Cleveland Indians Sign Julio Lugo

According to Dionisio Soldevila of the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians signed shortstop Julio Lugo to a minor-league contract. The deal reportedly also includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Lugo, 36, spent the 2011 season with the Atlanta Braves, though he only played in a total of 22 games before he was released. In those 22 games, he hit .136/.208/.136 (48 plate appearances). Over his career, spanning 12 seasons, he's hit .269/.333/.384 in over 5000 plate appearances. He's also stolen nearly 200 bases in the majors.

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  "Julio Lugo signed a minor league contract with the Indians with an invitation to Spring Training with the big league club"

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  "The Indians have reportedly signed Julio Lugo, adding the veteran infielder on a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to attend Spring Training with the Major League club."