It’s been a banner offseason for the Cubs, who have improved significantly both at primary positions and at the margins, all the while keeping a tight grip on their top prospects. The biggest coup of the offseason was clearly signing three top free agents—Jason Heyward, Ben Zobrist, and John Lackey—to contracts that were reportedly less lucrative […]
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Adam Wainwright’s Injury Opens Door Wider for Cubs
Photo courtesy of Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports It’s uncouth to talk about the impact of Adam Wainwright’s torn Achilles on the respective playoff chances of the Cubs and Cardinals. It feels almost tasteless. Wainwright’s loss is the rare case in which I join Baseball Twitter in its ritual rending of garments over pitchers getting hurt. […]