MLBTR reports that the Cubs announced that they have traded outfielder Tony Campana to the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-handed pitchers Erick Leal and Jesus Castillo. The Cubs designated Campana for assignment last week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Scott Hairston. The Cubs had 10 days to trade Campana or put him on waivers.
As MLBTR report stated, Campana, 26, finished 2012 with a slash line of .264/.308/.299 in 192
plate appearances. The speedster also racked up 30 stolen bases last
season, good for ninth in the National League. The Diamondbacks are
already more than set in the outfield, so its not clear what kind of
role they have in mind for Campana.
Venezuelans Leal and Castillo are both just 17-years-old and spent
time with the D'Backs Dominical Summer League affiliate in 2012. Leal
posted a 2.44 ERA with 9.0 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9 in 12 starts and two relief
appearances. Meanwhile, Castillo had a 5.40 ERA with 7.9 K/9 and 3.3
BB/9 in eight starts and six games out of the bullpen.
The bottom line: trading a pinch runner gets you two very raw young international players does not yield much in terms of talent or immediate help.
