The Cubs failed miserably in their last attempt to acquire a former Tampa Bay Ray for the express purpose of mashing lefty pitching, but you know what they say about what to do if at first you don’t succeed. With José Martinez looking like a non-tender candidate, Jed Hoyer might want to consider pursuing 28-year-old Hunter Renfroe to fill that spot. Renfroe was just DFA’d by Tampa in order to clear space for younger players on the 40-man roster and fits nicely with what the Cubs need.
Scouting the box score isn’t going to get you very excited about the outfielder, who played just the one abbreviated season with the Rays after coming over from San Diego as part of the Tommy Pham trade.