Matt Harrington signs with the Cubs

You remember Matt Harrington? Before there was a Luke Hochevar or a Jered Weaver, there was Matt Harrington. In 2000, the Rockies drafted the hard-throwing right-hander from Palmdale No. 7 overall and offered a 3.7 million dollar signing bonus, which he turned down. Since then, he was drafted and re-drafted four more times. Each time in a lower round, with less money.

Well, it looks as if Harrington's earned another shot, signing a free agent contract with the Cubs. According to a Baseball America report, Harrington shed 30 pounds and worked his once 97-mph fastball back into the 90s to earn his shot.

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http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/262616.html
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4479148