Cubs reportedly sign Brandon Morrow |
The Chicago Cubs have re-signed veteran reliever
Brandon Morrow on a minor-league deal on Friday according to multiple reports.
The deal will pay him $1 million if he makes it on the major league roster with a modest $1.25 million in potential incentives if he pitches in 65 games. “The Cubs invested a lot of time into Brandon, and money, of course, and Brandon feels a certain sense of loyalty and obligation back to the Cubs to stay with them if they want him on a minor-league contract or something like that," Morrow's agent told the Chicago Sun-Times during the offseason. This is a savvy move by the Cubs because they spent all the previous money on him, and now he will try to put it together finally on a minimum pay level. If the 35-year old veteran doesn't regain his previous form, it's not much risk. However, if he becomes a viable late-inning option for the Cubs, it will be one of the top moves of the offseason by any ballclub. He hasn't pitched since before the All-Star break in 2018. Cubs and Brandon Morrow agree on a minor league deal, per source. Says his arm is feeling great. Hasn't pitched since before the all-star break in 2018. Brandon Morrow has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Cubs. A no-risk, high-reward move for Chicago, and a chance for Morrow to re-establish himself after two tough years.@ESPNChiCubs was first on the agreement. Brandon Morrow is coming off a 2-year, $21 million contract with the #Cubs but they didn't exercise his $12 million option last month and made him a free agent. Now, he'll earn $1 million if he makes the big-league roster and a total of $2.25 million if he pitches in 65 games. Brandon Morrow has had 9 trips to the DL/IL. Latest one was the first time he missed a full season. Cubs and Brandon Morrow agree on a minor league deal, per source. Says his arm is feeling great. Hasn't pitched since before the all-star break in 2018.
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Would be a good comeback story if he can get there.