Earlier today BCB’s Tim Huwe wrote this essay asking why people complain all the time about Joe Maddon’s managing.
I’m here to tell you that not only do I agree with Tim, but that in the four seasons Joe has managed the Cubs, the 2018 season is by far his best work.
Let’s say, back in spring training, someone told you all of these things were going to happen during the 2018 season:
- Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood would combine for 31 appearances (28 starts) and have a 5.