MLB: ***Official 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Chicago Cubs Season Thread***
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CycloneErik
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Definitely a fan of the Nathan signing. That's low-risk signing with a potentially huge reward. I'd still like to see them go get at least one more bullpen arm, preferably one that will be more likely to pay off (and maybe Edwards will progress to a point where he is that guy this year). But this is a savvy move.
Random observation for the day: the Cubs have a lot of players with two first names:
Joe Nathan
Kris Bryant
Addison Russel
Jon Lester
David Ross
Clayton Richard
Jason Heyword
Adam Warren
Spencer Patton
Aside from the elite bullpen guys, there's so much variation in relievers from year to year that you might as well just throw **** at the wall and see what sticks. They turned a failed starter (Wood) and two scrap heap pick ups (Cahill, Rodney) into go to relievers down the stretch last year.
To be fair, a lot of last name have turned into first names over the years.
Agreed. But at this point, Soler is the worst hitter on the club...pitchers included.
Which is absolutely maddening because you see the natural tools, they just aren't being used.
Still to early to give up on him, but I think he'd be the piece they'd be most willing to trade.
CycloneErik
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CycloneErik
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Clearly, these dominant Brewers have been playing possum all year, lying low waiting for this moment to emerge as baseball's powerhouse.
