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The Cubs have dealt Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot to the LA Dodgers along with paying the Dodgers $2.5 milllion in cash to cover some of Lilly's salary. In return, the Cubs get infielder Blake DeWitt, and 2 minor league pitching prospects- right-handers Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach
IMO, this trade seems to favor the Dodgers. The Cubs get nobody who appears to help them now or soon. DeWitt has been a disappointment to the Dodgers (he's been basically a .260's singles hitter with an average glove), and the 2 pitchers have had success at the lower minor league levels, but at best appear several years away from being ready for the major leagues.
Here is an article by Tribune sportswriter Phil Rogers-
Why are the Cubs so generous?
IMO, this trade seems to favor the Dodgers. The Cubs get nobody who appears to help them now or soon. DeWitt has been a disappointment to the Dodgers (he's been basically a .260's singles hitter with an average glove), and the 2 pitchers have had success at the lower minor league levels, but at best appear several years away from being ready for the major leagues.
Here is an article by Tribune sportswriter Phil Rogers-
Why are the Cubs so generous?