The Reds and Cubs are somewhat pleased to announce the following deal:
Cubs acquire:
CI Stewart, Ian, $2.5m (2013)
P Walden, Jordan, $0.5m (P-n/a)
Reds acquire:
OF McLouth, Nate, $5.5m (2011)
+ $3.5m in 2011
C Norris, Derek, $0.5m (P-n/a)
RP Monasterios, Carlos, $0.5m (P-2013)
P Moskos, Daniel, $0.5m (P-n/a)
Cubs fill a need by acquiring a young, every-day CI and a pen arm that they are very high on in Walden. Reds can suck it.
Cubs approve.