Addison Russell

The Chicago Cubs traded starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the Oakland Athletics for shortstop prospect Addison Russell, outfield prospect Billy McKinney, and pitcher Dan Straily. Here's a look at the prospects  Addison Russell is not only one of the top prospects in the game, but his potential is so high that the Cubs … Read more

The Oakland Athletics sent one of the top prospects in baseball, Addison Russell, to the Chicago Cubs for one of the best pitchers on the trade market (perhaps the best if Price stays with Tampa) in Jeff Samardzija. Also, Jason  If you don't know it by now, the Cubs trade two of their top pitchers … Read more

News of the trade between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs spread quickly late last night. If you don't know it by now, the Cubs trade two of their top pitchers – Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel – for Oakland's top two prospects – SS Addison “There was no pitcher available who was even close … Read more