The Cubs made their way back from the West Coast to the Midwest Sunday night. The Cubs begin a three-game series Monday night in St. Louis. Despite their recent struggles and 2-4 record after six of the nine games on this road trip, the Cubs have the best record in baseball at 29-13, two wins better than the Nationals and Giants. The Cubs lead the NL Central on May 23 by six games over the Pirates and seven games ahead of the third place Cardinals. Kris Bryant has played four different … [Read more...]
Player Acquisition Cost: RHP Sonny Gray
As the Cubs young players continue to improve so has their overall record and the possibility of them playing in the post-season. The front office has made it no secret that they are looking for pitching to ensure them a place in the playoffs, but the kind that has multiple years of control. That control makes it easier for the club to justify giving up the wealth of young talent in their system and reports have suggested that Sonny Gray of the Oakland Athletics could be one of their top … [Read more...]