Big moves by Maddon pay dividends.
Travis Wood removed from the starting rotation to the bullpen. Wood response... 45 G, 58 IP, 43 H, 27 BB, 71 K, 3 W, 2 L, 4 SV, 4 SVO, 2.95 ERA, .207 OBA, .121 WHIP.
Starlin Castro removed as everyday shortstop on August 7. Castro response...136 AB, 18 R, 48 H, 80 TB, 12 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 3BB, 23 K, .353 AVG. .367 OBP, .588 SLG, .955 OPS.
A tip of the hat to Maddon for making the moves and to Wood and Castro for their mature response and outstanding production in their new roles. When your veterans show that type of leadership expect good things.
Cub's record since August 7...37-17.