The Chicago Cubs, sporting the second to worst record in the national league, today recalled left-handed pitcher Travis Wood from Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Wood on the roster, infielder Blake DeWitt has been designated for assignment. Wood, wearing number 30, started for the Cubs in today's storm delayed contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. … [Read more...] about Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood
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Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers
Cubbies get Blake Dewitt, pitching prospects (including Tim Wallach's son) in return. On Major League Baseball trading deadline day the Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handed pitching prospects Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach from the Los Angeles Dodgers. In exchange they sent away left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly, infielder Ryan The "The Riot" … [Read more...] about Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers