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CHICAGO – Help could arrive just in time for the Chicago Cubs.
The team used six relievers during their first half of the All-Star break, and considering their busy schedule in the second half, the addition of Jesse Chavez, of the Texas Rangers on Thursday, It may not be the last decision of the team
"I do not think it's the end," said Cubs manager Joe Maddon laughing after the Cubs. 9-6 win over St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. "They [the front-office personnel] appreciate it too much."
That's right. The Cubs were as active as all in the month of July. First, the Cubs were sellers, during their years of rebuilding; then they became buyers, once the team started arguing. In 2016, it's Aroldis Chapman who came on board, helping the Cubs at a World Series. Last year, they acquired Jose Quintana, during the All-Star break. And now, that is Chavez.
Chavez can spot the start or exit of the bullpen as he joins his ninth different team, but the Cubs probably have not finished, because their starting team – except All-Star Jon Lester – continues to weaken
It was another tough night Thursday for Kyle Hendricks, who gave nine hits and three runs in 4⅔ innings. "19659002" "A little bit of battle tonight," said Hendricks.
That could have been a euphemism, because once again he put his team behind in the first run, where his ERA is at 8.55 for the season. He was shot in the fifth, leading to this parade of relievers.
But here's the thing about this year's Cubs: After winning everything in 2016, backed by a historically good starting staff, they are now known for their offense. They lead the league in almost all categories, including back wins, with Thursday's triumph the 31st team win of the season.
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"They're really fun and fun for the fans, but I think we'd like to have some games where we start and finish," said Ian Happ, center fielder, who played Thursday
]. happens, the rotation of the Cubs must be better. The ERA Hendricks for the season is a tick below 4.00 while that of his teammate Quintana (3.96) is slightly better. Tyler Chatwood (5.04) records at more than 5.00, and Yu Darvish (4.95) is still injured. Maddon hopes to have better days for all, but can the Cubs win a championship with their attack in mind?
This is not the norm, especially when coming out of the National League. However, it is so difficult to arrive at this last game of the year and win it without this level of pitching, "said Maddon.
Enter the July 31 deadline.
Considering the addiction of Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer During this month, the Chavez acquisition could be the smallest deal that they do.Nobody knows if they will start chasing big game again , so for now, this attack will have to bear the burden.Maybe they can win everything by using an American League style attack.
Nobody is happier with this concept that the Cubs' staff. "Just ask Hendricks." He thinks this offense is better than the one that won the World Series.
"Always, all the way through, I think," said Hendricks "They do everything there is there, it's not just home runs … they picked up pretty much where we had stayed [before the break]. "
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