Clayton Richard might not be a Cub much longer, but he sure helped the team Sunday.
I admit -- and if you're honest, you will too -- that I was not thrilled about the idea of Clayton Richard starting Sunday's game. The Cubs could have used Travis Wood, I thought, and not done all these confusing roster moves (which included the DFA of Taylor Teagarden before Sunday's game, leaving the Cubs with a three-man bench).
Richard responded to the opportunity by throwing his best start since the Cubs acquired him, six innings of five-hit ball with no walks and just one run allowed, helping the Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Brewers, completing a four-game sweep.