Jorge Cantu, Padres Reportedly Have Deal

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The Padres continue to shore up their roster, agreeing to sign veteran Jorge Cantu as a bat off the bench.

The deal, first reported by FOXSports.com, will pay Cantu $850,000, according to XX1090 Radio. He made $6 million last season.

Cantu, who turns 29 on Sunday, should be able to slot in at first, second and third base and also serve as a pinch-hitter for San Diego. He split 2010 between the Marlins and the Rangers, hitting .256 with 29 doubles and 11 homers overall.

That was quite a dropoff from the power numbers he put up in Florida the previous two seasons, with 41 doubles and 29 homers in 2008 followed by 42 doubles and 16 homers in 2009. Cantu has always been known for his bat rather than his glove, but he can definitely produce at the plate.

Before heading to the Marlins, Cantu had his moments with the Reds and the Rays from 2004-07.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/25/jorge-cantu-padres-reportedly-have-deal/

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