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One outing won’t determine postseason rotation
- Updated: September 24, 2016
CHICAGO — As much as Jason Hammel would like to make a postseason start, the right-hander knows he’s already done something special with the Cubs this season.
Hammel, who took the loss on Saturday in an abbreviated start at Wrigley Field, may find himself as the odd man out when manager Joe Maddon sets the rotation for the National League Division Series, which begins Oct. 7. Hammel served up six runs over 2 1/3 innings in the Cubs’ 10-4 loss to the Cardinals.
“Honestly, I’d love to be a part of it, as the rest of the guys on the team would love to,” Hammel said of the postseason. “I know there’s only a certain amount of spots. If I’m handed the ball, I’m ready. Obviously, you want to be part of something special like that, but I think everybody here has been part of something special to get to this point. We’re all very proud. We still have eight regular-season ballgames left to build some momentum. Postseason, whether I’m on the roster or not, I’m still going to enjoy it.”
Maddon and Co. have had preliminary talks regarding the postseason …
