Cubs Acquire Quintana In Blockbuster Trade With White Sox

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, in Denver. The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete, Thursday, July 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, in Denver. The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete, Thursday, July 13, 2017. Joe Mahoney / AP Photo
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, in Denver. The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete, Thursday, July 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, in Denver. The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete, Thursday, July 13, 2017. Joe Mahoney / AP Photo

Cubs Acquire Quintana In Blockbuster Trade With White Sox

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The Cubs and White Sox completed a major trade today Thursday. Ace pitcher Jose Quintana is heading to the North Side in exchange for four of the Cubs’ young prospects.

In Quintana, the Sox are giving up their best pitcher. The Cubs, meanwhile, are sending out the top two players in their minor league system.

WBEZ’s sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout joined us to break down the deal.