PHOENIX -- The road to a World Series title has gotten a little tougher for the Chicago Cubs, as they'll have to navigate October without closer Brandon Morrow due to a nagging bone bruise in his right forearm -- assuming they make the playoffs, of course. The news, delivered on Tuesday afternoon, came on the heels of his backup, Pedro Strop, pulling a hamstring and placing his October effectiveness in jeopardy.
Part of the narrative regarding the two players revolves around who is to blame for the injuries. It's possible to draw a direct line from their issues back to Cubs manager Joe Maddon.