Chris Davis, Darren O'Day Subject of Trade Talks Between Cubs, Rangers

by Ed Price

Filed under: Cubs, Rangers, MLB Rumors, MLB Inside Scoop, MLB Hot Stove, MLB Winter Meetings

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Rangers and Cubs are talking about a trade in which Chicago would acquire first baseman Chris Davis and reliever Darren O'Day, according to an official with one of the teams.

A second source told FanHouse's Jeff Fletcher that the Rangers are discussing O'Day with the Cubs, but they haven't settled on the second player.

The Cubs are seeking a first baseman who bats left-handed and have talked to free agent Carlos Pena.

Davis, 25 in March, was the Rangers' Opening Day first baseman in 2009 but lost his job in Texas to Justin Smoak and then Mitch Moreland. He has shown power potential, with 39 homers and 47 doubles in 806 big-league at-bats, but has struck out 278 times and hit .248. Davis this year batted .192 with one homer and four RBI in 120 at-bats.

Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo knows Davis from his time with the Rangers.

 

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