$13 Million!!!!!!!!!!, nah no money in the coffers....lol
Cubs reach agreement on three-year deal with 2B DeRosa
November 14, 2006
CHICAGO (Ticker) - Mark DeRosa has parlayed his career year into big money.
The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday reached an agreement with DeRosa on a three-year deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but ESPN.com reported that the veteran utility man will receive $13 million. DeRosa, 31, enjoyed an outstanding 2006 season with the Texas Rangers, batting .296 with 13 home runs and 74 RBI - all career highs. The veteran also ripped 40 doubles and scored 78 runs in 136 games.
In his seven-plus seasons, DeRosa is a career .273 hitter with 38 homers and 193 RBI in 595 games with the Rangers and the Atlanta Braves.
DeRosa figures to start at second base for the Cubs, who have been busy this offseason. The team re-signed third baseman Aramis Ramirez and righthander Kerry Wood on Sunday, nearly one month after hiring manager Lou Piniella.