A memo from JDietzSports to the Cubs' Jed Hoyer: Time to realize you're running a big-market team and make a run for the postseason.
Here's a crazy thought for Jed Hoyer: Instead of selling at the trade deadline -- like everyone expects you to -- pull a George Costanza and do the opposite.Fortify the Cubs' roster with -- gasp! -- a couple of moves that would help your squad make a postseason run. Nobody expects this to happen, but it's fair to ask why not?
With Dansby Swanson's return Saturday, the lineup is now long and dangerous and capable of putting together big innings at any time. by signing up you agree to our terms of service "Bellinger's kind of the heart and soul of our team. Playing great defense. Seems like he's always got the big hit. He's got great energy. Then Hendricks, he's been great since he's been back and he's been here a long time.The plan should be this: Add a third baseman who can consistently hit for average and power, as well as another reliable starter.
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