Moshe Wilensky

Moshe is a weekly columnist, and self-styled financial reporter, for Cubs Insider. Moshe is a Chicago native who first fell for the Cubs in 1984 at age 7. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC where he gleefully watched the Cubs’ 2016 run, interrupted only by the birth of his first daughter on Thursday AC 0000108. He can be reached at moshethecubsfan@gmail.com.

Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky June 9, 2019
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Victor Caratini Creating Good Problem with Big Bat

Victor Caratini stepped in for Jon Lester, who’d bee outstanding after allowing four early runs, and provided a bases-clearing pinch-hit double.…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky June 4, 2019
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A Conversation About Grading Pre-Season Predictions

Hi Sean, Back in February we exchanged some predictions about the 2019 Cubs. With the season almost a third of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Moshe Wilensky June 4, 2019
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Mark Melancon Could Offer Cubs Alternative to Craig Kimbrel

The Cubs are rumored to be scouting closer Craig Kimbrel, which makes a lot of sense given their bullpen needs.…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky May 28, 2019
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Predicting Future Cub Payrolls (Part 4): Four-Year Predictions on How Much Cubs Can Spend

In parts 1-3 of this series (all linked below), I have laid out all manner of financial information about the…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky May 25, 2019
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Cincinnati Reds’ Small-Market Rebuild on Display in Chicago

The Reds had an interesting offseason, perhaps the most interesting in baseball, but they’re hoping they don’t end up living…
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Chicago Cubs News

Moshe Wilensky May 22, 2019
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Predicting Future Chicago Cubs Payrolls (Part 3): What Will Marquee Sports Network Add?

Welcome to Part III of my dive into Cub finances. It is time to talk about the nascent Marquee Sports…
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Chicago Cubs News

Moshe Wilensky May 21, 2019
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Predicting Future Chicago Cubs Payrolls (Part 2): Did Ricketts Family Break Pledge?

Last June I predicted the Cubs could afford to sign Bryce Harper. Since January I have been trying to learn…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky May 14, 2019
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Kris Bryant Should Be Batting Leadoff

The Cubs offense approaches the quarter mark of the season ranking at or near the top of most relevant leaderboards.…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky May 13, 2019
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Random Off-Day Facts to Pass the Time

No Cubs game today, so here are some random facts to help you while away the time. If I were…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Moshe Wilensky May 11, 2019
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Predicting Future Cub Payrolls (Part 1): Learning from Past Mistakes

On at least three occasions over the past year, I predicted that the Cubs could afford Bryce Harper. Oops. Shortly…
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