Chicago Cubs: Former Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel retires

While not a significant factor in the postseason, Jason Hammel will forever be part of the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs.

Many people were surprised Saturday morning when pitcher Jason Hammel, who was with the Texas Rangers organization, retired. Hammel (36) had just made the Rangers opening day roster before hanging up the cleats. Dallas Morning News reporter Evan Grant reported the story.

Arguably his most successful seasons were in a Chicago Cubs uniform, which he wore in 2014, 2015-2016. Easy to forget he was technically a Cub two different times because his first stint ended at the 2014 trade deadline before returning the next season. He was a career 4.62 ERA pitcher with a…