What did every single Cubs fan who looked up Derek Holland’s numbers say after they traded for him in July? Under no circumstance should Holland face a right-handed hitter in any meaningful situation out of the bullpen.
What did we see on more than one occasion?
So, hopefully Joe Maddon doesn’t repeat these mistakes and with a bunch of arms in the bullpen for the rest of September, there’s no reason Holland should be used against a righty ever again in a Cubs uniform.
The Cubs activated Holland from the injured list Tuesday.
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Oh and maybe just don’t use Holland much at all period.
