Sometimes, David beats Goliath. Top Play (WPA): Kyle Hendricks did all he could—we’ll talk about that more later—and Justin Grimm and Adam Warren had done even more (we won’t talk about Clayton Richard any longer, who continues to struggle) to keep the Cubs in this game until the eighth inning, which they entered trailing three runs […]
Day: June 7, 2016
The Worst Trade in Cubs History Isn’t The One You Think
It’s a little too much to say that Don Hurst charted a course for Cooperstown throughout his early career, but it would be a little too little to say that he didn’t. Since 1920, 85 players have accrued at least 2,700 plate appearances and had an OPS+ of 120 or higher in their first five […]
Should The Cubs Trade For A Lefty Reliever?
The Cubs entered play on Sunday with a record of 39-15, so it requires squinting to pinpoint any areas that require improvement via trade. The most discussed area has been the starting rotation, but the longer the season wears on, the Cubs’ existing starters appear as desirable or more than most of the options likely to be on […]