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Sahadev Sharma

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Contributing Since: 20 Jul 2012

Experience and short biography

Sahadev Sharma is, among other things, a contributor at Bleacher Nation. Follow him on Twitter @sahadevsharma.

More Articles by Sahadev Sharma

Sahadev Sharma: Sorting Out the Chicago Cubs’ Draft Options and Preferences

Over the past two seasons, with the disappointing (but mostly expected) poor results at the major league level, there have been two dates that have stood out as hugely important to the Chicago Cubs organization: the amateur draft and the...

The Cubs’ Bullpen Hasn’t Been As Bad As You Think, and It Could Get a Lot Better

After a dreadful Cubs loss on Wednesday, I did what some apparently believe is the unthinkable and defended a unit that was being ripped apart on Twitter. https://twitter.com/sahadevsharma/statuses/459089193914732545 Many people questioned my sanity after that tweet. I understand why, to...

The Increasing Importance of Power in Baseball, and the Cubs’ Excellent Position

Pitching is gold in baseball. An ace pitcher is, and always has been, the most valuable commodity in the game. However, in today’s MLB, there is an asset that’s become nearly as precious, arguably more so: power. With the explosion...

Kyle Hendricks Knows What He Needs to Know to Succeed at the Next Level

More often than not, starting a conversation with a major league ballplayer about advanced statistics will lead to their eyes glassing over as they find a way to wriggle out of such a tedious conversation. Some will laugh mockingly, pointing...

Justin Grimm: His Pitch Mix, His Role, and Flying Under the Radar in 2014

Justin Grimm went through both the highs and lows of being a big leaguer in 2013. The disappointment of not making the Texas Rangers major league roster out of spring training didn’t last long, as Grimm was called up to...

Mike Olt’s Eyes, His 2013 Season, and His Future with the Cubs

There came a point last summer when Mike Olt had no idea what was going on with his eyes. As if his struggles at the plate weren’t enough to dishearten him, now his body was failing him. While with the...

Sahadev: The Broader Implications of Landing Mashiro Tanaka

Chicago Cubs fans have become a dark group of late. And while it sometimes seems like it, their anger isn’t solely directed towards a slightly creepy, but ultimately harmless, anthropomorphic bear. What was once a vocal minority has continued to...

Sahadev: He Was No Cub, But Frank Thomas Was Something to Watch in Chicago

[Ed. - With Greg Maddux receiving an appropriately large share of the Chicago-related Hall of Fame discussion in the last week or so, Sahadev Sharma thought it appropriate to share some of his personal thoughts on the other Hall of...

Obsessive Tanaka Watch: Is He Actually Worth the Huge Investment for the Cubs?

[Ed. - This contemplative article comes courtesy of the inimitable Sahadev Sharma. Follow him on Twitter here.] Ever since it became clear that the new posting system would essentially make Masahiro Tanaka a free agent, I’ve debated just how wise...

The Complexities of the Jeff Samardzija Situation, and Impact of the Outcome

Right now the debate amongst Cubs fans seems to be whether the team should extend Jeff Samardzija or trade him. Those who have been following the story know it’s much more complicated than just picking one side or the other....

Young Pitching Talent and the Chicago Cubs Farm System

This October has seen its fair share of young pitchers stepping into the spotlight and delivering memorable performances. Michael Wacha, Gerrit Cole, Sonny Gray and Alex Cobb all have, at one point or another, stepped up and proven to be...

Sahadev Sharma: Dialoging About the Managerial Dialog

Twitter is one of my favorite mediums for communication and information. I often find myself just aimlessly scrolling through my timeline and enjoying random wisecracks, marveling at a stat, or saving links to interesting stories for a later date. However,...

The Cubs May Want a Big Free Agent Like Masahiro Tanaka, but Will the Money Be There?

If I’ve learned anything from watching the Cubs front office work – and from talking to people in baseball – it’s that this group will always spend money on players if they believe they’re getting good value for the talent....

Bye, Alfonso Soriano

[From our friend, Sahadev Sharma.] The following isn’t about Alfonso Soriano’s career with the Cubs on the field. I’m not trying to break down his value and determine if he was worth the huge contract the Cubs gave him nearly...

Has Jeff Samardzija Simply Feasted on Bad Offenses?

Jeff Samardzija is on his way to becoming one of the better pitchers in the game. After a breakout 2012, Samardzija has continued to open eyes to start 2013, striking out 40.7% of the batters he’s faced in his first...

Logan Watkins: Flexible on the Field, Not at the Table

[Sahadev gives us a humorous take on one of the Cubs' more interesting prospects - 2012 Minor League Player of the Year, Logan Watkins.] There are many ways to judge a player’s value. Recently, one of the Research Paper Finalists...

On the Unlikely – But Plausible – 2013 Major League Debut of Javier Baez

[Ed. - The following is a guest post from Sahadev Sharma, whose work you likely know from many corners of the web. In addition to said corners, you can find Sahadev on Twitter and on the weekly Bleacher Nation Podcast.] When Javier Baez was...

After Anibal: The Pitching Market and the 2014 Chicago Cubs

[Ed. - The following is another guest post from freelance reporter and ESPNChicago.com contributor, Sahadev Sharma. Have I mentioned that Sahadev and I do a podcast? We'll have a new episode for you on Wednesday, but you can check out our previous episodes...

If Cubs Looked to Add a Center Fielder, What Might Their Options Be?

[Ed. - The following is another guest post from freelance reporter and ESPNChicago.com contributor, Sahadev Sharma. With the Winter Meetings in full swing, Sahadev wanted to offer some thoughts on the Cubs' outfield situation. Have I mentioned that Sahadev and I do...

Did You Notice That Geovany Soto Isn’t Here Anymore?

[Ed. - The following is another guest post from freelance reporter and ESPNChicago.com contributor, Sahadev Sharma. Last week, I asked whether we were ever going to see a nice "farewell" article about Geovany Soto. Sahadev answered.] It’s been over a week since...