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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Hector Neris 
Daniel Palencia
* Drew Smyly
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
* Miles Mastrobuoni
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 10 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Alexander Canario, OF 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

15-DAY IL: 3
Julian Merryweather, P
* Justin Steele, P  
Jameson Taillon, P 

60-DAY IL: 1 
Caleb Kilian, P 

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Byrd Flying East for the Summer

Submitted by Rob G. on

UPDATE #2: @Sean_McAdam: Red Sox will be responsible for only the pro-rated minimum - about $400K -- of Marlon Byrd's $6.5 million salary. Cubs eat the rest.

UPDATE: @Sean_McAdam Baseball source: Byrd to Red Sox for Michael Bowden and PTBNL done. Cubs will pick up "most'' of Byrd's $6.5 million.

Nick Cafardo was the first to report that the Cubs and Red Sox are working on a deal to send Marlon Byrd to the Red Sox. It would also make sense of the earlier roster move today where the Cubs called up Tony Campana to put Ryan Dempster on the disabled list since they still need to lose a body to make room for Randy Wells tomorrow.

Bruce Levine is saying the Cubs will get a left-handed reliever and a minor leaguer in the deal and it should be completed today. I'm presuming Cubs will pay a healthy portion of Byrd's roughly $6.5M salary as well, but no word on that yet. Franklin Morales and Justin Thomas are the 2 lefties on their current active roster. There's also Michael Bowden, a righty, that was DFA'd last week by them.

Lineups for today's loss after the jump...

Reds Cubs
Cozart, SS
 *DeJesus, RF
Stubbs, CF
 Barney, 2B
*Votto, 1B
 Castro, SS
Phillips, 2B
 *LaHair, 1B
Ludwick, LF
 *Stewart, 3B
Rolen, 3B *Clevenger, C
Heisey, RF *DeWitt, 2B
Mesoraco, C
 Mather, CF
Leake, P
 *Maholm, P

Keep an eye out here for more updates on the trade.

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Comments

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:22 pm

nice little play by LaHair after Casto flubs again and Stubb reaches 3-2 count on Votto with 1 out, Maholm throws over and fools him and LaHair blocks Stubbs hand with his foot for the pick-off

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:31 pm

Torreyes a 3/3 night with a walk and 3 runs scored (2 2B, 1 3B), also an error. Ha 2/3 with a BB Rizzo, Jackson, Castillo combined 0/11, although Jackson did have 2 RBI's. Iowa loses again, F. DeLaCruz and Caridad roughed up, B. Parker has a scoreless inning and has a 0.00 ERA on the year. Amazega and E. Gonzalez with multi-hit games. B. Raley goes 6 IP/2 ER/3 K but Rhoderick gets the win, Cabrera the save. Watkins and Apodaca with multi-hit games, along with Ha. Peoria loses 7-5, Willengton Cruz roughed up again as is Bryce Shafer. Yao-Lin Wang with a scoreless inning though and maintains a 0.00 ERA. Pin-Chieh Chen with the only extra-base hit of the night and 2 RBI's. A. Kirk goes 7 IP/1 ER/3 K for the win over Tampa, G. Rohan went deep again (4 on the year)

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:34 pm

Coleman vs. Memphis (Cardinals) Struck vs. Chattanooga (Dodgers) Jokisch vs. Tampa (Yankees) Peoria has already started, M. Jensen going vs. Great Lakes (Dodgers)

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:03 pm

Bruce Levine tweets... Bruce Levine ‏ @ESPNBruceLevine Epstein and Hoyer just went into clubhouse --------- C'mon, can't you do better than that Brucie?

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:07 pm

WEEI Alex Speier posts a more detailed article...
Random aside: The structure of that contract suggests the makings of a deal that, hypothetically, could help the Red Sox' payroll as calculated for luxury tax purposes. If, for instance, the Cubs sent $5.5 million to Boston to offset the outfielder's salary, then it would actually decrease the Red Sox' payroll as calculated for CBT purposes, as that sum would be subtracted from Byrd's $5 million average annual salary.
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21193346/valentine-good-…

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:46 pm

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 2:19pm — QuietMan "Timing issues remain." Anyone have an idea what that means? ============================= Q-MAN: Michael Bowden was Designated for Assignment on April 15th, so he has to be placed on Outright Assignment Waivers no later than 2PM (EDT) Monday 4/23 or else the Red Sox cannot outright him to the minors (presuiming he isn't claimed) on 4/25 (it takes 48 hours for a player get through waivers). So if Bowden is the player the Cubs will be getting back for Byrd, the deal must be completed prior to 2 PM (EDT) next Wednesday, but really more like by 2 PM (EDT) Monday or else the Sox would be stuck having to release Bowden if the deal falls through. BTW, Bowden is out of minor league options, so the Cubs cannot acquire him from Boston and then option him to the minors.

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:17 pm

Scouting report on Bowden from sox prospects.com http://www.soxprospects.com/players/bowden-michael.htm
Bowden has an arsenal of four pitches: (1) an 88-92 mph four-seam fastball that can top out around 94 mph, (2) an average 12-6 hard breaking curve, (3) an excellent circle changeup, and (4) an 83-85 mph slider that he added in 2009, which he hopes to use as an out pitch down the line. Also developing a cutter in 2011. His main pitch - the four-seamer - has a late, heavy sinking movement, and he generally keeps it down in the zone. Bowden can also work in a two-seamer that is a few mph off of his four-seamer, with a bit more movement. His deceptive changeup sits in the low-80s, about 10 mph off of his fastball, with action moving away from lefties. His mid-70s curve is sharp and he keeps hitters at bay with it, but he definitely telegraphs it too often. Overall, Bowden has an excellent command of the zone. One aspect that should come with more experience is improved pitchability against advanced hitters. His mechanics are somewhat unconventional in that his delivery is quite compact and he doesn't pull back with a lot of torque. Relies more on arm strength than leverage. Still, he's able to maintain consistent arm action throughout his outings, so the Sox haven't messed with his delivery. Bowden is said to be a workaholic and just loves to pitch - another player who just lives and dies for baseball. Very athletic and focused and intense on the mound.

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Submitted by toonsterwu on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:22 pm

To me, Bowden is their version of Jay Jackson, a guy who, as a starter, was flyball prone, lacked an out-pitch as he worked into the upper levels (as he scrapped the plus curve he once had because of mechanical issues), and eventually moved to the pen (which is where I think Jay Jackson's best shot is). With the fastball/cutter (and tossing in a few sliders), he still has enough stuff that he could be a solid middle relief type arm I'm not sure I really buy him as a late-inning type arm (I mean, is he significantly better than say, a Blake Parker, out of the pen?). All that said, in a Marlon Byrd trade/dump, this is a fine return.

Submitted by John Beasley on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:27 pm

Hopefully there's more to this than Bowden. If Cubs are not getting salary relief, not getting a real prospect, and not ready to call up Jackson, why bother?

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Submitted by toonsterwu on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:39 pm

the "conspiracy theorist" would say that they are going for as bad a team as possible to load up on the draft and international signing in 2013, as much as possible under the new CBA. the flip side is ... uh ... maybe they believe adding Campana gives them better defense and another top of the order option? If it wasn't for the fact that they DFA'd Bowden, much as I am not high on Bowden, Bowden for Byrd and cash to offset is probably an okay deal. A mildly intriguing, team-controlled upper level arm (plus the supposed LOOGY they are getting) for an older veteran that doesn't offer that much with the bat. Of course, that really doesn't address the "why bother" question you propose - just saying that the deal isn't that bad, and only sounds worse because Bowden was DFA'd.

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Submitted by crunch on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:52 pm

at least it's the 2014 draft class that this "awesome" draft pick should materialize...if they continue down this path of suck, that is. i'm not a huge fan of the 2013 draft class. it's not weak, but there's not that "woah" up top in the top-5 that you see in some years. that said, i don't know what the 2014 draft class holds, so i could be dead wrong about it being better. also, it's april and im talking about next years draft...bbl, suicide.

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Submitted by toonsterwu on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:29 pm

I'd be fine if they wanted to take a gamble on Giolito (if he fell there), provided the doctors said it was okay. I'd be curious about his teammate, Max Fried, although it feels a dash high at 6. I'm not the biggest fan of Appel, and I don't think Buxton is falling there. I doubt Zunino falls there either, but that'd be a nice pick if he somehow was available. I'm not sure how I feel about Gausman or Zimmer as of now. For the most part, I think we'll get a very good talent at 6.

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:56 pm

Sveum on the post-game interview was asked about Campana, match him up not against power guys...will use him to start a couple of times a week and maybe more, "production is everything". asked about the Clevenger Steamer, said Soto will play tomorrow. said he doesn't talk to Castro after every one of their errors.

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Submitted by crunch on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:47 pm

soto, clevenger, and welly...at least they have surplus youth somewhere... =p if clevenger keeps hitting (even though he'll probably be jason kendall-ish at best) it could make the welly situation interesting. i'm already assuming this is soto's last season and he's trade bait mid-season or post-season. welly could probably start now and celvenger is making an early case he could, too.

Submitted by jacos on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:46 pm

Bruce Levine ‏ @ESPNBruceLevine Marlon Byrd confirms he has been traded to Boston. Deal will be announced after Boston game.

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:07 pm

Alex Speier, WEEI updates his post...
While the identity of the player to be named is not known, a source said that it is not left-hander Andrew Miller (currently on the DL).
also he changed his info for those "luxury-taxologists":
One slightly obscure clarification: It was believed that the Sox could apply the money that the Cubs would send to them to improve their luxury tax situation, since the subsidy coming from the Cubs would exceed his average annual value. In the past, teams could end up with a lower payroll as calculated for luxury tax purposes after acquiring a player. However, according to an industry source, Major League Baseball closed that loophole in the last two years.
http://fullcount.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/2012/04/21/red…

Submitted by QuietMan on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 04:40 am

So we have another roster move coming, right? Bowden gets placed on the 40 man roster since he wasn't outrighted by the Red Sox. He's out of options. So he stays on the 25 man roster unless the Cubs try to outright him. Wells geting recalled to start on Sunday. So that's one too many players.

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Submitted by toonsterwu on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 04:50 pm

interesting wording in the article. Makes me think we'll get to pick a "Chris Archer", "Marcos Mateo", or "Jose Ceda" type of guy in the low levels, a lottery ticket arm of sorts, perhaps someone not as polished yet (as bad as he's been, I wouldn't mind trying to rehab Drake Britton, but he's on the 40 and there's probably better options out there. Maybe a Cody Kukuk). Also interesting that he loosely confirmed what I had been thinking - that there's a good chance Brett Jackson won't see Wrigley until late summer, if not the fall. Considering the direction of this season, okay.

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Submitted by toonsterwu on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 04:36 am

that'd be sort of ... funny. Honestly, much as I liked Kurcz, depending on the arms, I might be inclined to go for a lottery ticket type arm instead. There isn't that much ceiling with our starting pitchers in full-season ball (I mean, I am more gung-ho than most on Wells, but realistically, as of now, unless he really develops his breaking ball, it's more a mid-rotation ceiling). The next "wave" is fairly raw (Peralta/Paulino/Arias/Maples, those guys) and a lot can go wrong. Getting more options would be nice, as Kurcz's ceiling is what it is.

Submitted by Cubster on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 04:23 am

per Muskat...lineup Sunday: DeJesus rf, Campana cf, Castro ss, LaHair 1b, Soriano lf, Stewart 3b, Soto c, DeWitt 2b, Wells p

Submitted by Cubster on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 04:56 am

Nick Cough-Fart-Doo, ass-is-tant GM from mlbtr...
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe thinks that the Red Sox should put Bard in the role of closer and recall Aaron Cook from Triple-A to fill in the back of the rotation.
and then the real ownership speaks...
After last night's game, Cherington, president Larry Lucchino, and principal owner John Henry met with Bobby Valentine. Not much was said after the meeting but in a brief phone interview with Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com, Henry said "This is not a 14-game problem, this is 41-game problem (including the Red Sox' 7-20 mark last September). Our pitching has been terrible over the last 41 regular season games."
so the cubs have a 16,000 game problem?

Recent comments

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    While the Chapman trade helped to cement a championship I honestly think that trade was made in a different era. Nobody trades their best prospects for rentals anymore.

    The Quintana trade was a stinker from day one. It seemed to be a product of Theo’s unshakable faith in his 2016 “core” and the consistent and mistaken idea that they were always just one guy away from a return to WS glory. The mistake was repeated several times and I think that realization along with a general evolution in baseball thinking has helped to shape Jed and the way he operates today.

  • Bill (view)

    I had mixed emotions when I heard of the trade, as I have with most trades that involve high potential prospects.  But that is because I hate to trade a high potential prospect for a veteran with only a few years control, and with a much lower potential than the prospects give away.  I hated the trade of Cease and Jiminez for Quinta, because I viewed Quintana as a decent, but not top pitcher, being traded for two very high-potential prospects.  I disliked the trade for Chapman, because a high-potential prospect was traded for a rental, although in this case, the fact that the rental was a top player greatly softened the blow.  The trade of Ferris and Hope for Busch seemed even at the time, to be a good one, even though they gave up one of my favorite prospects.  The return was a high-potential prospect with 6 years of control, at a time when he could be a difference maker on the team.

    13 games hardly proves that it was a good trade, but at least it was a reasonable one, no matter how it turns out.  So far, so good.

  • crunch (view)

    i was strongly happy about the deal, but words can barely describe how quickly zyhir hope went from "interesting youngster" to "high end prospect" when he showed up in arizona post-draft.

    it may not have shown up in the team prospect numbered rankings, but the dodgers had their eyes on such a low level guy for a reason and the cubs knew what they gave up.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I have to disagree. They got not just A triple A stud but THE AAA stud of the entire PCL for a position player who hadn’t played above the AZL level and a pitcher who was rather mediocre in his first taste of pro ball at low A. I’m not saying the guys they traded haven’t shown great promise but they have a very long way to go and a whole lot to prove before they make the bigs. Especially since Busch nearly filled a defined need (whether it had been at third or first) I take this trade any day of the week and don’t bother looking back.

  • crunch (view)

    matt shaw (AA) has a .381/.552/.905 line through 7 games...3 homers and a triple.  6 games at 3rd, 1 game DH (5 PO, 7 A, 0 E).

    that's somewhat fun news.

  • crunch (view)

    i was blown away confused/pissed when it was announced the cubs were trading for y.almonte.

    i was thrilled when m.busch was announced as part of the trade.

    it's really weird to have the "you gotta take this payroll guy, too" (1.9m) part of the trade leak before the main piece.

    the cubs didn't get a deal given what they gave up, but i was very happy to have a guy like busch in the fold with so much club control.

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Have to admit I was initially disappointed the Cubs traded away the upside of Jackson Ferris but Busch is making a believer out of me.  If I still lived in midwest guessing we would have invented some drink special named a Busch Bomb at the local drinking establishment to celebrate his homers.  

  • Cubster (view)

    per Tribune: Suzuki MRI results pending from yesterday so we should get a timetable for return later today.

  • crunch (view)

    suzuki says he injured his oblique running to 1st, not swinging.  okay.  it's gonna be that kind of 2024 cubs year, huh?

    i would say that's good news compared to screwing it up swinging, but i'm not familiar with the recovery time of people screwing up their oblique by running.

    right side is at least different from his left side oblique injury last year.

  • crunch (view)

    5 IN A ROW!

    hack wilson, ryne sandberg, sammy sosa, christopher morel, and michael busch.

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