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Dee Strange-Gordon Opts Out Of Deal With Cubs

By Anthony Franco | July 6, 2021 at 4:42pm CDT

Veteran infielder Dee Strange-Gordon has opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (Twitter link). He’s now a free agent, but Passan adds he’s expected to sign elsewhere in the next few days.

It’s the third time this season Strange-Gordon has been let go from a minor league deal after he didn’t crack the 40-man roster. The speedster signed with the Reds over the winter, was released in Spring Training, and hooked on with the Brewers in April. Strange-Gordon was released by the Brew Crew in late May and signed with the Cubs a few days later.

While Strange-Gordon hit well in a ten-game stint with the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, his longer run with the Cubs’ top farm team didn’t go well. Between the two organizations, the 33-year-old has hit just .259/.299/.361 across 168 plate appearances in Triple-A West this season. It’s a continuation of Strange-Gordon’s offensive struggles throughout his 2018-20 tenure with the Mariners.

Nevertheless, it’s not surprising to hear there’s still interest in Strange-Gordon around the league. He’s a two-time All-Star and respected veteran who still has plenty of speed and has played both middle infield positions in the minors this year.

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  1. Angel Hernandez

    11 months ago

    I’m going to go ahead and call White Sox as a team with interest on a minor league deal. Running out of bodies.

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    • Dogbone

      11 months ago

      Makes sense Angel. Was my first guess also. Chisox rumored also, trying to get Tony Wolters and Miguel Montero.

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      • Angel Hernandez

        11 months ago

        Yep…Grandal out 4-6 weeks. Chirinos would have been a perfect signing.

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        • Colt 45

          11 months ago

          wonder what the Cubs could get for him?

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      • Cmurphy

        11 months ago

        Is Montero still playing? Last I heard he got released from the Nats in 2018. WS would have to work with the Cubs to get Wolters, wonder how that’d go.

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    • TikTok Influencer

      11 months ago

      Got off the sinking ship just in time! Smart move for Dr. Strange

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    • GarryHarris

      11 months ago

      I second the vote. ChiSox

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  2. Al Hirschen

    11 months ago

    I call Mets

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    • Kirk Nieuwenhuis For MVP

      11 months ago

      The Mets could have signed him in May when they were regularly starting Brandon Drury, Cameron Maybin and Wilfredo Tovar. I doubt they’ll sign him now.

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  3. titanic struggle

    11 months ago

    The only call I would expect is for him to call it a career…

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  4. HidekiMatsuimalemodel

    11 months ago

    He should change his name for the 3rd time to dee-strange garbage

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    • washington_bonercats

      11 months ago

      creative…

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  5. Cambio

    11 months ago

    Well Mr. Gordon. I give this strange move a dee minus.

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  6. mils100

    11 months ago

    Why not the cardinals or pirates so he can hit the whole NL Central.

    Honestly, the guy has made 50 million and is 33 years ago. Is spending your Summer in a hotel room in Des Moines probably away from family worth it for the chance of another quick call-up?

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    • gbs42

      11 months ago

      If he wants to keep playing because he loves the game, good for him.

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      • Cosmo2

        11 months ago

        And he’s if he wants to keep playing cuz even the pro-rated MLB salary is a lot of money that’s ok too.

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    • stuffnya

      11 months ago

      Cardinals have to many guys that can’t hit

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  7. JayPhilsFan

    11 months ago

    Guy should just get a nice road pad and visit all the ballparks.

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  8. Monkey’s Uncle

    11 months ago

    “People are Strange, when you’re a stranger…”

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    • believeitornot

      11 months ago

      Look what happened to Jim.

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      • Fred K. Burke

        11 months ago

        Yeh. Lots of alcohol, opium, LSD and heroin will typically put most people in the grave by 27

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  9. A'sfaninUK

    11 months ago

    Post the Kimbrel picking between the A’s and Astros rumor!

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    • DarkSide830

      11 months ago

      makes total sense. after all, CHC wants salary relief, so not a prayer he goes to OAK. if it’s just Houston then they dont have leverage.

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  10. Cambio

    11 months ago

    Maybe the Mariners are an option to play Center F… wait a minute

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  11. Rsox

    11 months ago

    Pirates or Cardinals next?

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  12. Buckner

    11 months ago

    That’s Strange.

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  13. Doug Dascenzo

    11 months ago

    We got enough guys that can’t swing the bat right now. This dude hasn’t held his own with a stick in years…..

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  14. Lcut32

    11 months ago

    At some point he’s going to have to stay in AAA and wait for a call up instead of opting out of every deal he signs.

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  15. Oldschoolandthemets1980

    11 months ago

    I’ll say angels

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  16. brewsingblue82

    11 months ago

    Gotta be the Cardinals or the pirates for a continued tour of the NL central

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  17. whitesox2112

    11 months ago

    Haaaa ,Even Dee didn’t want to sign with a suck ass team like da scrubs who lost 11 in a row lol

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