Cubs reach 1-year deal with catcher Romine
The Cubs added a veteran catcher, agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Austin Romine, who hit .238 with two home runs and 17 RBIs for Detroit last season.
The Cubs added a veteran catcher, agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Austin Romine, who hit .238 with two home runs and 17 RBIs for Detroit last season.
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TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Angels | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Oakland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Seattle | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Texas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
LA Dodgers | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
San Diego | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
San Francisco | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Colorado | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Arizona | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |