Cubs sign RHP Scott Feldman
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The Cubs agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Scott Feldman on a one-year deal Tuesday. The agreement is thought to be worth $6 million with another $1 million in potential incentives, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.
The 29-year-old has spent eight seasons with the Rangers and has a 39-44 career record with a 4.81 ERA in 204 appearances, 101 as a starter. In 2009, he went 17-8 with a 4.08 ERA in 31 starts.
“The Cubs were like a dream scenario for me,” said Feldman in a conference call. “Getting to play for an organization with that type of history and a city like Chicago with great fans, I think it’s going to be a good situation.”
The 6-foot-7 sinkerballer missed the first half of the 2011 season recovering from knee surgery. He rejoined the Rangers after the All-Star Break and went 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA, mostly in relief. He also was 1-0 with a 3.29 ERA in nine postseason appearances that season. In 2012, Feldman went 6-11 with a 5.09 ERA (70 ER/123.2 IP) in 29 outings (21 starts).
Feldman was selected in the 30th round of the 2003 draft and made his Rangers debut two seasons later.
