In a star-studded Chicago Cubs rotation, it’s pretty easy to overlook what Jose Quintana brings to the table. Two years ago, Theo Epstein unloaded two of the team’s best prospects in a deadline deal to shore up the staff – paying a king’s ransom to acquire a cost-controlled left-hander.
He may not have pitched like an ace since coming to the North Side, but that’s not to say he hasn’t brought something to the table – especially over the last month-plus. In his last seven outings, Quintana is 6-0 with a 3.67 earned run average.