Jacque Jones
Jacque Jones saw action in 135 games with the Cubs in 2007, batting .285 (129×453) with 33 doubles, five home runs and 66 RBI. He hit .332 (79×238) in 66 games following the all-star break for the Cubs this past season.1
Chicago Cubs - Signed OF Jacque Jones to a 3-year contract worth $16 million.
Cub fans are rightly worried about the future of their team. So, here’s a sneak peek as to what Cubs fans face, come April.2
The Sports Network reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones (knee) left the team’s game early Thursday, April 24, because of a left knee bruise. He had X-rays taken on the knee, and they came back negative.3
The embattled Jacque Jones continued his torrid second half by hitting a game-winning two-run homer in the sixth and saving a run with a great catch at the wall in the fifth in the Cubs 2-1 victory over the red hot Cardinals. “Filthy” Rich Hill didn’t have great command but he battled and got key outs when he needed to.4
An MLBTR reader passed on this tidbit he heard on ESPN 1000’s coverage of the GM meetings. The rumor would be the Cubs sending Jacques Jones to Detroit for Omar Infante.5
Less than two months ago, Jacque Jones was on his way to Miami. In the unlikliest of turnarounds, he is on pace to being one of the heroes of the season.6