The big free agent signing by the Cubs front office this past season was signing Edwin Jackson to a 4-year, $52 million contract. Needless to say, it hasn't gone as Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer had hoped, but it hasn't been all bad either. In his first season with the Cubs, Jackson has allowed 5.67 runs per 9 innings to …
Breaking Bad: Confessions
Discussion for Breaking Bad episode that aired on August 25th, 2013.
Anthony Rizzo’s season is not comparable to Starlin Castro’s
Lately there have been some comparisons between Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro that have come out of nowhere. We've talked a lot about Starlin Castro around here so before we get back to a comparison, let's take a look at what Rizzo has done this season. Myles wrote about it awhile back, but it's been over a month so let's …
Anti-Anti-Steroidist
I love this article. h/t to Tangotiger
Jed Hoyer confirms money the big issue in David DeJesus trade
Well, this doesn’t make me too confident in the Cubs financial situation. Cubs GM Hoyer confirms money the big issue in moving DeJesus. Saves 2.5 mil. Hoyer left door open for DeJesus return if option not picked up — Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) August 19, 2013 I guess we can cross off any of the top free agents this offseason. I’m …
Cubs trade David DeJesus to Nationals
According to Jon Heyman, the Cubs have traded David DeJesus to the Washington Nationals for a player to be named later. DeJesus spent a sizable amount of time on the DL this season, but in his year plus with the Cubs, he gave the Cubs a bit more than they paid for. No word on whether there is money involved …
Breaking Bad: Buried
Open thread for Breaking Bad episode 5.10. Don’t read the comments unless you want spoilers.
Starlin Castro falls asleep again
I didn't see the Cubs and Cardinals game yesterday, but Starlin Castro had another costly mental error. Castro's brain cramp on a popup in the fifth allowed the Cardinals to score, as St. Louis posted a 4-0 victory over the Cubs in front of 41,981 at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals led, 1-0, when they loaded the bases with one out …
Eloy Jimenez should be Cubs RF in 2014
Why? Because it seems like it's the thing to do with some people. Just throw out a name of some prospect who is doing well and say, for god knows why, that he should be with the Cubs in 2014. At least two idiots have suggested Kris Bryant open the 2014 season with the Cubs. This idiotic idea was brought …
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 8-15-13
Sacramento River Cats 9 @ Iowa Cubs 1 This team sucks to write about. Mike Olt was 0-4 with 2 strikeouts. Brooks Raley struckout 7 and walked 1 over 6 innings. He allowed 7 hits, 1 home run and 4 runs overall. Chattanooga Lookouts 3 @ Tennessee Smokies 4 Nick Struck has had a poor season and even though he …