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gehrig38 · 02-10-2026, 04:48 PM

IRON PIG NEWS
You can't always get what you want, but sometimes you find a deal anyway. The Baseball News Network is reporting that Chicago and Oklahoma City have made a swap with 24-year old minor league RF Daniel Perez, 22-year old minor league 2B Enrique Garza, 23-year old minor league LHP Augusto Campos, 26-year old minor league RHP Sergio Zapata, and a 3rd round draft pick being shipped to the Tornado and in return the Iron Pigs would get 25-year old LHP Drew Bruen and a 2nd round draft pick.

Chicago general manager Curt Schilling said the two sides were close to a blockbuster trade before agreeing upon a smaller-scale transaction.

"This is just a bit of housekeeping compared to what we wanted to do," he said. "I won't name names, but the potential deal we were close to making would have certainly grabbed some headlines."

A source inside the Chicago organization said the two sides might not be done dealing, and another transaction could be in the works.

Thus far this year, Perez is batting .239 with 3 home runs, 7 RBIs and 7 runs scored.

In 15 starts this season, Bruen has chalked up a 7-4 record and a 4.71 ERA.

BACKROOM CHATTER
Bruen is a starter in the long run. For now he'll take a spot in the bullpen and Aaron Prochaska will be optioned to New Orleans. This trade was far more about opening up some room in the high minors for IP and AB's. Perez was very good in limited time last year (.258-12-37) but we have a back-loaded organization when it comes to RHH outfielders.
The pick swap was a nice add.
Also on Sunday, we claimed RH Jonathan Montoya from Pittsburgh. The 24 year old is another power arm for the bullpen, and with options left he's sent to AAA.

02-10-2026, 04:48 PM	#412
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	IRON PIG NEWS You can't always get what you want, but sometimes you find a deal anyway. The Baseball News Network is reporting that Chicago and Oklahoma City have made a swap with 24-year old minor league RF Daniel Perez, 22-year old minor league 2B Enrique Garza, 23-year old minor league LHP Augusto Campos, 26-year old minor league RHP Sergio Zapata, and a 3rd round draft pick being shipped to the Tornado and in return the Iron Pigs would get 25-year old LHP Drew Bruen and a 2nd round draft pick. Chicago general manager Curt Schilling said the two sides were close to a blockbuster trade before agreeing upon a smaller-scale transaction. "This is just a bit of housekeeping compared to what we wanted to do," he said. "I won't name names, but the potential deal we were close to making would have certainly grabbed some headlines." A source inside the Chicago organization said the two sides might not be done dealing, and another transaction could be in the works. Thus far this year, Perez is batting .239 with 3 home runs, 7 RBIs and 7 runs scored. In 15 starts this season, Bruen has chalked up a 7-4 record and a 4.71 ERA. BACKROOM CHATTER Bruen is a starter in the long run. For now he'll take a spot in the bullpen and Aaron Prochaska will be optioned to New Orleans. This trade was far more about opening up some room in the high minors for IP and AB's. Perez was very good in limited time last year (.258-12-37) but we have a back-loaded organization when it comes to RHH outfielders. The pick swap was a nice add. Also on Sunday, we claimed RH Jonathan Montoya from Pittsburgh. The 24 year old is another power arm for the bullpen, and with options left he's sent to AAA. __________________ 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!