‘We Thought It Was the Right Risk’: Cubs’ Trade Deadline Gamble on Michael Soroka Not Paying Off so Far
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUG 6 – Cubs president Jed Hoyer admits the trade for Mike Soroka, who was placed on the injured list after two innings, was a risky move that has yet to pay off for the team.
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Cubs' President Admits Known Risk In Trading For Pitcher Mike Soroka In Wildly Embarrassing Scene
The Chicago Cubs trade deadline moves, or lack thereof, were already under major scrutiny as the franchise opted to play things incredibly safe despite sitting one game back of the division lead at the end of July. Fast-forward a week, and things in Chicago look worse than anyone on the outside could have imagined.As for the folks in the Cubs' front office, well, they were well aware things may blow up in their face with one move, but opted to t…
Jed Hoyer Confirms How Stupid Michael Soroka Trade Really Was
The Chicago Cubs have placed right-handed starting pitcher Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain. The team is shutting down the pitcher for 7-10 days and right now the best-case scenario is that Soroka will be able to return early in September and hopefully be effective for a handful of starts. Not exactly what the Cubs were looking for from the only trade deadline addition to upgrade the starting rotation. Yet, this i…
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