PT TODAY: Hamels, E. Escobar, A. Cabrera on the move
Jul 28 2018
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| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Update on Cole Hamels trade | |
| Updating an earlier report, the Chicago Cubs acquired LHP Cole Hamels and cash considerations from the Texas Rangers on Thursday, July 26, in exchange for RHP Rollie Lacy, RHP Eddie Butler and a player to be named later. Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat | |
| BHQ take: Hamels' acquisition likely means the end of RHP Tyler Chatwood's tenure as a CHC starter. Chatwood has been arguably the NL's least effective starting pitcher in 2018, as suggested by his -46 BPV and 5.76 xERA, with more walks than strikeouts. Recently acquired RHP Jesse Chavez, who loomed as a potential Chatwood... |
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