MESA, Ariz. -- Winning the World Series with the Cubs means more than ending the longest championship drought in professional sports. According to a report, Cubs manager Joe Maddon's salary will get a boost each of the last three years of his deal from $5 million to $6 million.
MLB Network's Jon Heyman first reported the salary increase. Maddon told Chicago media on Thursday that he didn't know he had that clause in his contract.
"I guess in some way it's an honor to be considered in that position, but also it's a function of where I work, too," Maddon said.