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The Chicago Cubs reportedly are close to acquiring Matt Garza from the Tampa Bay Rays for a package of high-level prospects. The Cubs will be sending four of their top 16 minor leaguers -- including their top prospect, right-hander Chris Archer -- and outfielder Sam Fuld to Tampa Bay in exchange for Garza, a minor league pitcher and a minor league outfielder, ESPN Chicago reports. The outfielder going to Chicago likely is Fernando Perez, according to CBS Sports.
The Rays also would get shortstop Hak-Ju Lee (No. 4, according to Baseball America), outfielder Brandon Guyer (No. 10) and catcher Robinson Chirinos (No. 16). Guyer was named the Cubs' minor league player of the year in 2010, and Archer their top pitcher.
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The bold move, first reported Friday by the Daily Herald, clearly signals the Cubs' intent to go for it in 2011, as they would be giving up a significant chunk of their farm system to get a young but experienced starter who has been through the playoff wars.
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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/07/cubs-reportedly-near-deal-for-matt-garza/
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