PEORIA, Ariz. — Johnny Cueto wrote, “Let’s get to work Chicago,” in a tweet that also thanked the San Francisco Giants fans and organization shortly after reports surfaced late Monday that the veteran pitcher had signed a minor league deal with the White Sox.
Sox manager Tony La Russa applauded the signing Tuesday morning.
“He had excellent command of three or four pitches that became like 10 or 12 because he had different angles coming at you,” La Russa said, recalling the times his St. Louis Cardinals teams faced Cueto with the Cincinnati Reds. “It’s an exciting move. We’re looking forward to it.
