Cubbies Gazette

  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...