I never thought I’d see the day where Chicago Cubs fans were so ready to toss Theo Epstein overboard over not re-signing a 35-year-old journeyman reliever. But, after a disappointing Wild Card game loss to end the season and two major failed free agent signings last winter, frustrations are mounting.
The Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline this July in exchange for a prospect in a move that went largely unnoticed at first. But fans quickly warmed to the reliever – and, to be fair, it would be hard not to notice what he did on the mound.