If there is one priority for the Chicago Cubs during this offseason, that is bolstering their rotation. They have Jon Lester, Jose Quintana, and Kyle Henricks as the first three names on the rotation, but the rest is unclear at the moment. With no viable alternatives in the minors and Mike Montgomery better suited for… Continue reading Tyler Chatwood Represents A Great Buy-Low Option For The Cubs Rotation
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The Chicago Cubs Should Not Try To Re-Sign Jake Arrieta
The Chicago Cubs have a few important decisions to make during the offseason. It is not a secret that the 2016 World Series champions must improve their rotation, but they shouldn’t go all crazy spending money on the open market. Especially if they are going to sign a player who might be slightly past his… Continue reading The Chicago Cubs Should Not Try To Re-Sign Jake Arrieta
The Cubs Are Coming
Not three weeks ago, I said on this very platform that the National League division races were sewn up. Fast forward an All-Star Break and 10 or so games later and I am already backpedaling. That is because while the Dodgers and Nationals still hold double digit leads in their respective divisions, the Brewers have… Continue reading The Cubs Are Coming
Who Is The Next Mr. October?
The playoffs are nearly upon us. MLB’s second season will get underway over the next few days, with the Wild Card games and the Divisional Series shortly thereafter. Dreams will be dashed. Legends will be made. But who will step up when their club needs them the most? Some years it has been the usual… Continue reading Who Is The Next Mr. October?
Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Every August big name players become available. Whether it be an outright release or placement on waivers, these players are in that position for a variety of reasons. Some teams need some financial relief from a troublesome contract. In certain instances, the player has become surplus to requirements, either by a trade or call-up from… Continue reading Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Cubs Hope This Isn’t Deja Vu
Being a Cubs fan is a soul crushing experience. The faint whispering of “Here we go again” must be constantly ringing in their head. The 2016 North Siders were supposed to be different. This was the year that Chicagoans had been waiting for for over a century. They have the offense. They have the pitching.… Continue reading Cubs Hope This Isn’t Deja Vu
NL Central One-Upping Themselves
The National League Central Division put together one of the finest collaborative seasons in MLB history last year. They put three teams into the playoffs, all winning 97 games or more. St. Louis continued to excel winning 100 games. The Pirates also kept their run of tremendous form going taking the first Wild Card with… Continue reading NL Central One-Upping Themselves
2016 Breakout Candidates: National League
The American League has already got its due, now the National League takes the stage. The Senior Circuit has a different brand of baseball than its DH-possessing counterparts, but they are no different when it comes to having players break out. Constant in game maneuvering makes roster construction much more important in the National League,… Continue reading 2016 Breakout Candidates: National League
Cubs Hoping Back To The Future Was Off
The Cubs were a revelation in 2015. They created a National League monster with a perfect mixture of big named free agents and just as big named prospects. The lovable losers improved by 24 games under new manager Joe Maddon and came within one round of their first World Series appearance since the Harry Truman… Continue reading Cubs Hoping Back To The Future Was Off
Top Free Agents: Outfielders
We round up our series on the top free agents still available with the outfielders. As was said with the infielders, the market is still very plentiful in the outfield. Jason Heyward is the only big ticket outfielder taken having signed a massive 8 year, $184 million pact with the Cubs. All three positions still… Continue reading Top Free Agents: Outfielders