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Fansided · Feb 7, 2019

Chicago Cubs: Recent history bodes well for Brad Brach

Over the years the Chicago Cubs have acquired sub-par pitchers from the Baltimore Orioles. But while they didn’t seem important at the time, their value was immeasurable.

Occasionally as a GM, you’ll find a ‘diamond in the rough.’ This has been the case for three specific pitchers. Jake Arrieta, Jason Hammel and Pedro Strop. Fortunately, the Chicago Cubs organization was able to turn around these pitchers into success stories.

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