Re: MLB The Show 20 Franchise Discussion Thread
May 31, 2020
The Chicago Cubs are hoping to find some much-needed help in the bullpen by signing a pair of arms. Southpaw Tim Mayza and former Cub Arodys Viscaino both agreed to one-year deals with the Cubs and could be used at the Major League level sometime in June.
Mayza, 27, has spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and has appeared in 124 games for Toronto. The Pennsylvania native has tossed 104 innings at the big league level posting a 4.67 ERA. At just $900K for this season, Mayza is considered a low-risk, high yield possibility.
Viscaino, 29, spent the last five seasons with the Atlanta Braves and has appeared in 206 games over seven seasons. In 2014 Viscaino appeared in five games with the Cubs posting a 1.60 ERA, striking out 37 hitters over 33 2/3 innings pitched. The hard-throwing Viscaino came with a heavier price tag but Theo Epstein and the Cubs will only be on the hook financially until the end of the season.
Both pitchers have significant strikeout potential, which is something Cubs management has been looking to add, especially to the bullpen.
"We've done our research and [Mayza and Viscaino] are the smartest moves for us at this time," said president of baseball operations, Theo Epstein. "We like the potential they bring with the limited risk that's involved on our end."
Rumors have swirled about the Cubs seeking bullpen or back-end rotation help since last year's Winter Meetings. However, as the season nears June it is becoming clear that the once prospect-rich Cubs just don't have the farm system required to acquire a big-name arm. With limited mobility in the trade market and not much room to work with financially in the existing budget Mayza and Viscaino are the Cubs best bet at improving down the stretch.
May 31, 2020
The Chicago Cubs are hoping to find some much-needed help in the bullpen by signing a pair of arms. Southpaw Tim Mayza and former Cub Arodys Viscaino both agreed to one-year deals with the Cubs and could be used at the Major League level sometime in June.
Mayza, 27, has spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and has appeared in 124 games for Toronto. The Pennsylvania native has tossed 104 innings at the big league level posting a 4.67 ERA. At just $900K for this season, Mayza is considered a low-risk, high yield possibility.
Viscaino, 29, spent the last five seasons with the Atlanta Braves and has appeared in 206 games over seven seasons. In 2014 Viscaino appeared in five games with the Cubs posting a 1.60 ERA, striking out 37 hitters over 33 2/3 innings pitched. The hard-throwing Viscaino came with a heavier price tag but Theo Epstein and the Cubs will only be on the hook financially until the end of the season.
Both pitchers have significant strikeout potential, which is something Cubs management has been looking to add, especially to the bullpen.
"We've done our research and [Mayza and Viscaino] are the smartest moves for us at this time," said president of baseball operations, Theo Epstein. "We like the potential they bring with the limited risk that's involved on our end."
Rumors have swirled about the Cubs seeking bullpen or back-end rotation help since last year's Winter Meetings. However, as the season nears June it is becoming clear that the once prospect-rich Cubs just don't have the farm system required to acquire a big-name arm. With limited mobility in the trade market and not much room to work with financially in the existing budget Mayza and Viscaino are the Cubs best bet at improving down the stretch.
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