UPDATE The Mets and Marlins talks centered around SP Edward Cabrera included Brett Baty and top prospect A.J. Ewing, per @ragazzoreport The Mets balked at the offer, which allowed the Marlins to acquire top prospect Owen Cassie from the Cubs. pic.twitter.com/whwzIxn14v

With three years of control left at arbitration rates, the acquisition of Cabrera gives the Cubs some breathing room.

The Chicago Cubs made the biggest splash of their offseason when they completed a trade for former Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera on January 7.

Edward Cabrera llegó a un acuerdo contractual por un año y 4,45 millones de dólares con los Cachorros de Chicago el jueves, un día después de que el derecho dominicano fue adquirido mediante un canje con los Marlins de Miami.

The New York Yankees tried trading for Edward Cabrera, but the Chicago Cubs were reportedly finalizing a deal to land him.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and two other hitting prospects to Miami, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done and official. Players are being informed now.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo, discussions between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins for pitcher Edward Cabrera got specific. The offer was ap

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