Baseball ideas can be fun to bounce forth-and-back. None of the decision-makers are likely to take our concerns into consideration, but the exchange of ideas can be amusing. What should be the Cubs’ regular lineup? How much is a reasonable budget for the Cubs? Plenty more exist. However, for today, the question is both simply placed, and very nuanced in a response: Is having Dillon Maples on the roster an expense the Cubs can afford?
I’ve been spending a bit of time following the St. Louis Cardinals recent roster decisions. Having two lefty relievers on the roster has become almost required.