Detroit Tigers Trade Craig Monroe to Chicago Cubs

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08/23/2007, DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has traded outfielder Craig Monroe to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later on or before October 15, 2007.

Designated for assignment by Detroit Tigers on August 17, Monroe hit .222 (76x343) with 11 home runs and 55 RBI in 96 games with the Detroit Tigers this season.

Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers from the Texas Rangers on February 1, 2002, Monroe batted .259 (607x2348) with 101 home runs and 379 RBI in 672 games in six seasons with the Detroit Tigers.

Source: MLB