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Post deadline Cubs thread

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 15:10:55

Thank you wind

tucker getting booed and now will get days off?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 6:32:01, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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should have gotten some days off a couple weeks ago

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 7:08:31, in reply to "tucker getting booed and now will get days off?*"

he's either hurt or he's in a wildly terrible mental spot with whatever he's struggling with. If he's hurt they should have sat him and/or put him on the 10 day IL to get healed up. If he's not hurt then he needed to get his mind right. why it took Craig, Jed, etc. this long to actually do something I have no idea

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

He's losing money every day.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 8:18:57, in reply to "should have gotten some days off a couple weeks ago"

From AI:

Reports suggest that a long-term deal could be in the range of $500 million to $650 million.

That might not happen... then again, all you need is one other bidder and prices could go crazy again.

Would be a real shame if the second game of the double header got rained out tonight*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 17:23:32, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

narrator: 2nd game was rained out. Split DH tomorrow. same times as today was going to be*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 18:39:54, in reply to "Would be a real shame if the second game of the double header got rained out tonight*"

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Thank you wind

Remember when baseball was a fun distraction from the dumpster fire that is reality for three months

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 16:24:36, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Man those were good times.

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

I'm super excited for the 2032 Cubs*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 16:32:18, in reply to "Remember when baseball was a fun distraction from the dumpster fire that is reality for three months"

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Man those were good times.

Only six more seasons of ""Cubs fans, there is no way to sugarcoat it..." every Oct.*

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Man those were good times.

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Maybe by then there will be enough sports books so they can spend again*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 18:16:21, in reply to "Only six more seasons of ""Cubs fans, there is no way to sugarcoat it..." every Oct.*"

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Man those were good times.

Boo birds are out for Tucker after every at bat*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 16:10:51, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Losers*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 16:38:04, in reply to "Boo birds are out for Tucker after every at bat*"

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Thank you wind

Indeed*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 19:54:59, in reply to "Losers*"

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Thank you wind

*Weeps into King Tuck crown**

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Thank you wind

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Great start to this 5 game series. Lifeless.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 18, 2025, 15:57:21, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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HFS the Brewers lost*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 17, 2025, 16:04:15, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Cubs win, Brewers lose.

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 17, 2025, 16:03:52, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Brewers division odds on Fangraphs may fall below 90%

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i’m surprised the baseball savants haven’t responded to this yet.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 7:08:43, in reply to "Cubs win, Brewers lose. "

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Brewers division odds on Fangraphs may fall below 90%

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Lots of bad at bats these days*

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Thank you wind

Freaking Happ*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 17, 2025, 15:14:06, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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That time he was poor. *

Posted by Tuscy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tuscy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 17, 2025, 15:35:03, in reply to "Freaking Happ*"

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Thank you wind

"I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

Freaking Dansby

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 17, 2025, 15:17:39, in reply to "Freaking Happ*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Ben Brown...

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

This Brewers run is so crazy that there’s basically a 0% chance they win the whole thing.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 16, 2025, 20:56:22, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

This has all the makings of a team that uses up their magic in the regular season and then has their season end quickly in the playoffs. But god damn is this absurd.

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

They’ve gone through 20% of the season at a .900 pace*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 16, 2025, 21:04:02, in reply to "This Brewers run is so crazy that there’s basically a 0% chance they win the whole thing."

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This has all the makings of a team that uses up their magic in the regular season and then has their season end quickly in the playoffs. But god damn is this absurd.

What was the deal with the numbers on the side of the caps?*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 16, 2025, 17:14:45, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Players Weekend. Used to have special unis with nicknames on back.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 16, 2025, 21:01:07, in reply to "What was the deal with the numbers on the side of the caps?*"

Now been scaled back to the numbers, special bats, and shoes

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Players_Weekend

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Someone told me that's the Cubs first come from behind win since July 2nd

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 16, 2025, 16:03:49, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Yikes.

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Someone called Brandon Young has a perfect game through 7 IP for BAL, only 74 pitches*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 20:54:23, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

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

Broken up on a tapper to the mound that he didn’t field properly, incorrectly ruled a hit*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 21:19:17, in reply to "Someone called Brandon Young has a perfect game through 7 IP for BAL, only 74 pitches*"

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Thank you wind

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

The Brewers may never lose again.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 20:50:08, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

At a bar in the Northwoods...you'd think it was game 7 of the World Series.

Good for 'em. I just can't hate on the Brewers.

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Cubs might be struggling but holy shit at the Mets. What an absolute dumpster fire*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 20:35:53, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

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

The tower getting buzzed during the seventh inning stretch with Darth Vader. GOAt Wrigley moment.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 20:30:16, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Legitimately bronchial.

DODGERS DELENDA EST*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 16:04:16, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

EVRASKA WTF

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 16:04:44, in reply to "DODGERS DELENDA EST*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 16:11:33, in reply to "EVRASKA WTF"

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JFC

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Oof*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 15:48:56, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Come the fuck on.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 15:48:42, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Glad to see Craig just stand there and mildly say a few words to the ump from the dugout

Over that terrible 3rd strike call

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

fire david ross!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 18:32:40, in reply to "Glad to see Craig just stand there and mildly say a few words to the ump from the dugout"

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Over that terrible 3rd strike call

He is still available for a reason.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 19:37:08, in reply to "fire david ross!*"

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Over that terrible 3rd strike call

Legitimately bronchial.

and the hitting coach! hi GMAW!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 19:10:13, in reply to "fire david ross!*"

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Over that terrible 3rd strike call

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Thanks for everyone for the advice (exception: Chilango)"

SACK GREG WALKER*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 19:27:51, in reply to "and the hitting coach! hi GMAW!*"

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Over that terrible 3rd strike call

Man, whatta blast from the past!

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 19:32:37, in reply to "SACK GREG WALKER*"

(At least we got 1) but bases loaded no outs and only one run is shitty

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Thank god we got Justin turner 2 at bats*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 15:44:47, in reply to "(At least we got 1) but bases loaded no outs and only one run is shitty"

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Bases loaded no out and one run to show for it. Offensive explosion for these guys.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 15:20:46, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Legitimately bronchial.

Mercy. Based loaded, no outs. 1 run.

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 15:20:22, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Good thing we had turner pinch hit in the 6th inning. Gross

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Thank you wind

Is anyone else having major technical difficulties with this game?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 14:36:48, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Yes*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 14:37:15, in reply to "Is anyone else having major technical difficulties with this game?*"

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Thank you wind

Kyle Tucker with another shit AB in a spot where he needed to at least advance the runner*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 15, 2025, 14:19:33, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

*Of course* it’s Dansby striking out with RISP to end it*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 16:14:59, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Absolutely putrid. Second and third with no outs and 3 Ks

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 16:03:16, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Oof

Chance the Cubs miss the playoffs: 8,887%.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on August 14, 2025, 16:01:35, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Calendar time for Buddy!

"Cubs fans, there is no way to sugarcoat it – this is not where we planned to finish the season."

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 16:55:31, in reply to "Chance the Cubs miss the playoffs: 8,887%.*"

"Like our fans, we had high expectations for our team this year and early victories delivered hope for postseason baseball...."

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

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

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Do we have permission to worry about the Brewers yet?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 15:52:52, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Tucker just cannot strike out there. Awful*

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Thank you wind

I am getting very impatient with Kyle Tucker.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 15:49:35, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Rumor is Caisse is being called up*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 6:59:51, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Not a rumor.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 13:28:09, in reply to "Rumor is Caisse is being called up*"

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Thank you wind

NOT A TOOMAH*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 13:35:51, in reply to "Not a rumor.*"

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Thank you wind

Just saw the Amaya video. Too funny. *

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 4:23:19, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

(for rent)

Oh boy*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 20:06:49, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Yeah that didn’t look good. But nice hustle.*

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Thank you wind

Only a left ankle sprain for Amaya*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 21:07:03, in reply to "Yeah that didn’t look good. But nice hustle.*"

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Honestly kind of embarrassing for him if that’s really all it is*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 23:00:58, in reply to "Only a left ankle sprain for Amaya*"

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Thank you wind

I’ve had a bunch of really bad high ankle sprains, so I’d say not at all.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 14, 2025, 5:51:11, in reply to "Honestly kind of embarrassing for him if that’s really all it is*"

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Thank you wind

Ahem.*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 7:26:53, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

Assad, Amaya activated. Berti DFA’d, Pearson sent down*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 12, 2025, 14:48:12, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Raise your hand if you predicted everything about the Cubs second half would be….

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 12, 2025, 14:39:45, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

….a dumpster fire except Matt Shaw and his development.

Baseball, man.

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Thank you wind

The air really left the balloon when they did nothing at the trade deadline*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 7:31:05, in reply to "Raise your hand if you predicted everything about the Cubs second half would be…."

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….a dumpster fire except Matt Shaw and his development.

Baseball, man.

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Thank you wind

#jedsleague*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 7:39:37, in reply to "The air really left the balloon when they did nothing at the trade deadline*"

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….a dumpster fire except Matt Shaw and his development.

Baseball, man.

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Thank you wind

Starting pitching has mostly held up. The offense totally collapsing has killed the mojo.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on August 12, 2025, 14:44:52, in reply to "Raise your hand if you predicted everything about the Cubs second half would be…."

Feels like they're going to fall short of the playoffs again.

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….a dumpster fire except Matt Shaw and his development.

Baseball, man.

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Thank you wind

Calendar time for Buddy!

it's a good thing the FO is making sure the 2032 team will be awesome

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 12, 2025, 14:42:45, in reply to "Raise your hand if you predicted everything about the Cubs second half would be…."

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Jed said the goal is to be "good" every year. He never mentioned awesome*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 13, 2025, 7:48:03, in reply to "it's a good thing the FO is making sure the 2032 team will be awesome"

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Since May 25, the Cubs have the 2nd best record in the NL. They’ve lost 12 games to the Brewers

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 11, 2025, 11:38:59, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

in the standings in that timeframe.

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such bad luck.*

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in the standings in that timeframe.

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I think the Padres have the 2nd best record (38-30) since 5/25

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 11, 2025, 11:49:21, in reply to "Since May 25, the Cubs have the 2nd best record in the NL. They’ve lost 12 games to the Brewers"

but if you move that date to July 1st they have the 5th best in the NL, 11th best overall

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

nm.*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 11, 2025, 11:09:51, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

https://x.com/DealinTheCards/status/1954710122116087904

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This Cubs season feels like last year mixed with 04. Last year also felt like 04.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on August 11, 2025, 9:18:07, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

If Jedextension misses the playoffs again, I'm going to become a ________ fan.

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Calendar time for Buddy!

Fuck off. He was safe

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Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

What exactly would you say you do here, Berti?*

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Burned by the oven mitt.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 10, 2025, 21:29:00, in reply to "What exactly would you say you do here, Berti?*"

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On the plus side my kid saw that

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One more point that sliding mitts are stupid

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Alright, I’ve had enough of this umpire kid

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Sit the fuck down. You’re not calling the game from the stands. You’re just annoying

#getoffmylawn

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

He sucks*

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Sit the fuck down. You’re not calling the game from the stands. You’re just annoying

#getoffmylawn

Kinda like cowboy kid at the Illini games.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 9, 2025, 22:35:05, in reply to "Alright, I’ve had enough of this umpire kid"

Fun for a game. Got tired very quickly.

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Sit the fuck down. You’re not calling the game from the stands. You’re just annoying

#getoffmylawn

Weirdly enough his car commercial was on today with Hawkins, Shannon & Rodgers*

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Fun for a game. Got tired very quickly.

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Sit the fuck down. You’re not calling the game from the stands. You’re just annoying

#getoffmylawn

Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

I wonder what ever happened to Mr Blue Hands? (I mean, I don't really wonder, but...)

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For everyone’s sanity, I’m self-suspending myself from this thread. But one last thought.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 9, 2025, 0:01:56, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

I can tell when I’m getting annoying by venting my sometimes irrational frustrations here, so I’m going to cut myself off.

Last thing I’ll say is that I really do like this team overall and think they’ll eventually snap out of this. It is noteworthy that all the best teams from the first few months (Cubs, Mets, Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers) have gone into extended slumps in recent weeks. The grind of a baseball season is hard.

But I think I figured out why this franchise has turned me into the glass half empty fan that I typically hate, and it’s because of a really impressive trend of seasons where this team always gets worse as the season goes on, which has worn on me.

2018: Best team in NL for most of the season, lineup collectively forgets how to hit in Sept while the Brewers catch them by never losing a game. Lose back to back home games to end season in division tiebreaker and 1-game wildcard.

2019: 82-68 record on Sep 16, lose 9 in a row and miss the playoffs

2020: Fake season but the offense was completely broken by the time the fake playoffs rolled around, swept by bad Florida team.

2021: Started 42-34, ended 71-91.

2022: Bad all year.

2023: 78-67 on Sep 11 and in a playoff spot, go 5-12 the rest of the year to miss playoffs.

2024: Never truly in contention but did start 21-14 before flaming out.

Just sucks to always get worse as the season goes on for 8 years running. But this team is making the playoffs and anything can happen when you get there, so I’m going to stop annoying everyone with my airing of grievances.

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

We’ve reached the point where the Brewers winning tonight is probably good for us.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 21:47:50, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

I wouldn’t be worried about the Mets. They can’t hit, are getting what they deserve from their

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lack of investment in real starting pitching, and have been a .500 team since June 1.

Moreso, management has doubled down on their absolutely horrendous hitting approach. And sub par starters, when they have two good, young arms in AAA ready to go.

You want the Mets to beat the Brewers. They are dead in the water.

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Find a hobby*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 23:08:14, in reply to "We’ve reached the point where the Brewers winning tonight is probably good for us.*"

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No we haven't. Jesus*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 22:36:00, in reply to "We’ve reached the point where the Brewers winning tonight is probably good for us.*"

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Getting home field for a wild card series is much more likely now than winning the division*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 23:25:03, in reply to "No we haven't. Jesus*"

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

When you're losing to Jordan Walker's bum ass, it's time to self-reflect*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 21:18:41, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Walker has been pretty good since he came off the IL. More launch and exit velo*

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He still sucks*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 11, 2025, 11:39:33, in reply to "Walker has been pretty good since he came off the IL. More launch and exit velo*"

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What an absolute wet fart of a game*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 21:08:29, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Watching this team hit right now is so painful.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 21:00:11, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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I don't understand why Nico doesn't run anymore.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:34:37, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Hasn't attempted a steal in the last 13 games, despite reaching base 21 times in that span. He's 19 for 22, so he's been efficient.

And it's not just him, seems like they're so much less aggressive on the basepaths.

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Why run when you can get those AB’s from your 1-2-3 hitters!*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:40:26, in reply to "I don't understand why Nico doesn't run anymore."

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

Good to see Craig took action to move Tucker down in the lineup

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:42:02, in reply to "Why run when you can get those AB’s from your 1-2-3 hitters!*"

That move from 2 to 3 will really change things

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Agreed. They've collectively gotten less aggressive for some reason

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:37:49, in reply to "I don't understand why Nico doesn't run anymore."

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

I'd be kinda pissed if I had the seat behind that kid and he was standing the whole time

And making umpire calls throughout the game

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Can remove the kinda if he's obstructing views*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:35:01, in reply to "I'd be kinda pissed if I had the seat behind that kid and he was standing the whole time"

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And making umpire calls throughout the game

This is a very hittable pitcher that we haven’t scored against so far.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 8, 2025, 20:16:33, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Can’t imagine they let him face the top of the order again.

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

blame the hitting coach*

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Can’t imagine they let him face the top of the order again.

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Thanks for everyone for the advice (exception: Chilango)"

Think I'm going to Friday night's game @TheCreepers.

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Gonna need a crash course on this Cubs team before my Creeper fan nephews chew me up.

Ok Milwaukee, I’m tapping out. I officially surrender, you win. I won’t let you hurt me anymore*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 19:43:04, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

It sucks that the Cubs have the 2nd best NL record and 3rd best overall, and Brewers…

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 20:15:00, in reply to "Ok Milwaukee, I’m tapping out. I officially surrender, you win. I won’t let you hurt me anymore*"

Winning at 75% for 2+ months make us feel like chumps

Very good win*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 15:39:39, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Lol, Kittredge bounces back from last night with an immaculate inning.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 14:50:48, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Great outing from Horton*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 14:35:42, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Is Horton on a load management pitch count? That’s quite an early pull given the overused bullpen*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 14:34:12, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

might as well post this here: most hated owners (copied from cup of coffee newsletter)

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 10:18:39, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

The Top 5 Most Hated:

John Fisher (Athletics): 92.24 score, 51% negative mentions, 26.17% anger rate
Jerry Reinsdorf (White Sox): 73.83 score, 37.6% negative mentions
Mark Lerner (Nationals): 71.06 score, 3.45% joy rate (2nd lowest)
Paul Dolan (Guardians): 65.63 score, 19.39% anger rate
Bob Nutting (Pirates): 60.66 score, 135 disgust comments
The Top 5 Most Appreciated:

John Sherman (Royals): 2.04 score, 74.13% neutral rate
Tom Ricketts (Cubs): 3.83 score, 62.59% neutral rate
Christopher Ilitch (Tigers): 4.05 score, zero fear comments
Ken Kendrick (D-backs): 4.13 score, only 15 negative comments total
Stuart Sternberg (Rays): 5.13 score, 58.4% neutral rate
Key Findings:

Average MLB owner hate score: ~35
90-point gap between #1 and #30
A's fans anger rate is 5x MLB average
Corporate-owned teams average lower hate scores than individual owners
Total dataset: 30,000+ comments analyzed across all team subreddits

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A’s fans pissed at baseball and the move so makes

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 14:10:16, in reply to "might as well post this here: most hated owners (copied from cup of coffee newsletter)"

sense. People in DC absolutely hate the Lerners, who clearly only see the team as another revenue stream now.

Ricketts built up a lot of good will with 2016

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 10:46:10, in reply to "might as well post this here: most hated owners (copied from cup of coffee newsletter)"

but a few more seasons of not wanting to spend with the other big market teams and I suspect the neutral rate is going to drop significantly.

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It’s weird because he’s both guys, right? The guy that brought the WS trophy, for which he deserves

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 13:58:24, in reply to "Ricketts built up a lot of good will with 2016"

to be revered, but also the guy who appears to have tightened the purse strings over the past few seasons, for which he deserves criticism. I suspect they got out over their skis on the renovation and are trying to be financially prudent with debt service and so on, but yeah, if they don’t start winning the division or he doesn’t get back in to the top 5 or so in payroll people’s memories are going to get shorter.

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but a few more seasons of not wanting to spend with the other big market teams and I suspect the neutral rate is going to drop significantly.

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don't forget the debt service on buying all the properties around wrigley, building the hotel, etc.

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 14:14:10, in reply to "It’s weird because he’s both guys, right? The guy that brought the WS trophy, for which he deserves "

things that benefit the Ricketts but not necessarily the team

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

If he doesn't bring Chicago another WS trophy I hope he brings it a DS trophy.*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 20:17:30, in reply to "don't forget the debt service on buying all the properties around wrigley, building the hotel, etc."

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things that benefit the Ricketts but not necessarily the team

Man 3 Ks for Tucker is pretty startling.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 21:28:50, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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He looks like he's swinging for the fences. I'm sure this contract stuff is on his mind.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on August 6, 2025, 10:27:02, in reply to "Man 3 Ks for Tucker is pretty startling.*"

Watch him be average/bad for the rest of the year with the Cubs, which of course will give cover for Ricketty to not sign him. He then goes to the Yankees and returns to form.

Enjoy Cam Smith, Houston! At least Jed got his extension.

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Calendar time for Buddy!

Starting to be more talk about the finger injury he had several weeks ago.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 10:42:44, in reply to "He looks like he's swinging for the fences. I'm sure this contract stuff is on his mind."

The complete lack of power he’s had since then is a pretty compelling reason to think there might be something to it.

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

This feels so much like 2018 but happening 2 months earlier

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 21:14:27, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

A Cubs team that was still objectively one of the best teams in baseball record-wise but suddenly became unwatchable offensively, all while a Brewers team that theoretically shouldn’t be as good literally wouldn’t lose a game.

With Abbott going tomorrow, we could be quickly nearing the point where the Mets and Padres are the teams we should be focusing on more. If we can’t catch the Brewers, would be nice to at least be at home for the wild card series. Still have a couple game lead in that regard.

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

Careful. Marshall is going to come out with some obscure stats to call you a dumbass*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 22:00:28, in reply to "This feels so much like 2018 but happening 2 months earlier"

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Brewers 44-16 in their last 60. 23-6 in last 29 road games. Tip your cap, truly insane stretch*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 21:21:26, in reply to "This feels so much like 2018 but happening 2 months earlier"

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

<mm> meh <mm>.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 6:27:17, in reply to "Brewers 44-16 in their last 60. 23-6 in last 29 road games. Tip your cap, truly insane stretch*"

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Peaked too early. Too high!*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 21:51:37, in reply to "Brewers 44-16 in their last 60. 23-6 in last 29 road games. Tip your cap, truly insane stretch*"

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Legitimately bronchial.

I mean, they’ve gotta hit a rough patch at some point, right? Right?*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 8:26:31, in reply to "Peaked too early. Too high!*"

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October. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 6, 2025, 9:50:09, in reply to "I mean, they’ve gotta hit a rough patch at some point, right? Right?*"

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Time to cancel marquee again.

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 21:17:16, in reply to "This feels so much like 2018 but happening 2 months earlier"

Ill catch the wild card games.

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Helluv a deadline, jed*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 20:55:41, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Thank you wind

In their last 4 games the Nationals have allowed 99 base runners*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 20:21:12, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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At least the Brewers are up 3*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 19:58:26, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Boy it’d really help if the middle of the order would stop sucking in big situations.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2025, 19:24:37, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Soroka to the IL. Tough look for Jed on this one*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:53:59, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Damn near the entire lineup is a mess right now. And no idea why PCA didn’t try to steal there*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:23:22, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Well that was deflating*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:22:45, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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How do you miss the fucking base*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:06:45, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Seems like he probably would have been out anyway if he didn’t try for that long final stride

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:11:59, in reply to "How do you miss the fucking base*"

Just couldn’t quite get there with it but may not have time for two normal steps.

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

Oh no*

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LOL, JFC. Cmon Dansby*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 21:05:30, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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This game is straight up bullshit.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 20:54:16, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Legitimately bronchial.

2nd time in a month that a blister has bailed us out against a tough lefty. Take advantage now*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 19:32:53, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

But Soroka is hurt too? Seems weird for Ben Brown to be warming up already*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 19:36:52, in reply to "2nd time in a month that a blister has bailed us out against a tough lefty. Take advantage now*"

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

Velocity still down and hurt after 2 innings. Cool cool cool*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 19:42:34, in reply to "But Soroka is hurt too? Seems weird for Ben Brown to be warming up already*"

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

It’s almost like trading for a oft injured pitcher with a huge velo drop would be a bad idea.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 20:02:17, in reply to "Velocity still down and hurt after 2 innings. Cool cool cool*"

Especially when you add no other starters.

Who knew?!

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Hey now, can't expect Jed to spend any money. The Cubs are broke*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 20:28:57, in reply to "It’s almost like trading for a oft injured pitcher with a huge velo drop would be a bad idea."

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Especially when you add no other starters.

Who knew?!

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As expected no PCA tonight. Willi in CF and Turner at 1B*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 15:36:36, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

This Reds series is going to be interesting.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 14:36:40, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Reds are a really bad matchup with their high-end lefty starters and we’re getting both of them in this series. And you’ll never believe this but there’s a pretty decent wind blowing in again tonight so it’s gonna be tough to score runs.

Going to need the pitching to come through, will be a grind to get 2 out of 3 in this one.

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

Am I crazy or has our SB pace really slowed down?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 14:59:27, in reply to "This Reds series is going to be interesting."

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I assume you’ll get a lot of Turner and Castro

Nico leading off. Pete bottom of the order if he plays.

Turner needs to keep teeing off on lefties as he’s done all year and stop sucking as a starter as he’s done all year.

Also with the wind now blowing in a ton we need to go back to stealing bags like we did early in the year.

I’ve been frustrated for a while that they just completely stopped stealing bases

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2025, 15:14:59, in reply to "I assume you’ll get a lot of Turner and Castro"

It was an 80%+ proposition for several guys on the team early on and then they just stopped, despite the run scoring environment not really improving that much on a regular basis.

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Nico leading off. Pete bottom of the order.

Turner needs to keep teeing off on lefties as he’s done all year and stop sucking as a starter as he’s done all year.

Also with the wind now blowing in a ton we need to go back to stealing bags like we did early in the year.

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

Welp, that’s a first*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 16:17:29, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Turner is good at hitting lefties and as a sub!*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 16:16:07, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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lol no way *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 16:11:09, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Man, PCA is broken at the plate

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:33:20, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Had been their best hitter since the break until the last 2 days though*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 16:05:20, in reply to "Man, PCA is broken at the plate"

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

Wrigley is something else. No slugger is gonna want to sign here

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 13:41:10, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

There was like one week the wind blew out

The HR Derby in 2027 is gonna be wild

well, at least everybody will have another excuse.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 14:52:37, in reply to "Wrigley is something else. No slugger is gonna want to sign here"

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There was like one week the wind blew out

The HR Derby in 2027 is gonna be wild

Also just remember in 2023 I was exceptionally critical of David Ross

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:55:46, in reply to "well, at least everybody will have another excuse.*"

And Jed and wanting to fire Ross.

And you followed me everywhere to call me out saying that Ross and Jed were doing a great job.

Of course Ross was fired after the year and Jed has yet to make a postseason.

Now I’m apparently “always spinning” and making “excuses.”

This is legitimately some the of the stupidest if not the most stupid interactions I’ve ever had on this board. Just saying whatever dumb shit without any internal consistency.

Keep in mind, he's a less intelligent clone of detlef.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 20:08:41, in reply to "Also just remember in 2023 I was exceptionally critical of David Ross"

Who is well known for posting repetitive stupid shit and not acknowledging ever being wrong.

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lol such a dumb line*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:49:52, in reply to "well, at least everybody will have another excuse.*"

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There was like one week the wind blew out

The HR Derby in 2027 is gonna be wild

What are the excuses for the Sox?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:30:11, in reply to "well, at least everybody will have another excuse.*"

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There was like one week the wind blew out

The HR Derby in 2027 is gonna be wild

"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

almost a couple of decades of mostly bad decisions?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:36:00, in reply to "What are the excuses for the Sox?*"

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There was like one week the wind blew out

The HR Derby in 2027 is gonna be wild

And yet somehow you attack me for questioning them

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 15:51:16, in reply to "almost a couple of decades of mostly bad decisions?*"

Make it make sense

Two absolutely brutal 2 strike pitches from Thielbar

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 16:14:31, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

You have to absolutely crush a baseball to get it out today and Henderson was given a ball on a tee on a hanging sweeper in a 1-2 count

111 mph and still barely made it of the park.

Brutal loss

Really terrible loss*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 16:09:58, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

This one still stings several hours later. Just cannot lose that game.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 20:59:56, in reply to "Really terrible loss*"

And the Brewers give no margin for error, they just don’t slip up.

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

Annoying but I’ll never understand this brand of hyperbole.

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 23:39:34, in reply to "This one still stings several hours later. Just cannot lose that game."

They lost it. So what? Is the season over?

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And the Brewers give no margin for error, they just don’t slip up.

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Of course not. Just the kind of loss that can bite you in a super tight race.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2025, 0:28:24, in reply to "Annoying but I’ll never understand this brand of hyperbole."

Mostly just the beer talking though.

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They lost it. So what? Is the season over?

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And the Brewers give no margin for error, they just don’t slip up.

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

Brutal*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 16:09:44, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Really tough loss*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 16:09:23, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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This would be a terrible loss. 3 warning track shots and PCA rung up on the worst call ever.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 15:59:16, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Legitimately bronchial.

He had some pitches to hit in that last AB*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 16:11:05, in reply to "This would be a terrible loss. 3 warning track shots and PCA rung up on the worst call ever.*"

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Why trade for Rogers if you’re going to throw Theilbar on back to back days instead*

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

Bullpen no bueno*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 15:50:04, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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That was one of the worst strike calls you’ll ever see.*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2025, 14:54:41, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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Andrew Vaughn is ‘98 Mark McGwire now*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 20:42:22, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

It's pretty ridiculous.

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 20:51:04, in reply to "Andrew Vaughn is ‘98 Mark McGwire now*"

He has more HR and RBI now in 66PA with the Brewers than he did in 193 with the White Sox.

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

What should I do? My fiancée got me tickets to the Sandberg dedication game tomorrow but

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 15:23:43, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

it's also my Fantasy Football selection party at the same time. Guess I could go to the game and try to get my picks in. How's the connections at Wrigley?

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Decent connection. Was able to stream radio broadcast fine *

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it's also my Fantasy Football selection party at the same time. Guess I could go to the game and try to get my picks in. How's the connections at Wrigley?

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My drive to the game was longer than the game itself*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 15:15:49, in reply to "Post deadline Cubs thread"

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

Yeah wind blowing in hard with Rogers on the mound. Not an offensive environment

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 1, 2025, 15:17:58, in reply to "My drive to the game was longer than the game itself*"

Good to get the win.

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