Rockies Reach Deal With Greg Bird
4 years agoThe Colorado Rockies signed free-agent first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Thursday. The former Yankee didn't appear in the major leagues with the Rangers last season. Bird will return home after playing his high-school ball for Grandview High School in Colorado. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter suffered a calf injury last year with Texas and was released before signing a minor league deal with the Phillies. Once considered a legitimate up-and-coming power threat for the Yankees, Bird's career has been derailed by injuries, and he hit just .171/.293/.257 with one homer and one RBI in 10 games with the Yankees in 2019. He'll provide depth at first base in Colorado, but he could also become an attractive waiver pickup if he makes the team and carves out some playing time at Coors Field.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding