Cubs sign Esteban German
According to a press release from the team, the Cubs signed infielder Esteban German to a minor league deal. He was released by the Royals last week after clearing waivers.
German, 31, hit .245/.303/.338 in 242 plate appearances last year while playing in left field as well as all around the infield. Presumably the Cubs consider German a possible third base backup; he played 281 innings at the hot corner in '07 and 43 in '08. The Cubs will have the option of keeping German for 2010, as he'll be arbitration-eligible after '09.
First Gathright.. Now German..
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I seen that a while ago but I do not know how to post stuff.
Looks like the Cubs are taking our scraps kinda like we are taking the Braves left overs. Who is getting the better deal out of this?
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Good OBA skills, decent speed, always had a smile on his face. But you’re going to bounce around the league if you’re a utility guy with poor defense. Godspeed Esty.
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…the Cubs show how we were trying make back ups into major league players. German might end up in AAA Iowa, and German will basically be a pinch runner and late innings centerfielder. Both will be used less by the Cubs than they were with KC. – TL
Good luck Esteban, may the ivey of Wrigley smell sweeter
by I need more Esteban on Mar 14, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions
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