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We need a new Cubs thread. This is it.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:38:38

Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Nice job, Pittsburgh. Mets…not as helpful*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 13:56:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It’s 2025 and the Mets are batting their two best hitters (two of the best in MLB) 3 and 4

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 14:05:36, in reply to "Nice job, Pittsburgh. Mets…not as helpful*"

Wild

Wow, Cardinals didn’t score a run the entire series*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 14:05:19, in reply to "Nice job, Pittsburgh. Mets…not as helpful*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

They haven’t scored a run in 5 of their last 8 games. Cubs shut them out in the last two

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 14:06:36, in reply to "Wow, Cardinals didn’t score a run the entire series*"

Then they beat up the Guards and then the Pirates shut them down.

Also the Pirates just lit up the Mets and Cardinals

What would you think of this trade?

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 10:39:38, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Saw on SI via Bleacher Report:

https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-land-two-marlins-starting-pitchers-blockbuster-trade-proposal

Miami Marlins pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera to the Cubs in exchange for Kevin Alcantara, Jefferson Rojas, Jaxon Wiggins, Ryan Gallagher, and Yahil Melendez.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

These trades for Alcantara all look ridiculous. This is not the 2008 trade market anymore.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 11:21:51, in reply to "What would you think of this trade? "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 10:45:22, in reply to "What would you think of this trade? "

I don’t even think Sandy gets traded

But we’ll see

The Cubs are desperate but I don’t think they’re 3 top 100 prospects for Edward Cabrera and Sandy’s underwater contract desperate

his value seems to be at an all time low, but his asking price hasn't budged

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 12:14:40, in reply to "My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen"

it seems like a terrible time for them to try and sell him.

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I don’t even think Sandy gets traded

But we’ll see The Cubs are desperate but I don’t think they’re 3 top 100 prospects for Edward Cabrera and Sandy’s underwater contract desperate

Right. There’s nothing forcing the Marlins to trade him now

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 12:20:18, in reply to "his value seems to be at an all time low, but his asking price hasn't budged"

Unless they’re just eager to dump salary.

If I were them I’d hope another offseason off TJs would help him bounce back. Or they could trade him in the offseason if someone is a believer.

And do actual reporting, analysis, or profiles?

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 11:18:25, in reply to "My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen"

It's embarrassing that once esteemed companies have reduced themselves to including thirty of these a day under their masthead.

I didn't make the trade up. *

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 10:56:45, in reply to "My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen"

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I don’t even think Sandy gets traded

But we’ll see The Cubs are desperate but I don’t think they’re 3 top 100 prospects for Edward Cabrera and Sandy’s underwater contract desperate

Palencia is trending towards becoming an elite closer*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 21:33:30, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Thank you Andrew Chafin*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 21:34:33, in reply to "Palencia is trending towards becoming an elite closer*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Holy moly. Thats one way to kill an inning*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 19:39:58, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Quite the base running inning.*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 19:38:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*

Posted by nash <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=nash' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:18:55, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

You would think they would negotiate some sort of buyout and get it off the books

Posted by IlliniJuice07 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniJuice07' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:13:15, in reply to "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*"

$9 million now is worth more than the $11-12 million he will receive over the next 10 years.

I hope it goes the other way and Bobby uses the last payment to purchase a 20 year annuity*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 14:52:04, in reply to "You would think they would negotiate some sort of buyout and get it off the books"

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$9 million now is worth more than the $11-12 million he will receive over the next 10 years.

There has to be a story as to why the Mets agreed to an 8% interest rate

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:04:52, in reply to "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*"

I guess they just needed the deferral that much

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Madoff*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:27:39, in reply to "There has to be a story as to why the Mets agreed to an 8% interest rate"

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I guess they just needed the deferral that much

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Don’t know about everyone else here but we open our presents on Bobby Bonilla morning,

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:25:59, in reply to "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*"

not Bobby Bonilla eve.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

we get one on BB Eve, then the rest are pro-rated over the next 50 years*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:58:48, in reply to "Don’t know about everyone else here but we open our presents on Bobby Bonilla morning, "

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not Bobby Bonilla eve.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime

Several outlets reporting the Cubs are attempting to acquire Mitch Keller*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 7:06:30, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I also read Cubs might be after more than 1 starter and DBacks might be an option

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 7:52:20, in reply to "Several outlets reporting the Cubs are attempting to acquire Mitch Keller*"

Of getting either Gallen or Kelly along with Suarez. Also heard Cubs also trying to get Bednar in the Keller deal.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

blah*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 7:28:01, in reply to "Several outlets reporting the Cubs are attempting to acquire Mitch Keller*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Jim Bowden has done it again.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 18:34:44, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

His latest trade package for Sandy Alcantara’s 6.98 ERA is the Padres giving up the #3 OVERALL prospect in the league (De Vries), plus the #24 prospect in the league (Salas), plus two other organizational top 10 prospects.

The Athletic is hurting their credibility by letting these articles appear on their website.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Robbie Hyde gonna have a blast on YouTube breaking all this down

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 12:07:39, in reply to "Jim Bowden has done it again."

And trying to stop from laughing all the way through it

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I'm convinced it's simply comic relief*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:08:38, in reply to "Jim Bowden has done it again."

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Since he had the job at one point, he’ll be able to make a fool of himself as long as he wants.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 18:38:37, in reply to "Jim Bowden has done it again."

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Legitimately bronchial.

Bowden pushed Sasaki anywhere but the Dodgers for weeks

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 18:37:33, in reply to "Jim Bowden has done it again."

And then when he signed with the Dodgers he said it was an open secret he was signing with the Dodgers

Jed gets a grade of L- on bench construction. That includes the solid Carson Kelly.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 30, 2025, 15:20:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Moderator

Rockies come back with 2 outs in 9th and beat MIL, keeps this week from being a disaster

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 16:41:14, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

With their schedule this week, losing 1.5 games to them this week was probably a reasonable outcome so I’ll take it. Annoying part is losing 2 games to STL too despite splitting that series, but it’s still a 2.0/2.5 game lead coming out of this week so it could have been worse.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Based on upcoming schedule more worried about STL than Milwaukee

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 16:42:30, in reply to "Rockies come back with 2 outs in 9th and beat MIL, keeps this week from being a disaster"

But Cubs can control their own destiny with STL this week

gonna be at the Cubs/Cards series. First time I've been to Wrigley since 1993

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 18:40:21, in reply to "Based on upcoming schedule more worried about STL than Milwaukee"

and just the buzz around this series should be very interesting

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But Cubs can control their own destiny with STL this week

Those were some of the worst at bats I’ve seen all season*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:16:49, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

*fart noise**

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:16:13, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

He wasn’t gonna do much with Valdez, but PCA is in a real bad spot at the plate right now.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:58:31, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

A few fluky hits is all he’s gotten since Monday, and it was pretty bad for a while before that. He needs a 3 for 4 type game just to snap himself out of it mentally more than anything, I don’t think pitchers are doing anything different to him but he’s just no longer squaring anything up.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Haven’t been watching close enough, but there’s just no reason to throw PCA a strike.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:03:06, in reply to "He wasn’t gonna do much with Valdez, but PCA is in a real bad spot at the plate right now."

So if that’s not the adjustment they’re making to him now, it’s not far off.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

He’s getting plenty of strikes, he’s just missing all of them.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:16:31, in reply to "Haven’t been watching close enough, but there’s just no reason to throw PCA a strike."

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So if that’s not the adjustment they’re making to him now, it’s not far off.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Crawford boxes*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:41:43, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Hate that place *

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:51:28, in reply to "Crawford boxes*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Nice effort this weekend, Guardians*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:40:25, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Would be nice for them to roll over and die this week again

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:41:40, in reply to "Nice effort this weekend, Guardians*"

Brewers get Mets and Dodgers but Cards go to Pittsburgh

well, the mets are doing a good job of that too.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 15:44:57, in reply to "Would be nice for them to roll over and die this week again"

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Brewers get Mets and Dodgers but Cards go to Pittsburgh

Absolutely wild pitch count for Taillon given his stat line.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:38:00, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Paredes used up 2 innings worth of pitches all by himself*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:39:24, in reply to "Absolutely wild pitch count for Taillon given his stat line.*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

When is Amaya coming back?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2025, 14:19:44, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Most Paredes homer possible lol*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 20:47:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

That’s one of the worst missed strike calls I’ve ever seen*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 19:39:12, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Got the entire plate lol*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 19:41:21, in reply to "That’s one of the worst missed strike calls I’ve ever seen*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

LFG*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 19:25:57, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

A haunting is afoot*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 19:11:42, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I would appreciate a Cubs win tonight

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 16:18:39, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

It’s admittedly too early to stress too much about the standings, but with this team’s inability to hit lefties and a great one pitching tomorrow (Valdez), good chance we’ll leave this road trip tied with the Brewers if losing tonight.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Crawford boxes are such a joke, but we are at least taking advantage*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 19:19:29, in reply to "I would appreciate a Cubs win tonight"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

After all of the freaking out earlier this week, the Cubs leave StL in the same spot

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 16:35:40, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

relative to StL as they were in when the series started.

And only a 1/2 game lost to the Brewers

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 16:48:27, in reply to "After all of the freaking out earlier this week, the Cubs leave StL in the same spot"

Still Brew have Colorado this weekend and Cubs go to Houston

But Brewers July is pretty tough and Cubs was up a bit after the break

Much deserved shit talk directed at Wilson.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 16:06:18, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Out of all the 2016 Cubs Willson has done the most to ruin his reputation in Chicago

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 16:06:59, in reply to "Much deserved shit talk directed at Wilson.*"

Yes Daniel is plunking you to put the tying run up on purpose

Really stupid reaction by Willson.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 16:08:51, in reply to "Out of all the 2016 Cubs Willson has done the most to ruin his reputation in Chicago"

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Yes Daniel is plunking you to put the thing run up on purpose

Going to be annoying if Cubs lose this one, terrible batted ball luck so far.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 14:24:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Could easily be up by 4 or 5 runs.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Palencia doing his best to make it happen

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 15:59:43, in reply to "Going to be annoying if Cubs lose this one, terrible batted ball luck so far."

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Then we score a run WITHOUT hitting the ball.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 15:37:17, in reply to "Going to be annoying if Cubs lose this one, terrible batted ball luck so far."

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Could easily be up by 4 or 5 runs.

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"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Imanaga schedule to start today. Good to see him back. Much needed*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 10:45:36, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Know it’s a good Cubs game when there’s no posts haha*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 21:11:27, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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McGuire has been a godsend*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 19:11:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 8:36:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:30:36, in reply to "I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*"

As a Cubs fan it’s more fun for me to just think that it’s an incredibly spoiled fanbase who is showing their ass to everyone after decades of being praised for their loyalty, but I have to assume there’s more to it than that.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The front office has been incredibly condescending toward the fans for years

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:49:06, in reply to "The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?"

Often actively complaining about fan reaction to its moves (or lack thereof).

And they started 14-19, so there are probably a lot of out of town fans who didn't book their summer trip to STL in the spring because they didn't think the team was good enough to be worth it. I still don't know how long this can last. The defense is great but the pitching and offense is pretty much exactly league average; I think they'll need some increased power and pitching help to hang in the Central to that final weekend at Wrigley.

frankly i think your hypothesis is 90% of it

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:40:56, in reply to "The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?"

people jetted in a hurry once the 'stars' were gone.

it's kind of a perfect storm. there isn't a single homegrown star vet on the team. after having at least 1 for like a hundred years. so not a ton of loyalty to the group of guys

also, the FO signaled it. they've basically said 'eh this season is what it is, if we compete great but if not that's fine too'. i think any fan base is going to take that as a signal to tune out

I think it's a spoiled fanbase frustrated with the front office*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:39:07, in reply to "The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?"

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I'll admit that's where I am. Really looking forward to seeing what Bloom does*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 11:08:11, in reply to "I think it's a spoiled fanbase frustrated with the front office*"

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But if they have legitimate concerns about the front office, could you consider that "spoiled"

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:43:09, in reply to "I think it's a spoiled fanbase frustrated with the front office*"

behavior? I think the quintessential spoiled fanbase was the late 1990s early 2000s Braves. How many straight division titles and they routinely had swaths of empty seats.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I'm not!*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 25, 2025, 8:52:23, in reply to "I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*"

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They are a lot of fun and will remain so as long as starting pitching is respectable*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 8:38:05, in reply to "I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*"

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mully & haugh talking about benching pca?

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 7:09:00, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

wtf?*

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Pete Crow-Merkle?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:21:51, in reply to "mully & haugh talking about benching pca?"

Uhh what? I haven't been paying much attention for a couple weeks. Is he in a bad slump?*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 7:15:35, in reply to "mully & haugh talking about benching pca?"

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wtf?*

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Lot of brain farts lately. Might need a little break*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 7:21:14, in reply to "Uhh what? I haven't been paying much attention for a couple weeks. Is he in a bad slump?*"

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wtf?*

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He lost 2 balls in the sun, last night’s was the only brain fart I can remember*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 8:49:01, in reply to "Lot of brain farts lately. Might need a little break*"

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wtf?*

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

wow, he can jump really high*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:26:01, in reply to "He lost 2 balls in the sun, last night’s was the only brain fart I can remember*"

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wtf?*

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strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime

There just has to be an Invisible Sun. *

It gives us hope when the whole day's done.

Consider the source*

Posted by jjlocke923 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jjlocke923' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 9:04:09, in reply to "He lost 2 balls in the sun, last night’s was the only brain fart I can remember*"

Proud Winner of the 2024 Deuce ROY Award

Pot..kettle...black much?*

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How lucky are we to bear witness to this generationally great Padres squad?*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 22:16:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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historic pace!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2025, 6:32:15, in reply to "How lucky are we to bear witness to this generationally great Padres squad?*"

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Man what a play by Arenado*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 21:18:21, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Terrific play....makes it looks so easy*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 21:19:01, in reply to "Man what a play by Arenado*"

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This makes two straight Taillon starts that we lost 8-7.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 21:18:05, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Can’t afford to be losing those kinds of games with how bad the rest of the rotation is, need Taillon to get back on track.

Still in the drivers seat with a 2.5 game lead but this one tonight was particularly maddening. Always gonna be a couple of these stretches in any season though, hopefully it’s a blip.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Matt Shaw is quite bad.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 21:02:22, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Hate PCA’s bunt decisions*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:45:53, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Also surprised Seiya didn’t get to second on his hit*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:46:39, in reply to "Hate PCA’s bunt decisions*"

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Nice awareness MVPete*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:01:33, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Not sure Wynn didn’t leave early but too late now*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:01:14, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Corey Bradford to have surgery*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:00:50, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

The

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PCA has had some embarrassing stuff the last few games*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 20:00:44, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Fucking hell our pitching is terrible

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 19:59:11, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Man, this is very frustrating. The pitching regression is coming fast and furious*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 19:57:49, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I was told the Cardinals don’t really hit home runs*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 19:52:00, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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It seems the cubs pitchers are especially good at giving up HRs

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 19:52:33, in reply to "I was told the Cardinals don’t really hit home runs*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Brown to Iowa. Hodge back*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 15:33:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Adios, Ben*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 20:09:45, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Ugh, quite a quick turn of events starting with that first pitch double play by Happ.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:55:55, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Even when Ben Brown has his good stuff it doesn’t matter.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:55:30, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

He needs to go down and figure out his command. Just hit way too hard.

Really don’t like having to rely on both Brown and Rea.

sounds like Imanaga is replacing Rea in the rotation and i wonder

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:57:42, in reply to "I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now"

if this speeds up Cubs process of going to get someone in trade. Levine did say he expects Cubs to make a move in the next 7-10 days

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He needs to go down and figure out his command. Just hit way too hard.

Really don’t like having to rely on both Brown and Rea.

Throwing batting practice to a team that doesn’t hit homers

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:57:25, in reply to "I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now"

Per the booth

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He needs to go down and figure out his command. Just hit way too hard.

Really don’t like having to rely on both Brown and Rea.

Yep*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:57:04, in reply to "I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now"

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He needs to go down and figure out his command. Just hit way too hard.

Really don’t like having to rely on both Brown and Rea.

It sucks because he does some stuff so well

There’s a possible ace in there but the contact is SO hard.

Like worst in the big leagues in terms of hard contact.

If he can figure out how to limit the hard hit balls at any rate he’ll be a decent pitcher. But it’s not happening right now and we can’t wait for him to figure it out at the big leagues level

Although with him at 75 innings and his career high of 100, do you just move him to pen?

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 20:03:06, in reply to "It sucks because he does some stuff so well"

Like you’d prefer he start and you’d like him to be stretched out, but I can’t imagine they want to throw him over 130 or so innings this year. Maybe have him throw some piggy backs? Cap him at 3-4 innings outings?

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I haven’t seen anything that suggest he’d be any better in the pen

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 20:05:49, in reply to "Although with him at 75 innings and his career high of 100, do you just move him to pen?"

I think he needs to work on his command issues. You can’t give up hard hit balls as a reliever either.

Maybe if he can figure it out in Iowa you can see him in the pen later in the year but I wouldn’t feel comfortable at all putting him in the pen right now.

Dansby Swanson is good

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:23:46, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

for me to poop on

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Had no idea that Michael Fulmer was still around, but he’s back. Person booted again*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 15:41:08, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

“Let’s see what this Pearson guy has! Oof that’s right, you suck, see ya.”*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 16:21:46, in reply to "Had no idea that Michael Fulmer was still around, but he’s back. Person booted again*"

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The Reds just DFA'd old friend Jeimer Candelario. I don't know how he's been doing this year

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 23, 2025, 14:35:21, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

(probably very bad) but I'd consider kicking the tires.

Can play the corners and switch hit.

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Moderator

Sidejack. There are rumors that Eugenio Suarez is available

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 14:52:17, in reply to "The Reds just DFA'd old friend Jeimer Candelario. I don't know how he's been doing this year"

It's Nighengale so it might be a BS rumor.

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(probably very bad) but I'd consider kicking the tires.

Can play the corners and switch hit.

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I had a similar thought and then I looked at his savant page and it’s god awful*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 14:37:53, in reply to "The Reds just DFA'd old friend Jeimer Candelario. I don't know how he's been doing this year"

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(probably very bad) but I'd consider kicking the tires.

Can play the corners and switch hit.

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Ha we all did the same thing. Was shocked to see a .113 BA in nearly 100 at-bats, brutal.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 14:40:39, in reply to "I had a similar thought and then I looked at his savant page and it’s god awful*"

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(probably very bad) but I'd consider kicking the tires.

Can play the corners and switch hit.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Maybe he just needs a new hip like Javy.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 23, 2025, 14:50:00, in reply to "Ha we all did the same thing. Was shocked to see a .113 BA in nearly 100 at-bats, brutal.*"

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(probably very bad) but I'd consider kicking the tires.

Can play the corners and switch hit.

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Moderator

Javy Baez would be a starter in All-Star game if voting ended today.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 14:15:35, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

And both because of his play and a lack of talent in the American League, it’s not entirely unjustified.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He got his hip fixed in the offseason. Looks healthy again. Everytime I think of him I think

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 23, 2025, 14:23:13, in reply to "Javy Baez would be a starter in All-Star game if voting ended today."

of PCA and vice versa.

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And both because of his play and a lack of talent in the American League, it’s not entirely unjustified.

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Apparently Imanaga starting Thursday per Bruce Levine

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 12:12:17, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

And the cryptkeeper also said he fully expects Cubs to make a starting pitching move in the next 7-10 days.

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Those last 4 games was some old school Wrigley Field

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 16:45:55, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Day games wind blowing out high scoring the Cubs usually losing

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Welcome back, Sammy!*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 17:02:43, in reply to "Those last 4 games was some old school Wrigley Field "

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Day games wind blowing out high scoring the Cubs usually losing

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This series is whatever since it’s pretty fluky, but there are some warning signs with this team

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:32:35, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

It’s been nearly 2 months now without winning a series over a team above .500 at the time the series happened. The starting pitching is legitimately bad if Taillon and Boyd regress at all, when we play decent teams we almost never have the edge in the starting pitching matchup. So much of the current record is due to an insane 4-5 week stretch from almost every pitcher in the bullpen, and that bill is going to come due eventually.

We were a big hit away from going 7.5 up on Milwaukee on Friday, now it’s 3.5 with a tough road trip coming up while Milwaukee hosts Pittsburgh and Colorado. This thing could start to get dicey this coming week when it was only 3 days that it seemed like we might run away with it.

I still think they’re the best overall team and will ultimately win the division, but I think this could be a troublesome stretch from now until the All Star break.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It’s been 3 weeks since winning a series over a team with a record over .500*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:36:49, in reply to "This series is whatever since it’s pretty fluky, but there are some warning signs with this team"

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At the time the series was played is what I said.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:40:47, in reply to "It’s been 3 weeks since winning a series over a team with a record over .500*"

Which I know is an arbitrary distinction, but after those few impressive series wins in April there has been a bit of a bumslayer component to all this. They’ve done a great job of at least always winning every series they play against bad teams though.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Meh they currently have the 2nd best record in baseball vs teams .500 or better

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:47:39, in reply to "At the time the series was played is what I said."

Behind only the Rays

They’re 46-31 on June 22 if they lose today.

Sure there a certainly some holes they need to address and yes the ly have a difficult stretch coming up while the Brewers have an easy stretch but I think it’s a bit early to chicken little this.

This team is really good. It’s a long season. There will be ups and downs.

I’m ready to be done with playing the 27 Yankees….I mean the Mariners*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:03:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Tough team to play in these conditions. Lots of fly ball hitters*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 15:16:23, in reply to "I’m ready to be done with playing the 27 Yankees….I mean the Mariners*"

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Appreciate the good work he did early in the season, but it’s time to move on from Colin Rea

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 14:19:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

At least as part of the rotation.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Agreed. Terrible pitching matchup in a huge offensive environment

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 14:22:05, in reply to "Appreciate the good work he did early in the season, but it’s time to move on from Colin Rea"

Gotta figure out how to get Gilbert out

since Imanaga is returning on road trip...gotta think maybe he takes Rea's spot? Do you DFA him

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 14:28:02, in reply to "Agreed. Terrible pitching matchup in a huge offensive environment"

or send to pen?

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Gotta figure out how to get Gilbert out

The problem is Ben Brown sucks too. I’d imagine it’s Brown to the pen*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 14:44:07, in reply to "since Imanaga is returning on road trip...gotta think maybe he takes Rea's spot? Do you DFA him"

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or send to pen?

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Gotta figure out how to get Gilbert out

i also how long they wait to acquire a starter or two

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 14:46:39, in reply to "The problem is Ben Brown sucks too. I’d imagine it’s Brown to the pen*"

Alcantara has looked better his last few starts

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or send to pen?

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Gotta figure out how to get Gilbert out

Apparently Imanaga will be activated for road trip. Still not determined who's spot in rotation

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 19:01:58, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

he's taking. I would think maybe send Brown down (if he still has options).

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Unbelievable outing from Keller*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 15:34:54, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Don’t love sending him back out for another inning though.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 15:44:42, in reply to "Unbelievable outing from Keller*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Annoying to be letting this lead slip away without them even hitting any HR’s (yet)*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 14:57:53, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

My Over 12.5 runs bet was a good one*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 14:55:54, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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This has been a total shit show defensively*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 14:52:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Infield defense picking up outfield defense*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 14:08:19, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Walking Vidal Brujan on a day like today is probably not the best idea*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:59:05, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

wtf guys!?!?*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:41:56, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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At least they minimized the damage*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:45:17, in reply to "wtf guys!?!?*"

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Why did Happ slow up?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:42:55, in reply to "wtf guys!?!?*"

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giggity*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:30:05, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Cabrera DFA’d, Pearson called up.*

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95 degree real feel and the wind is howling straight out to center. Good luck to today’s pitchers*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 12:26:31, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

2 Cubs batters, 2 home runs*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 21, 2025, 13:31:05, in reply to "95 degree real feel and the wind is howling straight out to center. Good luck to today’s pitchers*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I thought you guys told me Wrigley field isn't friendly to batters and hard to hit it out.

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 16:08:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Or is that only for the Cubs?

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The wind is blowing out and it’s hot. It hasn’t been like this all season*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 16:12:20, in reply to "I thought you guys told me Wrigley field isn't friendly to batters and hard to hit it out."

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Or is that only for the Cubs?

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Man, fuck this BABIP bad luck today*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 15:09:26, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Don’t think you can let Pressly finish this inning, might cost you the game.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 15:02:41, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Looks like we're gonna find out*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 15:03:11, in reply to "Don’t think you can let Pressly finish this inning, might cost you the game.*"

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Good outing, Pressly*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 15:02:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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That was indecent what he did to that ball.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 14:41:35, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Legitimately bronchial.

Sammy doesn't have that weird Michael Jackson color anymore*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 14:07:46, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Am I the only one who gets the same three commercials over and over?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 14:02:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Sosa is joining the broadcast booth in the 4th inning*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 13:47:28, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Going to two games in late July

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 9:53:27, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Wednesday day game against the Royals and then Friday night at the Sox.

Taking my step-son to two major league games in our Chicago trip.

Recrudescence

i'm going 4th of July weekend. Cards/Cubs. the Sunday game got moved to ESPN Sunday Night broadcast

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 13:54:06, in reply to "Going to two games in late July "

staying on Grand at the Hilton

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Wednesday day game against the Royals and then Friday night at the Sox.

Taking my step-son to two major league games in our Chicago trip.

Sammy coming to Wrigley today for the first time since he left early in 2004*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 8:55:35, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Good, and credit to the Cubs for not making him grovel*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 9:20:08, in reply to "Sammy coming to Wrigley today for the first time since he left early in 2004*"

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I mean they kind of did. He had to apologize. They just accepted his apology being vague*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 9:21:03, in reply to "Good, and credit to the Cubs for not making him grovel*"

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I think there is one thing we can agree on. Dave Roberts is a bitch and so are the Dodgers….

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 6:22:49, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1935948597809627457

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Man, if this costs them third place…*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 15:51:09, in reply to "I think there is one thing we can agree on. Dave Roberts is a bitch and so are the Dodgers…."

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https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1935948597809627457

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Only one team intentionally threw at a batter last night

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 13:59:57, in reply to "I think there is one thing we can agree on. Dave Roberts is a bitch and so are the Dodgers…."

and it wasn't the Dodgers

well that might cost him the MVP. I haven't looked at the standings lately, Padres still on...

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 6:41:31, in reply to "I think there is one thing we can agree on. Dave Roberts is a bitch and so are the Dodgers…."

track for 140 wins?

Go Dodgers. Go Giants.

oops.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 5:49:41, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Random observation. Tony Gwynn Jr sounds exactly like his dad*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 22:27:19, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Braves GM says under no circumstances will they even consider trading Sale*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 21:47:28, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

not to mention they’re poised to make a run here.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 5:51:08, in reply to "Braves GM says under no circumstances will they even consider trading Sale*"

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Yeah, but comments like these are completely worthless*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 22:28:12, in reply to "Braves GM says under no circumstances will they even consider trading Sale*"

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Generally true but this is pretty strong…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 0:34:44, in reply to "Yeah, but comments like these are completely worthless*"

“Will not happen. I never make definitive statements unless I’m going to stick with them. Once you make definitive statements and then go back on them, you’re a liar and you’re done. Will. Not. Happen. Bold, italicize it, caps. So much so that I’m trying to make a trade now - it’s very hard to make a trade in June - just to signal to everybody that we will not sell.”

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

No quit in this team. I appreciate their moxie.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 16:22:03, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Came up just a bit short.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

shows the offense is great and the pen is fine

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 16:35:05, in reply to "No quit in this team. I appreciate their moxie."

Taillon has been really good this year but just didn't have it this game.

Does show you guys probably need another starter...or maybe 2. But one top line guy for certain.

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Came up just a bit short.

Imanaga to pitch for the Iowa Cubs this Friday and will be evaluated after to possibly return

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 17:02:04, in reply to "shows the offense is great and the pen is fine"

to the team next week. That would help a lot if he can.

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Taillon has been really good this year but just didn't have it this game.

Does show you guys probably need another starter...or maybe 2. But one top line guy for certain.

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Came up just a bit short.

PCA does it again. Might need more of it, Taillon doesn’t have it today.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 13:43:30, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Per Bob Nightengale: Rays expect to he sold by end of the year

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:19:17, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1935384926444224788?t=ObjvmODpBgV_QGwrV1R9xA&s=19

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Weak effort from the crowd, that needs to be a curtain call*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:19:52, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Sorry. We did our best.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 10:33:58, in reply to "Weak effort from the crowd, that needs to be a curtain call*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Oh wow*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:19:22, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Longest Cub HR this year*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:19:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Holy shit PCA. Thought he had no chance.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:15:19, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Legitimately bronchial.

and then goes yard. *

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:18:29, in reply to "Holy shit PCA. Thought he had no chance.*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Oh my god PCA*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:14:19, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Haha oh my*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:17:53, in reply to "Oh my god PCA*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Absolutely unreal catch. Literally straight up LF*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:17:29, in reply to "Oh my god PCA*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Keller hitting 99 to get Hoskins*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:03:27, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

His arm is still good, but oof has the hitting and receiving fallen off a cliff for Kelly.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:00:34, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

The back of the baseball card rarely lies.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The contact falling out gives me a pass on that last one

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:03:15, in reply to "His arm is still good, but oof has the hitting and receiving fallen off a cliff for Kelly."

He still rates well on blocking balls

Yeah, posted before seeing that so I’ll concede the point on that one.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:08:23, in reply to "The contact falling out gives me a pass on that last one"

Hope we can get Amaya back in a few weeks though.

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He still rates well on blocking balls

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Similar to the Rockies series that they swept, really gross series offensively but still got 3 of 4*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:54:38, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Hooray Manfred Rule!

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:52:48, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

(Still hate it)

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Really poor AB by turner*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:36:43, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Well, he’s washed, so*

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Been long enough now that we can safely say he’s got nothing left in the tank.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:38:33, in reply to "Really poor AB by turner*"

They will keep him around for clubhouse reasons but they really need to add a right-handed bench bat. Bad luck there with the base being open so they couldn’t pinch hit Tucker.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Berti says look at me*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:51:39, in reply to "Been long enough now that we can safely say he’s got nothing left in the tank."

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They will keep him around for clubhouse reasons but they really need to add a right-handed bench bat. Bad luck there with the base being open so they couldn’t pinch hit Tucker.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Horrible at bats through 2 innings*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 14, 2025, 13:49:33, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Even making contact against elite MLB pitching is a damn near miraculous feat.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 20:03:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

https://x.com/pitchingninja/status/1933598033939513499?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Wow quite a whimper*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 16:14:25, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

We are consistently so bad at moving the Manfred Man from 2nd to 3rd.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 16:09:48, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

What a bad play by the Pirates SS*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 15:38:53, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Weird play. Did IKF forget the situation?*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 15:38:48, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I’ve got no problem with that*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 14:40:47, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Nice job so far of at least building up Skenes’ pitch count*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 14:29:44, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

4 innings against the bullpen to play with, nice work*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 14:56:46, in reply to "Nice job so far of at least building up Skenes’ pitch count*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Can't believe Marquee aired Justin Turner's fake ballsack lol

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 23:55:51, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Justin Turner was just letting those boys hang pic.twitter.com/FEHiqyIbkR
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 13, 2025

I can't believe how many jomboy followers seem to think it was real*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 0:07:45, in reply to "Can't believe Marquee aired Justin Turner's fake ballsack lol"

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Justin Turner was just letting those boys hang pic.twitter.com/FEHiqyIbkR — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 13, 2025 .

strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime

Some numbers on the Cubs bullpen…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 21:20:11, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Brad Keller: 21 straight scoreless appearances
Ryan Pressley: 14 straight scoreless appearances
Caleb Thielbar: 14 straight scoreless appearances
Drew Pomeranz: 18 scoreless appearances, yet to give up a run this season
Chris Flexen: 10 scoreless appearances, yet to give up a run this season

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I would consider not hitting the 8 hitter and then walking the 9 hitter on 4 pitches*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 20:39:34, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

That last pitch to Cruz hung right down the middle too*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 20:42:45, in reply to "I would consider not hitting the 8 hitter and then walking the 9 hitter on 4 pitches*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Wow that’s one of the worst missed calls you’ll see from a home plate ump*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 20:13:41, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This has gotten insane, it’s mid-June and it’s gonna be yet another cold, windy homestand*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 19:15:59, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Helps Jamo I guess. PCA blows through it*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 19:54:54, in reply to "This has gotten insane, it’s mid-June and it’s gonna be yet another cold, windy homestand*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Is Andrew McCutchen a HoF?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 19:10:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

No. Tier below*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 19:54:38, in reply to "Is Andrew McCutchem a HoF?*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

He's had a lot of years this last decade with little to show for*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 19:12:25, in reply to "Is Andrew McCutchem a HoF?*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Question for Marshall or anyone else that follows Cubs prospects

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 11:01:07, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I’ve been thinking for a while that while I appreciate the speed/positional flexibility of both, eventually we need to cut loose one of Berti and Brujan (likely Brujan) since they’re pretty redundant and we need another actual RH bat off the bench in addition to Turner.

Any chance Jonathan Long gets a look as that RH bench bat / spot 1B starter against tough lefties? He’s done nothing but hit at all levels, and is a 23 year old at AAA right now with a .335/.415/.526 slash line. His size and relative lack of positional power presumably make him kind of a non-prospect overall, but if we don’t find a veteran RH bench bat on the trade market I’d be intrigued by giving this guy a shot. I’m fine with keeping Turner around but we desperately need another option that can actually,t hit when we face LHP, the days of just plugging in Turner for every one of those games and hitting Carson Kelly cleanup need to be over soon.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Brujan is the only person they have to cover CF

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 12:53:04, in reply to "Question for Marshall or anyone else that follows Cubs prospects"

I don’t think he’s is going anywhere unless they acquire another player with potential to play CF

Berti hasn’t played in a while. If they feel confident in Long’s ability to play some 3rd then you could possibly see this move.

But at this point I’d think they’d rather just let Long play in games instead of riding the pine and maybe getting some action vs a lefty.

I think that’s much easier for a veteran to provide

Nice job, Toronto. Cubs leave the 9 game trip with a bigger division lead than they started it with*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 16:17:25, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Woof Kyle gotta bail out your pitcher. Ben just gotta eat it today*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 13:27:42, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:30:12, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I didn’t look up the numbers but I felt like his good start against Detroit was a bit fluky too and not quite as encouraging as it was being spun. Still seemed like a lot of pretty good contact that he got away with.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It seems like he is either unhittable or awful. Rarely much in between*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:50:13, in reply to "Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back."

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Too much left over the heart of the plate

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:49:03, in reply to "Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back."

If he can ever figure out command he’ll be lights out but too much over the heart that gets crushed will have him out of baseball.

can't afford to leave a bunch of runners on base if Brown isn't on his game today.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:41:15, in reply to "Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back."

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I had a feeling this would be the day they finally give PCA a day off, definitely makes sense.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:05:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Especially when you look at Luzardo's splits RH vs LH*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:17:33, in reply to "I had a feeling this would be the day they finally give PCA a day off, definitely makes sense.*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 8:55:56, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Right now, they’ve got Taillon, Boyd, Horton, Brown and Rea as their starters, with Shota and Assad hopefully back soon.

Boyd has pitched over 140 innings thrice in a 10 year career. Horton and Brown have pitched over 100 innings a combined 1 time in their careers. Rea once over 125 innings in a 10 year career.

Yes, you’ll get 2 guys back off the shelf, but you’ve got 4 guys in the current rotation that aren’t gonna make it until October. And if you want any of them for the postseason, you need to start dialing back innings/putting them in the pen sooner rather than later.

They need 2 starters minimum at the deadline and I could make a case for 3. And 2 of those starters really need to be guys that you’d start in a playoff series.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Disregard*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:16:12, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

It’s interesting because I care way less about having top end starting pitching for the playoffs

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 11:21:14, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

It used to be all about whether you have that stud 1-2 punch for the playoffs but that rarely seems to matter anymore, whether that be to the excessive amount of pitching injuries or the reduced reliance on starting pitching in general.

Obviously you still want to have a Tarik Skubal if you can, but I’d have no concerns with taking our shot in the postseason with Shota, Taillon, Boyd, and a trade acquisition. Every year there are random reclamation projects or normally average pitchers that are doing just as well in the postseason as the stud starters, a lot of it is just timing and luck.

As I said the other day though, I think it’s more important for getting through the regular season. Even if they’re not studs, I’d love to get 2 veteran innings-eaters and let Brown/Horton/Rea fight it out for the last spot, with another of them being the spot starter or long relief guy (ideally Rea for that role).

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I'd have a lot of concerns at the trade deadline relying on the guys you mentioned in the playoffs.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:42:46, in reply to "It’s interesting because I care way less about having top end starting pitching for the playoffs"

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Unless you can get Chris Sale, I just think it kind of is what it is.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 13:10:18, in reply to "I'd have a lot of concerns at the trade deadline relying on the guys you mentioned in the playoffs.*"

Maybe Sandy is rejuvenated and you can trade for him, but he also might just suck and I don’t know why the Marlins would trade for him.

Galen or Kelly could be available from the D’Backs, but Gallen has also been bad and Kelly is 36.

You’re most likely looking at Zach Eflin types being available, which isn’t going to feel a huge upgrade over those guys. It’s obviously going to be limiting for the Cubs and why I don’t see them as a likely WS contender, but weird stuff is happening in the playoffs even more often these days. I honestly think having a deep bullpen that is hot at the right time has become more important, but also is nearly impossible to predict.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Shota tossed 40 pitches in a live start in Arizona yesterday and did well.

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:01:17, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

Expected to do a rehab start later this week and if does well, could be available to return next week. 6/19 date at Wrigley against the Brewers has him penciled in to start.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

He's not penciled in to start 6/19 and the team has said he needs multiple more rehab starts*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:02:33, in reply to "Shota tossed 40 pitches in a live start in Arizona yesterday and did well."

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Expected to do a rehab start later this week and if does well, could be available to return next week. 6/19 date at Wrigley against the Brewers has him penciled in to start.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Also, where did you see "multiple" rehab starts. Not seeing that comment. See this often:

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:07:53, in reply to "He's not penciled in to start 6/19 and the team has said he needs multiple more rehab starts*"

"Tommy Hottovy, who is now in his seventh season as Cubs pitching coach, said on Tuesday that Imanaga would hopefully make another rehab start later this week after tossing 40 pitches in his first live game since suffering the injury. Fans might have hoped that Imanaga could return as early as next week after a second rehab outing; that seemed like a safe assumption, seeing that Justin Steele only needed one three-inning start at Triple-A in 2024 to return from a strained hamstring of his own."

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Expected to do a rehab start later this week and if does well, could be available to return next week. 6/19 date at Wrigley against the Brewers has him penciled in to start.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Craig Counsell said yesterday that Shota will make a couple more rehab starts*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:09:56, in reply to "Also, where did you see "multiple" rehab starts. Not seeing that comment. See this often:"

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Expected to do a rehab start later this week and if does well, could be available to return next week. 6/19 date at Wrigley against the Brewers has him penciled in to start.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

"at least 3 rehab appearances"

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:11:47, in reply to "Craig Counsell said yesterday that Shota will make a couple more rehab starts*"

https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/06/10/cubs-shota-imanaga-passes-first-game-action-test-of-rehab-stint

My bad, CBS sports has him listed to start*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:05:26, in reply to "He's not penciled in to start 6/19 and the team has said he needs multiple more rehab starts*"

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Expected to do a rehab start later this week and if does well, could be available to return next week. 6/19 date at Wrigley against the Brewers has him penciled in to start.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Sandy is probably the big fish but we’ll end up with someone like Bailey Falter

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:39:43, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

Which honestly I wouldn’t hate. He’s doing good enough for PIT.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

The big fish is Chris Sale*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:40:24, in reply to "Sandy is probably the big fish but we’ll end up with someone like Bailey Falter "

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Which honestly I wouldn’t hate. He’s doing good enough for PIT.

Whoa Braves suck? I didn’t realize how much they’re falling behind *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:42:46, in reply to "The big fish is Chris Sale*"

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Which honestly I wouldn’t hate. He’s doing good enough for PIT.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Sandy finally put together a decent start the other day but I wouldn't be surprised if he's not move

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:53:00, in reply to "Whoa Braves suck? I didn’t realize how much they’re falling behind *"

He's been pretty bad. Atrocious. So any acquiring team is taking on a risk has to really believe they can figure it out.

Maybe someone is really desperate but my guess is that Marlins struggle to get what they really want for him and they have no immediate need to trade him. They can try again in the offseason or next year's deadline if he doesn't stop sucking.

I think you're stretching this a bit out here but yes the Cubs need starting pitching

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:25:52, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

I would be surprised if they are not very aggressive in adding it.

I want to expand and just say they need more pitching in general

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:02:05, in reply to "I think you're stretching this a bit out here but yes the Cubs need starting pitching"

In October starters are pitching less than ever. Even if they acquire more starters (which I've advocated even before Steele got hurt) they still will have games where starters pitch only a handful of innings.

Ben Brown, Cade Horton, etc. even if they start playoff games are not pitching 5-6 innings deep.

I would expect a lot of openers and a lot of mix and matching with arms. Brown or Horton might come out of the pen.

So the Cubs need to just acquire arms in general that can utilize as weapons in October no matter what the role they are playing.

But yes I would also like them to aggressively add someone like Sale.

The whole point of sitting tight on prospects the past few years was for moments like this*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:06:57, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

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Yes, I just hope they don’t half ass it. They don’t need 4/5 depth guys. They need 1/2/3 guys*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:10:05, in reply to "The whole point of sitting tight on prospects the past few years was for moments like this*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

In other words, don't be Mike Elias*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:41:10, in reply to "Yes, I just hope they don’t half ass it. They don’t need 4/5 depth guys. They need 1/2/3 guys*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

At least one of Shota, Steele, or theoretical trade acquisition will miss the playoffs

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:19:16, in reply to "Yes, I just hope they don’t half ass it. They don’t need 4/5 depth guys. They need 1/2/3 guys*"

Just the way it seems to go across the league.

I was grumbly about not picking up a starter in the offseason but that's worked out so far and has the potential to turn out great if they go all in and bring in a better arm via trade than what had been on the market. Make it happen.

Steele is a given....he's out for the year.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:23:45, in reply to "At least one of Shota, Steele, or theoretical trade acquisition will miss the playoffs"

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Didn't he have TJ surgery?

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:29:58, in reply to "Steele is a given....he's out for the year.*"

Or shoulder surgery? If so, I think it was his second and makes for a long recovery (year)

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Not TJ but it was his elbow. Out for the year indeed.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 11, 2025, 9:31:31, in reply to "Didn't he have TJ surgery?"

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Or shoulder surgery? If so, I think it was his second and makes for a long recovery (year)

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Yeah he probably won't even be ready for 2026 OD*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 9:33:10, in reply to "Not TJ but it was his elbow. Out for the year indeed.*"

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Or shoulder surgery? If so, I think it was his second and makes for a long recovery (year)

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For sure. At least it's good that they won't have to rush him. July works.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 11, 2025, 9:34:31, in reply to "Yeah he probably won't even be ready for 2026 OD*"

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Or shoulder surgery? If so, I think it was his second and makes for a long recovery (year)

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You're not lying. It's why my overall expectations are tempered, despite how I'm enjoying how fun

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 11, 2025, 9:02:27, in reply to "I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about."

and good they've been so far.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

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I know it was better long term but everytime Shaw makes a nice pick

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 20:57:37, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I think about Gage Workman blowing games

That barehanded grab and toss in the 9th...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 10:15:05, in reply to "I know it was better long term but everytime Shaw makes a nice pick"

Hang it in the Louvre.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Happ rediscovering some of his power would be nice. 3 HR’s in the last 2 games*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 19:43:24, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Not the Cubs but Aaron Judge just hit a Glenallen Hill-type roof shot.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 18:46:03, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Legitimately bronchial.

Glenallen Legend.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 20:02:21, in reply to "Not the Cubs but Aaron Judge just hit a Glenallen Hill-type roof shot.*"

That was a tough loss.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:54:42, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Legitimately bronchial.

Not a fan of Palencia getting two innings*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:54:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I’m officially sick of Swanson’s shit*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:52:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Also meh. He’s in the middle of putting up another 4 win season

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:58:15, in reply to "I’m officially sick of Swanson’s shit*"

He’s a bit of a slump and that at bat in the 11th was bad, but he’ll be a big part of this team’s success.

He’s underlying numbers are all really solid. He’ll most likely be fine.

This feels like it would be an important win on the season if we can pull it out*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:45:23, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Meh. It’d definitely have been nice to steal Wheeler start

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:53:42, in reply to "This feels like it would be an important win on the season if we can pull it out*"

But there’s not important wins on June 9th. At least more so than other series

Not a bad loss, just a near good win that wasn’t. Which are always a bummer in the moment.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 21:03:06, in reply to "Meh. It’d definitely have been nice to steal Wheeler start"

Biggest overarching issue when on these stretches against good teams is that we rarely have the edge in the starting pitching matchup on paper, which is going to be hard to overcome eventually. Really need a healthy Shota and an impact trade in the rotation.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That is true. Would like Toronto take this back. They just blew it but then scored to tie*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 21:13:06, in reply to "Not a bad loss, just a near good win that wasn’t. Which are always a bummer in the moment."

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But there’s not important wins on June 9th. At least more so than other series

Narrator*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:49:49, in reply to "This feels like it would be an important win on the season if we can pull it out*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Dansby is a semi disaster at the plate*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:42:26, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Man that is a shitty break that will probably end up being the difference. Crazy spin*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:12:59, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And another bad break, he was out but couldn’t overturn. This road trip has sucked in this regard*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 20:17:44, in reply to "Man that is a shitty break that will probably end up being the difference. Crazy spin*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Love the defense shown today.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 19:59:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Will never get over idiots online saying Tucker plays lazy defense #tradekyle*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 18:14:18, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

What a weird schedule the Cubs had this year.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 16:46:45, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

1.5 months of a gauntlet, 1+ month of cupcakes, then back to another 1.5 month gauntlet where they play nothing but good teams through the All-Star break.

And after a good start when it comes to beating good teams, we’ve now lost 4 straight series against teams with winning records. Hopefully catching Philly at a good time but another really tonight pitching matchup to start it off.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It’s only 630am and I’m having a really bad day so far

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 5:35:18, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

*ejects myself back to bed*

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(for rent)

I've been skipping breakfast. Probably ham and cheese for lunch.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 8:33:30, in reply to "It’s only 630am and I’m having a really bad day so far"

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*ejects myself back to bed*

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Horton just throwing center cut fastballs way too often in big situations*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 14:04:58, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That was a very bad strike 3 call*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:52:05, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Been getting hosed all series.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:53:33, in reply to "That was a very bad strike 3 call*"

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Legitimately bronchial.

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!!*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:52:42, in reply to "That was a very bad strike 3 call*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Seiya's tendency to take obvious strike fastballs with 2 strikes is baffling.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:35:07, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Like totally sells out on breaking pitches or something.

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Today is one where it felt like the writing was on the wall just by watching the 1st inning.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:17:20, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Flaherty with his A stuff and Horton not so much, I’d be surprised if this one ends up being competitive.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Well, Flaherty lost it a bit this inning but that play at the plate sure hurts.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 13:36:37, in reply to "Today is one where it felt like the writing was on the wall just by watching the 1st inning."

Can’t fault anyone for that one but the outs on the base paths have sucked this weekend.

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Flaherty with his A stuff and Horton not so much, I’d be surprised if this one ends up being competitive.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This kid in the stands behind home plate is a riot *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2025, 12:53:25, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Braves just keep digging a deeper hole, I wonder if Chris Sale could end up being available.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 18:51:46, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He’s the guy I’ve been focusing on. And the Cubs should be doing whatever they can to land him*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 18:53:02, in reply to "Braves just keep digging a deeper hole, I wonder if Chris Sale could end up being available.*"

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Today's 1st rounders

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 16:49:11, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Ian Happ #9 overall
Kyle Tucker #5
Seiya Suzuki Japan
Dansby Swanson #1
Pete Crow-Armstrong #19
Nico Hoerner #24
Michael Busch #31
Matt Shaw #13
Reese McGuire #14

Jameson Taillon #2

Just wild to have all 1st rounders.

*pokes Dodgers with a stick**

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 15:34:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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lmao Cardinals*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 15:46:45, in reply to "*pokes Dodgers with a stick**"

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major luck for the Dodgers in this inning. crazy*

Posted by jayd <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jayd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 15:48:25, in reply to "lmao Cardinals*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Yeah weakly hit grounder that hits a base. Weakly hit bloop single. wild pitch K scores a run*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 15:49:23, in reply to "major luck for the Dodgers in this inning. crazy*"

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Dodgers trying to give it back*

Posted by jayd <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jayd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 15:53:31, in reply to "Yeah weakly hit grounder that hits a base. Weakly hit bloop single. wild pitch K scores a run*"

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and they do. Arenado walks it off*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 16:55:39, in reply to "Dodgers trying to give it back*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I’ll give this to Eddings, he’s been consistent. It’s a huge zone up, down, inside, and outside

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 14:04:08, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Which is ridiculous and bad, but he’s never wavered on calling all them strikes. Must have an early dinner reservation.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Seiya again*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 13:51:13, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Seiya is strong as hell, man*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 13:50:51, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Absolutely crushing this inning*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 13:37:13, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Shaw has been really good since his return from Iowa…

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 13:46:46, in reply to "Absolutely crushing this inning*"

very few soft spots in this lineup. Catcher spot has been struggling lately and I’d be nice if Happ was slugging a little more and Dansby is what he is, but contributions up and down the lineup.

My god, this ump has been a disaster*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 12:58:05, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

doug eddings of ajp ws fame.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 13:04:38, in reply to "My god, this ump has been a disaster*"

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That was a high level game, Cubs just couldn’t catch a break in this one.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 20:32:19, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Tigers got the regular season voodoo magic this year, not sold on them at all for the playoffs though.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Defensively, the Tigers were absolutely terrific*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2025, 4:18:09, in reply to "That was a high level game, Cubs just couldn’t catch a break in this one."

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Tigers got the regular season voodoo magic this year, not sold on them at all for the playoffs though.

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Cubs actually did well against Skubal, just ran themselves out of at least 2 runs*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 20:05:31, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Sucks but had this marked up as a loss anyways. Go out and win the next two

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 20:27:54, in reply to "Cubs actually did well against Skubal, just ran themselves out of at least 2 runs*"

Put a hurt on their starters

The PCA send was unforgivable. I get the SB attempts.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 20:18:42, in reply to "Cubs actually did well against Skubal, just ran themselves out of at least 2 runs*"

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I’ve never noticed a 3B coach more than I have with Berry this year. And rarely in a good way*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 20:23:47, in reply to "The PCA send was unforgivable. I get the SB attempts.*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Damn, frustrating inning to not score and then give up runs this way right after*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 19:21:48, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Third base coach screwed the pooch there*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 19:11:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Props to PCA, has held up well against Skubal*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 19:08:10, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

But oh man, that’s a killer against Skubal. This was your chance*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 19:10:23, in reply to "Props to PCA, has held up well against Skubal*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Totally Berry’s fault too. He’s been bad all year*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 19:11:38, in reply to "But oh man, that’s a killer against Skubal. This was your chance*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Dansby disappears too often*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 18:26:26, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Kyle Teel getting called up. Can never get enough of the call-up videos. They're all so awesome

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:18:08, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

https://x.com/whitesox/status/1931036866855285180

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ooo

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 15:34:30, in reply to "Kyle Teel getting called up. Can never get enough of the call-up videos. They're all so awesome"

https://x.com/whitesox/status/1931085022770938352

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https://x.com/whitesox/status/1931036866855285180

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Braves call up Kimbrel

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:37:21, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

their bullpen just got worse

Hopefully he helps them lose enough so they trade Sale (to the Cubs).*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 6, 2025, 10:47:49, in reply to "Braves call up Kimbrel"

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their bullpen just got worse

Moderator

Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:01:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Beautiful. Best possible outcome*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:40:20, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Why go through the motions? Just use tech full on*

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 12:12:11, in reply to "Beautiful. Best possible outcome*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Because MLB umpires are in a union and have a CBA*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:11:00, in reply to "Why go through the motions? Just use tech full on*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I wouldn't be surprised if that has to be collectively bargained, honestly.*

Posted by MojoJojo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MojoJojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:02:26, in reply to "Why go through the motions? Just use tech full on*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Good, love it. I’m not ready to take the full plunge yet, but the challenge system

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:26:09, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

worked great in the minors/ST. Anything to rapidly and publicly embarrass some of these umps that are terrible at their jobs is welcome.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

I'm amused that you'll have a system, just sitting there quietly calling balls and strikes...

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:12:32, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

but it only chimes in, if you ask it for help.

OH, NOW YOU WANT MY OPINION!?!?!?

I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:37:04, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

In other words, they challenge... the ump hits a button... and it indicates to them if it's a strike or ball. They don't need to go to a monitor. I could see this speeding up the game... way less arguments and complaining.

that sounds better *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:42:29, in reply to "I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result."

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

That is what it is*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 9:20:13, in reply to "I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result."

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I thought it might. I think I saw it once a few years ago at a Indy Indians game.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 11:34:23, in reply to "That is what it is*"

ABS has been used at various minor leagues since 2021. Challenge system was used in ST this year

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 11:52:35, in reply to "I thought it might. I think I saw it once a few years ago at a Indy Indians game."

Since 2023 in AAA they've tested both full ABS and the challenge system, but have gone challenge system since 2024.

Okay if it's really done in just a few seconds then i'm on board*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:27:13, in reply to "That is what it is*"

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And it can be used a very limited amount of times*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 9:12:30, in reply to "I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result."

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It is pretty darn fast based on minors/spring training*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:39:57, in reply to "I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result."

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How much does advertising cost in spring training or the minors?*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:58:44, in reply to "It is pretty darn fast based on minors/spring training*"

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Lots of puns, no real answers

This was like a less than 15 second process when I’ve seen it.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:59:44, in reply to "How much does advertising cost in spring training or the minors?*"

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woof. Can’t we just go to robots?*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:29:59, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Good. I hate umps.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 6, 2025, 8:23:37, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Moderator

the answer is to either A) get better umps/get rid of the bad umps, or B) use robo ball/strike calls

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:31:11, in reply to "Good. I hate umps.*"

the answer is never more challenges

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

What do the data say on how accurate the best umps are?

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 12:13:03, in reply to "the answer is to either A) get better umps/get rid of the bad umps, or B) use robo ball/strike calls"

Are they accurate and is it reliable over time?

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the answer is never more challenges

The best umps are more than 95% accurate*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:00:05, in reply to "What do the data say on how accurate the best umps are?"

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Are they accurate and is it reliable over time?

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the answer is never more challenges

Would help if umps called pitches where they cross the plate

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:52:27, in reply to "the answer is to either A) get better umps/get rid of the bad umps, or B) use robo ball/strike calls"

and not where they are caught

I would prefer robo umps but this is a step in the right direction. I believe this system is

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 6, 2025, 8:43:03, in reply to "the answer is to either A) get better umps/get rid of the bad umps, or B) use robo ball/strike calls"

already in place in the minors and it's very quick, no going to the monitor or anything.

I'm very in favor of good hitters who know the strike zone not being victimized by Baseball Cops.

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the answer is never more challenges

Moderator

Exactly, it’s just a step towards the inevitable*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:54:22, in reply to "I would prefer robo umps but this is a step in the right direction. I believe this system is"

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already in place in the minors and it's very quick, no going to the monitor or anything.

I'm very in favor of good hitters who know the strike zone not being victimized by Baseball Cops.

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the answer is never more challenges

gross*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:14:31, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Rob Manfred sucks*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:11:52, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Wow. What a fucking terrible idea.*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:10:27, in reply to "Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*"

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Lots of puns, no real answers

Now have best record in NL, one game behind Detroit for best in MLB.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 0:34:28, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

should be a fun weekend, with the top 2 teams playing each other*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 7:41:13, in reply to "Now have best record in NL, one game behind Detroit for best in MLB."

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Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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Really hope they use tonight’s game against Skubal to finally give PCA a day off*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:30:14, in reply to "should be a fun weekend, with the top 2 teams playing each other*"

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Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Imanaga’s return was pushed back to the 17th. Assad’s still the 23rd.

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 6:08:29, in reply to "Now have best record in NL, one game behind Detroit for best in MLB."

Be nice to have both back healthy

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Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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Neither have actual dates set. I'm not sure where you're getting that?*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 9:21:12, in reply to "Imanaga’s return was pushed back to the 17th. Assad’s still the 23rd."

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Be nice to have both back healthy

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Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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Reading through a variety of sites (MLB, ESPN, CBS, etc) on injury updates*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:20:44, in reply to "Neither have actual dates set. I'm not sure where you're getting that?*"

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Be nice to have both back healthy

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Particularly impressive given how much of it has been done without our #1 and #2 starting pitchers.

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There has never been any date mentioned that I've seen

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:28:43, in reply to "Reading through a variety of sites (MLB, ESPN, CBS, etc) on injury updates*"

Shota threw 39 pitches in a bullpen on Wednesday. His next step is to recreate that in an ACL game sometime this week.

It would seem highly unlikely he would jump straight from 40 pitches in an ACL game back to the majors.

I would think he would get at least 1 rehab start probably 2.

Assad hasn't even started throwing off a mound yet

I’ve been assuming Assad will end up being out for the year when it’s all said and done*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 11:10:02, in reply to "There has never been any date mentioned that I've seen"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

One site:

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:49:42, in reply to "There has never been any date mentioned that I've seen"

Miguel Amaya Oblique
Expected to be out until at least Jul 1

Javier Assad Oblique
Expected to be out until at least Jun 23

Elijah Morgan Elbow
Expected to be out until at least Jun 14

Porter Hodge Hip
Expected to be out until at least Jun 12

Shota Imanaga Hamstring
Expected to be out until at least Jun 17

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I’m guessing those are the earliest dates they COULD return based on which type of IL they’re on*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 11:11:00, in reply to "One site:"

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So, does Boog have an apprenticeship at the IBEW or something?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 20:07:34, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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The Boog thing is very weird*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 20:11:26, in reply to "So, does Boog have an apprenticeship at the IBEW or something?*"

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Feels like we’ll find out eventually that there’s some kind of health issue.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 21:07:24, in reply to "The Boog thing is very weird*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He’s white Stacy King without being a former player. Large Marge.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 20:57:52, in reply to "The Boog thing is very weird*"

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Legitimately bronchial.

Guy right behind home plate wearing a "Trump 2028" hat

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:58:31, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

When your entire personality is "Triggering the Libs"

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

And it obviously works

Posted by HamptonSki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HamptonSki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 7:02:14, in reply to "Guy right behind home plate wearing a "Trump 2028" hat"

Which family member will you disown this time just from seeing that hat twat?

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When your entire personality is "Triggering the Libs"

Speaking of triggered*

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 8:33:22, in reply to "And it obviously works"

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Which family member will you disown this time just from seeing that hat twat?

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When your entire personality is "Triggering the Libs"

Good to see it. I kinda missed the little scamp there for a bit.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 10:21:58, in reply to "Speaking of triggered*"

Nice to know I still matter and frankly, he's adorbs.

*ruffles his hair*

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Based on the crowd I’m assuming it’s pride night. Appears to be rainbow Nats jersey giveaway

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 20:01:56, in reply to "Guy right behind home plate wearing a "Trump 2028" hat"

Also saw a rainbow Dodgers hat

Happ yeah!*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:17:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Huh. Cubs activated and DFA’d Tyson Miller.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 18:57:25, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I guess with their pen improvements, it was harder to see how he fit, probably was him or Genesis Cabrera.

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Writing was on the wall like a month ago when they didn’t call him up

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:02:20, in reply to "Huh. Cubs activated and DFA’d Tyson Miller."

His rehab assignment ended and they shifted him back to the IL.

It seemed clear they didn’t think highly enough of him to dislodge anyone and he has no options.

That’s not possible without saying he was injured again, right? (And him agreeing)*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:06:08, in reply to "Writing was on the wall like a month ago when they didn’t call him up"

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His rehab assignment ended and they shifted him back to the IL.

It seemed clear they didn’t think highly enough of him to dislodge anyone and he has no options.

Yeah. I’m guessing maybe they he realized that he wasn’t gonna get a shot

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 20:03:24, in reply to "That’s not possible without saying he was injured again, right? (And him agreeing)*"

And they activated him cause he wanted out

WTF me. I wasn't even drinking.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 23:03:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I have a bad, bad feeling about this summer.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

I was at the game. Maybe you saw me. Section 110, Row 10, Seat 6

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 21:30:00, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Free ticket, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone. Boy, the Cubs suck. Not White Sox suck but they suck. When will Chicago sports me good again?

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(for rent)

Timmer brings the Ls, Tort brings the Ws*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 21:57:01, in reply to "I was at the game. Maybe you saw me. Section 110, Row 10, Seat 6"

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Free ticket, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone. Boy, the Cubs suck. Not White Sox suck but they suck. When will Chicago sports me good again?

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Curly W*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 19:58:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Boyd with a perfect game through 5 on only 45 pitches*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 19:00:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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That was unfortunate. PCA’s bad at bats definitely being back memories of the bad parts of Javy.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 17:58:41, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Though Swanson has seemingly been the culprit more often lately when it comes to not putting the ball in play in those spots. Gore is certainly a tougher matchup for PCA so I’ll give him a bit of a pass there.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:15:12, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

- Shota signing has gone better than anyone could have hoped for.
- Traded 2 months of Javy Baez for a potential superstar
- Has gotten meaningful SP innings over the last couple years from guys (Brown, Wesneski) that we traded bullpen rentals for
- Nailed the Cam Smith draft pick and was able to get Kyle Tucker as a result
- Also connected to the Tucker trade, moved Morel at right the time and flipped him for Paredes and then Paredes/Smith for Tucker
- Matthew Boyd signing has been great so far
- Michael Busch trade has been good even if Ferris eventually turns into something
- Brad Keller has been a great bargain basement bullpen pickup, similar to others we’ve had in recent years
- Swanson might have ended up being the best overall player from that overrated SS class, even if he’s had his issues at the plate

And the Tucker trade may backfire long-term from a value standpoint, but I feel like the only way to have a chance at Ricketts spending huge on a free agent was to get him in-house first.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I realize Tucker is a very good player. But doesn’t it seem weird giving $700M to a 29 year old?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 18:54:55, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

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Tucker isn’t getting $700 million. Somehweee between $400-$500*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 18:56:38, in reply to "I realize Tucker is a very good player. But doesn’t it seem weird giving $700M to a 29 year old?* "

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To go on Cam Smith

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:42:08, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

The Cubs have been amazing drafting college bats in the 1st round since Theo came.

Bryant
Schwarber
Happ
Hoerner
Shaw
Smith

The rest has been kind of mediocre but college bats in the 1st are their jam.

Also pointed out on the Nats broadcast last night but I forgot how the bulk of this lineup is 1st rounders.

Busch
Hoerner
Swanson
Shaw
Happ
PCA
Tucker

And when Cade Horton is on the mound it’s almost all 1st rounders. Sadly Carson Kelly was a 2nd rounder.

He’s in the process of turning back into a pumpkin, but I should have included Carson Kelly.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:33:52, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

Even if he continues to mostly suck at the plate for the rest of the season, he provided enough value in the first month and a half to make it worth it.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Big Shota, Boyd, and Swanson guy when they happened --->

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:27:59, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

Didn't understand any negativity around them.

Boyd pitches well when healthy. Hopefully he'll stay healthy.

Shota looked awesome in the WBC and had great stuff. Worry was flyballs at Wrigley but Wrigley is dead. I think I even said at the time I'd rather sign Shota than spend $300 million on Yamamoto (lol he's been great)

Swanson I definitely didn't get the negativity about. He was an elite defensive SS who can hit for power. Has some strikeout issues but had been maybe the best player in that class for a few years and has been the best player since.

The one move I was kind of meh on the time was Morel for Paredes but that worked out too as Morel has been bad and we got Tucker.

Ferris has been pretty bad this season. Zyhir Hope has shot up the charts over the last 2 years but that body is so maxed.

The one bad trade right now is Eli Morgan for Alfonsin Rosario. Hopefully Morgan can get back and get right.

Also trading all those guys in 2021 was absolutely the right decision

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:30:58, in reply to "Big Shota, Boyd, and Swanson guy when they happened --->"

Even if they all didn't suck after 2021.

Jed had to eat all that crap from doing that.

And Jaxon Wiggins has been pretty good too they got for Willson as draft comp. Willson also proved he's not a catcher. I still think that cost us games by trying to shoehorn him in there.

Forgot about Zyhir Hope coming from us, that one could end up stinging.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:30:47, in reply to "Big Shota, Boyd, and Swanson guy when they happened --->"

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co-sign. It's crow I'm happy to eat.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 14:22:25, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

Pun not intended.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Palencia don't call me Placenta also looks like a real closer, too. GAS.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 4, 2025, 14:17:10, in reply to "As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run."

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Moderator

Cubs now 5 games up on 2nd place Cardinals*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 8:32:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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I mean this play alone *chefs kiss*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 23:47:45, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Got the batter on base, saved an out, then both scored to tie the game.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

That was channeling Javy more than just a little bit.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 8:55:54, in reply to "I mean this play alone *chefs kiss*"

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Got the batter on base, saved an out, then both scored to tie the game.

I totally undersold it. Without Pete's speed and hustle , he's probably on 1st still

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2025, 13:57:46, in reply to "That was channeling Javy more than just a little bit.*"

...and Kelly ends up hitting into a routine double play.

Instead it's two runs and a tie ball game.

The kid is unreal

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

I’ve noticed this Cubs team tends to win a lot of baseball games*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 20:24:38, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Busch needs a 2B for the cycle, will get at least one more at-bat*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:50:44, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That’s my Buschie.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 20:22:12, in reply to "Busch needs a 2B for the cycle, will get at least one more at-bat*"

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Legitimately bronchial.

TWSS?*

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This offense man.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:15:33, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Legitimately bronchial.

Nats throwing Trevor Williams and Andrew Chafin. We got PCA and Palencia for them*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:08:23, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Cubs offense is relentless tonight*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:06:31, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Wrigley needs like a reverse humidor or something. Offense dies*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:13:07, in reply to "Cubs offense is relentless tonight*"

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I’ll be at Nats Park tonight, let’s go Cubbies*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 13:12:08, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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You’re welcome bitches

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 21:15:41, in reply to "I’ll be at Nats Park tonight, let’s go Cubbies*"

Unfortunately I’m a total bad luck charm every time the Illini hoops team plays in College Park.

So YOU''RE the reason we keep losing to Maryland?!*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 4, 2025, 14:43:47, in reply to "You’re welcome bitches "

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Unfortunately I’m a total bad luck charm every time the Illini hoops team plays in College Park.

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137 people attended the Marlins-Rockies game last night

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 11:47:58, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Record breaking night in Miami!

The Miami Marlins set an MLB record for "lowest attendance" in their game tonight vs the Colorado Rockies.

A staggering 137 people attended the game, as the Rockies got the Win and improved their historically bad record to 10-50. pic.twitter.com/Stej5klult
— 3rd String Sports (@3rdStringSport_) June 3, 2025

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Satire account*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 11:55:22, in reply to "137 people attended the Marlins-Rockies game last night"

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Record breaking night in Miami!

The Miami Marlins set an MLB record for "lowest attendance" in their game tonight vs the Colorado Rockies.

A staggering 137 people attended the game, as the Rockies got the Win and improved their historically bad record to 10-50. pic.twitter.com/Stej5klult — 3rd String Sports (@3rdStringSport_) June 3, 2025 .

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Announced attendance 5,894.

A little over 40 more people than the Iowa Cubs game last Saturday in Des Moines (5,848).

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Since April 19 the Cubs have the best bullpen in the NL

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:20:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Same stuff happens every year. Struggles early in the season, parts get moved around, parts get added, parts get released, and then the pen settles in as pretty elite.

Hopefully it continues especially if they can get Hodge back.

ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 11:55:52, in reply to "Since April 19 the Cubs have the best bullpen in the NL"

Is he still dealing with recovering from past problems?

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I feel like they’re going to end up with Zach Eflin*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 19:17:32, in reply to "ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara"

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Is he still dealing with recovering from past problems?

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As long as he's not injured, I'd strongly consider it. I'm a believer in a change-of-scenery for

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 3, 2025, 13:34:32, in reply to "ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara"

baseballers stuck in shitty circumstances.

Although the 8+ ERA will test that theory. I think he's pitching against the Rockies tonight.

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He has been pretty awful this year*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2025, 12:06:51, in reply to "ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara"

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Is he still dealing with recovering from past problems?

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Palencia not entrenched as closer? He's been pretty good in the role*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:23:35, in reply to "Since April 19 the Cubs have the best bullpen in the NL"

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I think he's probably the closer for now. Unless he blows more games

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:26:55, in reply to "Palencia not entrenched as closer? He's been pretty good in the role*"

His improvement in throwing strikes is pretty impressive.

Speaking off one big strength for the Cubs and their pen is that they lead the league in first pitch strikes.

As Hawkeroo used to say the best pitch in baseball

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:28:01, in reply to "I think he's probably the closer for now. Unless he blows more games"

is strike one

Jac Caglianone called up to the big club. Another White Sox draft failure

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 10:53:35, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

instead they took a guy who now has a sore elbow and can't throw strikes

I hated the Hagen Smith pick, but at least, when healthy, he's looked pretty dominant

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 10:57:41, in reply to "Jac Caglianone called up to the big club. Another White Sox draft failure"

I still breathe fire when thinking about Jacob Gonzalez. Everyone knew that would be horrible from Day 1.

Another WTF is the 2nd Rounder that year, Grant Taylor, looks absolutely unhittable and we've shifted from carefully stretching him out in a starter role to these random 1-inning relief appearances

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instead they took a guy who now has a sore elbow and can't throw strikes

I remember seeing highlights after they picked Gonzalez and saying WTF kind of swing is that

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:01:41, in reply to "I hated the Hagen Smith pick, but at least, when healthy, he's looked pretty dominant"

benefitted from juiced balls/bats in college I guess.

Hated the pick then and now.

I like Hagen as a prospect but they needed bats and especially power. Jac and Braden Montgomery suddenly give them a nice looking meat of the order, but alas, they're still relying on Colson to be the savior

oh boy. Corbin Burnes just called for the trainer after giving up a base hit

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 16:45:36, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

his velo dropped off in the at bat. Was saying something about his arm.

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Matt Shaw defensive showcase.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 15:22:30, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Legitimately bronchial.

That’s my Buschie.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 14:49:18, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Legitimately bronchial.

Tucker out of the game. What happened *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 14:38:22, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Seemed like minor stuff, hit his head sliding and also got HBP on his toe*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 14:42:38, in reply to "Tucker out of the game. What happened *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

MLB website says Tucker left due to jammed finger*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 16:34:46, in reply to "Seemed like minor stuff, hit his head sliding and also got HBP on his toe*"

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Nice to get out to a nice lead earlier in the game today*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 14:12:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Happy to be facing a right handed pitcher again*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 14:11:57, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

4-1 on the home stand while almost the entire lineup is in a slump, not bad*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:41:12, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Pete’s jumps are incredible. He’s not just fast. He gets amazing reads and jumps*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:40:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Incredible

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 16:18:03, in reply to "Pete’s jumps are incredible. He’s not just fast. He gets amazing reads and jumps*"

https://x.com/thewarmonger_/status/1928917473962652010?s=46&t=MWDCul4OYT_bx4k20dduAA

De La Cruz is real casual out there at SS*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:26:23, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Kind of just lobbed over the DP attempt earlier in the inning too*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:27:42, in reply to "De La Cruz is real casual out there at SS*"

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Looked like a WR with alligator arms there*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:19:43, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Another gift*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:25:24, in reply to "Looked like a WR with alligator arms there*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’ll take that*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:19:12, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Well that works lol. Thanks Wrigley and weather!*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:18:55, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Having the leadoff guy on in 5 of 7 innings and getting no runs out of it is not great*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:09:49, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Not just on but on 2nd. Not getting him to 3rd is bad

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:12:03, in reply to "Having the leadoff guy on in 5 of 7 innings and getting no runs out of it is not great*"

Weather is not conducive to offense but when you have guys on 2nd leading off inning multiple times you have to be able to get him to 3rd

Some bad PAs from Dansby and Nico.

This is fucking pathetic*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:06:42, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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I see bartman made it back to wrigley*

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 14:07:32, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Other than their bullpen, the Reds are a terrible matchup for the Cubs*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:13:51, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’ve seen more than enough of Abbott and Lodolo for a while*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 14:20:24, in reply to "Other than their bullpen, the Reds are a terrible matchup for the Cubs*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Their offense isn't even that good. Its' frustrating

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:42:57, in reply to "Other than their bullpen, the Reds are a terrible matchup for the Cubs*"

Cubs need better starters or better from their starters. Can't keep going down early like this.

The Reds starting pitching is pretty good though.

Fuck the Reds.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 30, 2025, 14:15:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Schwarber just hit his 303rd HR. He’s 32 years old, do we think he can get to 500?*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:36:22, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’d guess low to mid 400s

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:41:54, in reply to "Schwarber just hit his 303rd HR. He’s 32 years old, do we think he can get to 500?*"

He needs to average 35 homers over the next 5 seasons assuming he gets 20ish more this year.

That seems like a tough task unless he can still be hitting homers at age 38+

Hypothetical trade from the Athletic: Skenes for Horton, Shaw, Alcántara and Tomas.

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 13:35:16, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

I think I’d do that.

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Dig up Vance Law's bones and put him at third base.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 29, 2025, 13:49:00, in reply to "Hypothetical trade from the Athletic: Skenes for Horton, Shaw, Alcántara and Tomas. "

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I think I’d do that.

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Not nearly enough to motivate the Pirates to make a deal.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 13:43:20, in reply to "Hypothetical trade from the Athletic: Skenes for Horton, Shaw, Alcántara and Tomas. "

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I think I’d do that.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The Pirates aren't trading Skenes either way. And Bowden is a crackhead*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 13:44:01, in reply to "Not nearly enough to motivate the Pirates to make a deal.*"

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I think I’d do that.

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Yeah but what if they DID?*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:45:07, in reply to "The Pirates aren't trading Skenes either way. And Bowden is a crackhead*"

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I think I’d do that.

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what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 9:14:23, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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I had forgotten about Assad. Guess you can pull fat.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 29, 2025, 13:48:42, in reply to "what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*"

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Imanaga until 6/13, Assad until 6/23*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 9:30:28, in reply to "what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

The CBS injury report still has Ben Heller on it. He was released last week

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 9:40:04, in reply to "Imanaga until 6/13, Assad until 6/23*"

after having Tommy John Surgery. Cubs picked him up in December as a FA. He's had a run of shoulder and elbow injuries over the past few years. Looks like this gamble didn't pay off for the Cubs, but I don't think they gave anything much for him.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

“Well into June” for Shota*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 9:15:21, in reply to "what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Well Cubs are doing a great job on this cake part of their schedule. 12-3 since the Mets*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 7:17:01, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

2 tough series starting next weekend, Phillies and Tigers on the road*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 9:13:04, in reply to "Well Cubs are doing a great job on this cake part of their schedule. 12-3 since the Mets*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

TCB like BTO.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 29, 2025, 9:05:09, in reply to "Well Cubs are doing a great job on this cake part of their schedule. 12-3 since the Mets*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

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That series wasn’t nearly as fun as expected, but nice job grinding out 3 wins*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 21:27:50, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Sweep. Hopefully the weather warms up this wekend*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 21:27:47, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Warmer but rain on Friday, back down to high of 58 Saturday. Groce*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 21:32:49, in reply to "Sweep. Hopefully the weather warms up this wekend*"

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Wrigley conditions are saving Boyd this inning*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 20:42:06, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Wind ended up helping Cubs more today.

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 0:37:14, in reply to "Wrigley conditions are saving Boyd this inning*"

Cubs probably outplayed the Rox overall but the 3 balls that probably should've been homers or big hits that weren't were all Rockies.

https://www.mlb.com/video/00u7nt6u4ECNcwO6K356/reels/rockies-cubs?partnerId=web_video-game-index-page_video-share

And of course Arcia is 2-2*

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Thank God Marquee continuously departs from the broadcast to hype up Wrigley’s nachos and pierogis*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 19:47:02, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

More balls hit 112 mph would help at Wrigley*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 19:18:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Really thought they’d give PCA a day off today, would have been a perfect time for it.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 17:27:58, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Hasn’t had a game off in quite a whole, worst team in the league, pressing at the plate the last couple games, and would be a two day break with the off day tomorrow. But maybe that whole idea is overblown with the amount of off days in between series that they’ve been getting.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And ha, Rockies signed Orlando Arcia just in time to face the Cubs.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 19:06:41, in reply to "Really thought they’d give PCA a day off today, would have been a perfect time for it."

That guy is prime A-Rod when playing the Cubs.

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Hello darkness my old friend*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 19:42:36, in reply to "And ha, Rockies signed Orlando Arcia just in time to face the Cubs."

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That guy is prime A-Rod when playing the Cubs.

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2-2*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 20:18:34, in reply to "Hello darkness my old friend*"

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That guy is prime A-Rod when playing the Cubs.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

C-U native Tanner Gordon starting for the Rockies tonight*

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

Make no mistake where you are. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 14:03:54, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

The thing I want to talk about is how frustrating Wrigley is nowadays

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:59:14, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

The weather at Wrigley the last couple years has turned it into an extreme pitcher's park.

It's pretty clear that the Cubs have adjusted to this and play two different styles of baseball for home and the road.

Their offensive numbers on the road dwarf their numbers at home but their stolen bases at home are off the charts.

They clearly know that runs are at a premium at home and playing more small ball. The amount of hard hit balls that die and find gloves at Wrigley nowadays is astounding.

Last night balls were smoked by both teams and just died.

These are balls that were absolutely smoked that died and found gloves. On the Swanson ball because the OF was positioned shallower cause of the wind.

https://www.mlb.com/video/00u7nt6u4ECNcwO6K356/reels/smoked?partnerId=web_video-game-index-page_video-share

This has been an absurdly windy spring.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 14:05:58, in reply to "The thing I want to talk about is how frustrating Wrigley is nowadays"

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I was just randomly thinking about my favorite Wrigley weather game that wasn’t

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 12:51:47, in reply to "The thing I want to talk about is how frustrating Wrigley is nowadays"

It was a Cubs/Cards game in around ‘03 or ‘04 with completely absurd swirling wind where both teams scored a ton of runs but it got called prior to getting through 5 innings. Lots of home runs and outfield misplays leading to runs.

I want to say that Matt Clement was pitching and that game not getting through 5 likely shaved close to a full run off his end of season ERA.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Eli Marrero, a catcher by trade, tore up his knee playing OF in that game. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 19:53:38, in reply to "I was just randomly thinking about my favorite Wrigley weather game that wasn’t"

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Yeah that game was bonkers. Think it was May 03. Alou it hit a few HRs*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 14:00:35, in reply to "I was just randomly thinking about my favorite Wrigley weather game that wasn’t"

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He's been awesome since he came back up.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 28, 2025, 10:44:15, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

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Sure has. Like, you can see the hole in his swing low and away.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:49:12, in reply to "He's been awesome since he came back up.*"

But I was encouraged by what he did the other day. Took two walks. Fouled off a million balls. He’s in every at bat, it seems.

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Where did Matt Shaw’s glove come from? Was he billed as a plus defender? Seems quite good.

From mlb.com prospect profile...

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:43:43, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 60

Seems like arm strength was the knock. But makes up for it with quickness and hands? I'm sure it's helped that he spent time a 2B and SS.

Shaw's solid speed, aggressive nature and baserunning instincts make him a threat to steal, and he swiped 31 bases in 42 tries (74 percent) last season. He played second base as a freshman at Maryland and spent the next two seasons and most of his pro debut at shortstop before seeing most of his action at third base in 2024. His below-average arm is a bit stretched at the hot corner, though his quickness and fast hands help his cause. He may fit best at second, though Chicago has Gold Glover Nico Hoerner there.

No he was not billed as a plus defender. He had arm strength questions

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:41:51, in reply to "We need a new Cubs thread. This is it. "

He started at 2B at Maryland. Cubs minor leaguer Ben Cowles played SS with him until Cowles graduated.

Even last year he looked mediocre at 3B in spring training.

He worked really hard to get better and improve his arm strength as well.

Also savant still has him with limited range and below average in his limited time so far*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2025, 10:48:08, in reply to "No he was not billed as a plus defender. He had arm strength questions"

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