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Dodger Blue > Rumors > MLB Trade Rumors: Tigers Trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila To Cubs For Jeimer Candelario And Isaac Paredes
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MLB Trade Rumors: Tigers Trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila To Cubs For Jeimer Candelario And Isaac Paredes

Matthew Moreno
July 30, 2017
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The Detroit Tigers held one of the more sought-after trade chips in Justin Wilson, as he was among the top left-handed relievers that contending teams had interest in. Among them were the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals.

Each of the aforementioned teams have also been connected to Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton and San Diego Padres’ Brad Hand. The Dodgers’ stance is a desire to acquire an elite left-handed reliever to pair with Kenley Jansen.

The Chicago Cubs were loosely linked to a similar search for bullpen help, but it wasn’t until Sunday evening that rumblings began to intensify on that front, particularly as it pertained to Wilson.

For a second year in a row, the Cubs have parted with a notable prospect in order to land a coveted lefty. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com the Cubs are trading Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Tigers for Alex Avila and Wilson:

FINALIZED: #Cubs acquire Justin Wilson and Alex Avila from #Tigers for Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and PTBNL or cash. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2017

While Wilson is the prize of the deal, Avila being included fills a void that was created when the Cubs released backup catcher Miguel Montero.

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein infamously asked, “If not now, when?” after trading for Arolds Chapman. The team went on to win their first World Series since 1907.

On top of acquiring an elite reliever to aid their quest to repeat, Wilson provides the Cubs with a potential option to replace Wade Davis as closer next season. Wilson is under team control through next season, while Davis is eligible for free agency this winter.

Candelario and Paredes were both ranked within the top-10 or 15 prospects in the Cubs farm system by most publications.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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