GM Rhee: “Sad
to part with Weeks, but thrilled with Garcia”
Cubs looking to go all the way
By Ray Leonard / |
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The
Cubs took another step toward a success in 2003 after they acquired Freddy
Garcia and
a 2005 draft pick in exchange for
Rickie Weeks, Carlos Hernandez and Brandon Lyon. The
acquisition of Garcia could be huge
for the Cubs because it gives them a very solid starting
rotation. In a press statement,
Cubs GM Rhee was quoted: “I think we can go all the
way”.
Over
the last few weeks a lot of teams came asking for high rated second base
prospect
Rickie Weeks. It looked liked the
Cubs didn’t want to trade the youngster and he was brought
up to the majors. On the same day that
Weeks arrived in
something we just had to do”.
There
was a rumour that Weeks was going to take over as the starting second baseman
in
On
the acquisition of Garcia, Rhee said: “We thought we
already had a solid rotation, but
Freddy
is an exceptional pitcher. We’re thrilled to have him here in
come”. Garcia who turns
to go all the way with this team, I
have high hopes”.
Garcia
will take over as the number two starter in the Cubs rotation, behind Roy Oswalt. Hideo Nomo moves up one
day and
Tim
Wakefield will be used as a swingman.