Transaction Analysis

Myers to Chicago

by R.J. Anderson and Kevin Goldstein

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Acquired RHP Brett Myers and cash from the Astros for RHP Matt Heidenreich, LHP Blair Walters, and a player to be named later. [7/21]

Addison Reed has blown two saves over the past 10 days. Kenny Williams has responded by acquiring Myers. The biggest question accompanying Myers to Chicago is role. One has to figure the White Sox do not intend to use Myers as their closer. His $10 million option for next season vests with 45 games finished, and he joins the club with 29 already. Various reports do have the Astros sending over enough money to cover all but $1 million Myers is due this season, as well as money to use toward the $3 million buyout or next year’s option.

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