Cubs to sign OF Gathright

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<!--quoteo(post=5099:date=Dec 16 2008, 12:26 PM:name=sleepyhead)-->QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Dec 16 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->TUESDAY: The Cubs have signed Gathright to a one-year deal, according to Carrie Muskat. The Chicago Sun-Times says it's an $800K deal. The speedy outfielder has a career line of .263/.328/.304 in 1296 plate appearances. Perhaps the signing will lead to a trade of Felix Pie, who is out of options.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

bye bye mr. dominican pie....