The Cubs went and got themselves another pitcher Sunday afternoon in reliever Brandon Morrow. Morrow signed a two-year deal (which I like) with an option, and he fits the mold of a strike thrower (which Theo Epstein likes). Morrow pitched for the Dodgers last year as a setup man and could be the closer with the […]
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The Most Important Non-Factor on Cubs’ Playoff Roster
As the trade deadline struck on July 31, 2017, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein probably felt terrific. He had checked off every box on his midseason shopping list. Cubs needed to add another starter? Epstein had pulled off a shocking deal to acquire left-hander Jose Quintana from the crosstown White Sox. Cubs were […]
I’m Walkin’ Here: A Bullpen Story
The Cubs bullpen, by and large, has been good, as it was expected to be. Overall, the bullpen sports an impressive 4.01 DRA, good for fourth in the majors, whereas the starters rank 14th with a 4.86. On the more traditional side, the relievers have fared just as well, with a 3.45 ERA that ranks […]
Offseason Plan: Lefty Relievers
As the Chicago Cubs head into the holidays after a fairly active winter meetings, we take a look at the next complementary piece. The bullpen as of today includes newly-acquired Wade Davis as their closer with primary setup men Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop, and Carl Edwards Jr. The is a very good, but entirely right-handed ground. […]