Report: Chicago Cubs trade for Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets

Chicago Sun-Times and WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedReport: Chicago Cubs trade for Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets.

What changedThe left frames it as "Cubs continue to bolster rotation, net Clay Holmes in swap with Mets". The center frames it as "Report: Chicago Cubs trade for Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Cubs continue to bolster rotation, net Clay Holmes in swap with Mets". The center frames it as "Report: Chicago Cubs trade for Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets".

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Aug 3, 9:22 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.

Aug 3, 10:35 PM: Chicago Sun-Times joined the source map.

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Chicago Sun-Times2h ago

Cubs continue to bolster rotation, net Clay Holmes in swap with Mets

A day after strengthening their rotation with a two-time All Star in Kevin Gausman, the Cubs added another arm on trade-deadline day, landing Clay Holmes in a deal with the Mets. Holmes, li...

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)2h ago

Report: Chicago Cubs trade for Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Cubs continue to wheel and deal as the Major League Baseball trade deadline clock ticks down. This time, they're reportedly bringing another starting pitcher and...

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