Expectations are a funny thing. The Cubs went from expectations of another rebuilding year in 2015, with only the possibility of contention, to expectations something near to “World Series or bust” in just one year’s time. I started planning my first trip to Wrigley Field last October, when I expected the Cubs to beat the Mets. My […]
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Nietzsche and A New Hope
To say I’m thrilled to contribute to BP Wrigleyville this season is a massive understatement. And in honor of my new position and to establish my sabermetric bona fides, I’d like to share with you the chart I pitched to Rian that got me the job… KRIS BRYANT, 2015 WRC+ Is This Good? 136 Yes […]
How Far Can You Actually Take That Pesky Washington Nationals Comparison?
Good news, Cub fans! After a breakout 2015, in which the team won 97 games, hired a new, exciting manager and called up most of their top prospects (all of whom, of course, excelled once in the big leagues), Chicago has just gone and had the best offseason of any major league team! They signed Ben Zobrist […]