Cubs sign veteran lefty Jon Lieber
The Cubs have signed left-hander Jon Lieber to a one year, $3.5 million contract.
That seems like an awful lot to pay a 37 year old, injury-prone starting pitcher. But it does add some depth to the rotation. Apparently Lieber will be competing for a starting role. In his contract there are some performance bonuses. Lieber was one of my favorites back during his first stint with the Cubs. He’s a no-nonsense kind of guy who, when healthy, eats up innings and gives solid outings. That’s what the Cubs need at the tail end of their rotation. Like I said, might be too much to drop on a pitcher of his caliber, he went 3-6 with a 4.73 ERA last year for the Phillies. If he can stay healthy, it’s a great move.
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