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After an injury-riddled stint with the New York Yankees last season, utility man Jon Berti is now in agreement on a contract with the Chicago Cubs. The deal was ...

The Yankees acquired Berti from the Miami Marlins in a three-team trade on the eve of Opening Day last March. Berti then batted .273 with a home run, six RBI and a .342 on-base percentage in 74 plate ...