The sports world is clearly entering its endgame. Suppose that you are playing a game of chess. You've lost several crucial midgame pieces, such as your Bishop (Wandy Rodriguez), and worse, your Queen (Tom Brady). You don't have the position to go after the opposing King, so your objective is to move a pawn to the furthest rank and promote him (develop/trade/sign other talent). Which pieces are left to help get the pawns across? Your Cassels, naturally.Today's Dugout is after the jump.

























