Cubs get
CI Freeman, Freddie, $0.5m (P-n/a)
C Norris, Derek, $0.5m (P-n/a)
OF Cameron, Mike, $4m (2012)
C Castro, Ramon, $1.5m (2012)
Cash considerations are voided since Castro is returning to CHI
for
CI Stewart, Ian, $2.5m (2013)
C Thole, Josh, $1.5m (2012)
C Romine, Austin, $0.5m (P-n/a)
Cubs get younger at two positions, and acquire what will hopefully be a cornerstone CI to build my offense around. Happy to get Norris back, I never wanted to trade him in the first place. Cameron gives me a need OF bat, and evens up the salary with the cap-strapped Reds. Reds to confirm.