Report: Cubs to sign P Jose Veras to a one-year, $4 million deal
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The Chicago Cubs have reportedly beat out the Houston Astros for right-handed reliever Jose Veras.
http://t.co/Uyb6SwhEpM source: José Veras and #Cubs agree one year $4 million deal. Option $5,5 for 2015. Incentives.
— Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1) December 17, 2013
The 33-year-old split time between the Astros and Detroit Tigers last season. In 62 2/3 innings, Veras finished with a 3.02 ERA while striking out 60 and walking 22. The Astros used him as a closer but was primarily a set-up man with the Tigers.
Cubs agree to deal with jose veras. He will close.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 17, 2013
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