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Cubs Sign Chris GimenezJanuary 22, 2018 | 02:48 PM

Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports that catcher Chris Gimenez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Gimenez, 35, hit .220 with seven home runs last season for the Twins. Willson Contreras has a firm grip as the Cubs starting catcher, but Gimenez should have a good chance to earn the backup spot where he will compete against Victor Caratini. Aside from daily leagues, he holds minimum value and should be left on the waiver wire.