Cubs got their money's worth from Marquis

By Rob Neyer

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

According to reports, the Cubs and Rockies have agreed on a deal that will send Jason Marquis to Denver and Luis Vizcaino to Chicago. The Denver Post's Troy Renck offers some context: The Rockies made the math work to get a starter they have coveted for a month, while removing a setupman who asked to be dealt at season's end after expressing unhappiness with his role. The Rockies will ship the $4 million remaining on Vizcaino's deal for the $9.875 million left on Marquis' contract. The Cubs a ...

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