Cubs' Bonifacio not in lineup Wednesday vs. Rockies; trade appears imminent
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Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio is not in the starting lineup Wednesday vs. the Colorado Rockies, signalling a potential trade is imminent.
And no Bonifacio in lineup. Renteria says "prudent" to keep him out. No trade yet
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) July 30, 2014
RR said Boni available but being held out until trade deadline passes.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) July 30, 2014
The speedy 29-year-old is one of the many names rumored to be on the move prior to Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline and is being linked to possible deals with the Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds
Bonifacio is hitting .279 with 14 stolen bases in 69 games.
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