My predictions regarding Eddie Butler’s call-up have had all the accuracy of a carpet-bombing run, but I guess that means I’ll eventually hit the target one of these days. And with signs pointing toward the Cubs needing rotation help at the conclusion of this Rockies series, I’m going to say the Cubs ring for Butler to start Friday night in St. Louis.
While the rainout did afford some much-needed recovery time following that Sunday night affair with the Yankees, it resulted in Tuesday’s day-night twin bill in Denver. That means that, for all intents and purposes, the Cubs have played two doubleheaders in three days.