This time of year, rosters rotate on a semi-daily basis – even over holiday weekends. As fans celebrated Labor Day, the Seattle Mariners claimed two players from the Chicago Cubs.
First, Jerry Dipoti’s ballclub claimed outfielder Jacob Hannemann – a solid all-around athlete. A former third-round pick of the Cubs, Hannemann batted .265/.324/.404 with Triple-A Iowa this year. A dreadful stretch with Double-A Tennessee dampened his overall line, but he fits the Mariners’ MO.
Hannemann will vie for a spot on the Seattle big league roster next spring. It’s hard to imagine him being any type of impact player in Chicago.