Sept. 09--The Chicago Cubs announced the hiring of Jared Porter as their director of pro scouting/special assistant.
Porter is very familiar with the Cubs' front office, having spent the past 12 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. Porter started as an intern and worked his way up to become the director of pro scouting for the past four seasons.
The Cubs stated the hiring of Porter was "designed to enhance" their pro scouting department led by Joe Bohringer and Andrew Bassett.
Bohringer, who held the position for four seasons, will stay with the Cubvs in a scouting role. Bohringer has worked for the Diamondbacks, Dodgers and Mariners over a 26-year career.
Bohringer's specific duties will be announced later.
