The Curse of Wrigley Field

The Cubs locked up journeyman outfielder Reed Johnson to a one year deal yesterday. I like these kind of moves.  The Cubs aren’t going to compete this year, so let’s plug some holes with some temporary veterans to let the farm system play out.  Johnson has some nice doubles power and he finished with 22 doubles in 266 plate appearances.  He doesn’t walk much though which hurts him but if he can replicate his .816 OPS next year, I’ll be happy.

There’s a physical pending so the financial aspects of the deal haven’t been released.  He made just under a million last year and my guess the deal is for about that same amount.