Falco: I have been told of a certain sea snake which has a very unusual method of attracting its prey. It will lie at the bottom of the ocean as if wounded. Then its enemies will approach, and yet it will lie quite still. And then its enemies will take little bites of it, and […]
Day: April 11, 2016
Transaction Analysis: Cubs Acquire Soto
This transaction analysis will run as part of the main site’s TA roundup of minor transactions tomorrow. Here at BP Wrigleyville, you get a sneak preview. Chicago Cubs Acquired LHP Giovanni Soto from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations. No, not that Geovany Soto. The pitcher. The lefty who made his debut for […]
Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds, April 11–14
Seven games into 2016, the Cubs are finally in Chicago for the home opener, a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. After sweeping the Angels, the Cubs took three of four from the Diamondbacks, and roll into town with a healthy 5-1 record, their best start since 1988. The Reds, too, are off to a 5-1 start, perhaps […]
Prospects, Now as Currency for the Future
Prospects excite us because they are in many ways the embodiment of a bright, new future—one in which anything is possible, and things can always get better. From a team’s perspective, prospects are generally good for two things: (a) turning into Major League talent that can help a team win at a controlled cost, and (b) […]