Royals are looking to free up even more cap space and bolster a pitching staff that was absolutely atrocious last season (nearly last in every statistic in the AL). Cubs are looking to add a catcher who could start as Hatteberg gets up there in age. Cubs also are eager to move a bad contract as well.
Royals send:
Mike Sweeney - C - 29
Chris Stynes - 2B - 29
Cubs send:
Jae Weong Seo - P - 25
Denny Bair - P - 28
This trade hopes to provide starting & pen pitching power for the Royals, who have a playoff caliber lineup but minor league level staff playing MLB ball. This also provides Chicago with an upper tier catcher who can contribute immediately and a utility guy in Stynes who doesn't strike out much.
Financials/Trade Summary:
Royals send:
Mike Sweeney - C - 29
Chris Stynes - 2B - 29
Cubs send:
Jae Weong Seo - P - 25
Denny Bair - P - 28
This trade hopes to provide starting & pen pitching power for the Royals, who have a playoff caliber lineup but minor league level staff playing MLB ball. This also provides Chicago with an upper tier catcher who can contribute immediately and a utility guy in Stynes who doesn't strike out much.
Financials/Trade Summary: