Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 4, 2015
The 2,000th Cubs Player Debuts Tonight. Who Was No. 1,000?
Photo: Getty Images. Photo illustration: Mike BojanowskiWe're reaching a milestone in team history. The last similar milestone came more than 55 years ago.
When Donn Roach made his Cubs debut last Saturday it was noted that he was the 1,999th different player in team history. Last Tuesday, I asked the question:
In the poll attached to that post, 40 percent of you voted for "Someone else NOT currently in the Cubs organization" as the player who would be the milestone 2,000th Cub.
Those of you who voted that way are correct, as Clayton Richard will become the 2,000th Cub when he starts Saturday night's game against the Marlins.