The Cubs did not make a pick in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings, but in a prearranged deal with the Cincinnati Reds, they made an addition to the 40-man roster. The Cubs acquired David Patton from the Reds for a cash consideration. The Reds selected Patton in the first round of the Rule 5 Draft, eighth overall selection, from the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year old right-hander was 4-5 with a 3.54 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP in High Class- A. In 50 games out of the pen he saved 4 games … [Read more...]