Illinois GM Brad Sherlag has package Curt Schilling and Juan Cruz to get promising young arm James Shields from the Lake Champlain Cannibals. Mike O'connor was also part of the deal.
When asked about the trade GM Brad Sherlag commented, "I wish Curt all the best in Lake Champlain, I think he will enjoy the added run support that for whatever reason our offense has failed to give him this season. Curt and his bloody sock are gutty competitors who may just will the Cannibals into the post-season. We will also miss Juan in our pen -- he has been willing to pitch extended outings and often. We are very excited to get back James Shields, he is only 25 years old and will hopefully be a member of our staff for years to come along with Halladay, Capuano and Blanton."
This was the Chows second deal this season, but they may not be finished. The fact that Sherlag left Harden's name off his "staff for years to come" has lead to speculation that he may be on his way out. Or it may simply be a message from Sherlag that he needs to toughen up and pitch through pain before he can be relied upon. Some Chows who may not be with the team at the end of the year include Frank Thomas, Kiko Calero, Bob Wickman, Matt Thornton, Tadahito Iguchi and Tom Glavine. Brad Sherlag has finally shown that he is not afraid to pull the trigger.
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