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Chicago Cubs: Why the Cubs should trade for Matt Harvey

By Justin Curran

Jun 2, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey (33) pitches in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey (33) pitches in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Harvey might not be what you picture when you hear the word ‘athlete’.

According to his Baseball Reference page, he is listed at 6’4 and 215 lbs.

In 2014, Harvey missed the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.  While the words ‘Tommy John’ aren’t exactly what you want to hear when talking about a pitcher, it has definitely become more common in recent years.

Despite the fact that his numbers have been down significantly the past two years, he pitched masterfully in 2015, the year after the surgery.  In his 2015 campaign, in 29 starts Harvey had a 2.71 ERA, 1.019 WHIP, and gave up just 1.8 walks per 9.

Harvey is only 28 years old now – this should be his prime.  And while he has had two significantly down years, the Cubs would be wise to make this move.

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