Monday, January 17, 2011

Cubs Trade Gorzelanny

ESPN has reported that The Cubs have traded LHP Tom Gorzelanny to the Washington Nationals for three minor league prospects, two pitchers and an outfielder.  The deal is pending a physical. Gorzelanny posted a 4.09 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP in 136 1/3 innings.

Jon Morosi of FoxSports.com reports that outfielder Michael Burgess is one of the prospects going to the Cubs. Burgess hit .264 with a .357 OBP last season with the Nationals Single-A Advanced and Double-A clubs.

Right-hander A.J. Morris is also joining the Cubs, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Morris had a 3.77 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 86 innings last season with the Nationals Rookie level and Single-A Advanced clubs.

The Cubs will also get lefty Graham Hicks in the deal, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Graham had a 5.02 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP in 71 2/3 innings.

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