This is exactly what I expected. Nomar, after completely tanking the past few seasons, needs a one year contract to prove himself not only to the cubs, but to other teams. If he does well, good for him, he deserves it, especially after all the crap he's gotten flung at him from Boston. He'll then be able to sign a more lucrative contract (I assume this one wasnt for very much, let alone the ridiculous sum he wanted way back when), and he can get his career back on track.
Unlike most, I harbor no ill feelings toward Nomar. Hell, according to one stupid twelve year old, I introduced him to Mia Hamm!