It is being reported that the Cubs have signed infielder Ben Zobrist to a 4 year/$56 million contract. The club has not yet confirmed.
Ben Zobrist had been heavily recruited by Mets management throughout this offseason into the Winter Meetings. This will most likely open the door for a return of October hero and goat Daniel Murphy. Ben Zobrist will be reunited with manager Joe Maddon, whom he played for in Tampa Bay for 9 seasons. More details to come….