Cubs Can See For Miles, Trade Mark DeRosa to Indians

Colin Christopher by Contributor Written on December 31, 2008
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According to a report from Buster Olney on ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have completed a deal that will send Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians for three minor league pitchers.

Speculation about DeRosa's future with the Cubs picked up yesterday after the team signed free agent utilityman Aaron Miles to a two-year deal.

League observers predict that the salary cap space the Cubs have gained by moving Marquis and DeRosa clears the way for a Milton Bradley signing.

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