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Acquired at the deadline by the Cubbies. I like him more than Vargas/Olson and, to my eye, has more ammo than Fister, though I do like Fister. Tough on lefties (career .230 BAA), 26 years old, 2003 2nd round pick, and will be making the minimum after spending most of last season in AAA.
Supposed to compete for 5-spot in CHI rotation and becomes arb-eligable after 2010. I would like to see him do a Ryan Franklin, circa 2001 impression as our swingman out of the 'pen.
Maybe the M's flip Johermyn Chavez+Vargas/Olson for him? I would prefer this type of deal to the "Lopez plus for Liriano" deal that was floated a while ago.