Cubs Reportedly Sign OF Matt Murton to Minor League Contract, Includes Invite to Spring Training
According to a report from Japan, the Cubs have signed OF Matt Murton to a minor league contract. The deal reportedly includes a non-roster invite to Major League Spring Training.
Matt Murton was the Opening Day left fielder for the Cubs in 2007. Murton was acquired from the Red Sox along with SS Nomar Garciaparra in the four-team trade with the Twins and Expos on July 31, 2004.
Murton made his big league debut in 2005 and was with the Cubs until July 2008.