Cubs Sign Xavier Nady

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jan 26, 2010 9:40PM

ESPN is reporting this afternoon that the Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Xavier Nady. Nady missed almost all of the 2009 season with the New York Yankees after he had Tommy John surgery. While there's reason for skepticism, reports of his rehab are positive and if he can return to his 2008 form (.305/25 HR/97 RBI), he's not a bad get for a fourth outfielder at the price: $3.3 million for one year with bonuses that could total $5.5 million. Hell, it's half of what the Cubs paid Bradley last year. The Cubs are currently set for a Soriano-Byrd-Fukudome outfield but Nady would figure to factor in regularly.