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<blockquote data-quote="champaignchris" data-source="post: 1479190" data-attributes="member: 26283"><p>Part of the problem is that the Cubs’ four best players have been taking turns being hurt all second half. Seriously, how many game have Contreras, Rizzo, Baez and Bryant all been in the lineup since the ASB? (The answer is 10.)</p><p></p><p>Some bad roster decisions, undoubtedly influenced by the luxury tax pinch, have led to this year’s roster being significantly thinner than in previous years.</p><p></p><p>Their inability to draft and develop any Major League pitching had led them to rely way too heavily on free agents in the pitching staff. If they’d have simply managed a 4/5 starter and a couple back end relief guys, the payroll would be $20-$25MM lighter.</p><p></p><p>I’m increasingly convinced that while Maddon is a great strategic manager over the long haul of the season, he’s really a subpar tactical manager at bat to at bat and even game to game. I think his even keel approach worked for a young team under immense psychological pressure to break the “curse,” but probably isn’t the right fit for a more veteran team that needs to be winning when the small sample sizes are magnified in significance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="champaignchris, post: 1479190, member: 26283"] Part of the problem is that the Cubs’ four best players have been taking turns being hurt all second half. Seriously, how many game have Contreras, Rizzo, Baez and Bryant all been in the lineup since the ASB? (The answer is 10.) Some bad roster decisions, undoubtedly influenced by the luxury tax pinch, have led to this year’s roster being significantly thinner than in previous years. Their inability to draft and develop any Major League pitching had led them to rely way too heavily on free agents in the pitching staff. If they’d have simply managed a 4/5 starter and a couple back end relief guys, the payroll would be $20-$25MM lighter. I’m increasingly convinced that while Maddon is a great strategic manager over the long haul of the season, he’s really a subpar tactical manager at bat to at bat and even game to game. I think his even keel approach worked for a young team under immense psychological pressure to break the “curse,” but probably isn’t the right fit for a more veteran team that needs to be winning when the small sample sizes are magnified in significance. [/QUOTE]
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