August 21, 2018 · player to be named or cash

Daniel Murphy and 2 others: Chicago CubsWashington Nationals

player to be named or cash is the whole of what changed hands besides Daniel Murphy.

Chicago Cubs
franchise trade score
35worse
Franchise trade score35
Rest of season34WAR in+0.4WAR out0.0Net+0.4Net surplus−$3.6M
Short term35WAR in+0.4WAR out0.0Net+0.4Net surplus−$3.6M
Control window35WAR in+0.4WAR out0.0Net+0.4Net surplus−$3.6M
Full tenure36WAR in+0.4WAR out0.0Net+0.4Net surplus−$3.6M
Washington Nationals
franchise trade score
65better
Franchise trade score65
Rest of season66WAR in0.0WAR out+0.4Net-0.4Net surplus$3.6M
Short term65WAR in0.0WAR out+0.4Net-0.4Net surplus$3.6M
Control window65WAR in0.0WAR out+0.4Net-0.4Net surplus$3.6M
Full tenure64WAR in0.0WAR out+0.4Net-0.4Net surplus$3.6M

Chicago Cubs received

Daniel Murphy2B · 33 · signed (FA) · 1 yr control+0.4WAR (control) · 1 yr53
Rest of season62WAR+0.4wRC+115PA146Surplus−$3.6M
Short term54WAR+0.4wRC+115PA146Surplus−$3.6M
Control window53WAR+0.4wRC+115PA146Surplus−$3.6M
Full tenure53WAR+0.4wRC+115PA146Surplus−$3.6M

On the day: +10.2 WAR over the prior three seasons, wRC+ 135, salary $17.5M.

ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Daniel Murphysigned (FA)$17.5M$5.8M+0.4−$3.6M
Total over the control window$5.8M+0.4−$3.6M

Washington Nationals received

Andruw MonasterioWAR (control)

Not rated — never reached the majors.

Player to be named laterWAR (control)

Not rated — never reached the majors.

What this became

Nobody acquired here was traded on.

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