We need a new Cubs thread. This is it.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Why was yesterday a bullpen game, given that we just came off the ASG break?
Posted by Illiniphil
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Wasn't really a bullpen game. It was an opener with Brown
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Tonight we will a Brewers loss into existence, their voodoo magic has to end*
Posted by illini21
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Tonight we will a Brewers loss into existence, their voodoo magic has to end*
Posted by OB25
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Nevermind, it will never end*
Posted by OB25
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Christ almighty*
Posted by illini21
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What a mess*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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almost dodgers like.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Ben Brown is just never gonna be it.*
Posted by OB25
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BADBENBROWN!*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I never gave up on Matt Shaw.*
Posted by Toonces
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Who needs Suarez after all*
Posted by OB25
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CF Seiya tonight*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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PCA bruised knee. Good night to give him off with a tough lefty on the mound
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I am so sick of talking heads insisting that the Cubs need to trade for Alcantara
Posted by OB25
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Sandy doesn't seem like a guy who will help in 2025, *
Posted by MC
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if I'm Cubs i look and see what Minnesota is gonna do
Posted by DanSaint
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Blows my mind that Twins are even entertaining Ryan offers considering his arbitration
Posted by MC
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i think Lopez is out for the year. Ober, I agree. he will have some value*
Posted by DanSaint
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David Haugh knows very little outside of football and he don't know much there either*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Gonna say I'm 99% sure he said Ron Turner coaches his players to be thugs (ARE game, long ago).
Posted by osklister
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The brewers are reaching Cardinals level hatred for me*
Posted by illini21
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Wild how bad the Dodgers defense is*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Playing good defensive players out of position will do that*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Walked the lead off man in 4 straight innings, was gonna bite them eventually*
Posted by OB25
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I’m still pissed they showed the shitty ass cards game over cubs/red sox on Fox yesterday in C-U*
Posted by illini21
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Would be awesome if these post-ASB swing adjustments for Shaw turn into a real thing.
Posted by OB25
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Cubs: Best record in baseball*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’m calling my shot here
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Just teeing off on them now.*
Posted by Toonces
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PCA’s on juice, right?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Based on…?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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He looks like he’s added a lot of muscle mass since last year*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Nice start to the game*
Posted by shua
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Seriously eat a bag of dicks, Dodgers*
Posted by OB25
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JFC, this is getting absurd.*
Posted by OB25
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The Cubs are gonna be best record in NL and 1/2 game out of best record in MLB
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This stretch reminds me of that end of season 2018 stretch in that…
Posted by OB25
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Non-Cubs, but this is an absolutely insane flat-footed throw.
Posted by OB25
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Jon Lester was at the game sporting a Ryne Sandberg jersey. Clearly he loves the Cubs more than
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I’m getting the sense based on this and Ryno’s statement that his prognosis is not good.*
Posted by Herman Blume
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He lives in Georgia*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Now if the Dodgers can wake up and put a beat down on the Brewers that'll be great*
Posted by ibdoc
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19 over and Ethan Conrad signed for more than a million underslot.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Are there guys that go unsigned because of a lack of budget? I don’t pay attention…
Posted by shua
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I’m not exactly sure what you mean but different teams treat the draft diffferently
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Most expected him to go in the 20s, right? Seems he took about that same amount to go 17*
Posted by UofIL6
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With the injury and him being in the portal he had some leverage
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Thielbar is legit*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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The guy who sits next to me at work is at this game. I have envy.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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OH NO. DISASTER. WHAT A BAD IDEA*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Good contact early*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Cubs trade for Spencer Turnbull
Posted by OB25
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sounds like they signed him to a minor league deal, didn't trade for him*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Glass-is-half-full take: all-star break comes at a terrible time for the Brewers.
Posted by Herman Blume
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Very nice series win after how bad Friday was.*
Posted by OB25
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[W]. Theeeeeeeeeeeeeee Yankees lose!*
Posted by Illiniphil
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hell yeah *
Posted by biclops
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Speedy Seiya was snubbed!!!!!*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Obligatory Bob Nightengale warning - but he says the D’Backs are now making their guys available
Posted by OB25
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There isn’t a name in sports more fun to say than Eugenio*
Posted by Herman Blume
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<Harry Carey voice> Rod Carew </voice>
Posted by osklister
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hell...even ask about Corbin Carroll (not gonna happen I know . I'm being sarcastic)*
Posted by DanSaint
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In typical MLB fashion, they are running a 50% off ASG sale on MLBTv.
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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lol god damn Andrew Vaughn*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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It's only been a week, but I'm starting to think, maybe, just maybe...
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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They just don’t lose*
Posted by OB25
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Meh. Their schedule gets much tougher. The Nats suck
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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As of right now the Cubs are tied for the best record in the NL*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Apparently the goats referenced below are unfainting.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Boyd is dealing*
Posted by illini21
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Very encouraging to get some runs versus a tough lefty (with a little help from Yankees defense)*
Posted by OB25
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Boyd withdraws from All Star Game. Jacob Misiorowski takes his place*
Posted by DanSaint
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After 5 total appearances? Wow, that seems ridiculous*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Or fun, as no one has been as dominant the past month*
Posted by bjl63
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It’s fun but I think it’s also ok to say that an All-Star appearance should mean something.
Posted by OB25
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Wouldn’t be surprised if veteran guys complain to the MLBPA…
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Half the guys named are dropping out and aren’t hurt. They have no right to bitch
Posted by bjl63
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Like other sports the MLB game kinda sucks now so snubs don’t really exist*
Posted by bjl63
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Which is a joke.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Cody is literally just built for Yankee. These are HRs no where else in baseball lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This might be the first time this season where I’d consider calling Milwaukee the division favorite
Posted by OB25
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Nit: the Mets just took 2 of 3 from them in early July.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Too bad we can’t just cancel the rest of the season*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Not sure what about my post would suggest that at all. I’ve greatly enjoyed the season so far.
Posted by OB25
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Cy Paddack was just what the doctor ordered*
Posted by OB25
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PowerCubArmstrong.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Absolutely astonishing what the Cubs are doing to Cy Paddack*
Posted by Herman Blume
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What the fuck*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Dammit, this game is pissing me off*
Posted by OB25
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Dansby gonna come through here. I can feel it*
Posted by Ron McDon
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The first half of this week certainly isn’t going like I thought it would.*
Posted by OB25
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Woulda had him at home if Dansby was paying attention
Posted by Ron McDon
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That’s not on Dansby*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Of course not-*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Dansby has his back to the play fielding the throw. That’s a communication issue from the IFs
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Ive changed my opinion now since the expert on all topics has weighed in. Thank you.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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He's right, though. Swanson is fielding the throw from the OF.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Fuck off dodgers*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Really can’t understate how sick of the Brewers I am.
Posted by OB25
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They're the baseball equivalent of gonorrhea.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Andrew Vaughn already making an impact sad*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Cubs better off with Tanner Scott not taking the deal but don’t lose this man*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Ok win this in 10 LA*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Or not*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nice work, Hodge.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Back on the injured list*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Watching Tucker grind out walks is a delight*
Posted by OB25
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And the next 2 at-bats reinforce how impressive Tucker is*
Posted by OB25
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Shota living dangerously tonight but a good second outing*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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3rd outing. STL, CLE, MIN*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Get an early start on your piss break if Dansby is up with 2 outs and RISP.
Posted by OB25
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He’s hitting like .700 with 2 outs and nobody on though*
Posted by Ron McDon
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lol Dansby*
Posted by Ron McDon
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The Cubs should hit this guy hard tonight*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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*announcer*
Posted by Illiniphil
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welp*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Mitch Keller and O’Neil Cruz to SD rumor would be… something. Crazy athletic OF for 4 years. But…*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Cruz is fun to watch in an occasional highlight but not actually any good.
Posted by OB25
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yup. tools someone will always think they can unlock. And didn’t realize not the best “clubhouse.”*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Hopefully they don’t give up 2 All-Stars and another really good player in this package*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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You gotta spend to stay ahead of the Reds and Cardinals!*
Posted by shua
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Worked out for both teams. Got King and Cease and Vasquez out of it. Nats get good players…
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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WHO WON THE TRADE NOW? WHO???
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Michael King’s Padres career is virtually done. Vazquez is mediocre. Cease is a pending FA
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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King will resign. Cease is gone. King is really, really good. King back in probably 3-4 weeks*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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King will be a FA at the end of the year
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hey somewhere, there’s a Blazers fan muttering that the Sam Bowie pick worked out great.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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LOL. King, Cease and Vazquez COMBINED barely have more bWAR than the Nats non-All Star.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Is it worth mentioning that Grisham, the unwanted castaway throw-in, is also having a better year?*
Posted by RVA
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LOL, holy shit what an epic tire fire*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Vaughn with a 3 run bomb off Yamamoto in his first PA for the Brewers lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Thanks for nothing Dodgers*
Posted by shua
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Two Cubs moves I would like to see…
Posted by OB25
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If KC is open for business they should be doing whatever they can to land Bubic
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That would be ideal, I just assumed he was even less available.*
Posted by OB25
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He’s only under control through 2026.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also, Michael Busch has the 6th best OPS in all of baseball*
Posted by OB25
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Quite the shit pumping.*
Posted by Toonces
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Terrible call on Happ*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Please cut Masyn Winn loose from being mic’d this inning. It’s awkward at this point*
Posted by OB25
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Give him credit though, he was one of the best they’ve done even in a terrible inning.*
Posted by OB25
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I was way more interested in listening to Wynn play baseball than the forced interview*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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PCA made that look effortless *
Posted by illini21
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Ricketts has to pony up for Tucker. Has to.*
Posted by Toonces
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It’s going to be so frustrating when they let him walk. Pretty expensive rental…
Posted by shua
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Considering what they paid, the backlash will be severe and long-lasting.
Posted by Toonces
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They’ll use the emergence of PCA/Busch + great year from Seiya as cover for it.
Posted by OB25
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Especially when the early returns for Cam Smith are very, very promising.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I got mocked pretty hard when I said 3 years of Paredes has a ton of value
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yes I will let this bring me down if we aren’t a playoff team 2-3 years from now.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think Erick Fedde must have kicked Karl Ravech’s dog or something.
Posted by OB25
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I think Ravech is not a good PbP guy. *
Posted by bjl63
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Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo fired by Nationals per Passan.*
Posted by DanSaint
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Matthew Boyd All Star*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Busch and Kelly snubbed. Suzuki probably deserving too
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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National League has so much more talent than the AL, it’s pretty crazy*
Posted by OB25
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Live from Wrigley
Posted by DanSaint
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Side: bananaball looks so damn fun to see live*
Posted by DanSaint
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I think it looks dumb but 10 year old me would probably have loved it*
Posted by bjl63
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It’s fine. But it’s basically tik tok live. Sensory overload *
Posted by John Coctostan
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It seems like a full game would get old. Probably better in small doses*
Posted by shua
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Horny Little League moms absolutely love them*
Posted by illini21
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I know a couple of people who have been to a game and said it’s a real fun time *
Posted by MC
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It’s fun, but it’s exhausting. The music and energy they pump at you never stop.
Posted by assassin
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Were you at the game today?*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I was. Down the 3rd base line. *
Posted by DanSaint
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The fact you got to see a win makes me feel a bit better about losing today.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Finally the Cards win one. Been a rough week or so. *
Posted by harb
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maybe Pozo won’t let every 8th pitch get by him like Pages today*
Posted by jayd
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Rough inning for Keller. Missing spots all over the place*
Posted by Mrap24
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well shit *
Posted by biclops
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Mistake by Kelly. Let Keller field they and throw to first. Too far out for the catcher*
Posted by Mrap24
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Took this pic after the Gorman HR and sent it to my buddy lol…
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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He’s gotta stop this hero shit*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Thanks for the gift Cards, bc Shaw wasn’t getting that runner in*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Lefty woes continue, and Busch is the only guy doing anything who usually can’t hit them*
Posted by OB25
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Imagine choosing to put in a right and then warming up 2 lefties*
Posted by OB25
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What the hell is Nico doing on 2nd still?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Wait what happened to Pomeranz?*
Posted by illini21
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He sucked out loud?*
Posted by Illiniphil
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And he’s also old*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Word. Wasn’t sure if he got hurt or something as he only gave up 2 runs*
Posted by illini21
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Swanson is the master of inconsequential hits*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Busch is on some kind of heater*
Posted by illini21
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Fucking Swanson*
Posted by Ron McDon
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He should always be hitting in the 7 or 8-hole.*
Posted by Toonces
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Chicago fans, be grateful for your stadiums. Went to the Braves today and it is such a mediocre
Posted by ATL
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75% of new stadiums suck and are not made for the average fan. That's why I don't understand why..
Posted by gullit
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Contrast the Benz: 10 minute drive to MARTA. 15 minutes to the stadium station. 15 minutes to seat.
Posted by ATL
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soldier field is absolutely in that 75%. Probably towards the bottom*
Posted by VIV
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It’s horrendous, although the original was even worse*
Posted by bjl63
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Downtown/Wrigleyville is odd today
Posted by ab75
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I’m going tomorrow and was worried that traffic from the burbs would be a nightmare*
Posted by OB25
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Still seems dead for a summer weekend to me*
Posted by ab75
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Biggest lake house weekend of the year*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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NASCAR*
Posted by longsnapper
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Raleigh is the bad guy from Major League movie. *
Posted by MC
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My seats at the game today
Posted by DanSaint
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I am a balcony cat*
Posted by JeffFrank
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One hit away from breaking the HR record and having a no-hitter through 8 in the same game*
Posted by OB25
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Eh? Cardinals had a homer before that.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah he meant one (less) hit from the no no and one (more) hit for the HR
Posted by MC
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I think he just meant the first part
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah, poorly worded on my part but that’s what I meant*
Posted by OB25
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Well, Berti gonna change that*
Posted by OB25
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That was some impressive underarm sweat on that man *
Posted by ATL
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Let’s get some more*
Posted by illini21
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That’s my Buschie.*
Posted by Toonces
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*starts Independence Day movie marathon*
Posted by jayd
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Got black eyes. Like a doll’s eyes*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Dammit I knew I should have gone to the game today
Posted by OB25
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Record for most Cubs HRs in a game, period.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Fuck you Mikolas*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This is a little excessive.*
Posted by Toonces
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Dogshit pitcher dogshit human*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's also a pretty big MAGA turd*
Posted by DanSaint
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What’s the story behind him being a terrible person?*
Posted by illini21
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I’m still bitter over his bs with Happ two years ago
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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You also won’t convince me he didn’t throw at Dansby intentionally
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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How many innings since the cardinals last scored a run?*
Posted by biclops
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31*
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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52 against NL Central teams*
Posted by jayd
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You get a homer...you get a homer....YOU get a homer....*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Idk about you but I’m down for some more Homers*
Posted by illini21
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Ha! Cubs hit two home runs within 5 mins of this post*
Posted by illini21
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F*ck off Mikolas. You shit bird. *
Posted by illini
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Miles Meatball Mikolas…one of Mozeliak’s brilliant signings*
Posted by jayd
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3 more months on that contract
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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And he’s a gigantic asshole too! *
Posted by illini
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Easily my most hated Cardinal. Still Mo’s fault for that contract, though *
Posted by jayd
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PCA is just a wild dude. Incredible catch and then homer*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I approve*
Posted by biclops
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Re: I approve*
Posted by biclops
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I got a decent view today…
Posted by Illini Guy
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It's a special place...enjoy!*
Posted by RSMBob
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Taillon to the IL. Wicks back up. Looked solid in recent starts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Calf injury. Will miss more than a month*
Posted by Mrap24
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I’m getting really annoyed with these Friday AppleTV games*
Posted by shua
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4 up on Milwaukee. 5.5 up on STL. Let’s put STL far back after this weekend*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Quite a productive 4 days after a predictable bad week
Posted by OB25
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Cards finally had some injuries hit and the lack of quality depth shows
Posted by jayd Will be lucky to avoid getting swept again this weekend.
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Way to go, Shaw*
Posted by OB25
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That was awesome. They are good.*
Posted by Toonces
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Camera guy did it again!*
Posted by illini21
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He didn’t fool me as much there since it’s Nico and it didn’t sound like he got it*
Posted by OB25
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Fuck off camera guy*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Obnoxious *
Posted by Ron McDon
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I don’t think the Cubs have hit a ball hard all night, maybe other than Shaw deep fly out.
Posted by OB25
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They suck against lefties and Cade Smith is nasty. They really need to figure out the righty bat
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah, McGuire has earned a spot when Amaya gets back but they won’t get rid of Turner
Posted by OB25
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I feel like what Drew Pomeranz has done this year hasn't gotten enough attention.
Posted by Carl Spackler Not to mention the fact that he was abysmal in the majors and the minors from 2022-2024. Cool bounce back story for his swan song at 36.
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I believe he’s the only eligible reliever to have not given up a run yet.
Posted by OB25
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No the next lowest is Chris Flexen at 0.64. Pretty crazy the Cubs got both the way they did*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Fire the cameraman for the angle on that Matt Shaw fly out. That was a home run pan out*
Posted by OB25
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Seriously who is this guy?*
Posted by OB25
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Guardians scheduled SP for tonight (Ortiz) put on leave due to an ongoing league investigation*
Posted by OB25
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Adding a tax line item because I thought the CLE pitcher would lead off the third with a strike*
Posted by RVA
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He was getting people to bet on first pitch ball in certain at-bats and throwing wild sliders*
Posted by OB25
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maybe we shouldn't, y'know, have microbets on what the first pitch of an inning will be*
Posted by RVA
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No kidding. A singular event completely in the players control*
Posted by CWR10
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all fine and dandy until Javy Baez is leading off the inning*
Posted by RVA
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Ha so true*
Posted by OB25
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One of the pitches that got flagged based on the betting activity
Posted by OB25
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was he rushing, or was he dragging?*
Posted by Sammich
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lol gotta try a little harder than that, bud*
Posted by illini21
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nobody said these guys are smart.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Rumor is gambling
Posted by DanSaint
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Shocking*
Posted by bjl63
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They're going to bring up some scrub from the minors who'll throw 7 innings of scoreless ball
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Bet*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Hard to imagine why Jose Ramirez wouldn’t hit 2nd in that trash lineup, but I’m glad he wasn’t*
Posted by OB25
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Whew*
Posted by illini21
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Man, his offense has been horrible, but Shaw's D has been so, so, so much better than advertised.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Entering today Dansby had a .915 OPS leading off innings lol. So weird*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nice hit, PCA, but gotta be better on the bases
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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JFC, Shaw. Got lucky*
Posted by OB25
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Way to put the ball in play, guys*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Swanson has been remarkably bad with runners on 3rd and less than 2 out
Posted by OB25
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.549 OPS with runners on, .437 with RISP*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Isnt he hitting like .150 w RISP or something like that?*
Posted by Ron McDon
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He’s been bad all year with runners on. He’s been good with no one. Kind of weird dynamic*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Surprised PCA is still on first at this point*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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C’mon Dansby*
Posted by illini21
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Tucker and PCA both all star starters*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nice job, Pittsburgh. Mets…not as helpful*
Posted by OB25
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It’s 2025 and the Mets are batting their two best hitters (two of the best in MLB) 3 and 4
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Wow, Cardinals didn’t score a run the entire series*
Posted by OB25
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They haven’t scored a run in 5 of their last 8 games. Cubs shut them out in the last two
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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What would you think of this trade?
Posted by DanSaint
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These trades for Alcantara all look ridiculous. This is not the 2008 trade market anymore.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider The Cubs are desperate but I don’t think they’re 3 top 100 prospects for Edward Cabrera and Sandy’s underwater contract desperate
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his value seems to be at an all time low, but his asking price hasn't budged
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Right. There’s nothing forcing the Marlins to trade him now
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And do actual reporting, analysis, or profiles?
Posted by RVA
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I didn't make the trade up. *
Posted by DanSaint
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Palencia is trending towards becoming an elite closer*
Posted by OB25
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Thank you Andrew Chafin*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Holy moly. Thats one way to kill an inning*
Posted by Mrap24
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Quite the base running inning.*
Posted by Mrap24
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*
Posted by nash
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You would think they would negotiate some sort of buyout and get it off the books
Posted by IlliniJuice07
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I hope it goes the other way and Bobby uses the last payment to purchase a 20 year annuity*
Posted by GMAW
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There has to be a story as to why the Mets agreed to an 8% interest rate
Posted by ATL
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Madoff*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Don’t know about everyone else here but we open our presents on Bobby Bonilla morning,
Posted by Herman Blume
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we get one on BB Eve, then the rest are pro-rated over the next 50 years*
Posted by Sammich
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Several outlets reporting the Cubs are attempting to acquire Mitch Keller*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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I also read Cubs might be after more than 1 starter and DBacks might be an option
Posted by DanSaint
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blah*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Jim Bowden has done it again.
Posted by OB25
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Robbie Hyde gonna have a blast on YouTube breaking all this down
Posted by DanSaint
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I'm convinced it's simply comic relief*
Posted by bjl63
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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
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Bowden pushed Sasaki anywhere but the Dodgers for weeks
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Jed gets a grade of L- on bench construction. That includes the solid Carson Kelly.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Rockies come back with 2 outs in 9th and beat MIL, keeps this week from being a disaster
Posted by OB25
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Based on upcoming schedule more worried about STL than Milwaukee
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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gonna be at the Cubs/Cards series. First time I've been to Wrigley since 1993
Posted by DanSaint
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Those were some of the worst at bats I’ve seen all season*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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*fart noise**
Posted by illini21
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He wasn’t gonna do much with Valdez, but PCA is in a real bad spot at the plate right now.
Posted by OB25
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Haven’t been watching close enough, but there’s just no reason to throw PCA a strike.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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He’s getting plenty of strikes, he’s just missing all of them.*
Posted by OB25
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Crawford boxes*
Posted by illini21
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Hate that place *
Posted by Ron McDon
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Nice effort this weekend, Guardians*
Posted by OB25
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Would be nice for them to roll over and die this week again
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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well, the mets are doing a good job of that too.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Absolutely wild pitch count for Taillon given his stat line.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Paredes used up 2 innings worth of pitches all by himself*
Posted by OB25
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When is Amaya coming back?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Most Paredes homer possible lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That’s one of the worst missed strike calls I’ve ever seen*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Got the entire plate lol*
Posted by illini21
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LFG*
Posted by illini21
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A haunting is afoot*
Posted by Herman Blume
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I would appreciate a Cubs win tonight
Posted by OB25
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Crawford boxes are such a joke, but we are at least taking advantage*
Posted by OB25
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After all of the freaking out earlier this week, the Cubs leave StL in the same spot
Posted by GMAW
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And only a 1/2 game lost to the Brewers
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Much deserved shit talk directed at Wilson.*
Posted by OB25
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Out of all the 2016 Cubs Willson has done the most to ruin his reputation in Chicago
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Really stupid reaction by Willson.*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Going to be annoying if Cubs lose this one, terrible batted ball luck so far.
Posted by OB25
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Palencia doing his best to make it happen
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Then we score a run WITHOUT hitting the ball.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Imanaga schedule to start today. Good to see him back. Much needed*
Posted by ibdoc
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Know it’s a good Cubs game when there’s no posts haha*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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McGuire has been a godsend*
Posted by OB25
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I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*
Posted by John Coctostan
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The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?
Posted by OB25
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The front office has been incredibly condescending toward the fans for years
Posted by illini
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frankly i think your hypothesis is 90% of it
Posted by John Coctostan
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I think it's a spoiled fanbase frustrated with the front office*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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I'll admit that's where I am. Really looking forward to seeing what Bloom does*
Posted by DanSaint
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But if they have legitimate concerns about the front office, could you consider that "spoiled"
Posted by ATL
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I'm not!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They are a lot of fun and will remain so as long as starting pitching is respectable*
Posted by CWR10
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mully & haugh talking about benching pca?
Posted by Ari Gold
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Pete Crow-Merkle?
Posted by osklister
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Uhh what? I haven't been paying much attention for a couple weeks. Is he in a bad slump?*
Posted by illini21
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Lot of brain farts lately. Might need a little break*
Posted by DanSaint
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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
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wow, he can jump really high*
Posted by Sammich
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There just has to be an Invisible Sun. *
Posted by osklister
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Consider the source*
Posted by jjlocke923
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Pot..kettle...black much?*
Posted by DanSaint
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How lucky are we to bear witness to this generationally great Padres squad?*
Posted by CWR10
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historic pace!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Man what a play by Arenado*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Terrific play....makes it looks so easy*
Posted by UofIL6
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This makes two straight Taillon starts that we lost 8-7.
Posted by OB25
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Matt Shaw is quite bad.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Hate PCA’s bunt decisions*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also surprised Seiya didn’t get to second on his hit*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Nice awareness MVPete*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Not sure Wynn didn’t leave early but too late now*
Posted by bjl63
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Corey Bradford to have surgery*
Posted by bbonb
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PCA has had some embarrassing stuff the last few games*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Fucking hell our pitching is terrible
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Man, this is very frustrating. The pitching regression is coming fast and furious*
Posted by OB25
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I was told the Cardinals don’t really hit home runs*
Posted by Ron McDon
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It seems the cubs pitchers are especially good at giving up HRs
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Brown to Iowa. Hodge back*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Adios, Ben*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Ugh, quite a quick turn of events starting with that first pitch double play by Happ.
Posted by OB25
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I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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sounds like Imanaga is replacing Rea in the rotation and i wonder
Posted by DanSaint
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Throwing batting practice to a team that doesn’t hit homers
Posted by Ron McDon
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Yep*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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It sucks because he does some stuff so well
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Although with him at 75 innings and his career high of 100, do you just move him to pen?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I haven’t seen anything that suggest he’d be any better in the pen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dansby Swanson is good
Posted by Ron McDon
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Had no idea that Michael Fulmer was still around, but he’s back. Person booted again*
Posted by OB25
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“Let’s see what this Pearson guy has! Oof that’s right, you suck, see ya.”*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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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
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Sidejack. There are rumors that Eugenio Suarez is available
Posted by DanSaint
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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
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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
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Maybe he just needs a new hip like Javy.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Javy Baez would be a starter in All-Star game if voting ended today.
Posted by OB25
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He got his hip fixed in the offseason. Looks healthy again. Everytime I think of him I think
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Apparently Imanaga starting Thursday per Bruce Levine
Posted by DanSaint
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Those last 4 games was some old school Wrigley Field
Posted by QcIlliniFan
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Welcome back, Sammy!*
Posted by RVA
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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
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It’s been 3 weeks since winning a series over a team with a record over .500*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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At the time the series was played is what I said.
Posted by OB25
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Meh they currently have the 2nd best record in baseball vs teams .500 or better
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’m ready to be done with playing the 27 Yankees….I mean the Mariners*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Tough team to play in these conditions. Lots of fly ball hitters*
Posted by GMAW
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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
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Agreed. Terrible pitching matchup in a huge offensive environment
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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since Imanaga is returning on road trip...gotta think maybe he takes Rea's spot? Do you DFA him
Posted by DanSaint
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The problem is Ben Brown sucks too. I’d imagine it’s Brown to the pen*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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i also how long they wait to acquire a starter or two
Posted by DanSaint
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Apparently Imanaga will be activated for road trip. Still not determined who's spot in rotation
Posted by DanSaint
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Unbelievable outing from Keller*
Posted by OB25
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Don’t love sending him back out for another inning though.*
Posted by OB25
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Annoying to be letting this lead slip away without them even hitting any HR’s (yet)*
Posted by OB25
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My Over 12.5 runs bet was a good one*
Posted by GMAW
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This has been a total shit show defensively*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Infield defense picking up outfield defense*
Posted by shua
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Walking Vidal Brujan on a day like today is probably not the best idea*
Posted by OB25
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wtf guys!?!?*
Posted by shua
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At least they minimized the damage*
Posted by shua
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Why did Happ slow up?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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giggity*
Posted by biclops
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Cabrera DFA’d, Pearson called up.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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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
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2 Cubs batters, 2 home runs*
Posted by OB25
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I thought you guys told me Wrigley field isn't friendly to batters and hard to hit it out.
Posted by ibdoc
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The wind is blowing out and it’s hot. It hasn’t been like this all season*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Man, fuck this BABIP bad luck today*
Posted by OB25
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Don’t think you can let Pressly finish this inning, might cost you the game.*
Posted by OB25
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Looks like we're gonna find out*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Good outing, Pressly*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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That was indecent what he did to that ball.*
Posted by Toonces
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Sammy doesn't have that weird Michael Jackson color anymore*
Posted by bjl63
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Am I the only one who gets the same three commercials over and over?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Sosa is joining the broadcast booth in the 4th inning*
Posted by illini21
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Going to two games in late July
Posted by TarheelIllini
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i'm going 4th of July weekend. Cards/Cubs. the Sunday game got moved to ESPN Sunday Night broadcast
Posted by DanSaint
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Sammy coming to Wrigley today for the first time since he left early in 2004*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Good, and credit to the Cubs for not making him grovel*
Posted by RVA
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I mean they kind of did. He had to apologize. They just accepted his apology being vague*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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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
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Man, if this costs them third place…*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Only one team intentionally threw at a batter last night
Posted by bjl63
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well that might cost him the MVP. I haven't looked at the standings lately, Padres still on...
Posted by shua
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oops.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Random observation. Tony Gwynn Jr sounds exactly like his dad*
Posted by bjl63
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Braves GM says under no circumstances will they even consider trading Sale*
Posted by OB25
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not to mention they’re poised to make a run here.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Yeah, but comments like these are completely worthless*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Generally true but this is pretty strong…
Posted by OB25
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No quit in this team. I appreciate their moxie.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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shows the offense is great and the pen is fine
Posted by DanSaint
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Imanaga to pitch for the Iowa Cubs this Friday and will be evaluated after to possibly return
Posted by ibdoc
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PCA does it again. Might need more of it, Taillon doesn’t have it today.*
Posted by OB25
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Per Bob Nightengale: Rays expect to he sold by end of the year
Posted by DanSaint
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Weak effort from the crowd, that needs to be a curtain call*
Posted by OB25
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Sorry. We did our best.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Oh wow*
Posted by illini21
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Longest Cub HR this year*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Holy shit PCA. Thought he had no chance.*
Posted by Toonces
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and then goes yard. *
Posted by DanSaint
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Oh my god PCA*
Posted by OB25
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Haha oh my*
Posted by OB25
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Absolutely unreal catch. Literally straight up LF*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Keller hitting 99 to get Hoskins*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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His arm is still good, but oof has the hitting and receiving fallen off a cliff for Kelly.
Posted by OB25
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The contact falling out gives me a pass on that last one
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah, posted before seeing that so I’ll concede the point on that one.
Posted by OB25
|
Similar to the Rockies series that they swept, really gross series offensively but still got 3 of 4*
Posted by OB25
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Hooray Manfred Rule!
Posted by Ron McDon
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Really poor AB by turner*
Posted by Mrap24
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Well, he’s washed, so*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Been long enough now that we can safely say he’s got nothing left in the tank.
Posted by OB25
|
Berti says look at me*
Posted by Mrap24
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Horrible at bats through 2 innings*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Even making contact against elite MLB pitching is a damn near miraculous feat.
Posted by OB25
|
Wow quite a whimper*
Posted by Herman Blume
|
We are consistently so bad at moving the Manfred Man from 2nd to 3rd.
Posted by OB25
|
What a bad play by the Pirates SS*
Posted by OB25
|
Weird play. Did IKF forget the situation?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ve got no problem with that*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Nice job so far of at least building up Skenes’ pitch count*
Posted by OB25
|
4 innings against the bullpen to play with, nice work*
Posted by OB25
|
Can't believe Marquee aired Justin Turner's fake ballsack lol
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Justin Turner was just letting those boys hang pic.twitter.com/FEHiqyIbkR
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I can't believe how many jomboy followers seem to think it was real*
Posted by Sammich
|
Some numbers on the Cubs bullpen…
Posted by OB25
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I would consider not hitting the 8 hitter and then walking the 9 hitter on 4 pitches*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
That last pitch to Cruz hung right down the middle too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Wow that’s one of the worst missed calls you’ll see from a home plate ump*
Posted by OB25
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This has gotten insane, it’s mid-June and it’s gonna be yet another cold, windy homestand*
Posted by OB25
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Helps Jamo I guess. PCA blows through it*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Is Andrew McCutchen a HoF?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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No. Tier below*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's had a lot of years this last decade with little to show for*
Posted by RVA
|
Question for Marshall or anyone else that follows Cubs prospects
Posted by OB25
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Brujan is the only person they have to cover CF
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nice job, Toronto. Cubs leave the 9 game trip with a bigger division lead than they started it with*
Posted by OB25
|
Woof Kyle gotta bail out your pitcher. Ben just gotta eat it today*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back.
Posted by OB25
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It seems like he is either unhittable or awful. Rarely much in between*
Posted by UofIL6
|
Too much left over the heart of the plate
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
can't afford to leave a bunch of runners on base if Brown isn't on his game today.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I had a feeling this would be the day they finally give PCA a day off, definitely makes sense.*
Posted by OB25
|
Especially when you look at Luzardo's splits RH vs LH*
Posted by DanSaint
|
I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about.
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Disregard*
Posted by DanSaint
|
It’s interesting because I care way less about having top end starting pitching for the playoffs
Posted by OB25
|
I'd have a lot of concerns at the trade deadline relying on the guys you mentioned in the playoffs.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Unless you can get Chris Sale, I just think it kind of is what it is.
Posted by OB25
|
Shota tossed 40 pitches in a live start in Arizona yesterday and did well.
Posted by ibdoc
|
He's not penciled in to start 6/19 and the team has said he needs multiple more rehab starts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also, where did you see "multiple" rehab starts. Not seeing that comment. See this often:
Posted by ibdoc
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Craig Counsell said yesterday that Shota will make a couple more rehab starts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
"at least 3 rehab appearances"
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
My bad, CBS sports has him listed to start*
Posted by ibdoc
|
Sandy is probably the big fish but we’ll end up with someone like Bailey Falter
Posted by MC
|
The big fish is Chris Sale*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Whoa Braves suck? I didn’t realize how much they’re falling behind *
Posted by MC
|
Sandy finally put together a decent start the other day but I wouldn't be surprised if he's not move
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
I think you're stretching this a bit out here but yes the Cubs need starting pitching
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I want to expand and just say they need more pitching in general
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
The whole point of sitting tight on prospects the past few years was for moments like this*
Posted by RVA
|
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
|
In other words, don't be Mike Elias*
Posted by bjl63
|
At least one of Shota, Steele, or theoretical trade acquisition will miss the playoffs
Posted by RVA
|
Steele is a given....he's out for the year.*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Didn't he have TJ surgery?
Posted by ibdoc
|
Not TJ but it was his elbow. Out for the year indeed.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Yeah he probably won't even be ready for 2026 OD*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
For sure. At least it's good that they won't have to rush him. July works.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
You're not lying. It's why my overall expectations are tempered, despite how I'm enjoying how fun
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
I know it was better long term but everytime Shaw makes a nice pick
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
That barehanded grab and toss in the 9th...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "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
|
Not the Cubs but Aaron Judge just hit a Glenallen Hill-type roof shot.*
Posted by Toonces
|
Glenallen Legend.*
Posted by cpsteine
|
That was a tough loss.*
Posted by Toonces
|
Not a fan of Palencia getting two innings*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
I’m officially sick of Swanson’s shit*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
Also meh. He’s in the middle of putting up another 4 win season
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
This feels like it would be an important win on the season if we can pull it out*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
Meh. It’d definitely have been nice to steal Wheeler start
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Not a bad loss, just a near good win that wasn’t. Which are always a bummer in the moment.
Posted by OB25
|
That is true. Would like Toronto take this back. They just blew it but then scored to tie*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Narrator*
Posted by OB25
|
Dansby is a semi disaster at the plate*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
Man that is a shitty break that will probably end up being the difference. Crazy spin*
Posted by OB25
|
And another bad break, he was out but couldn’t overturn. This road trip has sucked in this regard*
Posted by OB25
|
Love the defense shown today.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Will never get over idiots online saying Tucker plays lazy defense #tradekyle*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
What a weird schedule the Cubs had this year.
Posted by OB25
|
It’s only 630am and I’m having a really bad day so far
Posted by timmer
|
I've been skipping breakfast. Probably ham and cheese for lunch.*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Horton just throwing center cut fastballs way too often in big situations*
Posted by OB25
|
That was a very bad strike 3 call*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Been getting hosed all series.*
Posted by Toonces
|
IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!!*
Posted by shua
|
Seiya's tendency to take obvious strike fastballs with 2 strikes is baffling.
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Today is one where it felt like the writing was on the wall just by watching the 1st inning.
Posted by OB25
|
Well, Flaherty lost it a bit this inning but that play at the plate sure hurts.
Posted by OB25
|
This kid in the stands behind home plate is a riot *
Posted by biclops
|
Braves just keep digging a deeper hole, I wonder if Chris Sale could end up being available.*
Posted by OB25
|
He’s the guy I’ve been focusing on. And the Cubs should be doing whatever they can to land him*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Today's 1st rounders
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
*pokes Dodgers with a stick**
Posted by shua
|
lmao Cardinals*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
major luck for the Dodgers in this inning. crazy*
Posted by jayd
|
Yeah weakly hit grounder that hits a base. Weakly hit bloop single. wild pitch K scores a run*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Dodgers trying to give it back*
Posted by jayd
|
and they do. Arenado walks it off*
Posted by DanSaint
|
I’ll give this to Eddings, he’s been consistent. It’s a huge zone up, down, inside, and outside
Posted by OB25
|
Seiya again*
Posted by illini21
|
Seiya is strong as hell, man*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
Absolutely crushing this inning*
Posted by illini21
|
Shaw has been really good since his return from Iowa…
Posted by shua
|
My god, this ump has been a disaster*
Posted by OB25
|
doug eddings of ajp ws fame.*
Posted by Ari Gold
|
That was a high level game, Cubs just couldn’t catch a break in this one.
Posted by OB25
|
Defensively, the Tigers were absolutely terrific*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
Cubs actually did well against Skubal, just ran themselves out of at least 2 runs*
Posted by OB25
|
Sucks but had this marked up as a loss anyways. Go out and win the next two
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
The PCA send was unforgivable. I get the SB attempts.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
I’ve never noticed a 3B coach more than I have with Berry this year. And rarely in a good way*
Posted by OB25
|
Damn, frustrating inning to not score and then give up runs this way right after*
Posted by OB25
|
Third base coach screwed the pooch there*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
Props to PCA, has held up well against Skubal*
Posted by OB25
|
But oh man, that’s a killer against Skubal. This was your chance*
Posted by OB25
|
Totally Berry’s fault too. He’s been bad all year*
Posted by OB25
|
Dansby disappears too often*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
Kyle Teel getting called up. Can never get enough of the call-up videos. They're all so awesome
Posted by UofIL6
|
ooo
Posted by UofIL6
|
Braves call up Kimbrel
Posted by bjl63
|
Hopefully he helps them lose enough so they trade Sale (to the Cubs).*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Beautiful. Best possible outcome*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Why go through the motions? Just use tech full on*
Posted by Chilango
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Because MLB umpires are in a union and have a CBA*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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I wouldn't be surprised if that has to be collectively bargained, honestly.*
Posted by MojoJojo
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Good, love it. I’m not ready to take the full plunge yet, but the challenge system
Posted by voiceofreason
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I'm amused that you'll have a system, just sitting there quietly calling balls and strikes...
Posted by shua
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I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result.
Posted by tvillini
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that sounds better *
Posted by biclops
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That is what it is*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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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
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ABS has been used at various minor leagues since 2021. Challenge system was used in ST this year
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Okay if it's really done in just a few seconds then i'm on board*
Posted by illini21
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And it can be used a very limited amount of times*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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It is pretty darn fast based on minors/spring training*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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How much does advertising cost in spring training or the minors?*
Posted by longsnapper
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This was like a less than 15 second process when I’ve seen it.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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woof. Can’t we just go to robots?*
Posted by biclops
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Good. I hate umps.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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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 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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What do the data say on how accurate the best umps are?
Posted by Chilango
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The best umps are more than 95% accurate*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Would help if umps called pitches where they cross the plate
Posted by bjl63
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I would prefer robo umps but this is a step in the right direction. I believe this system is
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Exactly, it’s just a step towards the inevitable*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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gross*
Posted by illini21
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Rob Manfred sucks*
Posted by Poldark "thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"
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Wow. What a fucking terrible idea.*
Posted by longsnapper
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Now have best record in NL, one game behind Detroit for best in MLB.
Posted by OB25
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should be a fun weekend, with the top 2 teams playing each other*
Posted by shua
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Really hope they use tonight’s game against Skubal to finally give PCA a day off*
Posted by OB25
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Imanaga’s return was pushed back to the 17th. Assad’s still the 23rd.
Posted by ibdoc
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Neither have actual dates set. I'm not sure where you're getting that?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Reading through a variety of sites (MLB, ESPN, CBS, etc) on injury updates*
Posted by ibdoc
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There has never been any date mentioned that I've seen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ve been assuming Assad will end up being out for the year when it’s all said and done*
Posted by OB25
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One site:
Posted by ibdoc
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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
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So, does Boog have an apprenticeship at the IBEW or something?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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The Boog thing is very weird*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Feels like we’ll find out eventually that there’s some kind of health issue.*
Posted by OB25
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He’s white Stacy King without being a former player. Large Marge.*
Posted by Toonces
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Guy right behind home plate wearing a "Trump 2028" hat
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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And it obviously works
Posted by HamptonSki
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Speaking of triggered*
Posted by Chilango
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Good to see it. I kinda missed the little scamp there for a bit.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Based on the crowd I’m assuming it’s pride night. Appears to be rainbow Nats jersey giveaway
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Happ yeah!*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Huh. Cubs activated and DFA’d Tyson Miller.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Writing was on the wall like a month ago when they didn’t call him up
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That’s not possible without saying he was injured again, right? (And him agreeing)*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah. I’m guessing maybe they he realized that he wasn’t gonna get a shot
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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WTF me. I wasn't even drinking.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I was at the game. Maybe you saw me. Section 110, Row 10, Seat 6
Posted by timmer
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Timmer brings the Ls, Tort brings the Ws*
Posted by Tortillini
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Curly W*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Boyd with a perfect game through 5 on only 45 pitches*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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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
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As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run.
Posted by OB25
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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
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Tucker isn’t getting $700 million. Somehweee between $400-$500*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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To go on Cam Smith
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He’s in the process of turning back into a pumpkin, but I should have included Carson Kelly.
Posted by OB25
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Big Shota, Boyd, and Swanson guy when they happened --->
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also trading all those guys in 2021 was absolutely the right decision
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Forgot about Zyhir Hope coming from us, that one could end up stinging.*
Posted by OB25
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co-sign. It's crow I'm happy to eat.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Palencia don't call me Placenta also looks like a real closer, too. GAS.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Cubs now 5 games up on 2nd place Cardinals*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I mean this play alone *chefs kiss*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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That was channeling Javy more than just a little bit.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I totally undersold it. Without Pete's speed and hustle , he's probably on 1st still
Posted by KingTalkyTiki Instead it's two runs and a tie ball game. "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I’ve noticed this Cubs team tends to win a lot of baseball games*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Busch needs a 2B for the cycle, will get at least one more at-bat*
Posted by OB25
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That’s my Buschie.*
Posted by Toonces
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TWSS?*
Posted by Illiniphil
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This offense man.*
Posted by Toonces
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Nats throwing Trevor Williams and Andrew Chafin. We got PCA and Palencia for them*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Cubs offense is relentless tonight*
Posted by OB25
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Wrigley needs like a reverse humidor or something. Offense dies*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ll be at Nats Park tonight, let’s go Cubbies*
Posted by Tortillini
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You’re welcome bitches
Posted by Tortillini
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So YOU''RE the reason we keep losing to Maryland?!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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137 people attended the Marlins-Rockies game last night
Posted by Sounder Record breaking night in Miami!
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Satire account*
Posted by OB25
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Announced attendance 5,894.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Since April 19 the Cubs have the best bullpen in the NL
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara
Posted by ibdoc
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I feel like they’re going to end up with Zach Eflin*
Posted by OB25
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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
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He has been pretty awful this year*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Palencia not entrenched as closer? He's been pretty good in the role*
Posted by bjl63
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I think he's probably the closer for now. Unless he blows more games
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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As Hawkeroo used to say the best pitch in baseball
Posted by bjl63
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Jac Caglianone called up to the big club. Another White Sox draft failure
Posted by bjl63
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I hated the Hagen Smith pick, but at least, when healthy, he's looked pretty dominant
Posted by UofIL6
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I remember seeing highlights after they picked Gonzalez and saying WTF kind of swing is that
Posted by bjl63
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oh boy. Corbin Burnes just called for the trainer after giving up a base hit
Posted by DanSaint
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Matt Shaw defensive showcase.*
Posted by Toonces
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That’s my Buschie.*
Posted by Toonces
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Tucker out of the game. What happened *
Posted by MC
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Seemed like minor stuff, hit his head sliding and also got HBP on his toe*
Posted by OB25
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MLB website says Tucker left due to jammed finger*
Posted by DanSaint
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Nice to get out to a nice lead earlier in the game today*
Posted by shua
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Happy to be facing a right handed pitcher again*
Posted by OB25
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4-1 on the home stand while almost the entire lineup is in a slump, not bad*
Posted by OB25
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Pete’s jumps are incredible. He’s not just fast. He gets amazing reads and jumps*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Incredible
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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De La Cruz is real casual out there at SS*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Kind of just lobbed over the DP attempt earlier in the inning too*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Looked like a WR with alligator arms there*
Posted by OB25
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Another gift*
Posted by OB25
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I’ll take that*
Posted by shua
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Well that works lol. Thanks Wrigley and weather!*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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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
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Not just on but on 2nd. Not getting him to 3rd is bad
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This is fucking pathetic*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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I see bartman made it back to wrigley*
Posted by torinese
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Other than their bullpen, the Reds are a terrible matchup for the Cubs*
Posted by OB25
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I’ve seen more than enough of Abbott and Lodolo for a while*
Posted by OB25
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Their offense isn't even that good. Its' frustrating
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Fuck the Reds.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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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
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I’d guess low to mid 400s
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hypothetical trade from the Athletic: Skenes for Horton, Shaw, Alcántara and Tomas.
Posted by Herman Blume
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Dig up Vance Law's bones and put him at third base.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Not nearly enough to motivate the Pirates to make a deal.*
Posted by OB25
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The Pirates aren't trading Skenes either way. And Bowden is a crackhead*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah but what if they DID?*
Posted by Tortillini
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what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*
Posted by shua
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I had forgotten about Assad. Guess you can pull fat.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Imanaga until 6/13, Assad until 6/23*
Posted by ibdoc
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The CBS injury report still has Ben Heller on it. He was released last week
Posted by ibdoc
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“Well into June” for Shota*
Posted by Mrap24
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Well Cubs are doing a great job on this cake part of their schedule. 12-3 since the Mets*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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2 tough series starting next weekend, Phillies and Tigers on the road*
Posted by shua
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TCB like BTO.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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That series wasn’t nearly as fun as expected, but nice job grinding out 3 wins*
Posted by OB25
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Sweep. Hopefully the weather warms up this wekend*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Warmer but rain on Friday, back down to high of 58 Saturday. Groce*
Posted by OB25
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Wrigley conditions are saving Boyd this inning*
Posted by OB25
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Wind ended up helping Cubs more today.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And of course Arcia is 2-2*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Thank God Marquee continuously departs from the broadcast to hype up Wrigley’s nachos and pierogis*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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More balls hit 112 mph would help at Wrigley*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Really thought they’d give PCA a day off today, would have been a perfect time for it.
Posted by OB25
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And ha, Rockies signed Orlando Arcia just in time to face the Cubs.
Posted by OB25
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Hello darkness my old friend*
Posted by OB25
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2-2*
Posted by OB25
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C-U native Tanner Gordon starting for the Rockies tonight*
Posted by illini21
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Make no mistake where you are. *
Posted by VIV
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The thing I want to talk about is how frustrating Wrigley is nowadays
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This has been an absurdly windy spring.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I was just randomly thinking about my favorite Wrigley weather game that wasn’t
Posted by OB25
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Eli Marrero, a catcher by trade, tore up his knee playing OF in that game. *
Posted by illini
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Yeah that game was bonkers. Think it was May 03. Alou it hit a few HRs*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's been awesome since he came back up.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Sure has. Like, you can see the hole in his swing low and away.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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From mlb.com prospect profile...
Posted by shua
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No he was not billed as a plus defender. He had arm strength questions
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also savant still has him with limited range and below average in his limited time so far*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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