Last year, the Cubs and Tigers were both amenable to minor league players Alex Lange and Paul Richan being used to acquire Nicholas Castellanos in July. One or both might, in other situations, been seen as a “throw-in” to a larger deal. This is a look at prospects in general as potential throw-ins, and specifically one player who turned out to be a lot better than anyone might have expected.
The throw-in isn't a major surrender. Many trade discussions circle around a recent early draft pick or big-money international signing. The throw-in isn't specifically that, but the Castellanos trade serves as a bit of history.