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The Chicago Cubs found the pitching help they were looking for just a few miles from Wrigley Field.
The defending World Series champions acquired left-handed ace Jose Quintana from the White Sox on Thursday in a major trade between crosstown rivals that could shake up the NL Central race.
By landing the 2016 All-Star,
the Cubs made it clear they’re not giving up on a difficult season after arriving at the break two games under .500.
By trading for Quintana, they brought in an elite starter who is under club control through 2020. They had to give up two top prospects in outfielder Eloy Jimenez and righthanded pitcher Dylan Cease along with minor league infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete.
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