What’s Up With Jorge Soler’s 1-WAR ZiPS Projection?
When we last saw Jorge Soler, he was killing it on MLB’s biggest stage. So, why are his projections so low?
Category: Analysis and Commentary
Cubs Hoping to Land a Bargain Like Yovani Gallardo? Report Says They Could Be
If it’s a crazy steal, sure, I can talk myself into almost anything. But is this really a fit?
Don’t Expect the Return of Sammy Sosa This Week, Which Remains a Disappointment
There are still things to do to get Sammy back in the fold, and the Cubs – and fans – are the ones missing out.
Cardinals Hack Was Worse Than We Thought, Punishment Should Be Forthcoming
Multiple incursions on key dates make it look like this was something more than just one guy checking for stolen info.
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Visualizing and Discussing the Exit Velocities for Chicago Cubs Positional Starters
Chicago Cubs players hit rockets. You believe this to be true. And it turns out it is.
Sometimes It Really Does Make Sense to Throw It Down the Middle and Other Bullets
Dan Haren wasn’t really kidding when he said it, and sometimes it does work. Plus more on cold weather play, super utility pitchers, and ‘Deadwood.’
Temperature and Player Performance By Position – Get Those Outfielders Moving
Outfielders, in particular, seem to have trouble hitting when they’ve stood around in the cold.
Let’s Dive Into Jason Heyward’s Batted Ball Rates and the Upside That Could Be Coming
Heyward put the ball on the ground a whole lot last year, and a small change there could yield big results.
The Cubs Have Had the Worst Bullpen in Baseball Over the Last 20 Years
All those times you threw your remote and cursed the Cubs’ pen as “the worst!”? Your irrational fan gut was actually right.
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Pitcher Aging Curves, Plate Discipline, and Thinking Differently
Inputs on pitcher effectiveness I hadn’t really considered before. Join me!
Keeping Extensions for Core Cubs Players On the Mind
With such an impressive group of cost-controlled talent at similar spots on the cost curve, might extensions be in order?
The Cubs’ Historic Combination of Youth and Talent
The Cubs’ young position players keep allowing us to talk about history in a very good way.
Arbitration is Coming: Examining the Chicago Cubs’ Eligible Players for 2016
The Cubs have seven unsigned players eligible for arbitration, and the deadlines associated thereto are coming quickly.
Kyle Schwarber and the 2016 Catcher Question
Just how much catching will we see Schwarber doing in 2016? How much *should* he be doing?
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Plenty of Love Emerging for Jorge Soler, Even After an Uneven Season
There are still believers out there – as well there should be.
The Cubs Should Still Add Starting Pitching – How About Some Low-Risk Depth?
For this Cubs team, I really like the idea of them adding a reclamation-type starting pitcher.
The 2016 ZiPS Projections for the Chicago Cubs Have Landed
Here’s an initial look at how good one of the best projection systems thinks the Cubs are.
Considering Pitching Contracts This Offseason, is Jon Lester’s Deal a Relative Steal?
Lester is guaranteed at least $115 million over the next five years … and that’s looking like a really good deal.
Why Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, Specifically, Should Now Be in the Hall of Fame
It’s time to include these two players.
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Unspectacular, But Steady: Looking At Ben Zobrist’s Reliability and Defensive Stats
Ben Zobrist has been among the most dependable defenders at three different positions since 2012.
The Why of Opt-Out Clauses and Non-Monetary Value and Other Bullets
Boy, that’s a sexy headline, eh? That’ll get ’em clicking, Brett.
Javy Baez’s Formative (Hopefully) 2015 Year and Other Bullets
It was an impressive year, all told, from the young, multi-positional talent. Improvements came, and more are on the way.
What’s Dexter Fowler’s Market? Is There Any Scenario Where He Re-Signs with Cubs?
I suppose there’s a conceivable path, but it seems very unlikely. And maybe even undesirable.
Believe It or Not, the Cubs Currently Have the Top Projected Rotation for 2016
The positional group gets most of the love, and some think the Cubs still need to add another starter.
Expect the Cubs to Pull Starters Early Again Next Year and Other Bullets
And it’s a good thing!
Ben Zobrist, John Lackey Project To Be Major Upgrades For Cubs In 2016
Jason Heyward is good, but would you believe he didn’t land among MLB’s 10 most significant upgrades.