In 2015 the Cubs payroll was a little over $133 million. We're not entirely sure what the 2016 payroll will be, but Theo did say we should expect it to increase some. That could mean anything, but we'll have plenty of time to break that down. I figured since I wasn't entirely sure where the Cubs were in terms of resources …
The Cubs’ offseason plans
Not that the Cubs have been eliminated from the postseason, it's time to look towards 2016. This will be a short post on some of the relevant things. Should the Cubs re-sign Dexter Fowler? Here are dmick's thoughts on this issue. I'd just extend a QO to him, expect him to decline it, and reap the 1st round pick reward (for …
Should the Cubs re-sign Dexter Fowler?
The Cubs 2015 season is over. It was a great season. In order for this team to contend, they needed to get significant production from some of what they are hoping will be future stars. They did. They not only contended, they won 97 games. They finished with the 3rd best record in all of baseball (no team in any …
NLCS: Cubs and Mets Series Preview Part 1
I thought I’d break this into at least 2 parts. The first part will focus on the pitching, particularly the Mets pitching. We’re all familiar enough with the Cubs pitching. In short, the Mets starting pitching is good. The first game is going to be started by Matt Harvey, but he’s their 3rd starter. And Matt Harvey is good at …
Cubs 6, Cardinals 4 (10/13/15)
Thousand word summary: Three Eight up: 1. I am not sure which Cubs rookie is having a more amazing playoff run, Schwarber or Soler. This is probably recency bias talking, but Scwharber's bomb is probably the most memorable moment in the playoffs so far. Here is a shot that captured where it landed: Seriously though, the ball must have just missed clearing …
NLWC: Cubs 4, Pirates 0
OSS: As I watched Jake Arrieta mow down the Pirates, I was reminded of the line from the Bhagavad Gita: I am become death, destroyer of worlds. Three Six up (it's the playoffs!) 1. This Jake Arrieta guy might be pretty good. A complete game shutout with 11 strikeouts, and he didn't even seem to have his best stuff tonight. I don't …
Who is going to win: Cubs or Pirates?
The Wild Card between the Cubs and Pirates is at 19:08 Central time. Look into that what you will. Or don't. I can't tell you what to do. The experts here at Obstructed View have picked tonight's winner for you. What do you say? Tell us in the comments. dmick89: Cubs 2-0 The Cubs have lost 8 of 9 starts by Gerrit …
Anthony Rizzo has been great, but Kris Bryant is this team’s MVP
I've heard all throughout the season, and I've even said it myself, that Anthony Rizzo was the 2015 Cubs MVP. Over the last few weeks, I've started to think that just can't be the case any longer. Rizzo has had a great season, but Kris Bryant's second half has pushed him ahead of Rizzo. Their batting lines are very similar. …
Can’t We Just Enjoy This Season Without Being Stereotypical Cubs Fans?
We almost made it a whole season without too much bullshit popping up around the Cubs' unbelievable success this year. But once that gap between the Giants and the Cubs got all but insurmountable, the dipshits started to come out of the woodwork to piss all over what should just be a fun time for everyone. There is a GoFundMe campaign to …
NL Cy Young: Jake Arrieta vs. Zack Greinke
The NL Cy Young race is down to two at this point. Jake Arrieta's dominating performance over the last few months has allowed him to catch up to Zack Greinke and in many ways, pass him. Either person is deserving of the award and since I don't really care who wins it, this is just a list of their stats …