Friday, January 16, 2009

Cubs Sign So Taguchi

The Cubs have reportedly signed outfielder So Taguchi to a minor league deal. Cubs.com reports that the team will announce its non-roster invitees to spring training next week. The Cubs have also agreed to a deal to avoid arbitration with Ronny Cedeno. Taguchi will make $900,000 if he makes the team, and Cedeno will make 822,500 in 2009.

So Taguchi Notes:
  • Played with St. Louis from 2002-07 and with the Phillies in 2008.
  • Career Numbers: .279 BA, .332 OBP, .385 SLG
  • 08 Numbers: .220 BA, .283 OBP, .297 SLG, 0 HR, 9 RBI
  • Played 38 games in left, 11 in right, and 1 in center in 2008.
  • Also played 3 career games at 2B.
  • 39 years old
  • bats and throws right
  • Japanese

So now the outfield mix includes Milton Bradley, Joey Gathright, Alfonso Soriano, Reed Johnson, Kosuke Fukudome, Felix Pie, So Taguchi, and Micah Hoffpauir.

I'll keep you posted.

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