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Cubs trade Lilly, Theriot to Dodgers

Updated: July 31, 2010, 7:37 PM ET
By Jayson Stark | ESPN.com

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to trade pitcher Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan Theriot to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Blake DeWitt and pitching prospects Brett Wallach and Kyle Smit.

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine had reported earlier Saturday that the deal was in place but that money was a concern for the Dodgers, who were reluctant to take on significant additional salary.

The Cubs are also sending $2.5 million to the Dodgers to cover part of the $4.25 million left on ...

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