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D’Backs, Cubs cut off trade talks involving Justin Upton

Found January 19, 2013 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Justin Upton,  Starlin Castro
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  Seattle Mariners
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By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer The Chicago Cubs are no longer talking to the Arizona Diamondbacks about star outfielder Justin Upton. Justin Upton The two teams were engaged in talks to see if they were a match to send Upton to Chicago. But the D’Backs reportedly wanted shortstop Starlin Castro in return for Upton. But the team is not willing to trade their young shortstop. Castro is the best young talent on the Cubs, as they look towards rebuilding the team. The Diamondbacks will continue to look for a trading partner for Upton, as he has been rumored to be traded for months. If they can find a partner within the next month, he will be dealt by spring training. He previously rejected a trade a couple of days ago to the Seattle Mariners. © 2007-2013 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior written permission. The Capital Sports Report and its logo are official trademarks of Anthony Caruso III and Anthony Caruso Enterprises.
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