6 things to know about new Cubs catcher Martin Maldonado
CHICAGO - The Cubs have a new catcher.
They acquired veteran Martin Maldonado from the Royals late Monday in exchange for left-hander Mike Montgomery.
Here are some more things to know about the 32-year-old Maldonado, who gets his first start Tuesday night against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
1. He once hit the cover off the ball. No, really.
It was a scene right out of the movies - "The Sandlot" (1993) to be precise.
On April 18, 2014, against the Pirates,
