WASHINGTON (AP) — Catcher Miguel Montero is saying his goodbyes to the Cubs and city of Chicago.
Thank you also to each staff member, it was an honor to play for the Chicago Cubs organization.
Chicago will always be in my heart— Miguel Montero (@miggymont26) June 28, 2017
It was an awesome ride. Winning the World Series was simply fantastic. Thank you to my teammates – good luck to everyone of you.
— Miguel Montero (@miggymont26) June 28, 2017
Montero posted a series of tweets Wednesday, one day after blaming pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases by the Washington Nationals. The team had no immediate comment amid reports that the 33-year-old Montero was being designated for assignment.
Montero has thrown out one of 31 potential base stealers this season, hitting .286 with four home runs and eight RBIs in 44 games.
Montero unloaded on Arrieta following the Cubs’ 6-1 loss at Washington on Tuesday night, saying the Nationals were running all over the right-hander because they knew he was slow to the plate and that he was giving him no time to throw anyone out.
The Nationals’ seven steals were a franchise record, and Montero had a throwing error that led to a run scoring.
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