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The Ex-Cub Factor

By Steve Rhodes

One in an occasional series tracking the movements of former Cubs.

1. DJ LaMahieu.

Now a Yankee.

Yankees view DJ LeMahieu as a Ben Zobrist-type of athlete--can move around to different spots,+ defender, helps address the manager's daily lineup challenges. They love Manny Machado as a player, but idea of another huge contract a concern, with Stanton, and Judge payday looming.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 11, 2019

Another reason why the Yankees like LeMahieu: He consistently puts the ball in play. Has accumulated 100 strikeouts in a season once in his career. Yankees have some really big K hitters in their lineup, so LeMahieu gives them a different look.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 11, 2019

2. Donn Roach.

Now a White Sock.

3. Clayton Richard.

Now a Blue Jay.

4. Anthony Bass.

Now a Red.

5. Casey Coleman.

Now a Met.

6. Justin Grimm.

Now an Indian.

7. Jon Jay.

Now a White Sock.

8. Jaime Garcia.

Now retired.

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