Diamondbacks/Cubs

[Arizona Diamondbacks]

The D-Backs and Cubs have come to an agreement on the following deal...



Cubs get:
   Luis Alexander Basabe, CF, White Sox.  2019/.2M  Prospect
   Roberto Ramos, 1B, Rockies.  2019/.2M  Prospect
   Tony Watson, RP, Giants.  2019/.5M  2020/UFA


D-Backs get:
   Ryan Braun, LF/1B, Brewers.  2019/15M  2020/16M  2021/TO 15M  2021/UFA



The D-Backs, once again, being short handed at the position spots and in need of proven bats have decided to use some of their excess in the minors to get a few hitters. They have to support what is a decent pitching staff. Braun is a proven hitter, although he is on the backside of his career, he can still swing the bat pretty well. The dual position qualification also helps us out.
We will miss Watson in the bullpen and Ramos and Basabe in our minors. We wish them all the best.

Thanks to Josh for making the negotiations fun and for the deal.

[Chicago Cubs]

Agreed, thanks for the deal Donnie. My OF is pretty crowded and my team a little cash strapped this season, so moving on from Braun after 2 successful seasons makes sense for my team in its current position.

[Colorado Rockies]

docced