Jorge Cantu

Jorge Cantu (Angels)

5/1/12 11:15 am

Troy Renck of the Denver Post writes that the Rockies are “internally discussing” whether to pursue Jorge Cantu.

Cantu was given his release by the Angels after exercising the opt-out clause in his minor league contract. The 30-year-old played with the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate last year and would likely serve as minor league depth if he returned to the organization.

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Jorge Cantu (Angels)

4/30/12 1:35 pm

Angels released 1B Jorge Cantu.

Cantu exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with Anaheim after failing to earn a promotion during the first month of the regular season. He’ll presumably look for a role with another club.

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Jorge Cantu (Angels)

4/4/12 5:40 pm

Angels reassigned INF Jorge Cantu and OF Ryan Langerhans to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Cantu went just 11-for-44 this spring, failing to win a spot on the talented Anaheim bench. The 30-year-old will function as organizational infield depth this year.

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.

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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.

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