CSN Chicago · Aug 26, 2015
Looking for edges in October, Cubs sign Emilio Bonifacio
SAN FRANCISCO – Looking for any sort of edge in a pennant race, the Cubs signed Emilio Bonifacio to a minor-league deal, hoping the utility guy will add another dimension to their team.
The Bonifacio deal follows the signing of Quintin Berry, a pinch-running specialist with 351 stolen bases during his minor-league career. Both players will go through Triple-A Iowa before potential September call-ups.
“We’ll see how it all plays out,” manager Joe Maddon said before Tuesday night’s showdown against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. “When you have the expanded rosters, you can be really specific with what you’re looking for.”
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