December 26, 2014

THE CHURN

If you want some evidence that the front office does not seem like it has a steady plan, look at the latest rash of moves.

Lasting a Cub career for only four (4) days, recently claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway and outfielder Shane Peterson were waived by the Cubs. Lavarnway was immediately claimed by the Orioles, and Peterson by the Brewers.

The moves were made to add new catcher David Ross and minor league pitcher Mike Kickham to the 40 man roster. Ross is going to be Lester's personal backstop.

Kickham made 14 BAD appearances (three starts) for the Giants in 2013 and 2014. In his major league career: 30⅓ innings, 54 hits allowed, 11 walks for a 2.143 WHIP and 10.98 ERA. Wow.

The Cubs continue to be thin in the outfield, so cut a recent pick-up to take a left handed relief pitcher that is horrible? This flurry of roster churning is uncomfortable because like a three card Monty game on the boardwalk, there are no winners.