For a fan base ready to watch its team defend its first championship since 1908, the signing of Brett Anderson may not have moved the excitement needle very far.
For fantasy owners though, the Chicago Cubs’ acquisition of Anderson may have created an intriguing buy-low opportunity.
The 29-year-old signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Cubs in January that reportedly could be worth up to $10 million if he reaches certain incentives. The structure of the deal makes sense given Anderson’s injury history. He missed most of last season with a back injury and has only hit 100 innings in a season three times since making his big league debut in 2009.