This piece originally appeared on the main site as a part of a series that previews each team with the question “How will this team be remembered?” PECOTA Cubs Projections Record: 93-69 Runs Scored: 765 Runs Allowed: 651 AVG/OBP/SLG (TAv): .249/.326/.418 (.267) Total WARP: 42.4 (17.1 pitching, 25.3 non-pitching) No Cubs team will operate under […]
Day: March 14, 2017
Kris Bryant: Defender Extraordinaire
It probably goes without saying that Kris Bryant has defied even the loftiest of expectations at the Major League level. Originally drawing comparisons to a player like Troy Glaus, Bryant has broken into a league all his own by turning in two of the best rookie and sophomore campaigns that we’ve ever seen. Of course, […]
Cactus Catchup: What’s Happ-ening?!
As we move into the midst of Spring Training, Joe Maddon is beginning to lead the Cubs to a little more normalcy. Starting pitchers are beginning to get into a more typical rotation, and lineups are beginning to solidify. The Cubs split their four games from Friday to Monday, winning two tighter games against Colorado […]