Former Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical. (Reed Hoffmann, AP file photo)
By Jay Cohen AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO — Former Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on…