the big move

Let’s talk about the Big Move: the Cubs signing LF/1B/RF Daryle Ward to play the role of John Mabry. It’s a one year deal and it does perfectly fill the need. He’s the backup first baseman, he’s the left handed power hitter off the bench, and it’s only $1.05mil, so they afford to cut bait … Continue reading “the big move”

Let’s talk about the Big Move: the Cubs signing LF/1B/RF Daryle Ward to play the role of John Mabry.

It’s a one year deal and it does perfectly fill the need. He’s the backup first baseman, he’s the left handed power hitter off the bench, and it’s only $1.05mil, so they afford to cut bait with him if he doesn’t work out. Plus, he’ll be the go to go after Jacque gets his wish to leave and Dusty does another “I’m not saying Cub fans are racist, but, you know, look at my mail” interview with USA Today. That’ll be fun. (I guess this means the Cubs don’t have to pick up Cliff Floyd!)

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