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The Cubs made their blockbuster move of the free agent period and picked up Stephen Randolph from the Diamondbacks for a PTBNL.

Randolph is basically horrible. He walks as many guys as he strikes out and looks like he will be the token left-handed just so the team can have a left handed.

I dont agree with And Another Things! take...

But hey, the guy throws lefthanded. Unless the PTBNL is a top prospect, and I doubt he will be, this is a zero-risk trade.

It is a risk. Randolph will likely bump Leicaster or Wellemyer from the bullpen in exchange for this garbage. And in typical Dusty fashion you know Randolph will be getting those key innings so he can walk guys. It is a risk because of the chances of him pitching alot for the Cubs. If he does it will be a disaster. No control = bad bullpen pitcher.

The sad part is the Cubs have so many better prospects left and right handed that will be of much more use than this guy. Just another garbage move by the Cubs. This guy is totally un-needed.