Cubs Acquire Ian Stewart & Casey Weathers From Rockies for Tyler Colvin

In a move that was slightly under the radar, the Chicago Cubs acquired two former #1 draft picks of the Colorado Rockies, third baseman Ian Stewart (2003 #1 pick) and RHP Casey Weathers (2007 #1 pick) for Cubs #1 pick of the 2006 draft OF Tyler Colvin & high regarded IF prospect DJ LaMahieu (a #2 pick by the Cubs in 2009.) Stewart struggled mightily in 2011, while Weathers is still coming back from Tommy John surgery and pitched in the Arizona Fall League of late. On the flip side, after a promising rookie year, Tyler Colvin had a rough 2011, and struggled to hit over .200. LaMahieu spent time with the Cubs in 2011, and looked good in brief duty. Ian Stewart was once considered a look to be the Rockies third baseman of the future, but has struggled. Weathers is a power reliever that has considerable upside.