Thursday, July 2, 2009

Cubs Roster Move

The Cubs made a trade with the Colorado Rockies today sending P Alberto Alburquerque to the Rockies and getting IF Jeff Baker in return. Baker is a second baseman who can also play at 3B or 1B if needed, he bats right, and throws right. This season in 12 games, Baker is hitting .130 with 3RBI, he sounds like he will fit in just fine with the Cubs. Baker has been on the DL since late April, he is set to join the team today. The Cubs have not said if he will remain on the DL, start his rehab stint, or join them immediately. He is coming off of his best season in 2008 with 12HR and 48 RBI and he will be a bench player for the Cubs. The Cubs will have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Baker, my guess is that Aaron Miles or Ryan Freel is finished (YES!). I do not know anything about Alburquerque other than that he was a pitcher for us at A- Daytona.

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