Cubs agree on deal for Garza

The Cubs and Rays have agreed on a trade involving Matt Garza coming to Chicago and the Cubs sending possibly five minor-leaguers to Tampa. The teams could finalize the deal this weekend, as physicals are still needed.

This is a great move for the Cubs. I have really liked Hendry's willingness this off-season to go out and work out some deals. Carlos Pena and Kerry Wood will be with the organization this year, which I was happy about. Matt Garza is another great addition. The Cubs biggest concern, in my opinion, coming into the season, is lack of big name starters. Garza just helped fix that.

Garza first caught attention when the Rays started to improve and compete in the AL. He had an off-year in 2009, but he came back in 2010 and posted 15 wins, his career high, with a 3.91 ERA. He could do even better in a pitcher-dominated National League.

Many are concerned about the money situation and how the Cubs cannot renovate Wrigley any further if Hendry continues to spend. As far as I am concerned, the stadium's renovation money should come from the state or city. The Bears and White Sox both get government funding, so why not the Cubs? Anyhow, these players are more important than automatic flush toilets or something of that nature.

So, overall this was a good grab by Hendry and I am excited to see what Garza can do for the Cubs in a year where they are looking like they might make their return to contention.