Jorge Cantu

Jorge Cantu (Angels)

1/6/12 9:07 pm

Angels sign INF Jorge Cantu to a minor league contract.

He’ll also get a spring training invite. Cantu, who turns 30 later this month, batted just .194/.232/.285 with three homers and 16 RBI over 166 plate appearances with the Padres last season. The Angels have a bit of a logjam with their position players, so he’s likely a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Source: twitter.com

Jorge Cantu (Rockies)

1/6/12 5:21 pm

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Angels are close to signing Jorge Cantu.

He’d presumably get a minor league deal. Cantu, who turns 30 later this month, was released by the Padres last June after batting just .194/.232/.285 with three homers and 16 RBI over 155 plate appearances and finished the year with Triple-A Colorado Springs in the Rockies’ organization.

Source: twitter.com