Cubs trade infielder Baker to Detroit

1:40 PM, Aug 5, 2012   |    comments
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs traded infielder Jeff Baker to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

The 31-year-old Baker hit .269 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 54 games with the Cubs this season.

In eight seasons with the Rockies and Cubs, Baker owns a .270 career average with 37 homers and 173 RBI.

The Cubs received two players to be named later in exchange for Baker.

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