Although the club has not yet confirmed the signing, several sources have confirmed that the Cubs and the former Yankees and Tigers veteran receiver, Austin Romine, they have reached an agreement for a year in exchange for US $ 1.5 million. In order for the deal to close, ROMINE would have to comply with the corresponding physical examination.
ROMINE, 32, will likely join Cubs as a replacement for Boricua Victor Caratini, who was part of the exchange Chicago executed with the Parents when they sent Japanese opener Yu Darvish. Now with Cubs, it is almost a fact that ROMINE will be the alternate mask of the Venezuelan and immovable, Willson Contreras.
Before playing in 2020 with the Detroit Tigers, Austin ROMINE had worn the Yankees uniform for eight years, unfortunately for him, he never managed to establish himself as an everyday receiver.
Although his numbers on the defensive indicate that he is above the MLB average, with the bat he has always been complicated, as indicated by his historical low average of: 239/278/361 in 1251 appearances on the plate.