After an impressive two-inning, three-strikeout performance out of the ‘pen on Wednesday evening, many Cubs fans were clamoring for more Gonzalez Germen. It’s an understandable desire, with the bullpen short on arms and Brian Schlitter getting more high-leverage outings than many would like, any bright spot will quickly be embraced. And pitches like this are […]
Day: April 23, 2015
The Impact of Hitting the Pitcher Eighth
Joe Maddon stated he was going to bat his pitcher in the eighth slot in the batting order, and so far this year, he’s stuck to his guns. Regardless of the hitting abilities of the pitcher involved or the player slotted in the ninth spot, the Cubs pitcher has batted eighth in every game so […]
Formed in His Image
Formed in his Image How Theo Epstein rebuilt the Cubs’ financial statements, and why his decisions might bring billions. As Theo Epstein guides the Cubs organization into his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs, the team that emerges from the dugout looks nothing like the team that he inherited in October 2011. In fact, […]
What If The Astros Had Taken Kris Bryant?
As the 2012 amateur draft approached, there was little debate among experts as to who deserved the title of top right-handed starting pitcher. The talent, character, and charisma this young man possessed made him an easy selection. Yet, it was another word that set in place a series of events that led to his hometown Houston Astros passing over […]
Game 14 Recap: Pirates 4, Cubs 3
Top Play (WPA): With the bases loaded and nobody out in the bottom of the eighth, Miguel Montero singled into left field against Jared Hughes, which brought home Anthony Rizzo and cut the Pirates lead to 4-2 (.152). But the very next batter provided the second-worst WPA play of the game, as David Ross (batting […]