February 1, 2017

Eddie Butler and 3 others: Chicago CubsColorado Rockies

Close to a wash — the margin never reached a full win.

Chicago Cubs
franchise trade score
78better
Franchise trade score78
Rest of season90WAR in+0.6WAR out0.0Net+0.6Net surplus$3.2M
Short term79WAR in+0.6WAR out0.0Net+0.6Net surplus$2.7M
Control window78WAR in+0.6WAR out0.0Net+0.6Net surplus$2.7M
Full tenure77WAR in+0.6WAR out0.0Net+0.6Net surplus$2.7M
Colorado Rockies
franchise trade score
22worse
Franchise trade score22
Rest of season10WAR in0.0WAR out+0.6Net-0.6Net surplus−$3.2M
Short term21WAR in0.0WAR out+0.6Net-0.6Net surplus−$2.7M
Control window22WAR in0.0WAR out+0.6Net-0.6Net surplus−$2.7M
Full tenure23WAR in0.0WAR out+0.6Net-0.6Net surplus−$2.7M

Chicago Cubs received

Eddie ButlerP · 26 · pre-arb · 5 yrs control+0.6WAR (control) · 2 yr70
Rest of season82WAR+0.6FIP−108IP55Surplus$3.2M
Short term71WAR+0.6FIP−105IP72Surplus$2.7M
Control window69WAR+0.6FIP−105IP72Surplus$2.7M
Full tenure69WAR+0.6FIP−105IP72Surplus$2.7M

On the day: -2.0 WAR over the prior three seasons, wRC+ -93, FIP− 123.

Player to be named laterWAR (control)

Not rated — never reached the majors.

ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Eddie Butlerpre-arbest.$1.1M+0.6$1.6M$2.7M
Total over the control window$1.1M+0.6$1.6M$2.7M

Colorado Rockies received

Player to be named laterWAR (control)

Not rated — never reached the majors.

James FarrisWAR (control)

Not rated — never reached the majors.

What this became

  1. Eddie Butler → TEXCole Hamels, CHC ⇄ TEX, 2018-0.6 WAR

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