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Cubs Lose 27-Year-Old Infielder to Pirates in Free Agency

Cubs Lose 27-Year-Old Infielder to Pirates in Free Agency

Summary

The Chicago Cubs lost infielder Corey Joyce to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who signed him as a free agent. Joyce played for the Cubs' minor league team last season and will not start at the major league spring training camp with the Pirates.

Key Facts

  • Corey Joyce is an infielder who has moved from the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Joyce signed a minor league contract with the Pirates.
  • He played in the Cubs' Double-A team last season.
  • Joyce had a .393 on-base percentage in Double-A last season.
  • His batting average in six minor-league seasons is .240.
  • Joyce did not receive an invitation to major league spring training.
  • He might have better chances to play in the majors with the Pirates than he did with the Cubs.

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