It now appears that Kyle Schwarber will be Jason Hammel’s personal catcher for some portion of the 2016 season, and possibly all of it. That’s the plan, anyway, according to (variously) the Chicago Tribune and Comcast SportsNet. Why? Let’s think about this first from Schwarber’s perspective. For one thing, the Cubs want to give Miguel […]
Day: March 22, 2016
Cactus Catchup: If You Think You Look Hot
Life—regardless of your age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status—is full of uncertainties. It’s these unknowns awaiting you that make life both exciting and terrifying, often in equal measure. Other than serving as a long-winded intro for a writer in the throes of a bloc, it is my way of assuring you in the midst of […]
The Benefits of Bryzzo: Kris’s Contact
For the better part of the past year, the Cubs have been playing up the friendship between Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant to the fullest extent possible. In the team’s eyes, the two of them are not just All Star-caliber teammates, but also the key players in MLB’s most compelling bromance. They have become “Bryzzo,” a name […]