WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of infielder Nate Samson and left-handed pitcher Brendan Lafferty to contracts for the 2013 season. nike Free Online Schweiz. Samson, 25, is a veteran after playing seven seasons in the Chicago Cubs organization, reaching Triple-A Iowa in 2008 and 2012. Last season he hit .271 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 75 games at Double-A Tennessee and batted .280 with three RBI in 19 games with Iowa. "Hes going to be our everyday shortstop," Forney said.