December 8, 2010 10-11 Offseason Joe Janish

Cubs Sign Carlos Pena

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have signed slugging first baseman Carlos Pena to a one-year, $10M contract.

Since the Cubs are struggling to stay under a tight budget, the signing could spark them to make a salary dump deal, possibly involving Kosuke Fukudome or Tom Gorzelanny.

Tags: carlos pena, cubs, kosuke fukudome, tom gorzelanny

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Walnutz15 December 8, 2010 at 10:18 am

Good to see that the tough economic times have not had a severe impact on Mr. Pena’s bank account.

$10MM…..woof.
CatchDog December 9, 2010 at 9:54 am

If healthy, I’ll bet Carlos launches 30 plus balls into Wrigleyville.
Walnutz15 December 9, 2010 at 11:17 am

But will he crack the Mendoza line…..

I think this has the potential to turn-around quickly for Pena, playing in a very favorable home ballpark for hitters…..but really, $10MM is no drop in the bucket.

That’s alotta dough.

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