The Unfortunate Case of Christian Villanueva
The trade of 2012 that sent Christian Villanueva and Kyle Hendricks to Chicago from the Rangers in exchange for Ryan Dempster is widely viewed as a win for the Cubs organization. Two young, promising prospects for an aged pitcher looking for one more run at a title. Hendricks, who has become a major part of the evolution of the Chicago Cubs, is growing before our eyes. It has been a different story for Villanueva, however.