The Cubs have signed right-hander Manny Corpas to a one-year deal, reports Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago. Corpas underwent a physical today in Chicago and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link) reports the contract is a Major League deal.
Corpas underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2010 and missed the entire 2011 season while recovering, though the Rangers signed him to a minor league pact last April. Texas also offered Corpas a Major League contract this winter, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).
Corpas, 29, enjoyed a superb 2007 season and emerged as the Rockies' closer during the team's run to the National League pennant. Corpas' success led Colorado to sign him to a four-year, $8.025MM extension, but Corpas failed to maintain his good form, posting a 4.82 ERA, a 10.4 H/9 and a 6.2 K/9 over the next three seasons. The Rockies released him after the 2010 campaign, eating the $3.75MM remaining on Corpas' contract.
That’s just Manny being Manny… oh wait, wrong Manny.
yawn
Looks like the Cubs are trying to answer the Beltran signing by a big splash of their own.
Beltran signing was a big splash ?
Why wouldn’t it be? OPS+ of 152 is an elite hitter, IMO.
Until he takes his place in center and his knees shatter.
Like last year?
How many games did he play in center in 2011?
ZERO.
Don’t get all offended, because I feel the same way about most of my team’s rival moves, but you’re wrong. There is a chance he gets hurt, as there is with most players. However, he’s still an elite hitter who can make a huge impact.
I threw a ball once. I am probably on their list of potential targets too.
Top of the list, actually. They are looking to add you as their next pitching coach.
good depth move. low base (i’m sure) and if he is still hurt they cut him. If he’s healthy he competes with carpenter and cashner for a spot in the pen.
Cashner’s going to likely get another chance to start.
throw enough manny corpases at the wall and something’ll stick?
Get the cups of water ready for him to pour on his jersey to wet his fingers.
now they should sign the real “manny”