The Cubs grabbed OF Joey Gathright. Gathright was signed to a one-year contract worth $800,000. A good price for a player like Gathright.
The OF had a down year offensively in 2008, but has serious speed (said to have been clocked at 3.3 seconds from home to first on a bunt) and a lot of upside. The left handed batter can play all OF positions and has played for Sweet Lou in Tampa.
Gathright adds another versatile player to the roster and another low-priced bargaining chip. This may impact Pie, who is out of options. Milton Bradley is still on the radar as an every day option in the OF.
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