Well as of yesterday Paul Bako is back in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Bako played for the Cubs in the 2003 and 2004 season as a back up catcher. He returns to the Cubbies in the same position so he can back up Geovany Soto. The Cubs have been in pursuit of a good backup catcher all post season as they lost Henry Blanco to free agency. Paul Bako is a very good defensive catcher and will know some of the guys on the Chicago Cubs well so this signing makes sense. Even Bako is not seen as a great hitter, I could see Bako getting in some games as the starter. This is due to Bako being a left handed bat. The Cubs have been wanting to install more lefties on the roster because they were very right hand heavy last year. While Bako may not be suited to play another position full time, he can still get those big pinch hit appearances that is crucial to a World Series team. The contract between the Cubs and Bako will be in the neighborhood of half a million dollars for one year. We all know that the Cubs are desperate for that World Series ring so don't be surprised to continue to hear more acquisitions from the North Siders.
If any of you readers out there have thoughts on whether or not you like/dislike this trade please chime in as I would love to hear your opinions.
I wish Bako the best this year and hope he can help the Cubs get that World Series ring. We Cub fans need it!!!!!
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