Cubbies Gazette

It's been awhile Cubs fans. I've been pretty active on Twitter, so if you haven't yet, give me a follow there. There's plenty of Cubs blogs out there, with my personal favorite being Bleacher Nation. So I don't intend to just repeat or say the same things others are saying, but I want to provide my thoughts on certain things that might differ or be new to Cubs fans.  Basically, I want to write brief articles on different Cubs related topics that might be new or original. This is just a hobby for me, so don't expect articles every single day. I'll also be sharing some thoughts of others from Twitter that I found interesting. If you're interested in writing for Cubbies Gazette, DM me on Twitter or email me at cubbiesgazette@gmail.com. Thanks for all of your support on Twitter, and as always, GO CUBS GO!

  #Cubs live BP with Jordan Wicks vs Luis Vazquez. (via @maddie_m_lee ) pic.twitter.com/ZOL74ARlDR — Cubbies Gazette (@CubbiesGazette) March 5, 2022 Here’s a look at Jordan Wicks’ new curveball, this one of the get-me-over variety versus 2021 4th-rounder Christian Franklin. #Cubs @WatchMarqee @ScottyChags with the video from AZ. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bQeyueynCt — Lance Brozdowski (@LanceBroz) March 5, 2022 Another day with a lot of #Cubs live BPs. Ed Howard, James Triantos and Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting on one of the fields. pic.twitter.com/cZ9RTvLyfk — Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) March 5, 2022 Kohl Franklin threw to batters today for the first time since his oblique injury over a year ago. Touched 99 mph twice. pic.twitter.com/t0lr6PCbVo — Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) March 5, 2022 Almost that time💙💫 pic.twitter.com/SJ1qtNsjYT — Ed Howard (@ehowardIV) March 5, 2022 Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara does the shuffle on takes. One early takeaway from watching minicamp has

  Yohendrick Pinango: Luke Little: Pete Crow-Armstrong:

  Give me all the hype. Because I'm seriously excited to see Stroman pitching for the CHICAGO CUBS this season. (Even though the lockout is happening, and the season will likely be delayed, etc, etc.) Anyway, I've already discussed his stats and what kind of pitcher and person he is, and all that good analytics stuff, but in order to be FULLY ready to see Stroman pitching this season you must watch this video. Yes, the very first clip of this video is Stroman having a nasty strikeout versus the 2021 NL MVP...Bryce Harper.  Pitchers are pitchers. They all have the same job: throw the ball to the catcher and try not to allow any runs. But the variety in pitchers is simply overwhelming...and I think Stroman is in his very own category. Why? Because I can't really think of any active MLB pitcher that has quite the same physique, style, and athleticism. He became the Cubs' shortest current player at 5'8, but that doesn't stop him from being an extremely explosive pi

  Brailyn Marquez has seen plenty of challenges in his pitching career with the Cubs. He made his brief MLB debut in 2020 against the White Sox, where he got his first MLB strikeout, but did not pitch in 2020 otherwise due to the canceled minor league season, and in 2021 due to covid and injuries.  He was originally considered one of the Cubs' top prospects, if not no.1, but due to lack of pitching time and Brennen Davis and others quickly becoming more recognized, he no longer holds that No.1 top prospect ranking. That's not to say that he can still be good and back on the top prospects list this coming season, but it's not as much of a guarantee. With his shoulder injury being a definite concern, Hoyer and others seem to think Marquez's starting roles may be over. Formerly, he was considered to be the future ace of the Cubs' rotation, but at this point, it's hard to see that happening. Getting back to the everyday pitching role this year will definitely be a c

 I'll take a break from considering the problems and future of the Cubs and have a little bit of fun. It all started here: This would be fun: C: Javy Báez 1B: Kyle Hendricks 2B: Sammy Sosa SS: Nick Castellanos 3B: Kyle Schwarber LF: Derrek Lee CF: Willson Contreras RF: Mark Grace SP: 2015 Jake Arrieta RP: Kyle Farnsworth CL: Anthony Rizzo https://t.co/Z4yLsPo3X3 — OBVIOUS SHIRTS® (@obvious_shirts) January 28, 2022 That would be a very fun lineup and defense to watch. Rizzo closing? I love it. (He has a 0.00 ERA and struck out Freddie Freeman, by the way). That would definitely be a fun game to watch, made up with Cubs players from all time, but I decided to make my own fun Cubs lineup using only players on the Cubs' roster right now. Here goes nothing: C: Kyle Hendricks 1B: Ian Happ 2B: Willson Contreras SS: Marcus Stroman 3B: Michael Hermosillo LF: Nick Madrigal CF: David Bote RF: Codi Heuer SP: Manuel Rodriguez RP: Wade Miley CL: Frank Schwindel I would like to put Andrew C