Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Cubs sign before the MLB lockout started?
Before the lockout, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins signed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to a 3-year, $71M deal, catcher Yan Gomes to a 2-year, $13M deal, and outfielder Clint Frazier to a 1-year deal. Hawkins also claimed starting pitcher Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
How did Carlos Rodon perform in the 2021 season?
Rodon went 13-5 with a 2.37 ERA in 132.2 innings pitched across 24 starts in 2021. He finished top-5 in AL Cy Young voting, ranking behind Robbie Ray, Gerrit Cole, Lance Lynn, and Nathan Eovaldi.
What were Anthony Rizzo's stats in 2021 with the Cubs and Yankees?
With the Cubs in 92 games, Rizzo slashed .248/.346/.446 with 14 home runs and 40 RBI in 376 plate appearances. After being traded to New York, he slashed .249/.340/.428 with 8 home runs and 21 RBI in 200 plate appearances.
How did Jorge Soler perform in the 2021 World Series?
Soler won World Series MVP with the Atlanta Braves, slashing .300/.391/.800 with 3 home runs and 6 RBI in 23 plate appearances. He had turned his season around after being traded to Atlanta, hitting .269/.358/.524 with 14 home runs and 33 RBI.
Why did the Cubs need a designated hitter heading into 2022?
The DH was coming to the National League, creating a new roster spot the Cubs needed to fill. The article notes that the only two left-handed hitters in the Cubs lineup were Rafael Ortega and Jason Heyward, making a power-hitting DH like Kyle Schwarber or Jorge Soler a priority.