This one isn’t going to break the Internet by any means, but the Chicago Cubs may have found another diamond in the rough in reliever Shae Simmons. Last week, the team signed Simmons to a one-year deal. According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports, Simmons will be paid $120,000 in the minors and $750,000 if he reaches the majors.
This could be yet another under-the-radar signing from Theo Epstein that eventually pays off in a big way. The Cubs really assume no risk here. So if it doesn’t work out, it’s no big deal.