December 31, 2008 Paul Bako is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Cubs worth about $500,000, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View:Bako batted just .217 in 99 games for the Reds last year, but is a serviceable backup for Geovany Soto.
December 11, 2008 The Cubs may be interested in bringing Paul Bako back, according to the Daily Herald.
Our View:Bako isn't much of a hitter, but has strong defensive skills and would serve as a solid backup behind rising star Geovany Soto.
November 30, 2008 The Astros are interested in free agent catcher Paul Bako, according to BaseballProspectus.com.
Our View:Bako would be added by Houston to replace Brad Ausmus, and the 36-year-old catcher's fantasy stock would not likely improve with a new club.
June 9, 2008 Paul Bako hit a two-run and a three-run homer in Monday's 9-4 win over Florida. The veteran backstop now has six dingers and 20 RBI on the year.
Our View:Bako has done nothing since his surprising April, so this came out of nowhere. Do yourself a favor and don't pick him up based on this game.
April 13, 2008 Catcher Paul Bako continues to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-4 with a triple in today’s 1-9 loss for the Cincinnati Reds.
Our View:Bako is now hitting .367 on the season and carries the top batting average in the Cincinnati starting lineup.
