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Cubs To Sign Lane Adams

By Jeff Todd | May 4, 2018 at 11:54pm CDT

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.

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  1. tim815

    7 years ago

    I wonder who’s out in Iowa.

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    • ThatBallwasBryzzoed

      7 years ago

      Doesnt matter he wont make the ML team and will likely be released soon after his team debut. They dont need another outfielder.

      Reply
    • Strauss

      7 years ago

      Happ will be DFAed

      Reply
      • ray_derek

        7 years ago

        I agree, Happ has been pretty bad.

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        • AndyM

          7 years ago

          Happ was a top prospect. If he continues he’s going to AAA not DFAed

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      • classicmixup

        7 years ago

        He will not be DFAed. He has plenty of options and will be sent down.

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      • Djones246890

        7 years ago

        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.

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        • thebare54

          7 years ago

          Adam a good hitter and September call up is his best bet

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    • 2457charlie

      7 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  2. jorge78

    7 years ago

    But the man can sort of hit…..

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  3. urban schocker

    7 years ago

    Lane is nice depth and was a good contributor, albeit in a limited role for the Braves. Best of luck with the Cubbies.

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  4. daved

    7 years ago

    They ditch Bourjos after Spring Training and then pick up this guy?

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    • zwmartin

      7 years ago

      Bourjos is really bad at baseball.

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      • daved

        7 years ago

        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.

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        • getright11

          7 years ago

          I’d take Jay over two Bourjos at this point in his career.

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        • zwmartin

          7 years ago

          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.

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    • SoCalBrave

      7 years ago

      Lane is Bourjos with more power. Still a 5th outfielder at best, but a nice option to have.

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      • daved

        7 years ago

        You’re out of your freaking mind. Lane Adams can’t run and play defense like Bourjos.

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  5. leprechaun

    7 years ago

    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.

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    • ScottyH 2

      7 years ago

      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.

      Reply
    • Kayrall

      7 years ago

      The guy is likely trolling.

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      • JoeyPankake

        7 years ago

        The leprechaun is the trolls Irish cousin.

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    • daved

      7 years ago

      Exactly

      Reply
  6. Phillies2017

    7 years ago

    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.

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