As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

ByTom

As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.

ByTom

2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.