Cubs Sign Maddux; Harris Hurt
According to the AP, the Cubs have signed Greg Maddux to a 3 year deal for $24M. The third year is voidable if Maddux doesn’t pitch a certain number of innings in 2005. No word on how many innings that has to be.
In other Cubs news, the Chicago Tribune reports today that three minor leaguers have suffered serious leg injuries. Shortstop Nate Frese broke his leg in a farm accident and will be out for the year. Pitcher John Webb broke his leg chasing his dog. And most significantly, projected 2005 second baseman Brendan Harris woke up with a sore knee and is now set to have knee surgery that will keep him out up to 12 weeks.
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