The Cubs have reached agreement on a minor-league deal with outfielder Lane Adams, according to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter). He had recently elected free agency after being removed from the Braves’ 40-man roster.
The 28-year-old Adams will provide some outfield depth to a Chicago organization that has struggled to produce runs of late. But it does not appear as if he’ll be an immediate factor at the MLB level.
Adams has been a productive hitter in limited action since landing with the Braves in advance of the 2017 season. He slashed .270/.345/.460 with six home runs in 143 plate appearances in Atlanta. That’s the most extensive MLB time the former Royals farmhand has received in his career, though clearly he did not receive much time while he was on the active roster.
I wonder who’s out in Iowa.
Doesnt matter he wont make the ML team and will likely be released soon after his team debut. They dont need another outfielder.
Happ will be DFAed
I agree, Happ has been pretty bad.
Happ was a top prospect. If he continues he’s going to AAA not DFAed
He will not be DFAed. He has plenty of options and will be sent down.
No matter where Happ goes, I just hope it’s far away from the major league team. He’s atrocious, and I’m also tired of looking at his sour puss soyboy face. Don’t think this guy has ever smiled once in his life.
Adam a good hitter and September call up is his best bet
Cubs not scoring enough runs, maybe it’s time to look at the hitting coach, we know they can all hit, so to me that sounds like a hitting coach problem.
But the man can sort of hit…..
Lane is nice depth and was a good contributor, albeit in a limited role for the Braves. Best of luck with the Cubbies.
They ditch Bourjos after Spring Training and then pick up this guy?
Bourjos is really bad at baseball.
No he’s not. He’s a good asset when used correctly. You don’t play 8 years in the league by being “really bad at baseball.” Only Jon Jay can do that.
I’d take Jay over two Bourjos at this point in his career.
Yes. A depth piece you call up in September is all he is. Can’t hit. Doesn’t steal bases at a good rate anymore. Dude is a defensive 5th OF at best. OPS-ing .640 along the way. He had one decent year like 6 years ago.
Lane is Bourjos with more power. Still a 5th outfielder at best, but a nice option to have.
You’re out of your freaking mind. Lane Adams can’t run and play defense like Bourjos.
Only a idiot would think Happ would be DFAed. The guy has a number of minor options left.
I just wish only people who know sports and the rules would comment.
Relax…it’s ok. Just use it as an opportunity to explain to folks who might not know all the intricacies of player movement. Or pontificate from your throne…your call.
The guy is likely trolling.
The leprechaun is the trolls Irish cousin.
Exactly
I know this thread is old, but to respond to a lot of the comments
Jon Jay is not a bad player at all- He has good contact ability and has respectable plate discipline. He may not have any power, but I will take a center fielder who can hit .275/.360 for $3,000,000 any day of the week.
As for Bourjos, he’s a defensive specialist. You can’t rely on him as a starter, but his defense makes him a serviceable major leaguer
As for Adams, I think he replaces Happ on the active roster within the next few weeks. Adams has been rather solid over the past year of so.