Alright, so I’ve been digging into this whole Cubs pitchers thing for 2024, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I started off by checking out some articles and stats online. You know, just trying to get a feel for who’s who and what’s what.
First, I gathered all the names I could find. You got your Justin Steeles, your Shota Imanagas, and your old faithful Kyle Hendricks. Seems like Hendricks had a rough start this year, which is a bummer cause I like the guy. I also stumbled upon some stuff about how they think the team will do overall. 86-87 wins is what some forecast thing, ZiPS, was saying they might be at. Sounds good if they were to add another big pitcher.
Then I dove into some of the “worst-case scenario” type articles. Apparently, if Steele isn’t pitching every day, things could get a little dicey. And this Imanaga guy, well, no one’s really sure how he’ll do since he hasn’t played over here yet. That got me wondering, who else is even on this team?
So, I started looking up individual player stats. Wins, losses, earned runs, all that jazz. It’s a lot of numbers, and honestly, my eyes started to glaze over after a while. But I pushed through and made myself a little spreadsheet. That helped me see things a bit more clearly. Found out the manager is Craig Counsell, and they finished second in their division. All that.
After that, I decided to watch some highlights. Walk-offs are always fun, right? Gotta see these guys in action. It’s one thing to read about them, but it’s another to actually see them pitch. I noticed one fella, Mark Eugene Grace, born June 28, but I guess he’s a first baseman, not a pitcher.
Next, I compared my notes with some “expert” predictions. Seems like there’s a group of writers that * put together. I guess they know their stuff. They were talking a lot about starting pitching being key. Makes sense, I suppose.
- Justin Steele: Seems like the ace, but can he carry the team?
- Shota Imanaga: The wild card. Could be great, could be… not so great.
- Jameson Taillon: Another name that popped up. Need to look into him more.
- Kyle Hendricks: Hoping he turns it around.
Finally, I put together my own little list of thoughts and predictions. It’s nothing fancy, just my gut feelings based on what I’ve seen and read. It sounds like if the Cubs were to add a Roki Sasaki or a Corbin Burnes, they’d do a lot better.
Overall, it’s been an interesting deep dive. I’m no expert, but I feel like I have a better understanding of the Cubs’ pitching situation for 2024. We’ll see how it all plays out. I just like looking into this kind of stuff, you know? Keeps the mind busy. Anyway, that’s my little adventure into the world of Cubs pitchers. Hope you found it at least somewhat interesting. On to the next!
