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Starting pitcher Scott Baker has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to several reports.

Chicago Tribune baseball writer Paul Sullivan tweeted the news Tuesday morning:

Scott Baker signs one year deal w/ Cubs $5.5 mil plus incentives.

— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) November 13, 2012

So did the official mlb.com Twitter account:

OFFICIAL: @cubs, RHP Scott Baker agree to 1-year contract.

— MLB (@MLB) November 13, 2012

 

Baker missed all of last season with the twins after having Tommy John surgery. The Twins delcined to pick up his $9.25 million option for 2013, but had talked about negotiating a deal with a smaller salary plus incentives.

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