Analysis and Commentary
A Look Back at Each of Matt Garza’s Starts for the Chicago Cubs in 2011
Matt Garza had some bad luck in 2011. But we already knew that.
Oh No! AL GM Says Selig Will “Give the Red Sox a Significant Player” … Stop. Breathe.
Some words of caution before we all spiral out of control with unfounded concerns about the Theo Epstein compensation issue.
Analyzing the Matt Garza Arbitration Case: Does Matt Even Have a Chance?
A thorough rundown of the criteria used in deciding an arbitration case, the Cubs’ best arguments, and Matt Garza’s best arguments.
The Cubs Might Not Have As Much Money “Left” for 2012 As We Think
Adding up the money already committed for 2012 is not a pretty exercise. Here’s a run-down of the dollars owed so far.
Projecting Chris Volstad’s Salary in Arbitration
Most projections have Volstad earning between $2.5 million and $3 million in 2012, but is that a bit high?
Theo Epstein Discusses Matt Garza Trade Rumors, and Gives Cubs Fans a Lot of Credit
Epstein continues to impress. Today, he candidly and carefully addressed the recent rash of Matt Garza trade rumors.
Guest Post: “Trade Value,” Prospects, and an Adequate Return in a Matt Garza
David Mick schools us in the sabermetrics associated with assigning “one number” to the players and prospects involved in a trade, leading us to the ultimate question: what is Matt Garza “worth”?
Simultaneously Wanting to Keep and Trade Matt Garza
By Brett on February 8, 2012
The 2012 Cubs would be a lot better with Matt Garza. But what about the 2013 and 2014 Cubs? What to do, what to do.
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