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

[Thusly Boned]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

[Vinestal]

lol

 

On the one hand, you have a very limited imagination if you can't think of anything worse than a big lead at the break. On the other hand, you suffer from an amazing case of recency bias in assuming things will always be the way they are at this very moment.

A big lead? A big lead was 10 games It wont be a big lead

Seven games is still a big lead.

6.5 after tonight and 5.5 after tomorrow night more than likely.

[Wilson A2000]

Jesus, people. I understand some negativity, but it isn't that bad.

 

I've been the biggest optimist of them all. This team is a dumpster fire. The Bucs will catch us by August 1st.

lol @ all three parts of that post.

 

About as bad as saying there isn't the slightest bit of concern with this team

[Schwarber Fan]

You have to be pretty delusional not to be concerned about the rotation, at least.

[Tim]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

Oh, absolutely. There's a reason I turned the game off tonight. But I still believe this is the best team in baseball by a decent margin.

[MarkMero23]

lol

 

On the one hand, you have a very limited imagination if you can't think of anything worse than a big lead at the break. On the other hand, you suffer from an amazing case of recency bias in assuming things will always be the way they are at this very moment.

A big lead? A big lead was 10 games It wont be a big lead

Seven games is still a big lead.

 

If they lose tmw, it'll be 5.5

[Vinestal]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-33707-nothing-to-see-here-gif-please-BeZM.gif

lol yes this

[Tryptamine]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

6.5 game lead and they're getting worse, not better. This was a team they had a 14 game lead on.

You're already giving them a loss tomorrow, too?

 

The Cubs are 1-12 against non Reds teams since Jun 20th, I think the odds are highly in my favor.

[Tim]

You have to be pretty delusional not to be concerned about the rotation, at least.

I'm perfectly comfortable with 4/5 of the rotation.

[Careless]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

6.5 game lead and they're getting worse, not better. This was a team they had a 14 game lead on.

You're already giving them a loss tomorrow, too?

It would be 5.5 then

[imb]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

Oh, absolutely. There's a reason I turned the game off tonight. But I still believe this is the best team in baseball by a decent margin.

 

lmfao no

[Sammy Sofa]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-33707-nothing-to-see-here-gif-please-BeZM.gif

lol yes this

 

No, there's a big middle ground between Tim's "everything will be OK" and your "they're doomed to suck for the rest of the season" nonsense, and ultimately he's still closer to being right than you are.

Edited July 10, 2016 by Sammy Sofa

[CaliforniaRaisin]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

6.5 game lead and they're getting worse, not better. This was a team they had a 14 game lead on.

You're already giving them a loss tomorrow, too?

 

They're up 6.5 if they lose today.

[Tim]

A big lead? A big lead was 10 games It wont be a big lead

Seven games is still a big lead.

 

If they lose tmw, it'll be 5.5

huh, weird. Fangraphs is showing me yesterday's standings on the drop down menu.

[Sammy Sofa]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

Oh, absolutely. There's a reason I turned the game off tonight. But I still believe this is the best team in baseball by a decent margin.

 

lmfao no

 

Jesus horsefeathering Christ, right after I try to give him some credit, too.

[soccer10k]

okay, I think I'm done with tonight's game. I'm still not the slightest bit concerned about the team overall, though.

 

6.5 game lead and they're getting worse, not better. This was a team they had a 14 game lead on.

You're already giving them a loss tomorrow, too?

 

It's going to be 6.5 after today.

[Agony and Ivy]

Jesus, people. I understand some negativity, but it isn't that bad.

 

I've been the biggest optimist of them all. This team is a dumpster fire. The Bucs will catch us by August 1st.

lol @ all three parts of that post.

 

You don't think they're a dumpster fire right now? Blind optimism is probably more fun than feeling shitty when you're watching this team.

 

The Pirates play the soft part of their schedule for the next 40 games. We've got Texas and the Mets.

 

You can go on Twitter and see me fighting with people about the state of this team if you care. But the optimism has run out. Getting ripped by the Reds and Bucs has taken it out of me.

[JennieGarthAlgar]

WHY CANT EVERYONE PLAY LIKE MOTHERFUCKING BRYZZO

[Sammy Sofa]

Why does it sound like they're broadcasting in a hurricane?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

At least Bryzzo got to play in the playoffs last year, so they won't be an answer to some trivia question, like Ernie Banks.

[Vinestal]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

Oh, absolutely. There's a reason I turned the game off tonight. But I still believe this is the best team in baseball by a decent margin.

Oh my! This team as it is playing currently is probably closer to the bottom than the top. I can't see how anyone who has been watching this team the last 3 weeks can have an optimistic outlook on this season at this point. I mean they aren't just losing some series here. The complete collapse of the rotation combined with the nightmare of a bullpen doesn't seem to inspire a lot of hope.

[Sammys Boombox]

I really can't wrap my mind around this season. It doesn't compute.

[Sammy Sofa]

Oh, Len just answered it with the fireworks. That's what I get for listening from another room.

[Thusly Boned]

We're probably still going to win the division handily, but this is absolutely infuriating, vexing, and nearly vomit inducing.

Oh, absolutely. There's a reason I turned the game off tonight. But I still believe this is the best team in baseball by a decent margin.

 

lmfao no

 

Once the starting pitching normalizes a bit we'll be fine, but the stretch has exposed some serious flaws (bullpen) that are going to need to be addressed.

 

Will we be the best team in baseball at the end of the season? I feel pretty confident about that. But right now this team is in a serious ebb phase.

[Vinestal]

You have to be pretty delusional not to be concerned about the rotation, at least.

I'm perfectly comfortable with 4/5 of the rotation.

Sure who doesn't love starters that give up 5-10 runs a game right? Completely comfortable.