have stated their interest in acquiring bullpen help, and with the Yankees potentially moving into sell mode amid a 37-36 season, they may have them in mind as a trade partner.

Chapman, who has saved 15-of-16, will be a free agent after the season and is attached to a $11.325-million salary.

Miller, on the other hand, is still locked in for two more seasons at $9 million per, while Betances is eligible for arbitration for the first time following the season. He's currently making $507,500.