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Matt Garza Added To Chicago Cubs’ Rotation in Trade With Tampa Bay Rays

January 7, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

According to ESPNChicago.com, Matt Garza is going to the North Side of Chicago.  The 27-year-old starting pitcher was put on the trading block by the Rays in an attempt to re-tool their organization. They were looking for a shortstop, a catcher and good young pitching according to the article.  The Cubs in turn traded away: outfielder Sam Fuld, pitcher Chris Archer, outfielder Brandon Guyer, catcher Robinson Chirinos, and shortstop Hak-Ju Lee. While the Cubs are certainly giving up some young minor league talent, it's not like these guys were going to be coming up and breaking through with the major league team any time ...

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