Daniel Murphy
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (9/5/18) – Cubs 6, Brewers 4: Cubs Hold Off Brewers, Increase NL Central Lead
The Cubs managed to beat the Brewers tonight, preventing a sweep in the process. It was a game that they…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Quick Hits: Cubs Hitters Have Highest WAR in NL
No other team in the National League has more hitting fWAR (FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement) than the Chicago Cubs. Altogether,…
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Cubs vs Mets – Series Preview (August 27-29): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs finally got the upper hand on the surprisingly difficult-to-beat Cincinnati Reds. After posting a 5-7 record over the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/24/18) – Cubs 3, Reds 2: Bote Walk-Off Homer Leads Cubs to Third Straight Win
The Cubs got a very effective spot-start from Alec Mills, but the offense sputtered early against the Reds. Chicago went…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Murphy Instantly Improves, Complicates Cubs Lineup Against Power Arms
For those nervous about the Cubs’ playoff offense, Tuesday’s trade for Daniel Murphy should have filled diaphragms enough for at…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/22/18) – Cubs 8, Tigers 2: Bats Finally Wake Up, Cubs Tame Tigers
The Cubs offense has been non-existent of late, perhaps inspiring a trade for Daniel Murphy. Trades aside, the Chicago offense…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Addition of Daniel Murphy Could Put Cubs Dangerously Close to Luxury Tax Cap
The Cubs unexpectedly acquired Daniel Murphy from the Washington Nationals Tuesday for minor league infielder Andruw Monasterio and either a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Stuck on One, Murphy Brings Scorching Splits to Wrigley, Nationals Waive White Flag
One run. One solo home run. One loss. Repeat after me, five times: “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Acquire Daniel Murphy from Nationals
Welp, didn’t take long for me to be proven wrong on the Daniel Murphy front. I guess I'll just come…
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Chicago Cubs News
Do McCutchen, Murphy, or Other Possible Waiver Claims Make Sense for Cubs?
We’re now firmly entrenched in waiver season, which brings with it much of the same intrigue as the non-waiver deadline…
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