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Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2025, 12:46:19, in reply to "Cubs thread"
They’ve been much more enjoyable to watch for the most part. Imagine if management didn’t concede every 5th game
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Happ and PCA seriously need to figure it out defensively. That’s twice.

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Cubs thread - opossum jenkins April 8, 2025, 18:42:22
Blurgh * - biclops April 20, 2025, 18:14:17
So did they delay the start of the game due to rain and then go into a rain delay bottom 1? - Carl Spackler April 20, 2025, 14:18:15
Padres go for the sweep tomorrow * - shua April 19, 2025, 20:50:11
He can dry his tears with stacks of $100 bills but man the Kris Bryant thing is sad. - OB25 April 19, 2025, 17:42:27
back injury has killed his career. - DanSaint April 19, 2025, 17:46:38
The dirty secret about KB is that he stopped being a great player in like 2018 - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2025, 17:48:58
Yeah he very quickly became pretty unimpressive.* - OB25 April 19, 2025, 17:56:07
Who else had such a quick decline MVP level? This has to be up there.* - gullit April 20, 2025, 14:21:31
Denny McLain. Rollie Fingers. Zoilo Versalles* - Poldark April 20, 2025, 14:59:34
Meant in response to OB* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2025, 17:49:58
Palencia looked nasty* - DanSaint April 19, 2025, 15:59:34
W!* - biclops April 19, 2025, 15:56:50
8th inning time! Can the Cubs limit Arizona to less than 8 runs? Hopefully less than 5* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2025, 15:30:37
They did it!* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2025, 15:36:10
Cubs are back.* - Toonces April 19, 2025, 14:12:16
Going to attempt to get back into baseball this year so I just bought Marquee - illini21 April 19, 2025, 13:23:48
They're gonna go and earn my 20 bucks a month, seems like - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 19, 2025, 15:30:37
Alex Cohen. He was with the Iowa Cubs. He’s done some Cubs game in the past - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2025, 14:02:58
He was also on a House Hunters in Des Moines a few years back* - Herman Blume April 19, 2025, 15:12:17
(no subject) - Herman Blume April 19, 2025, 15:12:11
(no subject) - Herman Blume April 19, 2025, 15:12:09
Gotcha. I kinda like him* - illini21 April 19, 2025, 14:17:45
hey chorizo! - RVA April 18, 2025, 19:06:15
Tariffs wreaking havoc everywhere smdh.* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 19:20:09
LOL, I missed all the madness. Carson Kelly for MVP!* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 16:40:09
[W]. Giving up a 10 spot in the 8th is not usually the suggested route to said [W].* - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 16:31:40
6 run inning and it feels like not enough, heh* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 16:25:04
Fitting a 3 pitch strikeout from Turner is in between all this, lol. Everyone else taking BP* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 16:18:28
PCA says hold my beer* - Mrap24 April 18, 2025, 16:22:51
This is fun. And funny. And completely WTF. Reminds me of a Dad's Club softball game.* - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 16:16:54
Lol* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2025, 16:16:35
Nice save by Boog on the botched HR call. - OB25 April 18, 2025, 16:16:19
Gotta be one of the wildest Wrigley games ever* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 16:14:15
*Teddy KGB voice** - CanHartlebHireSnider April 18, 2025, 16:14:14
Wow* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2025, 16:13:42
LO....glad the Cubs are batting last.* - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 16:07:08
When you give up 3 runs on 5 pitches and get no outs and weren't the worst pitcher in the inning.... - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 16:04:13
LOL WTF* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2025, 16:04:07
#JedsLeague* - KingTalkyTiki April 18, 2025, 16:02:01
can't fully blame Jed here. You can only do what your owner allows you to do* - DanSaint April 18, 2025, 16:03:10
Oh, agree 100% - KingTalkyTiki April 18, 2025, 19:58:47
I also don’t think the bullpen is where you can point to the owner. - OB25 April 18, 2025, 20:10:38
This looks like a 12 inch softball inning* - Mrap24 April 18, 2025, 16:01:18
And I mean the entire inning* - Mrap24 April 18, 2025, 16:14:35
My god* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 16:01:14
Wasn't someone saying that Wicks could step in to Steele's spot? - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 15:56:03
You don’t like 3 runs and 3 hits on 5 pitches?* - Mrap24 April 18, 2025, 15:57:49
Not great, Bob. Not great.* - Illiniphil April 18, 2025, 15:59:04
Unacceptable* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2025, 15:53:55
Man, this is something.* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 15:52:36
This Cubs bullpen….* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2025, 15:43:43
problem is bullpens are so temperamental that it's hard to fix them quickly - DanSaint April 18, 2025, 15:58:46
Is really bad* - Mrap24 April 18, 2025, 15:52:51
Thank you Ian.* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 15:24:24
PCA with an .806 OPS, Carson Kelly with a 1.656 OPS. As expected* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 14:16:01
Carson Kelly must be on the Barry Bonds-type good stuff.* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 14:09:07
The Athletic poled 40 MLB FO Execs on the top FOs in baseball. Cubs didn't get a single vote. - Carl Spackler April 16, 2025, 21:16:10
I don’t think you can get a vote if you hadn’t made the playoffs in 5 years* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 16, 2025, 21:25:50
uh oh. - LeatherneckIllini April 16, 2025, 19:38:14
His Harley calling him like the Green Goblin mask.* - Toonces April 16, 2025, 21:39:23
you still don't understand sample size.* - VIV April 16, 2025, 19:40:54
nm* - LeatherneckIllini April 16, 2025, 19:37:27
should have been a sweep but I’ll take it. 15-4.* - LeatherneckIllini April 16, 2025, 17:56:46
should have been a sweep but I’ll take it. 15-4.* - LeatherneckIllini April 16, 2025, 17:51:24
You mean Cubs sweep. Whale's Vagina doesn't have the Right Stuff.* - Warrin'_Illini April 16, 2025, 17:55:10
PCA doing work.* - Toonces April 16, 2025, 17:18:52
Big bullpen night. Go the series win tomorrow* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 23:42:30
LOL that the Padres are in the best stretch in franchise history but the Cubs own them* - GMAW April 16, 2025, 7:05:00
Ugh you just have to get that run in from third. 3 pretty hopeless at bats* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 23:33:31
Wow can’t believe they got away with it. Good job by Thielbar* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 23:42:37
The dirty secret about the Padres right now is outside the top 3rd that lineup is dogshit - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 23:45:46
I think I’d have sent Nico on the PCA ball* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 23:35:06
2 straight days of every fly ball in San Diego with the crowd going crazy* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 22:47:29
They’re not a knowledgeable fan base (obviously)* - Herman Blume April 15, 2025, 23:02:30
Maybe the dumbest* - GMAW April 16, 2025, 6:54:57
Justin Turner Cubs era = Eric Hosmer Cubs era* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 22:39:01
Look who’s washed up in Whale’s Vagina.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 22:40:30
Don’t see the back to back bunts often.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 22:21:21
Cubs version of the barge* - ab75 April 15, 2025, 22:21:58
PCA finally got a bunt down also catch the fucking ball - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 22:20:42
Tucker has been a bit of an adventure out there this year* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 22:30:46
Every high fly ball seems to be a struggle for him* - Carl Spackler April 16, 2025, 6:16:22
Shaw being sent to minors* - Mrap24 April 15, 2025, 17:32:48
<drake> awesome <drake>* - Sounder April 15, 2025, 17:46:52
Yeah he looked overmatched not surprising - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 17:42:59
bregman 5 for 5 yesterday* - torinese April 16, 2025, 8:28:46
Mike North’s former errand boy thinks they should get Arenado* - bjl63 April 15, 2025, 20:28:16
There was some discussion of it in the offseason - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 20:31:25
Not after Ricketts finds out how cheap that poo poo platter above costs.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 20:30:15
I’ll post this here vs starting a new thread. The Cards young core is off to an encouraging start - CWR10 April 15, 2025, 12:46:19
47k at Petco last night. I hope I can get there this year….. - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2025, 12:20:26
The Cubs draw everywhere* - GMAW April 15, 2025, 13:01:22
I mean, if you don't...are you even a real fan?* - Dilbert April 15, 2025, 12:23:05
PCA gets a lot of flack for being pretty damn good. People love hating that guy - OrangeSox April 15, 2025, 0:45:30
i love PCA. we've all known his shortcomings. * - VIV April 15, 2025, 12:22:27
He has shortcomings? He's prime (white) Eric Davis. 30+ home runs and 80+ steals.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 13:16:43
the last time anyone stole 80 bases was 1988* - Sammich April 15, 2025, 13:20:54
With the big bases and limited pick off attempts I expect that to change soon.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 13:22:48
that's a good point* - Sammich April 15, 2025, 13:25:29
Stolen base inflation. Vince Coleman and EDavis would never get caught in this era.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 13:27:25
He has a superstar ceiling. Anyone smiting him is stupid or jealous that he’s a Cub.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 12:42:49
Overreaction to small early season sample sizes - OB25 April 15, 2025, 9:17:15
He's awesome. Haters can derelict.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 8:27:30
MVP* - LeatherneckIllini April 14, 2025, 23:22:52
Most Valuable Padre, maybe.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 8:27:56
Currently on pace for 57/57 for a 140 win team.* - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2025, 12:21:23
140 win team. lol.* - Ron McDon April 15, 2025, 13:06:53
Yeah I was thinking a minimum of 145* - Herman Blume April 15, 2025, 13:17:13
and they still get the Wild Card behind the Dodgers :( * - shua April 15, 2025, 13:23:41
Like saying PCA was on track for a bad season 3 games in.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 12:57:00
*taps light hearted sarcasm button* I do think if he stays healthy he’s got a great shot at 40/40… - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2025, 13:40:19
Toonces only does hard, scathing sarcasm.* - Toonces April 15, 2025, 14:18:15
Please get back soon Seiya. I’ve seen more than enough of Turner in the 3 spot already* - OB25 April 14, 2025, 22:48:43
Guessing this is the last we see of Pearson, at least for quite a while. He’s been awful* - OB25 April 14, 2025, 22:59:05
Cubs Twitter is worse than Illinois basketball Twitter - GMAW April 14, 2025, 14:07:21
I saw that too. It's insane. I want Tucker around forever - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2025, 14:22:17
This* - KingTalkyTiki April 14, 2025, 14:43:38
It's Poor Tom Ricketts fault for being so Ricketty. We've been burned by his miserly ways.* - Warrin'_Illini April 14, 2025, 14:09:04
hopefully they continue the last 2 games success tonight in San Diego* - RSMBob April 14, 2025, 14:04:33
9-3 since the debacle game in Arizona!* - Mrap24 April 13, 2025, 21:05:46
Heck of a series. Those outings by Brown and Rea were certainly a pleasant surprise* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 20:59:44
Putting the league on notice!* - Mrap24 April 13, 2025, 20:58:46
[W] and a series win against the mighty Doyers. - Illiniphil April 13, 2025, 20:57:37
After having no TV/cable the last 2 days I got to watch The Masters & Cubs/Dodgers today. Glorious* - RSMBob April 13, 2025, 20:59:18
PCA is fast* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 13, 2025, 20:51:44
Hodge is nasty. Now Stressly time. Maybe get some runs* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 20:45:53
Hopefully wasting a lead off triple doesn’t come back to bite them* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 20:53:44
Marshall am I crazy or is PCA a shit bunter?* - Carl Spackler April 13, 2025, 20:39:05
He’s been bad this season so far. I don’t recall this issue in the past* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 20:39:33
Nico bails out Swanson's terrible at bat* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 13, 2025, 20:37:39
Do not understand 3-0 green lights to Swanson* - Carl Spackler April 13, 2025, 20:37:31
I don’t generally hate it but he has to have better decision making* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 20:37:55
PCYAY!* - KingTalkyTiki April 13, 2025, 20:09:33
I did not know PCA had that much pop* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2025, 20:08:04
He showed it a decent amount in the last couple months of last season. - OB25 April 13, 2025, 20:13:58
He hit 15 homers last year across the minors and majors. Career .515 slug in the minors - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 20:13:35
The PCA game* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 20:07:55
Turner now 0-17 with 13 K’s vs. Glasnow and for some reason Counsell chose to put him in the 3 spot* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 19:42:31
On the flip side, Busch is a robbed grand slam away from an all-time series* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 19:48:15
Nice to see from PCA.* - Toonces April 13, 2025, 18:59:57
These in-game interviews are awful* - bjl63 April 13, 2025, 18:54:57
Ugh Steele done for the season. Huge hit* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 15:36:16
Can I interest you in a Martin Perez?* - UofIL6 April 13, 2025, 19:52:42
Cade Horton time?* - Herman Blume April 13, 2025, 15:44:57
Wicks seems more likely. They already readjusted his start in AAA and he’s on the 40 man - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 15:47:01
Not great.* - Herman Blume April 13, 2025, 15:43:44
Did he have surgery on this same problem last year?* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2025, 15:38:31
No* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2025, 15:40:46
Fuuuuuuuck.* - Toonces April 13, 2025, 15:37:52
Just checking the scores on my phone. Cubs won 16-0 (yay) and guess what the top highlight is…. - LeatherneckIllini April 12, 2025, 23:28:03
16-0 in Dodger Stadium is wild* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2025, 22:52:12
That was fun to watch.* - KingTalkyTiki April 12, 2025, 23:09:23
Back to riding the Ricketts coattails again, nice* - HamptonSki April 13, 2025, 8:15:26
Ooo - Herman Blume April 13, 2025, 9:02:35
Lol at Carson Kelly having a 1.613 OPS* - OB25 April 12, 2025, 22:43:44
Worth 1.1 fWAR in 35 PAs* - Carl Spackler April 13, 2025, 7:53:29
Ben Brown shutting down the Dodgers offense is what I’m for and this offense might be legit - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2025, 22:23:24
This guy is throwing BP* - OB25 April 12, 2025, 21:57:18
PCA really struggling at the plate. Needs to see more pitches* - opossum jenkins April 12, 2025, 21:39:51
PCA is a rough watch at the plate* - Mrap24 April 12, 2025, 21:39:48
Oof, Suzuki pulled presumably due to injury* - Carl Spackler April 12, 2025, 21:21:08
Right wrist pain* - Mrap24 April 12, 2025, 21:52:04
Wow Busch was robbed* - Mrap24 April 12, 2025, 20:54:17
After Suzuki lined directly into a perfectly placed shift with bases loaded. F’ing Dodgers* - OB25 April 12, 2025, 20:59:29
This is the guy whose scoops are almost never correct, right? - OB25 April 12, 2025, 19:27:52
He and the Mike deportes guy are right like 2 out of 15 times - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2025, 22:13:18
Boyd looking really good again, Cubs offense needs a find a way to not waste this start* - OB25 April 11, 2025, 22:26:12
Derp. The Dodgers are inevitable* - OB25 April 11, 2025, 22:43:09
Ah man, Steele to the 15-day DL with left elbow tendenitis.* - Warrin'_Illini April 9, 2025, 10:22:29
Good thing is, they won't need a 5th starter due to timing of days off upcoming. - ibdoc April 9, 2025, 11:16:54
If Ben Brown was down that might be some comfort - CanHartlebHireSnider April 9, 2025, 11:21:36
With the rule changes making stolen bases damn near automatic, team speed is a nice hack. - OB25 April 8, 2025, 22:42:52
25 SBs with only 1 CS. Pretty great* - Carl Spackler April 9, 2025, 6:58:49
Stolen bases are accounted for in both fWAR and bWAR - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2025, 22:53:00
A lot to like from this team so far.* - OB25 April 8, 2025, 21:27:28
The defense has been very good, in general* - opossum jenkins April 8, 2025, 21:28:12
They basically have 5 gold glovers in their best line up* - Carl Spackler April 9, 2025, 7:17:26
[W] Cubs piling up series wins.* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2025, 21:25:07
Pretty huge considering the schedule - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2025, 21:27:56
The Rangers have had an incredibly bizarre inning of decisions. - Carl Spackler April 8, 2025, 21:21:30
Yeah them and the ‘27 Yankees I mean Padres have helped the Cubs out with some dumb baseball.* - OB25 April 8, 2025, 21:23:22
LOL, what an idiot.* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2025, 21:23:18
That plus a nice play by Dansby bailing out another wholly unimpressive Pressly outing* - OB25 April 8, 2025, 21:24:13
PCA is going to be a very good ball player when he figures out the little things* - opossum jenkins April 8, 2025, 21:15:43
Whatever else happens this offense grinds* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2025, 21:07:44
Cubs OF defense really fucking up tonight* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2025, 20:56:12

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