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Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins Agree To Trade Carlos… |
Read More: Anibal Sanchez (P – FLA), Ricky Nolasco (P – FLA), Carlos Zambrano (P – CHC), Mark Buehrle (P – FLA), Chris Volstad (P – FLA), Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs have agreed to trade pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins in exchange for pitcher Chris Volstad, according to Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago. Juan C. Rodriguez of the Miami Sun-Sentinel adds that the Cubs are paying $15.5 million of the remaining $18 million on Zambrano’s contract, which runs through next season. The deal is still pending the approval of the commissioner’s office given that the transaction involves more than $1 million. Zambrano, 30, joins a Miami rotation with Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Anibal Sanchez and Ricky Nolasco. The Marlins are paying little to acquire him other than Volstad, given that removing Volstad’s salary from their payroll essentially offsets what they’ll add by having to compensate Big Z. For the Cubs, Volstad gives them a cheap, young starting pitcher with at least a touch of upside. MLBTR projects Volstad’s 2012 salary at $2.7 million, which isn’t a whole lot to pay to a 25-year-old with three years of starting experience under his belt. With a career ERA of 4.59, Volstad isn’t exactly an impact player, but he’s sure to be useful and could even develop into a solid mid-rotation starter. For more updates on Chicago sports, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth coverage of the Cubs, head over to Bleed Cubbie Blue. Also, check out MLB Daily Dish for Cubs rumors and transactions. Thanks for visiting our blog =). Posted in cubs-news | Comments Off
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Cubs, Reed Johnson Agree to One-Year Contract |
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson have agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract. The 35-year-old batted .309 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 111 games for Chicago last season, his second stint with the team. He
Johnson is a career .283 hitter with 59 homers and 349 RBIs in 997 games over nine major league seasons with the Cubs, the Blue Jays and the Dodgers.
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Cubs, Johnson agree to 1-year deal |
The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson have agreed to a $1.15 million US, one-year contract. The 35-year-old batted .309 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 111 games for Chicago last season, his second stint with the team. He also played for the Cubs from 2008-09, batting .287 with 10 homers and 72 RBIs in 174 games. Johnson is a career .283 hitter with 59 homers and 349 RBIs in 997 games over nine major league seasons with the Cubs, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow. Posted in cubs-news | Comments Off
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Reed Johnson Signing: Outfielder Gets 1-Year,… |
The Chicago Cubs have officially re-signed reserve outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million in 2012, according to the Tribune’s Paul Sullivan. Johnson played in 111 games for the Cubs last season and provided a solid bat off the bench; he hit .309/.348/.467 with 22 doubles. Johnson has spent three of the last four seasons with Chicago, with a brief detour to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010. He began his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he spent five seasons. Johnson, who turned 35 in December, is a lifetime .283/.341/.413 hitter with 178 doubles, 59 home runs and 349 RBI. For more updates on Chicago sports, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth coverage of the Cubs, head over to Bleed Cubbie Blue. Also, check out MLB Daily Dish for Cubs rumors and transactions. What do you guys think about this. Posted in cubs-news | Comments Off
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Cubs agree to $1.15M deal with Johnson |
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson have agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract. The 35-year-old batted .309 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 111 games for Chicago last season, his second stint with the team. He also played for the Cubs from 2008-09, batting .287 with 10 homers and 72 RBIs in 174 games. Johnson is a career .283 hitter with 59 homers and 349 RBIs in 997 games over nine major league seasons with the Cubs, the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What are your opinions. Posted in cubs-news | Comments Off
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Cubs agree to $1.15M deal with Reed Johnson |
CHICAGO (AP)—The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson have agreed to a The 35-year-old batted .309 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 111 games for Johnson is a career .283 hitter with 59 homers and 349 RBIs in 997 games Comment Below!. Posted in cubs-news | Comments Off
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