The July 31st trade deadline has come and gone, and the Chicago Cubs remained relatively quiet with all the talk surrounding as it came to a close. They did get Dan Haren from the Miami Marlins for Ivan Pineyro and Elliot Soto, as well as cash considerations from Miami. The Cubs also made a deal right at the deadline to get some bullpen help.
Junior Lake had his opportunities with the Cubs but was never able to latch on and stay with the big league club.