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Cubs Release, Re-Sign Victorino, Parra, Kawasaki

By Jeff Todd | March 29, 2016 at 1:55pm CDT

1:55pm: The team has indeed reached new contracts with all three players, ESPNChicago.com’s Jesse Rogers reports on Twitter.

10:43am: The Cubs have released Shane Victorino, Manny Parra, and Munenori Kawasaki, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports (Twitter links). Chicago has interest in reaching new deals with all three, but obviously wasn’t willing to add them to the active roster or pay the $100K roster bonuses that each would have commanded as an Article XX(B) free agent.

Victorino had already been told he wouldn’t make the active roster, and is reportedly taking an opportunity to rehab his injured calf before moving onto the Triple-A roster. The other two players also seemed like longshots to crack a deep Cubs roster coming into the spring. Parra, 33, has had his moments as a southpaw pen piece, but was looking up at Travis Wood and Clayton Richard in the organization’s pecking order. Things were even tougher for the defensive-minded Kawasaki, who was buried behind multiple infielders.

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  1. redsfanman

    10 years ago

    It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Manny Parra return to the Reds… rule 5 LHP Chris O’Grady has had a rough spring, and Tony Cingrani is the bullpen’s only (other) lefty. If they found room for Ross Ohlendorf they can probably find another spot for Parra.

    Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      10 years ago

      As a Pirate fan, I hope he leaves the division, since I doubt he is a fit for the Bucs. His issues have usually belonged to injuries, not talent. He won’t be unemployed very long.

      Reply
  2. zippytms

    10 years ago

    I want Munenori Kawasaki on my team just for the postgame interviews.

    Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      10 years ago

      That man probably has a job somewhere in baseball, as a player or otherwise, for as long as he wants one. He might be the most entertaining ambassador that baseball has ever had.

      Reply
  3. SupremeZeus

    10 years ago

    Sayonara.

    Reply
  4. mike156

    10 years ago

    Tough fall for Victorino–only two full seasons after a career year, he’s done.

    Reply
  5. thechiguy

    10 years ago

    Oh man!!!!!!! Kawasaki led the Cubs spring training corps in:

    * Personality
    * Batting average
    * Hits
    * Karaoke
    * flips
    * total bases
    * interviews
    * likability

    How did he not make the team?
    Oh well… I hope he resigns a minor lg contract and sticks around….. LaStella always seems to find his way onto the dl…..

    Reply
  6. thechiguy

    10 years ago

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Cubs keep the most interesting man in baseball! As well as Victorino and Parra!

    Reply
  7. mariners24life

    10 years ago

    Mariners need Kawasaki on their club for personality

    Reply
  8. gomerhodge71

    10 years ago

    One of the best off-season rituals is having a cup of coffee and running a YouTube marathon of Kawasaki interviews. The guy is awesome.

    Reply
    • thechiguy

      10 years ago

      I could not agree more!!!!!!

      Reply
      • sascoach2003

        10 years ago

        kawasaki hit a home run today versus the A’s to celebrate lol.

        Reply
  9. locoonn3rd

    10 years ago

    I was at that game today. Kawasaki – what a talent and what a real crowd pleaser! Maybe the Cubs should “un-bury” a spot for him . Well, only if they want to put fans in the seats and have an entertaining team. Actually, I am a Giants Fan, so maybe they should release him. hahahaha. We’d love him. Your a great guy, Kawasaki.

    Reply
  10. Larry D.

    10 years ago

    I think Parra will eventually make his way to the roster. I believe he still has some value and could be an asset to the MLB club.

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