Out in Left Field

BASEBALL David Bote (Niwot), son of longtime Niwot High baseball coach Bob Bote, became a free agent after the World Series. Bote, who has spent his entire career in the Chicago Cubs organization, hit .304 in 37 games for the Cubs in a limited utility infielder role this season. The Cubs inexplicably designated Bote for assignment to Iowa in late August, replacing him on the roster with a rookie infielder who managed one hit in 12 at-bats. Bote returned to his home in Wellington, Colorado, where he was told to remain ready to be recalled if one of the major league infielders should suffer an injury. Bote is now free to sign with any organization.