MILWAUKEE — If Joe Maddon was disappointed the Cubs didn’t trade for Cole Hamels or David Price, the manager wouldn’t show it to reporters or complain through the media.
“Both are in the American League,” Maddon said. “If we’re not going to get ‘em, push ‘em in the other league. That’s it. That’s about as emotional as I got.”
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Pitching continues to be the focus leading up to Friday’s non-waiver trade deadline, with the Cubs said to be focusing on the San Diego Padres — Tyson Ross would be the prize (at age 28 and under club control through the 2017 season) while Ian Kennedy is more of a short-term Plan B.