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darkcloud4579 · 05-11-2004, 08:27 PM

CHICAGO - After breaking off talks in early May, it was obvious that R.J. Swindle was going to be out of the Windy City before the deadline, the question was where. That question is no more, as the Chicago Cubs dealt the 26-year old ace southpaw to the Orlando Rays for cash and 24-year old touted LHP James Houser. who was struggling at 4-10 and an ERA of 5.79 in his first major league season.

Meanwhile Swindle, is 11-9 with a 3.43 ERA in his third full major league season. He had 30 quality starts last year in 36 starts. Scouts believe that he'll go to a team where he can live up to his full potential. "He went from Nevada to Wrigley. I mean, the guy hasn't exactly played in pitcher's parks. And Cracker Jack [Orlando's Stadium] isn't exactly a whole lot better," said one AL Scout.

05-11-2004, 08:27 PM	#177
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,689	CUBS DEAL R.J. SWINDLE CHICAGO - After breaking off talks in early May, it was obvious that R.J. Swindle was going to be out of the Windy City before the deadline, the question was where. That question is no more, as the Chicago Cubs dealt the 26-year old ace southpaw to the Orlando Rays for cash and 24-year old touted LHP James Houser. who was struggling at 4-10 and an ERA of 5.79 in his first major league season. Meanwhile Swindle, is 11-9 with a 3.43 ERA in his third full major league season. He had 30 quality starts last year in 36 starts. Scouts believe that he'll go to a team where he can live up to his full potential. "He went from Nevada to Wrigley. I mean, the guy hasn't exactly played in pitcher's parks. And Cracker Jack [Orlando's Stadium] isn't exactly a whole lot better," said one AL Scout.