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gehrig38 · 02-03-2026, 08:27 PM

CHICAGO SHAKES THINGS UP
At 21-25 the defending IBL Champion Chicago Iron Pigs and their fans are not happy. GM Curt Schilling announced multiple trades and both staff and lineup changes that would take place immediately.

The first deal saw them send minor league prospects Andy Alvarado (25) and OF Travis Rowell and a 2nd round pick to Portland for OF Jason Merchen and a 2nd round draft choice.
The follow on deal sent IF prospects Dan Ames, William Carver, and P prospect Steve Carder to Utah for 25 year old LH reliever Steve Alfaro. The teams also swapped 2nd round picks as well.
Alfaro was added to the 40 man roster, as was Merchen, LH reliever Sean Garrison was optioned to AAA New Orleans. OF Daniel Perez was optioned to New Orleans while Merchen was called up to take his spot. Alfaro was added to the IBL roster.
They announced a slew of moves across their minor league clubs with the 8-26 Milwaukee Hawks releasing pitchers Joe Holsinger and Bobby Hutcheson.
Top P prospect Elijah Washington was moved up to AAA after going 1-2 2.85 for the dismal Hawks AA club while last years top pick for Chicago, Mike Harper, was moved up to the Class A Albuquerque club and will get his 1st start on the 20th.

BACKROOM CHATTER
Jason Merchen is a potential steal. Our guys say his offense is far from done developing. He's got elite speed and rated by his peers as the best base runner in the IBL. He's 48 for his last 57 SB attempts. He just won Rookie of the Month for April.

02-03-2026, 08:27 PM	#395
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	CHICAGO SHAKES THINGS UP At 21-25 the defending IBL Champion Chicago Iron Pigs and their fans are not happy. GM Curt Schilling announced multiple trades and both staff and lineup changes that would take place immediately. The first deal saw them send minor league prospects Andy Alvarado (25) and OF Travis Rowell and a 2nd round pick to Portland for OF Jason Merchen and a 2nd round draft choice. The follow on deal sent IF prospects Dan Ames, William Carver, and P prospect Steve Carder to Utah for 25 year old LH reliever Steve Alfaro. The teams also swapped 2nd round picks as well. Alfaro was added to the 40 man roster, as was Merchen, LH reliever Sean Garrison was optioned to AAA New Orleans. OF Daniel Perez was optioned to New Orleans while Merchen was called up to take his spot. Alfaro was added to the IBL roster. They announced a slew of moves across their minor league clubs with the 8-26 Milwaukee Hawks releasing pitchers Joe Holsinger and Bobby Hutcheson. Top P prospect Elijah Washington was moved up to AAA after going 1-2 2.85 for the dismal Hawks AA club while last years top pick for Chicago, Mike Harper, was moved up to the Class A Albuquerque club and will get his 1st start on the 20th. BACKROOM CHATTER Jason Merchen is a potential steal. Our guys say his offense is far from done developing. He's got elite speed and rated by his peers as the best base runner in the IBL. He's 48 for his last 57 SB attempts. He just won Rookie of the Month for April. __________________ The Chicago Iron Pigs 2012-2024 The IBL's first 13 years The Alaska Avalanche 2024-2030 Moving on to my birthplace The San Antonio Silver Stars 2030-2034 From one big state, Alaska, to another, Texas!