8/3 Marlins (Koehler) @ Cubs (Lackey) 1:20PM CST CSN

[BigSlick]

Guess we'll just have to be cool with 2 of 3 the rest of the way. And yes, there's nothing wrong with that, I know.

The post-break team has been very relaxing and consistent. Basically .666 ball with no streaks.

[Andy]

Smith and Montgomery have a combined ERA of like 8 right now

[bukie]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

Any reliever that allows a run is useless.

[Ski]

There was no reason to trade for Joe Smith.

[bukie]

Smith and Montgomery have a combined ERA of like 8 right now

In like 3 innings for the Cubs.

[UMFan83]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

 

because he's side armed which will really freak out the opponents. Or something.

[Andy]

There was no reason to trade for Joe Smith.

Even if Smith is awful, he cost us almost literally nothing and if he really is awful - unlikely - he will be booted in short order.

[bukie]

There was no reason to trade for Joe Smith.

Couple reasons, actually. Read up on it.

[NotSoSober]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

Any reliever that allows a run is useless.

You pretty excited about Montgomery and Joe Smith?

[Omar]

Joseph Smith was put in a close game

dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb

[UMFan83]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

Any reliever that allows a run is useless.

 

ill admit I have a short rope for Smith because I didn't like the addition. That said I'm sure Bosio is working with him to see if he can get him back to his 2013-2014 stuff and it would take multiple appearances to see if he's effective.

Edited August 3, 2016 by UMFan83

[rocket]

can't believe they're hitting these 87mph meatballs

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

Any reliever that allows a run is useless.

You pretty excited about Montgomery and Joe Smith?

 

I don't know much about Joe, but I'm for sure excited for Montgomery.

[bukie]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

 

because he's side armed which will really freak out the opponents. Or something.

It's a varied look from the pile of young rights fireballers the Cubs have otherwise.

[Andy]

Smith and Montgomery have a combined ERA of like 8 right now

In like 3 innings for the Cubs.

Yes, if they had given up the 3 runs or whatever they've given up in 30 innings, their ERA would be around 1. That's how it works.

[squally1313]

Why do we keep trading for these [expletive] ass relievers?

Any reliever that allows a run is useless.

You pretty excited about Montgomery and Joe Smith?

Montgomery, yes. Smith, whatever, if you look at what we gave up, you can barely even call it a trade. See if he finds a good arm slot or Bosio does something. If not, oh no we're out our 47th best prospect.

[UMFan83]

Smith and Montgomery have a combined ERA of like 8 right now

In like 3 innings for the Cubs.

Yes, if they had given up the 3 runs or whatever they've given up in 30 innings, their ERA would be around 1. That's how it works.

 

Yes and that would probably be a large enough sample to say that those guys are pretty good. 3 innings is not.

[Ski]

Really hope CJ can put away Jeff 'Destroyer of Worlds' Mathis. Edited August 3, 2016 by Ski

[bukie]

Smith and Montgomery have a combined ERA of like 8 right now

In like 3 innings for the Cubs.

Yes, if they had given up the 3 runs or whatever they've given up in 30 innings, their ERA would be around 1. That's how it works.

ERA is a limited benefit stat, and completely pointless to draw from a 3 inning sample. That's the point, spaz.

[UMFan83]

Meanwhile CJ just keeps striking freaking everyone out.

[NotSoSober]

Edwards is pretty damn filthy

[Cubswin11]

Edwards probably should have started that inning

[Andy]

Deleting this comment, doesn't matter, Cubs win Edited August 3, 2016 by Andy

[rocket]

dong dong dong

[Aaron_Kennelly]

We were always right not to re-sign Rodney. For this exact moment.