Good morning, everyone. Over at the main site today, I contributed to this Transaction Analysis, which features the Cubs’ acquisition of Mike Montgomery and Jordan Pries in exchange for Dan Vogelbach and Paul Blackburn. Acquired LHP Mike Montgomery and RHP Jordan Pries fromSeattle Mariners in exchange for 1B-L Dan Vogelbach and RHP Paul Blackburn. [7/20] […]
Day: July 21, 2016
Do The Cubs Have A Solution to ‘Second Half Hammel’ Problem?
When Jason Hammel went out to the mound for his first start of the second half of the season last Saturday, a lot of fans watched with anxiety over what the results might look like. The long-held and frequently cited theory is that, as soon as the schedule officially moves across the midpoint, Hammel turns […]
You’re Probably Underrating Addison Russell
A while ago, a columnist in Boston wrote an article charging that Kris Bryant is overrated. I wrote a refutation of it, noting that Bryant just isn’t the kind of player that columnist wants him to be; he’s something different. He’s tremendous, a superstar who figures to be a vital part of the Cubs for […]
The Cubs are Getting Hit By Pitches at a Historic Pace
After first couple of months in the 2016 season, it looked like the Cubs were going to break the all-time single-season wins record of 116, set by their 100-years-ago selves and the 2001 Mariners. However, after a sub-optimal stretch that saw them go 6-15 to finish the first half, the odds seem to have plummeted. […]