Cubs Sign Outfielder David DeJesus

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  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The Chicago Cubs signed outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year free-agent contract Wednesday, the team announced.DeJesus will receive $4.25 million in 2012 and '13, and the team has a $6.5 million option for 2014, with a $1.5 million buyout.The 31-year-old hit .240 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs last season with the Oakland Athletics. It was statistically the worst season of a major league career that has spanned parts of nine years.His best season was in 2008, when he hit .307 with 12 homers and 73 RBIs for the Kansas City Royals."We're very excited to sign David," Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said. "He's a player who does a lot of things very well, including running the bases and getting on base. And he doesn't strike out very much. These are all areas we wanted to improve on going into next year."

    Source: ESPN