What You Need To Know: The Cubs are now 41-12 when they score two friggin’ runs. Granted, it took 10 innings to get two, but it still counts. What else do you need to know? Mike Montgomery is good. For real. Jacob deGrom might sue him for identity theft — deGrom has been putting together […]
Tag: Albert Almora
Albert Almora Is Real and He Is Spectacular
I’ve thought and written quite a bit about Albert Almora, Jr. the last couple of offseasons, pondering his overall role and whether there was a long-term place for him in the Cubs’ outfield. A crowded group that came into the season featuring Jason Heyward, Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ, and Ben Zobrist already, there were legitimate […]
It Doesn’t Quite Add Up
As grandma gets in the fastlane because the bingo game is gettin’ ready to roll, the final decisions, as small as they may be, have been made. We know who amongst the candidates (whom we didn’t know before spring training) will do the Iowa shuffle when the season starts (it’s not the most enjoyable dance). Along […]
Is Albert Almora More Than Just a Glove in Center?
As the hot stove remains relatively frigid, and rumors swirl of the Cubs potentially pursuing Christian Yelich or Lorenzo Cain in the right deal, there are still elements of a potential 2018 roster to examine. And as things stand right now, the player that is most likely qualified to man the position in which either of […]
2017 Player Profile: Albert Almora, Jr.
Position: CF 2017 Stats: AVG OBP SLG HR TAv wRC+ FRAA WARP .298 .338 .445 8 .267 103 -1.1 1.5 Year in Review: Going into the 2017 season, Albert Almora, Jr. represented one of the true wild cards of the Cubs roster, as far as position players are concerned. In a somewhat crowded outfield, Almora […]
Has 2017 Been the Best Case Scenario for Albert Almora?
As the 2017 season got underway, one of the more questionable elements of the active roster was Albert Almora Jr.’s place on it. With the signing of Jon Jay, the likelihood that Ben Zobrist would see some time in the outfield, and the existence of Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward, it remained to be seen how much […]
Is a Larger Role in the Cards for Albert Almora Jr.?
Before the season began, one would have hoped that what we would’ve heard more about Albert Almora Jr. than whether he flipped off Donald Trump during the Cubs’ White House visit or not. But as the end of July approaches, that’s where we stand with the young centerfielder, as his impact has been relatively minimal. […]
How’s That Centerfield Platoon Working Out?
Coming into the season, one of the only positions to be solidified on a largely firm roster was that of centerfield. The Cubs brought in Jon Jay to serve as a left-handed option to compliment Albert Almora as he eased into the role of starting centerfielder. It was assumed that Jason Heyward would slot in […]
Cactus Catchup: The Rotation Returns and Baez Departs
The World Baseball Classic began on Monday, which means that a few players will be absent from Cubs camp going forwards, most notably Javier Baez. The versatile infielder will suit up for Puerto Rico in the tournament as part of perhaps the most exciting double-play partnership of the competition with Cleveland’s star shortstop Francisco Lindor. […]
Signs Point to Defensive Growth in Cubs’ Outfield
The Chicago Cubs have received a great deal of praise over the past calendar year for their defense, and it’s with good reason that they’re constantly lauded for what they achieve with the leather. This is especially true of the infield. When you’re talking about a group that includes Gold Glover Anthony Rizzo, a player […]