Cubs Add Middle Infielder

The Cubs add middle infielder Yuniesky Betancourt after the league approved the retirement paperwork of Craig Biggio. “Craig was a pro’s pro, and we are very thankful for the year the gave the Cubs.  His leadership and personality will be missed in the clubhouse” GM Jason Hoover said on the Friday.

The Cubs added a young but very talented shortstop to the roster with the addition of Betancourt.  “We were looking to get younger and have some spaced out contrats, Yuniesky has the chance to start right away for our team” manager Ron Santo told reporters at the news conference.

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The Cubs have announced the promotion of 4 players from the minor leagues to take open roster spots. Joey Votto, a big powerful prospect, has been moved up to the major league roster, filling the spot left vacant by Scott Hatteberg. Evan Longoria – 3B and Yovanni Gallardo – SP have also been added to the active roster. Mark Prior was moved up when Kris Benson was given his outright release. “We wish the best to Kris and his family, but we needed to move in a different direction”, said pitching coach Ferguson Jenkins.

Right now the Cubs have 5 open minor league spots and will look to be filling those in the next week. “We really need to build back up the farm system that has sent 5 players to the big club in the last year” said Jody Davis, minor league coordinator on Friday morning.

The Cubs currently have one open roster spot, an outfielder, which will be filled in the coming weeks. “We are really looking hard at the available free agents, but don’t rule out a trade if the depth is better at other positions”, said GM Jason Hoover. The Cubs have about $50 to spend on that open roster spot or to take on some additional salary if needed in a trade. “We’re happy where we are at right now”, said Hoover.