Cubs sign Dontrelle Willis to minors deal
Dontrelle Willis - S - Chicago Cubs
Jan. 4, 2013 - 10:55 PM ET
Cubs signed LHP Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract.
Willis announced his retirement from baseball in July after posting an 8.53 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in four games for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate. The D-Train hasn't been major league relevant since the 2007 season, but is still only 30 years old. It's a low-risk signing for the Cubs, and if he can regain his control, he could develop into a decent lefty out of the bullpen.