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How the Cubs’ Defense Will Improve in 2015, Even With Dexter Fowler

by Matthew Trueblood | January 22nd, 2015

In 2014, Dexter Fowler was 20 runs worse than an average defensive center fielder, according to Defensive Runs Saved (DRS). It was the worst figure posted by any center fielder in Major League Baseball. Fowler… Read more »

The Lefty Strike

Dexter Fowler and the Cubs’ Improbably Perfect Offseason; Luis Valbuena and the Astros’ Newfound Balance

by Matthew Trueblood | January 20th, 2015

The Chicago Cubs traded third baseman Luis Valbuena and right-handed pitcher Dan Straily to the Houston Astros Monday, for outfielder Dexter Fowler. It’s a win-now move on both sides, as Valbuena will move offensively helpless… Read more »

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Dexter Fowler Stands in for the Shin-Soo Choo the Houston Astros Could Never Have Had

by Matthew Trueblood | December 4th, 2013

Pesky rumors persisted for far too long, this winter, that the Houston Astros would hook free-agent outfielder and on-base machine Shin-Soo Choo. That was never going to happen. It was always going to be Dexter… Read more »

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A Balanced Schedule: Colorado Rockies – November 6

by Matthew Trueblood | November 6th, 2013

Every team in baseball is the subject of at least one book that, if one is to call oneself a fan of that team, rates as a must-read. The Oakland Athletics have Moneyball. The St…. Read more »

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