Nov 21, 2009 2:54 AM EST

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5M, two-year contract Friday from the Cubs, according to an Associated Press report.

The left-hander combined to go 3-0 with a 3.36 ERA last season in a career-high 75 relief appearances with the Pirates and Cubs.

Via AP