8/31 Reds (lorenzen) @ Cubs (Hendricks) 7:05 on CSN

[UMFan83]

Worst decision made by a manager in baseball this season.

 

Oh man I was too busy raging from ARCubsfan's post to notice this. You guys are a great 1-2 punch

[Guest]

Worst decision made by a manager in baseball this season.

 

LOL. Continue to be the worst.

[Schwarber Fan]

Worst decision made by a manager in baseball this season.

http://i.imgur.com/SuJ8PXF.gif

 

I understand certain guys calling out my knee-jerk reactions but you just made like 15 far worse posts.

[Guest]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

[BigSlick]

throw strikes dude

[UMFan83]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I mean honestly when you have the bottom of the order up against Chapman it's pretty much over.

 

Define "pretty much." Because, I agree, Aroldis Chapman with a 2- or 3-run lead means it is gonna be tough to come back. But, a 2-run lead, with two guys on, one out, and another inning still to go?

[ARCubsFan]

I mean honestly when you have the bottom of the order up against Chapman it's pretty much over.

 

Define "pretty much." Because, I agree, Aroldis Chapman with a 2- or 3-run lead means it is gonna be tough to come back. But, a 2-run lead, with two guys on, one out, and another inning still to go?

I actually think that was a good call by Maddon. That was your best shot to tie it if it worked.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 3-3 (.500) when they allow 6 or more walks.... 71-52 (.577) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Guest]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

[ARCubsFan]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

You're relying on the Cubs getting 2 straight hits off Chapman to tie it too. That wasn't going to happen. Your best shot is one hit.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I mean honestly when you have the bottom of the order up against Chapman it's pretty much over.

 

Define "pretty much." Because, I agree, Aroldis Chapman with a 2- or 3-run lead means it is gonna be tough to come back. But, a 2-run lead, with two guys on, one out, and another inning still to go?

I actually think that was a good call by Maddon. That was your best shot to tie it if it worked.

 

I don't. Granted, I don't think it was the worst decision of the season by any manager, but I don't think it was a good call.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

 

He could also walk Starlin, or hit him with a pitch. Or there could be an error. Or a passed ball could move the runners up. I just don't think it is worth it to risk the out.

[Derwood]

Schwarbs and Wood trying to set a record for most mound visits in an inning

[mul21]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

 

Normally I'd hate that call, which I did until I got this whole 8-8 stealing information. That makes it a much more palatable call for me, especially with the numbers against Chapman otherwise.

[Guest]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

 

He could also walk Starlin, or hit him with a pitch. Or there could be an error. Or a passed ball could move the runners up. I just don't think it is worth it to risk the out.

 

OBP + 1B doesn't fare much better, odds wise.

[Schwarber Fan]

Russell will walk in a run here.

[mul21]

Come on, 0-2 and you walk the bases loaded. Ick.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I get that if its successful you are a single away from tying it but if it's not you allow a still fresh Chapman to mow through the bottom of the Cubs order in the 9th

 

So the extra 1-4 pitches Starlin would have made Chapman throw would tire him out?

 

The main point was that I'd rather let my guys bat with the tying run on base

 

Baserunners were 8 for 8 stealing on Chapman prior to that attempt. Hitters are 5 for 195 getting an XBH with a .196 average. SB + 1B is a much higher percentage play than 2B or 1B + 1B

 

Normally I'd hate that call, which I did until I got this whole 8-8 stealing information. That makes it a much more palatable call for me, especially with the numbers against Chapman otherwise.

 

An 8 stolen-base-attempt sample is enough to change your mind? For his career, opponents have now been successful 24 out of 37 times. That's less than 65% of the time.

[Derwood]

well good night folks

[ARCubsFan]

Alright no more Starlin

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Here we go...

[Sammys Boombox]

Man, I want him to be good so bad, but it's just not going to happen.

[Thed Hoyerstein]

oh boy, castro

[ARCubsFan]

LOL