Images: Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero's year
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero has displayed a knack for coming up with clutch hits in his time with the team. Montero arrived via a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks last December.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Clayton Richard, right, kicks dirt on the mound as he listens to catcher Miguel Montero during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell, right, and Miguel Montero, left, celebrate with teammate Tommy La Stella (11) after scoring on a double by relief pitcher Clayton Richard off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Joe Blanton in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015.
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New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki watches as Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero follows through on an RBI single during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 1, 2015, in New York.
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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero watches his RBI single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Sam LeCure, scoring Chris Coghlan, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero (47) hits an RBI-single against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, right, is tagged out by Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 26, 2015, in St. Louis.
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Stewart, right, scores on a single hit by Jordy Mercer as Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero applies a late tag during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero reacts after striking out against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 6, 2015, in Chicago.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Cody Asche, left, is tagged out by Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero after trying to score on a on a single by Freddy Galvis during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Philadelphia.
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New York Mets' Curtis Granderson, left, scores behind Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero, off a ground out by Michael Cuddyer, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero is congratulated at the plate after his three-run home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Al Alburquerque during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Detroit.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel, left, wipes his face as catcher Miguel Montero visits him on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs closing pitcher James Russell (40) celebrates with catcher Miguel Montero after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 during a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015, in Chicago.
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