Category: Phil Nevin

Cubs Acquire Harben; Waive Williams; Don't Call Up Pie

September 5, 2006 by cubsnet

The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Adam Harben from the Minnesota Twins to complete the Phil Nevin trade. The Cub Reporter has more.

The Cubs also waived Jerome Williams, who was then claimed by the Oakland A's, and called up pitcher Jae-kuk Ryu and catcher Jose Reyes following the close of Iowa's season.

Felix Pie was not called up.

Cubs Trade Nevin to Twins for PTBNL

August 31, 2006 by cubsnet

The Chicago Cubs traded infielder Phil Nevin and cash considerations to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later.

The Cubs had acquired Nevin at the end of May when they sent Jerry Hairston, Jr. to Texas. Nevin had a .271 EqA for the Cubs in 179 at-bats and 17 walks.