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Perez says he hired the ex-cons because he wanted to give them a chance to have legitimate jobs and because he can rely on them. "These are the people I can trust," he says. "How can I discriminate against people who have gone through the same thing I've gone through?"
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"My scenario wasn't very complicated," Getz said. "Obviously, this is the place I wanted to be and was willing to make it work. They were as well. I’m extremely happy to be back.
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Getz gets a slight raise from $967,500 after an injury-plagued season that limited him to 64 games.
The Chicago Cubs have placed Tommy La Stella on the inactive list as he contemplates retirement.
La Stella, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on July 29, has said the Cubs are the only team he wants to play for as his priorities have changed over the last season.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Darwin Barney and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later.
Barney, 28, was designated for assignment last Tuesday.