The Chicago Cubs are running out of safe pitching solutions, which is exactly why Eric Lauer suddenly feels like a realistic target.
Not because he is dominating.
Not because the Toronto Blue Jays gave up on him too early.
The Cubs are considering the type of move teams make when injuries start forcing contenders into uncomfortable territory.
After Toronto designated Lauer for assignment, Bleacher Nation’s Brett Taylor urged the Cubs to explore a possible reunion between the veteran left-hander and manager Craig Counsell. On the surface, the idea sounds minor. In reality, it says a lot about where Chicago’s pitching situation currently stands.
Because contenders
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