1984 Chicago Cubs
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[edit] 1984 Chicago Cubs / Franchise: Chicago Cubs / BR Team Page
Record: 96-65, Finished 1st in NL Eastern Division (1984 NL)
Managed by Jim Frey
[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
After finishing in fifth place in 1983, the Chicago Cubs made a surprising run to the NL East division title in 1984, led by new manager Jim Frey. Second baseman Ryne Sandberg hit .314 and scored 114 runs to win the National League Most Valuable Player. The pitching staff was led by Rick Sutcliffe, who had been acquired from the Cleveland Indians in June. He went 16-1 with a 2.69 ERA after coming to the Cubs and won the National League Cy Young Award.
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NL Championship Series (3-2) Padres over Cubs | |||
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World Series (4-1) Tigers over Padres | |||
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AL Championship Series (3-0) Tigers over Royals |
The Cubs met the San Diego Padres in their first postseason appearance in nearly 40 years. In the first game of the National League Championship Series, the Cubs hit five home runs (including one from Sutcliffe) to win 13-0. They also won Game Two at home, but they then lost the next three games and the series.
Five of the Cubs everyday starters previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies, which was not that surprising considering Cubs General Manager Dallas Green previously managed the Phillies. Outfielder Keith Moreland (and reliever Dickie Noles) were acquired from Philadelphia in 1981 for pitcher Mike Krukow, and in 1982, the Cubs got Sandberg and shortstop Larry Bowa from them for shortstop Ivan DeJesus. Just before the 1984 season began, the Cubs made a trade with the Phillies to get outfielders Gary Matthews Sr. and Bob Dernier. In addition, pitchers Dick Ruthven and Warren Brusstar played under Green in Philadelphia.
[edit] Awards and Honors
- Most Valuable Player Ryne Sandberg
- Cy Young Award Rick Sutcliffe
