Reed Johnson And Maholm To Braves

[dabynsky]

Again huge risk given that he had TJ and won't throw til next year, but this guy has the potential to be a front of the rotation starter. Great trade Theo.

 

[The Bandit]

now ship Dumpster out for cracker jacks get a good return for Garza and Theo had a lot of success at the deadline, already got more then most thought for Soto and we just got this for Maholm and Reed? We're doing very well in trades so far

 

[daddies3angels]

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Vizcaino has filthy stuff when he's healthy. Has had TJ though and never showed much in the way of durability.

 

[dabynsky]

He is kind of like Cashner except he already has had the TJ surgery. He might be a back end of the bullpen guy, but maybe you get that front of the rotation starter. Even with the health concerns he has to be one of the top if not the best pitching prospect the Cubs have going into 2013.

 

[waldo7239117]

According the multiple reports, the Chicago Cubs have traded OF Reed Johnson and LHP Paul Maholm to the Atlanta Braves for RHP Jaye Chapman and RHP Arodys Vizcaino, reports Jon Morosi . Really we didn’t need sources for this one as it was obvious. We all saw Reed get pulled from the game, shaking hands and left the ballpark as he walked down to the clubhouse. David Kaplan reports that Johnson has indeed ben traded and went into a meeting with Cubs front office personell.

Johnson is a great, smart ballplayer that makes the clubhouse chemistry very good. He’s also a good defender and can hit the ball well too. He’s a great 4th OF and any team will want him. He will make his new team proud. Johnson re-signed with the Cubs in the off-season with a salary of 1.5 million.

Maholm has been one tought pitcher this year, especially as of late., He could have been a free agent after the year, but does have a 6.5 million options. In his last 6 starts, he has an era right around 1.00. He will be a great pitcher for Atlanta and they will be happy with him.

Arodys Vizcaino is 21-year old RHP. He has a great arm if only he can stay healthy. Before last spring, he was untouchable. but with injury concersn, that msde him available. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are taking a chance on him. He has Tommy John Surgery in the Spring and is did not pitch this whole year. If he stays healthy, it’s a great deal for the Cubs.

Jaye Chapman is a 25-year old RHP, but is a relief pitcher. In 53.2 innings, Chapman is 3-6 with a 3.52era and has 60 strikeouts. Those strikeouts do look nice and I think he’ll be added to the bullpen. I would rather have a SP, but hopefully he’ll produce in the ‘pen. But he does not have the best command like many othe rthe Cubs RP, but hopefully that will change.

With this trade, it looks like Dempster is going to go o the Dodgers if he doesn’t change his mind. I guess we’ll see how that moves along.

Side Note: Cub top prospect OF Brett Jackson has been pulled from his game in Triple A as he’s likely to be called up. I wonder why he’s being called up if LaHair or Soriano have not been traded. He needs to play everyday… I’ll have a later follow up post if he’s been called-up.

Also, in my write-up ealrier today, I predicted Maholm to the Braves and I was right. I’m just so happy!

I hate to see Reed Johnson go, but it was the right move. I wish Johnson the best of luck with his new team. Same goes to Maholm…

http://www.chicitysports.com/2012/07/30/reed-johnson-and-paul-maholm-traded-to-the-atlanta-braves/

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Ya I'm more ok with this now.

 

[daddies3angels]

need to take ? mark out of title

 

[dabynsky]

I am fucking happy right now. I kind of thought about Vizcaino when his name wasn't on that list, but wasn't sure that Theo would take that gamble or the Braves would give him up.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Vizcainio is hurt.... wonder if that means Garza will be dealt then. It seems that the FO doesn't care if they are injured or not...

 

[Rice Cube]

It's a good risk to take.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Luis Vizcaino? I thought he retired.

 

[Jntg4]

Vizcainio is hurt.... wonder if that means Garza will be dealt then. It seems that the FO doesn't care if they are injured or not...

All recent rumors say he will

 

[Jntg4]

Luis Vizcaino? I thought he retired.

That was the first Vizcaino I thought of too lol, knew it wasn't him tho

 

[TheChicagoFan]

That was the first Vizcaino I thought of too lol, knew it wasn't him tho

Yeah. I knew it couldn't be him, but that's what I thought of right away. Lol.

 

[2SeamHeat]

The Dempster hate would cool a lot if that happens.

Absolutely agreed. Wow, I go out to dinner with my wife... and it seems like half the trade-able pieces have been moved by the time I get back!

 

[ZDemp34]

Not Tom Ricketts says we got Jose Vizcaino

 

[2SeamHeat]

Kind of shocked they are getting rid of Maholm too. Our pitching outside of Garza and Samardzija will blow balls now.

I think Wood will bounce back, but it's not going to be pretty if Dempster gets moved. If they somehow move Garza too.... ouch. Back on track to catch Houston?

 

[2SeamHeat]

lol we got garbage in these trades. not that more should have been expected i guess

Maholm has value with how well he's pitched two seasons in a row and his dirt cheap contract.

 

[2SeamHeat]

agreed. Rather Kept Maholm at 6 mil next year.

Same here.

 

[2SeamHeat]

Again huge risk given that he had TJ and won't throw til next year, but this guy has the potential to be a front of the rotation starter. Great trade Theo.

Vizcaino reminds me way too much of Angel Guzman.