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A few thoughts about new Cubs lefthander Matthew Boyd

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Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."

As you know, the Cubs signed lefthander Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract very early Monday. The signing has not yet been officially announced by the team.

You can read Josh’s thoughts about Boyd at the link above. But I also have opinions! So here they are.

Boyd was the Blue Jays’ sixth-round pick in 2013 out of Oregon State. Two years later he was included in the deal that sent David Price from the Tigers to the Jays.