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Cubs Sign Marquis

by Geoff Young on December 10th, 2006

The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed starter Jason Marquis. I just have one question: Why would anyone sign a guy with these trends to a 3-year, $21 million deal?

Year GS ERA HR/9 K/9
2004 32 3.71 1.16 6.17
2005 32 4.13 1.26 4.35
2006 33 6.02 1.62 4.45

 
ERA rising, home run rate rising, strikeout rate declining. Hmmm…

Good news? Well, he’s only 28 years old and he doesn’t miss starts. Actually, with Marquis, that last one could be a strike against him.

POSTED IN: Hot Stove

1 opinion for Cubs Sign Marquis

  • Didi
    Dec 11, 2006 at 7:07 pm

    The Cubs signed a marquee pitcher?
    Oh, wait, that’s a Marquis. Never mind.
    I can only imagine the laughters of joy from the Cardinals fans.

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