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White Sox ink Fukudome Tue Feb 14 12:11:58 2012 EST
the deal, Fukudome will receive $500,000 in 2012, while the Sox hold a $3.5-millon option for 2013, including a $500,000 buyout. Fukudome combined to hit .262 with 27 doubles, eight home runs, 35 RBI and 59 runs scored in 146 games between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland in 2011. "Kosuke adds to our outfield depth and gives [manager] Robin [Ventura] another left-handed bat to mix into the lineup based on matchups," said White Sox assistant general manager Rick Hahn in a statement. "He can play ce
Cubs designate DeWitt for assigmnent Mon Feb  6 17:18:08 2012 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday. The 26-year-old batted .265 with five home runs, 11 doubles and 26 RBI in 121 games during his first full season with the Cubs in 2011. DeWitt arrived from the Dodgers at the trade deadline in 2010, and in 174 games for Chicago, he hit .258 with nine homers, 20 doubles and 48 RBI. In addition, the club claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. The 24-year-o
Every day still a struggle for Hamilton Fri Feb  3 14:58:58 2012 EST
league career and fell into a pattern of drug abuse shortly thereafter that ultimately got him suspended from the game. Tampa eventually cut ties with the outfielder in 2006, leaving him exposed to the Rule 5 Draft where he was selected by the Chicago Cubs before being moved to the Cincinnati Reds later in the day. Hamilton shined for the Reds in 2007, but was dealt to the Rangers the following winter. Hamilton's comeback really took off in Arlington, as he became an All-Star in 2008, stealing t
Cubs avoid arbitration with Garza Fri Feb  3 10:34:41 2012 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with Matt Garza on Friday, signing the starter to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Chicago Tribune reported the settlement to be for $9.5 million. Garza had requested $12.5 million, while the Cubs had offered $7.95 million. The 28-year-old righty posted a 10-10 record with a career-best 3.32 earned run average in 31 starts for the Cubs in 2011. His 197 strikeouts were a team high. Garza has compi
Brewers ink OF Patterson Mon Jan 30 18:39:11 2012 EST
ar MLB veteran, split time last season between the Toronto Blue Jays and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, posting a .239 average, six home runs and 36 RBI. Patterson had a brief stint with Milwaukee in 2009. In 11 games for the Brewers, he was just 1-for-14 at the plate (.071). Patterson broke into the major leagues in 2000 with the Chicago Cubs after being selected third overall in the 1998 draft. In 1,230 career games, Patterson has a .252 average with 118 home runs and 431 RBI.
Giants sign infielder Theriot Fri Jan 27 15:51:58 2012 EST
eal, announced Friday, is pending a physical. Theriot, 32, played in 132 games for the World Series-champion Cardinals last season and hit .271 with 47 runs batted in and a .321 on-base percentage. He played his first five-plus seasons for the Chicago Cubs and was acquired by St. Louis from the Los Angeles Dodgers in November 2010. He is a career .282 hitter with 17 homers and 229 RBI in 795 games. Theriot has played most of his games as a middle infielder, appearing in 530 games at shortstop an
Rays bring back Pena Tue Jan 24 16:53:56 2012 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays signed first baseman Carlos Pena to a one-year, $7.25 million contract on Tuesday. Pena, 33, played for the Rays from 2007-10 before joining the Chicago Cubs last season. He batted .225 with a team-leading 28 home runs and 80 runs batted in. "Carlos is one of the most accomplished players in team history and he is a great fit for our club in 2012 both on and off the field," said Rays executive vice president, baseball operations Andrew Fr
Pena returning to Rays Fri Jan 20 13:14:46 2012 EST
burg, FL (Sports Network) - Carlos Pena is a Ray once again. The Tampa Bay Times reported Friday that the 33-year-old first baseman has agreed to a one-year contract worth $7.25 million. Pena played for the Rays from 2007-10 before joining the Chicago Cubs last season. He batted .225 with 28 home runs and 80 runs batted in. His best season was 2007 with Tampa Bay, as he boasted career-best numbers of 46 homers, 121 RBI and a .282 batting average. In his other three years with the Rays, Pena hit
Rockies sign P Moyer to minor league deal Wed Jan 18 20:38:20 2012 EST
a 9-9 record with a 4.84 earned run average, 63 strikeouts and 20 walks in 19 starts. He had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow following the 2010 season and missed all of 2011. The crafty lefty broke into the major leagues in 1986 with the Chicago Cubs and has played 25 seasons in the big leagues, winning a World Series title with the Phillies in 2008. The Rockies will be Moyer's eighth team in his career. He has also suited up for the Cubs, Rangers, Cardinals, Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, an
Cubs agree with C Soto, 5 others Tue Jan 17 20:16:57 2012 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms on one-year contracts with six salary arbitration-eligible players, including catcher Geovany Soto. The announcement, made Tuesday, didn't include salary figures for Soto or the other five players: right-handed pitchers Chris Volstad and Randy Wells; and infielders Blake DeWitt, Jeff Baker and Ian Stewart. Soto also signed a one-year deal last January to avoid arbitration and played on a $3 million contract, hitting .228 with 17 ho
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