Former Chicago Cubs reliever Joe Borowski agreed to a contract Monday with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and will join the last-place team after the All-Star break.

 

The 34-year-old saved 33 games for the Cubs in 2003,

helping them make the playoffs. He appeared in 11 games this

season and was 0-0 with a 6.55 ERA before being designated

for assignment when the Cubs activated Kerry Wood on June 29.

 

Borowski posted a 2.63 ERA in 68 games in 2003, but has

been hampered by injuries the past two seasons.

 

He was 2-4 with nine saves and an 8.02 ERA in 22 games

last year, when he spent time on the disabled list with a

right shoulder strain.

 

The right-hander appeared to be doing well in spring

training this year, but was hit by a line drive and opened

the season on the DL with a broken bone in his wrist.

 

Overall, Borowski is 13-18 with 44 saves and a 3.91 ERA in

parts of nine seasons with the Cubs, Baltimore Orioles,

Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.

 

He will join the Devil Rays (28-61) on Thursday, when the

team begins a series at Toronto. The club will have to make a

move to open a roster spot.

 

Source: AP

is he the new closer.... Baez?

i would assume he is the closer of the future after baez gets dealt

i would assume he is the closer of the future after baez gets dealt

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closer of the future?

 

I would think that would be Chad Orvella

i would assume he is the closer of the future after baez gets dealt

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closer of the future?

 

I would think that would be Chad Orvella

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i was making an assumption. sorry im not familiar with chad orvella. :confused

It's a good, low key place for Borowski to work to get his act together.