I admit my initial reaction to this deal was unkind. I was pretty sure Scott Effross was being set up to close for the Cubs after they dealt David Robertson and Mychal Givens, so when Jeff Passan dropped this bomb I was confused, to say the least:
The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN. Effross, 28, is a rookie with five more years of club control and has been fantastic this season. @JackCurryYES was on it.