Cubs Find Jesus but Bullpen Still Needs Help
I doubt Jesus Tinoco will be the Cubs salvation.
On Tuesday the Cubs picked up Jesus Tinoco from the Kansas City Royals for cash. To be blunt, Tinoco is a well-traveled 29-year-old journeyman who has enjoyed limited success at the major league level. His last five appearances in the big leagues, covering five innings, were with the Texas Rangers. In those five innings, Tinoco gave up three runs and walked six. He should fit right into the Cubs pen.
While Tinoco saw action with the Tex as Rangers, he was released and subsequently picked up by the Royals. He was later released by the Royals, and the Cubs picked him up for cash.
And this is so Cubs.
Spotting Jed Hoyer
The Cubs know they have a bullpen issue. That’s obvious by the way they try constantly try to nickel and dime the situation. Hoyer seems to always try to find a way to put a cheap patch on a hole rather than take a big boy stance and try to remedy a problem. He’s the type of guy who wears a belt and suspenders to make sure his rear end is covered. And he may be trying to use a coupon when acquiring a reliever.
Sometimes Jed has even had some success with this approach. Tyson Miller has had some success with Cubs, striking out 19 in his 21.2 innings out of the Cubs’…
