why? A pitcher who has struggled this year, with an injury history, declining velocity, and work ethic questions? SP isn’t really a huge need for the Cubs. Also, the Angels are giving up two very solid prospects, an intriguing lefty in Torres and an intriguing power hitting prospect in Sweeney. When you combine that … why?

for Tampa. Letting go on a guy on his downslope for 2 legit prospects and PTBNL.

The Angels really need lefty help on their staff and Kazmir seems to be turning it around (he’s still young and he struck out 10 in 6 innings of 4 hit ball the other day) so that’s a good sign. All of the prospects have tons of upside and Maddon seems to have high hopes for the PTBNL but as us Cubs fans should know it’s always a crapshoot with minor leaguers. A change of scenery might give Kazmir some motivation to improve his mediocre work ethic.

With the way Duncan turns scrap heap throwers into quality big league pitchers, imagine what he could do with an arm like Kazmir’s.

but the rays have an angels connection with joe maddon on the team.i doubt any other teams were even considered. maybe now they can keep carl crawford. now theres a guy you want on the cubs.