We’re heading into the final weekend of the season, and the Cubs are opting for a bullpen game in the Bronx with a two-game division lead. That’s a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off. If Craig Counsell can pull the strings to get a win in the opener, the rest of the weekend could be freed up quite a bit more. Having the All-Star break looming next week helps quite a bit when it comes to managing workloads.
Chris Flexen’s scoreless streak came to an end a couple weeks ago against Seattle, but he’s still allowed just three earned runs over 32.