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Post by stbhawks19 on Jul 29, 2019 17:49:32 GMT
An outfield of Schwarber-Almora-Heyward is not striking fear into any opposing pitchers. That is where an upgrade is needed, and probably in center field. Until Almora shows the spot is his. He has had the chance this year and blown it thus far. Somebody who can draw walks and can hit would be nice as well as not being a defensive liability. Almora is great in the field but .250 with few walks is not acceptable. Almora is good at tracking down flyballs, but has a pretty below average arm for a CF. He has one of the worst plate approaches I’ve seen next to Baez, so he doesn’t provide much, if any, value to the team. Zobrist returning should at least be able to fill one of the OF spots or even 2B. They will absolutely need another bat and bullpen arm if they want to be taken seriously this year. Unfortunately I think there are way too many holes and not enough time to correct at this point.
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Post by jimc on Jul 31, 2019 0:22:40 GMT
Saying you like something is different than saying that something is the best. I expressed my opinion that there were multiple bands that I preferred to Zepplin (who I referred to as "dinosaur rock" as a joke) and was told I was wrong. Based on the three people who told me that, I'm not offended, I'm just pointing out (again) that taste is always subjective. You're a gay
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Post by jimc on Jul 31, 2019 0:24:22 GMT
Cubs bp is worst in the majors
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Post by HawkDad on Jul 31, 2019 0:39:46 GMT
Could use Kelvin Herrera as well. He may be available !
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Post by stbhawks19 on Jul 31, 2019 13:39:10 GMT
The bullpen is terrible, yes, but the offense is the biggest problem IMO. Theo declared it broken last year and decided to “fix” it this offseason by bringing in Descalso who’s now on the “Ineffective” Reserve.
The Cubs absolutely deserve this embarrassment of a season they’ve had so far. Theo will be leaving this organization in a mess much the same way he left Boston once he eventually leaves. He has missed on pretty much every move he’s made since the end of 2016.
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Post by jimc on Jul 31, 2019 13:42:46 GMT
Theo Epstein > Stan Bowman???
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Post by Merpes on Jul 31, 2019 14:03:50 GMT
Cubs have had 5 years to get it done and they did in 2016. No one should be upset about that. 5 years for a window is pushing it since guys are getting too expensive now. The sooner Ricketts tells Theo it’s time to sell off and regroup the better. Their farm is shit and Theo hasn’t developed a single pitcher from within in all his time here. That’s atrocious and a reason why their bullpen is a mess.
I don’t think Maddon makes it out of the Cardinal’s series. No team gunning for a Championship should have a lame duck manager. This is inexcusable and reflects on poor management at the top.
The country club mentality has crept back into Wrigley so they need a ball buster to run the ship to counter the Bernie Sanders approach of Maddon.
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Post by garyu on Jul 31, 2019 14:44:28 GMT
Cubs have had 5 years to get it done and they did in 2016. No one should be upset about that. 5 years for a window is pushing it since guys are getting too expensive now. The sooner Ricketts tells Theo it’s time to sell off and regroup the better. Their farm is shit and Theo hasn’t developed a single pitcher from within in all his time here. That’s atrocious and a reason why their bullpen is a mess. I don’t think Maddon makes it out of the Cardinal’s series. No team gunning for a Championship should have a lame duck manager. This is inexcusable and reflects on poor management at the top. The country club mentality has crept back into Wrigley so they need a ball buster to run the ship to counter the Bernie Sanders approach of Maddon. Hire Hillary!
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Post by Merpes on Jul 31, 2019 16:26:40 GMT
Baez would be Arkancided for swinging at a ball 2 feet over his head.
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Post by garyu on Jul 31, 2019 18:38:47 GMT
Baez would be Arkancided for swinging at a ball 2 feet over his head. No reason not to keep him at least as long as Shawon Dunston was here...if swinging at bad pitches is your measuring stick.
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Post by gadi on Jul 31, 2019 21:11:42 GMT
Saying you like something is different than saying that something is the best. I expressed my opinion that there were multiple bands that I preferred to Zepplin (who I referred to as "dinosaur rock" as a joke) and was told I was wrong. Based on the three people who told me that, I'm not offended, I'm just pointing out (again) that taste is always subjective. You're a gay Unlike you, I'm not a power user on Grindr under the name "Mike Hock" but OK.
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Post by gadi on Aug 1, 2019 0:23:09 GMT
How about the Astros trading for their third front-line starter in 2 years? That team is stacked and easily the favorite to win it all this year.
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Post by jimc on Aug 1, 2019 0:25:18 GMT
How do you know about Mike Hock?
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Post by garyu on Aug 1, 2019 0:31:45 GMT
How do you know about Mike Hock? Gadi goes under the stage name of Mike Hunt.
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Post by garyu on Aug 1, 2019 0:32:35 GMT
Well, Theo gave it a go. I'd say Cubs are favs for the Central at least.
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