What you need to know: After an 80-minute rainout, the Cubs opted to start the game in the midst of a 15-minute torrential downpour. The first pitch couldn’t wait another 15 minutes, I guess. Perhaps the team wanted to ensure that their starters continue giving up first inning runs. And Brett Anderson played along, if damply and […]
Day: May 1, 2017
Checking in on Eddy Martinez
The Chicago Cubs are reaping the benefits of a stacked farm system. The fact that they have continued to graduate players to the big league club, or trade others, and still maintain a high ranking in just about all prospect ranking systems speaks volumes. Names like Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber, Dylan Cease, Jorge Soler, Arismendy […]