Cubs update

Offseason baseball.

So the Cubbies are done with Addison Russell as of today. It's been a few months since they played so the name isn't exactly top of mind. He was the shortstop during the World Series run and on the roster for the last 2. An amazing talent whose production slipped a little last year, he still held the day to day starting position. Most fans know about the domestic abuse charge against him. He missed 40 games at the start of the last season for 'incidents'. Fans usually get off the band wagon when they hear about violence against women or children. I'm one of them. Everyone deserves a second chance though and he didn't make excuses or blame anyone, that I saw at least. 

Everyone's team needs pitching because arms wear out, players slump and need surgery. Guys that dominate one season can slump for the next two, that's baseball. The Cubs are no different in that way, always looking for arms. I saw an item that I sincerely hope is in the works. The front office showed some interest in left-hander Madison Bumgarner from the Giants. He's only 30 and still has a lot of upside. I still remember his shut down performance against the Royals in the 2014 World Series. He pitched 3 games and managed a 1.03 ERA, ridiculous! I get that it was a few years ago, but the last couple of years he's had injuries, broken hand and a broken rib. The rib was from a dirt bike accident and the hand from a ball hit back to the mound in spring training. So just, you know, keep him off the bikes. Not much you can do about balls hit back at the mound.

I looked around for some tidbits and news on the North Siders, but it's a little early for baseball trades and roster additions. A lot of it is just filler and wouldn't make the wire during the season. For instance they hired an assistant coach. Big deal. I'm just depressed about the Bears and their lackluster performance this year. I thought they were better. They looked good Sunday again the Lions. Trubisky looked good with 3 touchdowns and almost 350 yards passing. More than any other player he needed a good game. Sadly it's too little, too late to get on a streak. Either the Packers or the Vikings would have to lose almost every game till the end of the season for a playoff shot; I don't see it happening.