The Chicago Cubs have shipped the veteran utility player known as Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians for a package of minor-league arms. Cleveland sent Chicago pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Gaub and will receive quite the versatile player. Mark will likely be the full-time third-baseman, and gives Cleveland 20+ HR pop from a corner-spot.Friday, January 2, 2009
Cubs Ship DeRosa to Indians
The Chicago Cubs have shipped the veteran utility player known as Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians for a package of minor-league arms. Cleveland sent Chicago pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Gaub and will receive quite the versatile player. Mark will likely be the full-time third-baseman, and gives Cleveland 20+ HR pop from a corner-spot.Cubs GM Jim Hendry decided to sell high on the aging DeRosa, and instead grab some prospects and give the job to recently signed Aaron Miles.
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