Prized free-agent pitcher Jon Lester has agreed to a deal with the Cubs. Yahoo! Sports reports Lester has agreed to a six-year, 155-million-dollar deal with Chicago. Lester went a combined 16-and-11 with a 2.46 ERA in 32 starts with the Red Sox and A's last season.
Miguel Montero is headed to the North side of Chicago. The Cubs have acquired the left-handed swinging catcher from the Diamondbacks in exchange for pitching prospects Zack Godley and Jeferson Mejia. The 31-year-old Montero hit .243 with 13 home runs and 72 RBI last season for the Snakes.
