Jump to content

Featured Replies

Posted

Check it out....

 

Deal with Rangers brings Glanville back to Chicago

 

July 31, 2003

 

BY MIKE KILEY Staff Reporter Advertisement

 

Doug Glanville was once Corey Patterson, only taller and skinnier. Even though their talents are different, both have been Cubs center-field prospects who couldn't develop quickly enough to satisfy their critics.

 

The Cubs traded Glanville to the Philadelphia Phillies after he hit .300 in 1997, his first full season in the majors. They got second baseman Mickey Morandini, who helped them win the National League wild card in 1998.

 

Now Glanville will get a second chance with the Cubs after being reacquired Wednesday from the Texas Rangers for minor-league outfielder Jason Fransz and cash. Don't expect the same guy who left Chicago.

 

"I'm definitely a different player,'' Glanville said. "I have been through a lot of things. You mature, and go through life. I know I'm capable now of doing a lot of different things. I have been in every situation, from pinch hitting to pinch running to defense to playing every day to doing whatever it takes. Defense is my most valued asset, and I have shown signs of being a strong offensive player.''

 

Glanville hit .325 for the Phillies in 1999, but they let him walk after his average dropped to .275 in 2000, .262 in 2001 and .249 last season. He signed with the Rangers during the offseason and was hitting .272 with four home runs and 14 RBI at the time of the trade.

 

When Glanville heard Rangers general manager John Hart's voice as his wake-up call Wednesday, he knew a trade had been made.

 

"The GM doesn't just call you in the morning to say, 'Your breakfast is ready,''' Glanville said. "I was excited. Even though Dallas was a great place to play, we have been struggling, and the Cubs have a chance to get into the postseason.''

 

Glanville will be in uniform today against the San Francisco Giants. The Cubs outrighted the contract of outfielder Trenidad Hubbard to Class AAA Iowa to make room on the roster.

 

"He is tremendously hot right now,'' Hendry said of Glanville's hitting. "He can run and play defense and has been swinging the bat well. Even though he is giving up every-day playing time to come here in a different role, he's happy. He loved it here and didn't want to leave.''

 

Glanville admitted, though, that he has thought a little about going from starter to backup.

 

"They just went and got [Kenny]Lofton, so I don't know exactly how I will fit in,'' Glanville said. "I'm going to go with the flow. I'll focus on a chance to make the postseason.''

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...