World Series Dreaming · Aug 27, 2015
Cubs Trade for Fernando Rodney
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Fernando Rodney wears wristbands over his ears as he looks out from the dugout during a cool afternoon against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)Today went from sucky to confusing. The Chicago Cubs lost their first series of at least three games in almost a month to the San Francisco Giants in blow out fashion and then they made a trade with the Seattle Mariners. The target? Fernando Rodney.
Cubs acquire F. Rodney from Seattle for PTBNL. Will join pen Friday. Rosscup optioned. Schlitter DFAd to make room on 40-man
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) August 27, 2015