“Next stop Chi-Town, Lido put the money down, and let ’em roll. He said one more job ought to get it. One last shot ‘fore we quit it.” – Lido Shuffle by Boz Scaggs
While Cubs fans lament the loss of Cade Horton in their Wild Card series with the Padres, it is Chicago’s bullpen that has quietly become the team’s strength. Veteran castoffs Drew Pomeranz, Caleb Thielbar, and Brad Keller have had career years, and it’s easy to see why Craig Counsell trusts them in high-leverage situations.