The Cubs have made their first major-league free agent signing since the lockout ended:
I have to say, I am underwhelmed by this. Simmons didn’t have enough plate appearances to qualify in 2021 but if he had, he would have been one of the worst offensive performers in MLB: .223/.283/.274 (.557 OPS). That’s ... awful.
Simmons still managed a 1.5 bWAR season for the Twins in 2021 because his defense is so good. Even at age 31 he’s one of the top defensive shortstops in the major leagues. And, prior to 2021 his slash line was .