A's/Cubs Megadeal: What Does It Mean For Both Teams?

Can Samardzija pitch Oakland to W.S Title? Photo credit: AP/John Bazemore

 

The A’s made some fireworks of their own on July 4th as word spread quickly that they had made a blockbuster of a trade that signaled that they will not be satisfied with just getting to the playoffs this season, they want to be the last team standing in October.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Down to the wire: Rangers acquire Dempster from Cubs at deadline

The Rangers acquired right-handed starter Ryan Dempster from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two Minor League prospects minutes before today's non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Dempster, 35, has gone 5-5 with a 2.25 ERA in 16 games/starts for the Cubs this season. His 1.038 WHIP this season ranks 6th in the majors and 3rd in the National League.

This is the second deal with the Cubs today, after the Rangers acquired backup catcher Geovany Soto from Chicago this morning.

The Rangers will hold a press conference to discuss today's transactions at 4 p.m. CT. Watch it live on texasrangers.com.

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