Matt Murton Extremely Grateful for Opportunity with the Cubs

Matt Murton was a fan favorite during his first stint with the Cubs. And based on the reaction when he re-signed with the team on a minor league contract, he still is close to eight years after he was used as part of the package to acquire Rich Harden from the Oakland A’s.

Matt Murton is back in camp with the Cubs this spring nearly a decade after his last Spring Training with the team he broke into the majors with 11 years ago. Murton was not issued his familiar No.