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Chicago is exploring every possible option for starting pitching and now Carlos Carrasco has joined that list. The Cubs have been engaged in dialogue with the Indians on Carrasco, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Sources: #Cubs among teams engaged in ongoing dialogue with #Indians about deal for Carrasco. Teams continuing to call CLE, make offers.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015
The Cubs are going to have some competition for Carrasco, as the Red Sox are looking for controllable pitching, and have talked with the Indians about him.
#Redsox are in market for controllable starting pitching. Heard they've talked to #Indians about Carlos Carrasco.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 31, 2015
Beyond a need for starting pitching, the Cubs also have been in the market for bullpen help. They've talked with the Padres, who are trying to move Tyson Ross and Craig Kimbrel. They are also working on a deal with Orioles for reliever Tommy Hunter. Baltimore is looking for salary relief (Hunter is owed about $1.5 million) and to add a minor leaguer by dealing Hunter.
Sources: #Orioles talking about getting both #Brewers’ Parra and #Phillies’ Revere and sending reliever Tommy Hunter to #Cubs.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015
Hunter deal would be for prospect and save about $1.5M. Davies in offer for Parra. @MASNRoch first reported on possibility of both OFers.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015