It wasn’t splashy, but the Cubs did exactly what they’ve said they were going to do by signing an inexpensive lefty reliever, Brian Duensing, Friday night. First things first, let’s make sure you’re pronouncing his name right. Think of it like telling someone the game is over and it’s time for Go, Cubs, Go: Done, sing.
Now that we’ve dispensed with that matter, let’s look at the signing and what it means for the Cubs. My immediate reaction is that picking up any veteran pitcher for only $2 million is very economically sound and provides significant leeway for said player’s performance.