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Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden

April 21, 2012 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

It’s more than just rumors at this point. It’s very close to becoming a done deal. The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder, and former MLB All-Star Marlon Byrd to the Boston Red Sox. Presumably, for a left-handed pitcher. Rumored to be one of the reliever variety.

UPDATE (via NESN): The Cubs will get Michael Bowden, a right-handed pitcher from the minors, and a player to be named later, ESPN’s Gordon Edes reports. Chicago will also take care of most of Byrd’s $6.5 million salary.
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Cubs and Red Sox trade players to be named later, and Chris Carpenter

February 21, 2012 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

The Chicago Cubs today sent a player to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. Sounds spine tingling, the Cubs also through in pitcher Chris Carpenter. With this trade, compensation for Theo Epstein joining the Cubs as the team’s President is complete. [Read more…]

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