CHC / DET Trade

[Cubs GM (Colin)]

Cubs trade:

James McArthur P KCR
MiLB2

Tigers trade:

Alex Ramirez OF NYM
MiLB
Cory Lewis P MIN
MiLB


Cubs rationale:

Peter approached me about a trade for McArthur, and we were able to settle on Ramirez and Lewis in return. I like Ramirez, and Lewis' work so far has been solid despite the current shoulder concern. McArthur is having a good start to the season, is controllable for several years and most importantly wasn't going to help me this year.

Good chatting with Peter on this, Tigers to confirm.

[Tigers GM (Peter)]

I would mirror what Colin said! Three interesting players involved - I like 'em all. Have some holes in my pitching that needed addressing, and hoping I acquired a plug, not a patch!