Chicago Cubs On April 12, 2011, Davis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, stipulating that if he were to join the Cubs major league team that season, he would make $900,000 with possible bonuses that could bring his total salary to nearly $2 million. The Cubs purchased his contract on May 14. Davis was released on June 29 by the Cubs after going 1–7 with a 6.50 ERA in 9 starts. Chicago White Sox Davis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on July 15, 2011. Kansas City Royals On May 12, 2012, Davis signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. He remained the whole season at AAA, going 9–4 with a 4.66 ERA in 16 starts for the Omaha Storm Chasers. Pitching style Davis threw four pitches: a four-seam fastball at 84–87 mph, a cutter at 80–84, a curveball at 68–72, and a changeup at 78–81. Davis's four-seamer was the slowest fastball among left-handed starters in the 2011 season. Davis typically had a high walk rate throughout his career. He has finished in the top 2 in the National League in walks four times, including first in 2009. He was known for his windup, a slow process that could be compared to the "two-stage" motions many Japanese pitchers have used. Personal life Davis is married to Chantelle Renee Davis, with whom he has two children, Dylan and Gavin. He also has a daughter, Drew, and a son, Jordan, with his ex-wife. In his off time, he enjoys golf, chess, fishing, and spending time with his kids. On March 28, 2008, Davis was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Davis made two starts in the regular 2008 season before having surgery to remove his thyroid, a procedure scheduled for April 10. Following surgery, Davis was given a radioactive iodine treatment to kill any remaining cancer. He was expected to take 4–6 weeks to recover, and doctors reported a 97% chance of full recovery. On May 9, 2008, it was announced by the Diamondbacks that Davis had undergone a series of tests, the results of which indicated that he was, by then, cancer-free. He was expected to make two rehab starts in the minor leagues before returning to the Diamondbacks' Major League roster. He returned to the Diamondbacks rotation on May 23, 2008 against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched seven innings, allowing only one