7/9: Cubs (Lester) at Pirates (Kuhl), 6:15 p.m. CT; TV: FOX, Radio: 670 AM

[UMFan83]

While it is not technically a setback, Dexter did seem to indicate he didn't feel like he could push it yesterday. So I'm not certain he will be back right after the All-Star break. Which might not be a setback but it's a not a step up either.

so still not a setback. point stands.

 

Hmmmm, I'm inclined to agree with you. But when somebody starts a rehab assigment and they are scheduled to play today and decided they can't, it's sort of a setback from the original plan.

 

Not really it could just be a revised rehab schedule due to him deciding to skip the ASG. playing Friday and Saturday was probably the accelerated plan B and now they are going with the original plan.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

so still not a setback. point stands.

 

Hmmmm, I'm inclined to agree with you. But when somebody starts a rehab assigment and they are scheduled to play today and decided they can't, it's sort of a setback from the original plan.

 

Not really it could just be a revised rehab schedule due to him deciding to skip the ASG. playing Friday and Saturday was probably the accelerated plan B and now they are going with the original plan.

 

I'll go with that. Get back soon Dexter!

[weis21]

While it is not technically a setback, Dexter did seem to indicate he didn't feel like he could push it yesterday. So I'm not certain he will be back right after the All-Star break. Which might not be a setback but it's a not a step up either.

so still not a setback. point stands.

 

Hmmmm, I'm inclined to agree with you. But when somebody starts a rehab assigment and they are scheduled to play today and decided they can't, it's sort of a setback from the original plan.

perhaps. or it could be he realizes he's 90% healthy and taking another several days of rest to prepare for next weekend's series (as opposed to Tuesday's AS game) would be the more prudent decision.

 

I am 100 percent on board with him erring on the side of caution. could you imagine the doom around here had he played in the AS game and re-injured himself??

 

personally - and this isn't directed at anyone individually - there hasn't been near enough attention to the fact that this tailspin has coincided with Fowler's absence. He's just one player and I get that, but he seems (for whatever reason) to be integral to this team's offense. it could be just a meatball player opinion, but i wholeheartedly expect the cubs to come out in the second half better when dexter re-enters the lineup.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

so still not a setback. point stands.

 

Hmmmm, I'm inclined to agree with you. But when somebody starts a rehab assigment and they are scheduled to play today and decided they can't, it's sort of a setback from the original plan.

perhaps. or it could be he realizes he's 90% healthy and taking another several days of rest to prepare for next weekend's series (as opposed to Tuesday's AS game) would be the more prudent decision.

 

I am 100 percent on board with him erring on the side of caution. could you imagine the doom around here had he played in the AS game and re-injured himself??

 

personally - and this isn't directed at anyone individually - there hasn't been near enough attention to the fact that this tailspin has coincided with Fowler's absence. He's just one player and I get that, but he seems (for whatever reason) to be integral to this team's offense. it could be just a meatball player opinion, but i wholeheartedly expect the cubs to come out in the second half better when dexter re-enters the lineup.

 

I, too, am happy he's not playing in the ASG. Such an unnecessary risk for both him as a free agent and the Cubs.

 

I want to agree with the Dex theory, but I keep thinking we mostly have sucked because our entire pitching staff has tanked at the same time.

[philosophizer75]

I'm really just ready to throw in the towel on this half and take it into the break. So in my head I see the team and front office having the same opinion, for example Dex taking it easy. Take the next week to rest and repair anything that needs attention. Come back out for the second half as the world beaters this team has the ability to be.

[philosophizer75]

That having been said, let's blast the pirates today and tomorrow.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Wind blowing out 10-20 mph to center/right.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I apologize for ever hating John Lackey.

 

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[Aaron_Kennelly]

Let's dong tonight, fellas.

[UMFan83]

Joe said they got good news at Soler's latest evaluation and he hopes that Jorge is close to a rehab assignment

[soccer10k]

Wind blowing out 10-20 mph to center/right.

 

So bet the under on IP for Lester's outing. Got it.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

horsefeathers. I thought that was gone.

[Andy]

I thought the wind was blowing out?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

How did that not get out with the wind blowing like that?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

That will suffice.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

We needed that.

[gobigred]

I thought the wind was blowing out?

To left 13mph

[Andy]

Thank you Zo. So nice to be up early

[Aaron_Kennelly]

We are going to punish this guy. Edited July 9, 2016 by Duke Silver

[Sammy Sofa]

This Willson guy is kinda OK at baseball.

[Andy]

If Heyward were remotely right he probably gaps that ball, but at least it's a hit

[Sammy Sofa]

This hump on the mound is giving up hits to Heyward? He's toast.

[bcl412]

We need more talk of dongs and being amazing. We need our swagger back.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Alright, please give us two or three innings, Lester.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Let's get Jon nice and comfortable with Willson today.