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tim815
Triple-A Iowa might have a better bullpen than some recent Chicago Cubs teams have had. Another nice signing.
bradleybaseball
It’s difficult for me to understand why a veteran reliever with a reasonably useful track record in the majors would sign a minor league deal with a team with so many obvious alternatives for southpaws in the pen. Surely there must have been other organizations with a clearer path to a major league job that would take a flier on a guy like this, especially being a lefty.
Jason G
I have to imagine he and his agent have been working on that all offseason. Now that spring training has started, instead of sitting at home, he’ll at least be in someone’s camp.
ronnsnow
Alot of times, these contracts have opt outs if they don’t make the 25 man roster. But even if that’s true, at least they were able to participate in a Major League camp so other teams could get a look at him. Sitting at home gets you nowhere.
tim815
Not arguing. Must have thought the Cubs would get him in shape as well as any. I wouldn’t rule out an opt-out date somewhere.
djtommyaces
If you have confidence in yourself and believe in your pitching ability you go out and win that final spot.
ASapsFables
It would be nice if the Cubs had a true power reliever among their collection of southpaws who wasn’t also as wild as a March hare like Rex Brothers, Jack Leathersich and the articles forgotten man…Zac Rosscup.
Larry D.
He’s got a nice FIP vs. ERA value when with the Reds.. Maybe this works out.
thecoffinnail
FIP is a stat best left to starters.