Twins/Cubs Trade 12:42P East 3/21/18

[Anthony]

Trades
SP Hanson, Nicholas, $0.5m (P-n/a)
SP Marshall, Mac, $0.5m (P-n/a)
C Noviello, Andrew, $0.5m (P-n/a)
OF Fraley, Jake, $0.5m (P-n/a)

Trades
SP Tillman, Chris, $6.5m (2018)
OF Garcia, Willy, $1.5m (2019)
C Yerzy, Andy, $0.5m (P-n/a)   
OF Johnson, Daniel, $0.5m (P-n/a)   
OF Mitchell, Calvin, $0.5m (P-n/a)

Twins really happy with this trade. We upgrade on a handful of specs to further solidify our minors. We also get to take a chance on a pitcher who hopefully didn't just lose his spot to Cobb.

For the Cubs, I think saving 9.5m over 2 years is well worth the price. For a contending team, that money can go a long way. For me, the prospects will go longer. Win/Win

[jpmanchester]

Cubs accept. These types off trades are always difficult, but I am setup to win now, and have some prospect depth as well, and the $8-9m cap space will be more valuable for acquisitions. I think Garcia and Tillman are essentially dead money this year, so it's been tough to find any takers. Daniel Johnson is probably the prize if he repeats anything like last year, the rest are super young so could go either way although they do have high upsides. I also have C and OF depth closer to the majors so they're expendable. Fraley still has some potential so makes it a little easier. The others I get back are a crapshoot but won't cost anything to roster. Thanks for the smooth negotiations!

[BHows]

 

[LockedNLoaded]

 

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[Flash]

Trade approved 3-0.

Fantraxed 3-23-18

[BHows]

Trade approved 3-0.

Fantraxed 3-23-18