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Cubs To Sign Hernan Perez

By Jeff Todd | December 17, 2019 at 6:25pm CDT

The Cubs have agreed to a minor-league pact with utilityman Hernan Perez, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (Twitter links). It’s said to include a non-roster invitation to participate in big league camp. Perez would earn $1MM in the majors and could double that via incentives.

Perez, 28, is at his best a notable stolen-base threat who delivers quality glovework all over the field. But his bat has never kept pace and has increasingly drooped into unplayable territory.

Back in 2016, Perez swiped 34 bags and delivered 13 long balls with a .272/.302/.428 slash line in 430 trips to the plate for the Brewers. But that has proven to be a high-water mark. Last year, he managed only a .228/.252/.379 batting line in 246 plate appearances.

While it’s easy to envision the Cubs finding a role for Perez, particularly with an extra roster spot and a few recent infield stalwarts departing the team earlier in the winter, the organization will want to see him earn a job in camp. Beyond the need to make strides with the bat, he’ll need to show he can reverse a worrying drop in sprint speed. After hovering in the 80th percentile range, Perez fell to the 55.9th percentile in 2019.

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81 Comments

  1. RollieCG4

    6 years ago

    Hahahahaha

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    • steven moldthan

      6 years ago

      Each new addition is more and more impressive. Combined with Ricketts sewn up pockets, this one certainly should make the Cubs odds-on favorites for the World Series.

      Reply
      • chiraqi_savage

        6 years ago

        Reply
  2. brewpackbuckbadg

    6 years ago

    Say it ain’t so Alejandro? (middle name)

    Reply
  3. 8

    6 years ago

    Called it on my top 50 list,, GREAT PICKUP!

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    • thomps07

      6 years ago

      The man sucks. Have fun cutting him or placing him in AAA all season.

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      • excusemeflo

        6 years ago

        Hence the minor league contract

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      • dynamite drop in monty

        6 years ago

        The world needs ditch diggers

        2
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        • tycobb016

          6 years ago

          Richie Hebner dug graves during the off season years ago.

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        • sufferforsnakes

          6 years ago

          …..while Perez dug his during the season.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          6 years ago

          The most steady job you can find…

          Reply
      • baseballwarshipper

        6 years ago

        “You know something? You suck!” Billy Madison

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        • dynamite drop in monty

          6 years ago

          Who would eat 30 bagged lunches

          2
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      • Strike Four

        6 years ago

        “Have fun cutting him or placing him in AAA all season.”

        Damn, who hurt you?

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      • dvail1979

        6 years ago

        isn’t he a starting 2b or cf for the Cubs as the roster currently stands?

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        • kidbryant

          6 years ago

          Nico Hoerner would be 2B/SS (with Baez) and Ian Happ/Albert Almora in CF. Try again.

          Reply
        • Yankeepride88

          6 years ago

          Hoerner and Happ/Almora as starters sounds terrible.

          Reply
        • Logjammer D"Baggagecling

          6 years ago

          He wont even make the team. It’s a minor league deal. Put him in single A.

          Reply
    • tycobb016

      6 years ago

      Holy Cow Theo really did his homework. There has to be a worst player on the team. Cub fans HaHaHaHa.

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      • Marytown1

        6 years ago

        Dumpster diving the Brewers! Lol

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  4. Eatdust666

    6 years ago

    lol

    Reply
  5. drewm

    6 years ago

    And his uncle will drive him to Chicago

    Reply
  6. 2id

    6 years ago

    Still a better OFer than Schwarber.

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    • Sheep8

      6 years ago

      Oh wow! He had higher than a 2.3 WAR, and more than 38 HRs/92 RBIs!

      Great signing then

      Reply
      • 2id

        6 years ago

        Blah Blah Blah Schwarber is still overrated and is a butcher in the OF.

        Reply
  7. Gocubsgo1986

    6 years ago

    “Cubs to sign” got me excited, short lived

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  8. wordonthestreet

    6 years ago

    Well stop the presses! Lol

    Reply
  9. ihazhomerun

    6 years ago

    Hopefully he’ll make the roster, always liked him on the Brewers.

    Reply
  10. oldtimer

    6 years ago

    Dumpster diving, AGAIN! ☹️

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    • ReverieDays

      6 years ago

      It’s a Minor league deal dude. Every team makes dozens of these every offseason.

      Reply
      • ChiSoxCity

        6 years ago

        Uh, no.

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        • capnfatback

          6 years ago

          That’s true, only the well-run teams do.

          Reply
        • tycobb016

          6 years ago

          Maybe Perez doesn’t drink. Maybe he will come to the park in shape to play. Cubs need some guys who prepare themselves properly.

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        • stubby66

          6 years ago

          He is a great clubhouse guy and he works with the young to help them get better. Very well respected player around the league like having another coach. So in all honesty he could help the parent club being at AAA more then on the majors, Either way he has made more money then all of us.

          Reply
    • WildKnights

      6 years ago

      Dude just stop. Every time the Cubs sign a cheap low risk low reward player it’s “dumpster diving Theo” like no mother teams make the EXACT same moves. Then when the Cubs spend money they are “buying a championship “ cause of money bag owners. Can’t have it both ways man. What do you want them to do?

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      • Varmit

        6 years ago

        Almost as many white sox replies as Cub fans. I see this on most all Cub postings on this site. All good ribbing I suppose.

        Reply
  11. dbec72

    6 years ago

    Cuns better do something because they are currently worse than last year’s 3rd place team. Although letting Maddon go has to be worth a few wins or so.

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    • ChiSoxCity

      6 years ago

      111 years, two championships.

      Just embrace the suck.

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      • WhiteSox4ever

        6 years ago

        Funny shi*t

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        • cubsfanbudman1908

          6 years ago

          Some where, the late great Pants Rowland is laughing in his grave.

          Reply
      • tycobb016

        6 years ago

        Is there no urgency?

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      • baseballlifer

        6 years ago

        says the bitter Sox fan

        2
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      • swinging wood

        6 years ago

        Ironic. That’s how many the WS have over 113 years.

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      • ChiSox_Fan

        6 years ago

        Cubs are a joke!

        I guess they will finish behind Pittsburgh.

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        • The Human Toilet

          6 years ago

          Coming from the Sox fan that has a Cubs alert on his phone. Lol

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        • Logjammer D"Baggagecling

          6 years ago

          White Sox finish behind KC at least once in the next 4-5 years. 3rd or worse the rest of the time.

          Reply
      • SweetHome

        6 years ago

        You do know that the White Sox also have won two championships in last 111 years too, right?

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        • Georgiajeff

          6 years ago

          Don’t confuse him with facts and logic.

          Reply
        • ChiSoxCity

          6 years ago

          Yep, I can do math too.

          Plenty of suck to embrace for all the suckers in Chicago.

          Reply
  12. berniesstein

    6 years ago

    He’s a nice depth piece. Always loved him with the Brewers. Can play anywhere and is a really good clubhouse guy.

    Reply
  13. dray16

    6 years ago

    I absolutely hate this ownership.

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  14. desertbull

    6 years ago

    Addison Russell > Perez

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    • 2id

      6 years ago

      I’ll bet Perez is a better family man though.

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      Reply
    • Marytown1

      6 years ago

      Look at the bright side. When the cubs are down 10-0 they can put Hernan in and save the bullpen.

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  15. AtlSoxFan

    6 years ago

    It could be worse.

    At least theo signed this guy to a minor league deal.

    Our new gm signed a similar dumpster piece to a major league deal at 3m + incentives.

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  16. Rallyshirt

    6 years ago

    Back in 2016, Perez swiped 34 bags and delivered 13 long balls with a .272/.302/.428 slash line in 430 trips to the plate for the Brewers. But that has proven to be a high-water mark. Last year, he managed only a .228/.252/.379 batting line in 246 plate appearances.

    Nice

    Reply
  17. bigbadjohnny

    6 years ago

    that’s it for Descalso !

    Reply
  18. chitown311

    6 years ago

    Cubs just won the offseason.

    2
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    • Fred K. Burke

      6 years ago

      Theo means business this off season. More meaningful signings on the way.

      Reply
  19. angt222

    6 years ago

    Wanted the Mets to sign him..

    Reply
  20. KnoxReds13

    6 years ago

    It’s Happening….

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  21. megaj

    6 years ago

    A roster spot could open up if Almora, Descalso, or Kemp are included in a trade. I would actually rather have the base stealing ability and defense Perez can bring in key situations off the bench over Kemp or Almora. Cubs were one of the worst teams in baseball for base running and defense in 2019, so this isn’t that bad a pickup.

    Reply
    • csamson11

      6 years ago

      Jeez, I forgot Descalso was still on the team, but out of those 3 I would certainly hope he’s the first to go followed by Almora.

      Reply
  22. The Human Toilet

    6 years ago

    People getting worked up on minor league signings always makes me laugh.

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    Reply
  23. rememberthecoop

    6 years ago

    I’m laughing to avoid crying. As a Cubs fan, this is pathetic.

    3
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    • DTD_ATL

      6 years ago

      So it’s bad to sign someone to a minor league contract? Step away from the ledge.

      Reply
  24. Georgiajeff

    6 years ago

    I notice there is a good bit of teeth gnashing over this one. I wouldn’t worry to much about it as its a minor league deal, Can he be any worse than Descalso?

    Reply
    • csamson11

      6 years ago

      No matter what he does. there is no chance he’s worse than Descalso.

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    • ChiSoxCity

      6 years ago

      cubs fans probably sick and tired of “under-the-radar” low-risk moves from this regime.

      It’s always an indication no significant changes imminent.

      All just part of the great plan to suck in new and unusual ways.

      Reply
  25. Logjammer D"Baggagecling

    6 years ago

    Stop messing around and re-sign castellanos and whatever top relievers are available. possibly dallas keuchel. Herman Perez isnt good

    Reply
    • megaj

      6 years ago

      That would be insanely stupid to sign either Castellanos or Keuchel. Just. Stop. Please.

      Reply
      • Logjammer D"Baggagecling

        6 years ago

        They need castellanos especially after they trade Bryant. And Keuchel would be their #3 starter they desperately need.

        Reply
  26. stubby66

    6 years ago

    Will take him on a team everytime over Addison Russell great family man never will embarrass an organization

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    • ChiSoxCity

      6 years ago

      And he’s not any good. Perfect fit.

      Reply
  27. Bill walsh

    6 years ago

    Cubs were 2 Nd to last in base stealing behind even slower Twins and tied for last in base running outs.
    No speed, none anywhere except wild Baez.

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    • ChiSoxCity

      6 years ago

      cubs have some speed. Stealing bases isn’t part of their organizational doctrine. A ton of teams don’t run anymore.

      Reply
      • megaj

        6 years ago

        I wasn’t aware any real speed on the roster last year. Baez is a brilliant base runner, but not that fast. I think Bryant is actually the fastest runner on the current roster, but he doesn’t have the X factor like Baez does to put it to any real use.

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        • Logjammer D"Baggagecling

          6 years ago

          Bryant is an excellent base runner. Best first to 3rd. best 2nd to home. He tagged up from 3rd on a fly ball to left field. mot may players have that ability

          Reply
  28. Bill walsh

    6 years ago

    Cubs need speed. Cubs were 2 Nd to last in base stealing behind even slower Twins and tied for last in base running outs.
    No speed, none anywhere except wild Baez.

    Reply
  29. SupremeZeus

    6 years ago

    (Bob Uecker voice) Hernan Perez

    Reply
  30. Georgiajeff

    6 years ago

    Rest easy fans. This one puts us over the top.

    Reply

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