A few thoughts about the Cubs and Colin Rea

Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team needs. Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team doesn’t really want to use too much. He’s a perfect guy to be a fifth starter — if you don’t overextend him. “Sixth starter” is probably a better description. Someone like this can go back and forth between bullpen and rotation and be effective in both places. These guys used to be called “swingmen” and they did both jobs throughout a season. Many of you might remember a lefty named Ter

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