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Michael Canter
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Cubs Insider
4 Dec
“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning to do afterward.” – Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. “Once you can smell some of the shit, you start smelling all of the shit. Ain’t no...
... could be taxed by the end of July and the team’s fourth starter right now is Adbert Alzolay, who has pitched a total of 103 professional innings over the last two seaso ...
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Tim Stebbins
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NBC Chicago
4 Dec
If Jon Lester signs elsewhere, theres another free agent, lefty starting pitcher who profiles similarly to him, both as a pitcher and in possible market value, that could be a fit for the Cubs: Cole Hamels.
... ne projected rotation opening behind Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay. Chatwood and José Quintana, two other free agents, are unlikely to return. ...
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R.J. Anderson Dec 3, 2020 at 5:58 pm ET5 min read
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CBS Sports
3 Dec
The Cubs are slowly developing a quality farm system
... late-game reliever. Likeliest outcome: Mid-rotation starter, maybe better 5. Adbert Alzolay, RHP Age (as of 4/1/2021): 26 Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 208 pounds Acquired: ...
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Jordan Bastian
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MLB: Cubs
3 Dec
In his first press conference as the Cubs' new president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer made it clear that some changes could be coming. He stressed the importance of keeping an eye on the future, while also trying to contend again next year. The...
... arters essentially locked in with Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks and Alec Mills. Adbert Alzolay is also a leading candidate for a starting role in '21. Rea offers depth, bu ...
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Brett Taylor
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Bleacher Nation
3 Dec
Some areas of the Cubs roster are looking passable, but others are a total mess …
... e offseason now. Starting Pitchers 1. Yu Darvish 2. Kyle Hendricks 3. ??? 4. Adbert Alzolay 5. Alec Mills Depth: Cory Abbott, Brailyn Marquez, Tyson Miller, Colin Rea, ...
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Tim Stebbins
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NBC Chicago
2 Dec
More than four years after they squared off in the World Series, Corey Kluber and the Cubs teaming up may not be as ridiculous as it sounds.
... xt season is projected to include Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay. The latter two are expected to take the places of José Quintana and Tyler C ...
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Michael Canter
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Cubs Insider
28 Nov
“A true gentleman has no vices, but he allows you your own.” – Michael Sharra I have a six-step plan to fix the Cubs which is a little radical and will likely upset some fans, but allows Jed Hoyer to retool and save a little money so he can shop the...
... Ian Miller Starting Pitchers: Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Bundy, Alec Mills, Adbert Alzolay, Lugo, Dunning, Brailyn Márquez Bullpen: Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Tepera, Bedrosi ...
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Start Spreading the News
27 Nov
While Tanaka was originally supposed to make $23 Million in his last year of his contract, due to the negotiation between the MLB owners and MLBPA, his salary got reduced to just over $8.5 Million. It’s unlikely Tanaka will touch $20M AAV again...
... 8 ERA in 2020) and Yu Darvish (2.01 ERA), the rest of the arms aren’t great. Adbert Alzolay should have some promise going into 2021 after a short stint and Alec Mills ...
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Tim Stebbins
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NBC Chicago
26 Nov
Jon Lester has meant a lot to the Cubs the past six seasons, and although he’s now a free agent, a reunion makes sense for both sides entering 2021.
... rotation for next season includes Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay. An obvious option to fill out the group is the greatest free agent signing ...
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Tim Stebbins
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NBC Chicago
26 Nov
If hes healthy, Walker is a solid back end of the rotation arm with the chance to pitch more like a mid-rotation guy, one that could be available for a bargain.
... ive starting pitchers, along with Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay, but they’ll be in the market for starting pitching whether or not the veter ...
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Jake Misener
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Fansided: Cubbies Crib
26 Nov
Former Cubs lefty Jon Lester is drawing interest from the San Francisco Giants. While there was stated interest in a reunion between the Chicago Cubs and J...
... there, though, it’s a lot of speculation and question marks. Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay will get the opportunity to claim a spot in the rotation next spring, but th ...
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Colton Thomas
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Sports Mockery
25 Nov
The Chicago Cubs despertly need starting pitching and with the Rays shopping Blake Snell here are some trade packages they could consider.
... o, here is the second trade package the Cubs could offer the Rays for Snell. Adbert Alzolay for Snell, straight up. No other players involved. The Rays get the Cubs #6 ...
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Mia Perlman
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Fansided: Cubbies Crib
24 Nov
The Cubs should pursue free agent Jake Odorizzi to strengthen the rotation. Free agency is underway during what should be a lively offseason for many ball ...
... to be a priority for the Cubs going forward. It should be noted that rookie Adbert Alzolay showed promise in his six 2020 appearances and does have the potential for a ...
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Al Yellon
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SB Nation: Bleed Cubbie Blue
24 Nov
Go for it in 2021? Try to retool on the fly? Or total rebuild?
... Cubs haven’t developed pitchers out of their own system (though we hope that Adbert Alzolay and Brailyn Marquez, among others, might change that); it’s that pitchers li ...
