Cubs Finally Make A Free Agent Splash

After, his abrupt departure from the team, many fans thought they would never again hear his name associated with the Chicago Cubs. Despite the potential of him being a fan favorite, Jim Hendry felt is was best that organization moved on, into a different direction. Well, the time has come where the Cubs bring back a player, in which his career started in Chicago. Yep, that is right, that Chicago Cubs agreed to terms on minor league deal with infielder Scott Moore. Who else would I be talking about?

Moore made his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs during the 2006 season. However, during the 2007 season, the Chicago Cubs traded Moore to Baltimore in exchange for pitcher Steve Trachsel.

Throughout his career, Moore has really bounced between the Major and Minor Leagues. In 2006, Moore had 42 plate appearances with the Chicago Cubs and produced a line of .263/.317.474 with 2 home runs. The only substantial playing time he had with the Orioles in the Major Leagues, was this past season. In 96 plate appearances, Moore had a line of .209/.274/.337. However in triple A this season, Moore had a line of .280/.345/.476 with 11 home runs.

Obviously, I was using sarcasm when I said the Cubs made a splash in Free Agency. But, I do feel this is an interesting acquisition for the Chicago Cubs to make. Because, with the Cubs pondering whether or not to move Josh Vitters to first base, they essentially do not have a third baseman of the future. However, at age 27, Moore is anything but the third baseman of the future for the Chicago Cubs.

Despite not having the best of career numbers, I always felt like Moore would eventually be a quality role player for a Major League team. At the age of 27, I think it is safe to say that he probably will not be an everyday player in the Major Leagues. But, I do wonder what the Cubs plans are for Moore. Moore’s primary position would be third base, but he is also capable of playing first and second base. If he has a good spring, Moore may play his way onto the Chicago Cubs bench as a backup corner infielder.