Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago broke the news today that the Cubs have traded pitcher Tom Gorzelanny to the Washington Nationals for 3 prospects. It was later reported that those prospects are outfielder Michael Burgess (twitter), pitcher A.J. Morris (twitter) and pitcher Graham Hicks (twitter).
Burgess is the key piece of this trade. He is a former first round pick (in the 2007 draft) who has a strong arm and good power. He has hit at least 18 homeruns in each of his 3 full minor league seasons and has cut down his strikeout rate each year despite moving up the ladder. If he continues to develop, he could eventually take over in right field (moving Tyler Colvin to left) when Alfonso Soriano's contract expires.
Morris is a former 4th round pick (2009) who spent the 2010 season at high A Potomac where he compiled a 3.88 ERA and 61 K's in 72 IP as a swingman. The third prospect is also expected to be a pitcher.
Hicks is also a former 4th round pick (2008). He has yet to...
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