The Chicago Cubs signed Peter Bourjos to a minor-league deal with hopes he can be an extra outfielder. “But they have too many,” you might say. Well, this is what we’re going with. We carried three catchers for a year. Why not five outfielders? Bourjos is known for his speed and his glove–not for his bat. So if he makes the team, it would be a late-inning defensive replacement or some extra speed on the bases.
The Cubs could still be looking around at other possible options for a starter. One of those could be Chris Tillman.