Chicago Cubs Sign Jim Edmonds
May 14, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
Jim Edmonds, who was released by the San Diego Padres less than a week ago, has already found a new job. Edmonds was signed by the Chicago Cubs and will be a backup outfielder. Felix Pie was optioned to the minors to make enough room on the roster for Edmonds.
Edmonds, who is 37-years-old, struggled this season with the Padres. He hit just .178 with one homerun and six RBIs. In Chicago, the Cubs will hope that Edmonds will bounce back in what could potentially be Edmonds’ last chance to prove that he’s still capable of playing …read more
