The Chicago Cubs signed reliever George Kontos to a minor league deal on Friday night, causing great excitement in the Cub-o-sphere. Okay, maybe not, but Kontos adds potential depth even after he’s bounced around the last several years. Kontos has had success in the majors and is looking to regain his fastball velocity as he gets a shot at the Cubs bullpen.
Ian Happ has shown great potential in his first year and a half in the major leagues. Last season, Joe Maddon picked Happ to take the reins of the leadoff spot.