Cubs agree with IF Miles on two-year contract

Dec 31, 2008 - 5:13 PM CHICAGO (Ticker) -- The Chicago Cubs added infield depth Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Aaron Miles on a two-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Miles, 32, enjoyed a productive season for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, batting a career-high .317 with four homers and 31 RBI in 134 games. He had spent his last three seasons with the National League Central rival Cardinals.

Last season, the versatile Miles played seven different positions. He received his most work at second base, where he made 85 appearances.

"We expect Aaron to provide significant versatility and flexibility to our roster," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said. "He handles the bat well from both sides of the plate and is a skillful middle infielder who has added third base and all three outfield positions to his repertoire the last few years."

In 643 career games, Miles is a .289 hitter with 16 homers, 170 RBI. He is joining his fourth team, having played for the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies and Cardinals.