Cubs Acquire Jesse Chavez Launcher, and Joe Maddon Predicts Other Transactions

After using seven pitchers on Thursday night in their 9-6 win over the Cardinals, the Cubs acquired another.

They got Right Ranger Jesse Chavez, giving up southpaw Tyler Thomas, who was 3-5 years old with a 2.88 ERA at the bottom of the Clbad A South Curve.

Chavez, 34, presented eight teams. That's why it seemed like every Cubs player interviewed Thursday had a personal connection.

"Chavey's a good person," said Jason Heyward, who was with him in Atlanta. "He'll be fine in this clubhouse – it's a guy who still wants the ball."

Closer Brandon Morrow, who entered the disabled list Thursday with the inflammation of biceps, teamed up with Chavez in Toronto.

"Great guy," said Morrow. "Low-key, has a rubber arm out of the paddock, a swing guy." Can do a lot of things well .Really versatile. "

Chavez has a life expectancy of 3.98 and has excelled for the Rangers this season, with a 3-1 record with a deserved point average of 3.51 and a score of 1.24. He hits eight batters by nine innings and walks just 1.9

Kyle Hendricks said the Cubs are "excited" when the team acquires new players because "it shows the position in which we are."

re in a place where we have a very good chance of going really far this year, "said Hendricks.We welcome him to the group and we hope to integrate him as soon as possible.

Manager Joe Maddon estimates that with another 12 days before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver transactions, the wolf box office is "Oh, yeah, I do not think that will be the end" , he said. "They love (treat) too much."

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