Remember Casey Fossum? No? Well, He’s a Cub Now

By Brett on July 4, 2009

The Cubs have signed pitcher Casey Fossum to a minor league contract, and he’ll be pitching soon for the Iowa Cubs. There was a time when Fossum was a tip top prospect, and moderately successful major league pitcher. Of course, that time was seven years ago, but let’s not be jerks about it.

Fossum will provide left-handed bullpen support should the Cubs need it.

Posted in Chicago Cubs Transactions, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects

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