Cubs 2016 opening day roster. Baez (.203), Rizzo (.222), Schwarber (.188) and Kris Bryant (.206) all flirted with the Mendoza line, while Baez (.599), Bryant (.644), and Schwarber (.701) all had below average OPS marks. Powered by official averages and stats with exclusive Strat-O ratings; Enhanced by 1200 additional hours of box-score analysis and in-depth research, Requires Strat-O-Matic Baseball 2017 or higher to play.

John Lackey, 13-10, 2.77 ERA (Cardinals): As tough as old pizza crust, will push long-time friend Lester. Given the talent those teams had at their disposal, the fact that Chicago hasn't been back to the World Series registers as a massive disappointment. Kyle Hendricks, 8-7, 3.95 ERA: Rose to challenge in spring training; needs to get to seventh inning more often. No! Powered by official averages and stats with exclusive Strat-O ratings; Enhanced by 1200 additional hours of box-score analysis and in-depth research.

Justin Grimm, 3-5, 1.99 ERA: Could assume bigger role with ability to retire left-handed batters as well as righties. ), Aroldis Chapman, Mark Melancon. After a season spent looking for offense, the Cubs once again fell short of their goals. Tommy La Stella, .269, 1 HR, 11 RBIs: Developed into productive left-handed pinch-hitter with quick, compact swing.

© 2020 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. After purchase is completed, your product registration code can be found on your account page under License Keys as well as on your order invoice in your account page. Jason Hammel, 10-7, 3.74 ERA: Recognizes Cubs' pitching depth hinges on him; in top shape. Jason Heyward, .293, 13 HRs, 60 RBIs (Cardinals): Defense, baserunning as exceptional as advertised; should make teammates better. Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert and Cubs’ Javier Baez win their 1st Gold Glove Awards, while Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo earns his 4th, Chicago Cubs’ Yu Darvish and David Ross are finalists for NL Cy Young and Manager of the Year awards, Jon Lester spends $47,000 on Miller Lites for Chicago Cubs fans, Chicago Cubs temporarily shut down their Arizona Instructional League season after a positive COVID-19 test. Please read the information for E-Delivery products carefully before purchasing as these items are non-refundable. The Cubs won a title in 2016 with a youthful, exciting roster overloaded with talent. The 2016 Chicago Cubs Were a Dynasty That Never Emerged. Now the Cubs' core is getting older, as Rizzo is 31, Bryant is 28 and headed into free agency after the 2021 season and Schwarber is 27 and still hasn't become anything more than a masher without a defensive position. Cubs WIN! Happ, Kyle Hendricks, Johnny Cueto and more, as well as flamethrowers Dellin Betances (15.5 K/9!

Provide a password for the new account in both fields. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Vatican report on disgraced ex U.S. cardinal McCarrick expected this month: sources, British grocer Sainsbury's is cutting 3,500 jobs and closing more than 80% of Argos stores. Trevor Cahill, 1-0, 2.11 ERA: Mutual faith is strong after a rebound September; may have carved niche as reliever. The Cubs had a chance to make some noise this year thanks to the work Darvish and Hendricks did on the mound. Adam Warren, 7-7, 3.29 ERA (Yankees): May miss him in bullpen, but best long-term fit with Cubs in rotation. The Orioles also had one of the must-see cards of the season, closer Zach Britton (0.54 ERA, 47-for-47 saves). Residents feared low-income housing would ruin their Wisconsin suburb. The Chicago Cubs bowed out of the 2020 MLB playoffs on Friday with a whimper. Note: Javier Baez will open the season on the disabled list but is expected back for the home opener April. Given those facts, it might be time for Theo Epstein to change things up this offseason. The dynasty we were promised after the franchise's 2016 World Series win never materialized. – they are down three games to one in the World Series to Cleveland, the American League team that has gone longest without a championship.