Cubs/Reds

[Cubs GM (Calvin)]

As is normal when Victor and I get together we beat each other until we can come up with a deal. The Cubs send

CI Michael Young 16M (13)
CI/MI Maicer Izturis .7M (11)
RP Huston Street 7.3M (11) 7.5M (12)

To the Reds for

MI Brandon Phillips 11M (11) 12M (12)
CI Wilson Betemit 2.6M (11)
OF Trayvon Robinson LAD Prospect
SP Mike Leake .4M PP (1/5)
SP Bronson Arroyo 11M (11)

It is tough to give up Young and Street but I get shorter Contracts in the end and can Tag Phillips in a few years along with Leake and Robinson for the teams future. I Agree to this deal and the Reds will confirm.

[Reds GM (Victor)]

Reds confirm. I needed a more consistent bat and Young is the model of consistency. I also wanted to get another closer since I think Francisco is almost out the door in TOR. Toughest pieces to move were Phillips ans Robinson but I had to do the move if I feel I can make a late run. Tough negotiations with Calvin as always but its a give and take. Thanks again.

[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

This trade is being reviewed by the Trade Committee


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[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

This Trade has been Approved by the Trade Committee. Please update all Rosters within the next 24 hours.