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David Ross, Cubs reach deal

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Free-agent catcher David Ross has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs, he told ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes via text message.

The deal is for two years and $5 million, a source told ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers.

Fox Sports earlier reported the deal.

Ross, 37, will join recently signed left-hander Jon Lester in Chicago. He was Lester's catcher for 18 games last season with the Boston Red Sox and 29 games over the past two years.

Lester had a 2.02 ERA with Ross catching in 2014 and a 2.77 ERA overall in those 29 games.

Lester has had some of his best success recently with Ross behind the plate, and the two would bring championship experience, as they helped the Red Sox to a title in 2013.

Ross made $3.1 million last season, so he is an affordable option while the Cubs groom 2014 first-round pick Kyle Schwarber.

Ross hit .184 with seven home runs and 15 RBIs in 50 games last season for Boston.

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