Lindgren opting for DNF over Wrigley

[re1297id]

Did anyone else hear that Jacob Lindgren is opting for college rather than take the Cubs offer?</p>

 

[RobbieRandolph]

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[Shmuley]

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[Todd4State]

We need left handed pitching and he is someone that has a chance to make an immediate impact for us- either in the bullpen or possibly as a starter. His fastball is 88-92, I've heard his pitching coach say that he can hit 94. He also has a really good curveball, and he has a sinker that is his out pitch.

Here's what has me excited:

Our pitching staff of the future, if everything goes as expected- I'm not expecting anything unusual, but I won't totally breathe easy until Aug 15th at midnight- looks like this in three years:

Brandon Woodruff- 5th round draft pick
Jacob Lindgren- 12th round draft pick
Trevor Fitts- Alabama pitcher of the year as a junior.

These are the types of talents that we have to have to compete for championships and win them.