Cubbies / Pirates trade

[bridgestone]

I have little need for these space fillers anymore, so this deal clears some cap and brings in some low-minor prospects.

:CHC: to :PIT:
MI Izturis, Cesar, $2.5m (2010)
OF McDonald, Darnell, $0.5m (P-n/a)

:PIT: to :CHC:
MI Watkins, Login, $0.5m (P-n/a)
OF Krauss, Marc, $0.5m (P-n/a)
P Cain, Colton, $0.5m (P-n/a)

[Colby]

I have little need for these space fillers anymore, so this deal clears some cap and brings in some low-minor prospects.

:CHC: to :PIT:
MI Izturis, Cesar, $2.5m (2010)
OF McDonald, Darnell, $0.5m (P-n/a)

:PIT: to :CHC:
MI Watkins, Login, $0.5m (P-n/a)
OF Krauss, Marc, $0.5m (P-n/a)
P Cain, Colton, $0.5m (P-n/a)

Accepted by :PIT:

These are all single-A guys, but Watkins is the big talent here.  Watkins, a Cub, is an obvious fan favorite of Mike.  I needed some MLB players to fill out my embarrassing roster.  McDonald could possibly make the roster next year as a reserve OF.  Iztruis might but his resign value is too much at $1.5m.

[Mr.TradeKing]

 :iatp: good trade make sense for both teams.

From da Droid,
 ~MTK

[Needle Juice]

 :iatp: Looks like a fine deal.

[guak2005]

 :iatp: suits both team's needs