6/2 Cubs (Hendricks) @ Marlins (Hand) 6:10 PM, CSN

[sneakypower]

Junior Lake hitting cleanup...

 

http://media.giphy.com/media/tz27n056LDulW/giphy.gif

[Cubswin11]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

Don't think it has anything to do with that..... but if he shows he can handle LF well (which it seems he can), it can't hurt the chances of that move happening soon.

[Guest]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

 

I think that's more of a necessity based on facing a lefty and Soler being out, no?

 

Maybe. Don't see why Herrera in the OF wouldn't make as much sense (if not more) if there were no plans/thoughts whatsoever about Bryant to LF.

[Smack]

We sure Soler isn't being traded? #neyer

[BrockLanders]

Junior Lake hitting cleanup...

 

http://media.giphy.com/media/tz27n056LDulW/giphy.gif

 

yeah...I know it's against a lefty, but it still makes me sad.

[sneakypower]

we'll score runs, but Brad Hand is about to be the shittiest pitcher in baseball history to record 10+ Ks

[Sammys Boombox]

This whole lineup makes me sad. Hendricks needs another shutout and Bryant/Rizzo can piece together a run at some point.

[Sammys Boombox]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

 

I think that's more of a necessity based on facing a lefty and Soler being out, no?

 

Maybe. Don't see why Herrera in the OF wouldn't make as much sense (if not more) if there were no plans/thoughts whatsoever about Bryant to LF.

 

Good point. I bet we can just file that under "Why do really good managers sometimes do things that don't seem to make sense?" Or, we can wait for the I-Cubs lineup.

[Little Slide Rooter]

We sure Soler isn't being traded? #neyer

 

@Rotoworld_BB: Soler out of lineup Tuesday with sore ankle http://t.co/0r1KnCWBGg

[Guest]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

 

I think that's more of a necessity based on facing a lefty and Soler being out, no?

 

Maybe. Don't see why Herrera in the OF wouldn't make as much sense (if not more) if there were no plans/thoughts whatsoever about Bryant to LF.

 

Good point. I bet we can just file that under "Why do really good managers sometimes do things that don't seem to make sense?" Or, we can wait for the I-Cubs lineup.

 

Javy is due for a call up in a little over a week, barring a sudden stretch of swinging and missing at every pitch. Just saying.

[Guest]

We sure Soler isn't being traded? #neyer

 

@Rotoworld_BB: Soler out of lineup Tuesday with sore ankle http://t.co/0r1KnCWBGg

 

Thanks for clearing that one up.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

24,000+ posts, ladies and gentlemen...

[Schwarber Fan]

Lake is 3/6 career against Hand and has put together good ABs this year. Hopefully he'll prove the detractors wrong tonight. Still hate Ross and Herrera but what are you gonna do?

[cubscott34]

Well crap. I'm gonna ask that in the future the Cubs consult me on all lineup decisions prior to my making my bold predictions. #-o

[JonJayCutler]

No problem with Lake against LHP, but would feel much better with Russell at cleanup.

[Little Slide Rooter]

No Soler today, Sore ankle.

 

Fowler

Bryant LF

Rizzo

Lake

Castro

Russell (!)

Ross

Hendricks

Herrera 3B

 

Wow, there's a lot of sub .600 OPS going on in there.

[DiamondMind]

baez really is crushing it in aaa

[Andy]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

My immediate reaction too

[Little Slide Rooter]

24,000+ posts, ladies and gentlemen...

 

So what do I...Oh. Right.

[ctcf]

baez really is crushing it in aaa

 

I dunno if I'd call a .869 OPS and less than ideal contact rate "really crushing it". He has managed to keep the K rate around 25% though, which would be his lowest since High-A ball.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Bryant is in LF also

 

Make way for Javy?

My immediate reaction too

 

Well, yeah. But there's also the tragic fact that our reserves feature a worse option than Jonathan Herrera.

Edited June 2, 2015 by Little Slide Rooter

[Sammy Sofa]

After the 11th is when they get extra control or whatever the hell, right?

[DiamondMind]

for a MIF, an 870 OPS is definitely crushing it

[Guest]

After the 11th is when they get extra control or whatever the hell, right?

 

yes

[sneakypower]

baez really is crushing it in aaa

 

I dunno if I'd call a .869 OPS and less than ideal contact rate "really crushing it". He has managed to keep the K rate around 25% though, which would be his lowest since High-A ball.

his last 21G: .355/.438/.566, 23.6% K