According to reports over the past few weeks, the Cubs may be looking to part with starting pitcher Matt Garza who went 10-10 with a 3.32 ERA and 197 strikeouts in 2011.
Jon Heyman of SI.com tweets that in return for Garza, the Cubs will more than likely want young starting pitching in return which seems to be the case with any potential trade.
Earlier in the week, it was rumored that the Detroit Tigers could be interested in acquiring the 28-year-old right-hander who does have a history of pitching in the American League Central. The Tigers too also have some young pitching in the farm system including Andy Oliver and Jacob Turner.
But could the Tigers trade an arm already in the rotation?
Jason A. Churchill of ESPN believes that there is a possibility that the Tigers use Rick Porcello as bait to land Garza.
Porcello and Garza are different types of pitchers in their own right however Porcello would fit the bill in terms of what the Cubs are looking for in return.
Via Cubs Billy Goat Blog
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December 30, 2011
Despite Theo Epstein's comments that Matt Garza is "exactly (the) type of pitcher we want to build around", it appears that, with the Cubs planning to go through a complete rebuilding, the Cubs are willing to listen to offers for their "ace".David Kaplan recently reported that the trade talks are heating up, with Toronto, Boston and the Yankees interested...
Via NESN.com
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December 28, 2011
The Red Sox have been linked to Matt Garza a few times throughout this offseason, and the rumors are intensifying. Talks regarding Garza are "heating up," according to David Kaplan of Comcast Sportsnet Chicago. The Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays are reportedly all involved when it comes to trying to land the Chicago right-hander. Kaplan notes, however, that the asking price...
Via Ted's Army
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December 31, 2011
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The Detroit Tigers have emerged as a suitor for Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza.
Interest in Garza has picked up recently, major league sources say, and the Tigers are involved. Multiple...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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December 31, 2011
It’s funny because I wrote nearly the same article the last time Matt Garza was traded – the Yankees were interested, but didn’t like his price tag.
This time they are once again interested in dealing for Garza, but they aren’t currently engaged in talks because they don’t like the Cubs asking price and the fact that his salary is becoming more significant...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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December 29, 2011
Here is the latest hot stove buzz circulating around MLB:
The Red Sox acquired closer Andrew Bailey from the A’s for Josh Reddick and two prospects.
The Cubs and Blue Jays are discussing a deal for RHP Matt Garza.
Tim Lincecum and the Giants are not close to agreeing on a new contract.
The Yankees signed LHP Hideki Okajima to a minor league contract.
The Rockies don’...
Via Baltimore Sun
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December 31, 2011
Jays would part with former prize prospect in package for Cubs starterKyle Drabek, who was seen as the key to the Blue Jays' Roy Halladay trade with the Phillies, is being dangled to the Cubs in talks for Matt Garza. He had a nightmare 2011 but some scouts believe he can regain his value if he stops trying to learn a cutter. …
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 30, 2011
The Tigers have emerged as a suitor for Cubs starter Matt Garza, according to Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
Via RedSoxLife
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December 30, 2011
An uneasy truce prevails. The Red Sox are probably hoarding cash. Could the Yankees be doing the same?The Yankees didn't even look at Albert Pujols, and they just glanced at Carlos Beltran. There is that relatively new stadium to pay for, I suppose.If I were the Sox, I'd keep close watch on the Matt Garza talks. My gut is that the Yankees would have signed Garza earlier...
According to reports over the past few weeks, the Cubs may be looking to part with starting pitcher Matt Garza who went 10-10 with a 3.32 ERA and 197 strikeouts in 2011.
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