When you’re sliding into first and your pants begin to burst, Colin Rea. While the right-handed pitcher’s last name is actually pronounced “ray,” it’s way more fun to lead with that juvenile chant. As for the fit and what it could mean for the rest of the Cubs’ offseason pursuits, well, that might be a little less fun. Just like failing to reach an agreement with Kyle Tucker, this organization is having a very hard time shaking the cheap allegations.
Rea, a former Cub and Brewer, is reuniting with his old team and manager on a one-year, $5 million deal that will presumably see him serve as a swingman providing rotation depth.