CBS Sportsline is reporting that The Cubs signed Minnesota RF Jacque Jones to a three year, $16M deal today, to provide some lefty pop in the lineup. It's an okay signing given what was out there. Jones is a gamer, and he's played on winners in Minnesota. He doesn't hit for as much power as last year's RF, Jeromy Burnitz, but over his career he's hit for a better average, he's a better fielder with a better arm, and he's got a bit of speed. He does a bunch of things well, but nothing at the top for his position. Filling holes, yes, but the jury's out on how much this improves the team. At least he came relatively cheap.
In other news, The Washington Examiner is reporting that the Cubs have offered Kerry Wood for 2B Jose Vidro and utility OF Ryan Church. Hmmmm.
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