It all comes down to the control strides he's made in the last month and a half. If they're for real, and I'm assuming the Cubs think they are, he's a steal
This makes sense, I'd imagine it would feel pretty ****** to immediately face the team you were traded from. And the Blue Jays might even have a competitive advantage in that situation
Woodford gets booted for Zeferjahn, Assad gets booted for Gausman, not sure who's getting booted for Holmes. Next guy back in the bullpen boots Turd Ferg or Thornton.