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Opening Day’s enthusiasm and the beginning of a new season outshone a recent under-the-radar deal between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres. It has become apparent the two clubs have found a mutual benefit in swapping players, and now the Cubs hope they’ve acquired a gem.
Relief pitcher James Norwood, a former seventh-round pick by Chicago in 2014, was designated for assignment at the beginning of this month. Instead of losing out on value for the 27-year-old, the club swung a deal with the Friars, as San Diego sent back RHP Dauris Valdez.