The Royals have traded Alec Mills to the Cubs for Donnie Dewees. The move clears up a roster spot for pitcher Jason Hammels. Dewees, a 23-year old second round draft pick, slashed .284/.338/.416 in the Cubs minor league system last season. The lefty had previously been named as the 11th best prospect in the Cubs farm system.
Here’s what else is going on around the American League Central:
- Members of the Tigers community express their thoughts and love after the passing of owner Mike Ilitch.
- So, the White Sox may be willing to part with David Robertson, but there’s a catch.
- Cleveland’s 2017 season hype video will give you chills.
- Here are five predictions of what’s to come for the Twins this season.
- Some players become sports casters when they retire. Some buy car dealerships. Prince Fielder will be hosting his own cooking show.
- The White Sox land five prospects on Baseball America’s top 100.
- So, there’s a pretty big set of issues that come along with PECOTA’s projections for Cleveland.
- Your Royals 2017 spring training lineup is here.
- The Twins have signed Craig Breslow to a minor-league contract.
- Who should bat second for the Tigers?
- The White Sox should probably straighten their catching situation out soon.
- Cleveland has made their signing of Boone Logan official.
- Jason Hammel is totally 100% ready to “get weird” with the Royals.
- Byung Ho Park has cleared waivers.