5/25: Cubs (Butler) vs Giants (Samardzija) 1:20 ABC7/MLBN

[jersey cubs fan]

I remember how proud I was when I learned to consistently spell Samardzija's name correctly. That was about the highlight of his time with the Cubs for me.

 

Other people held him in much higher esteem.

 

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http://doubtingtheo.tumblr.com/tagged/Vlahos

 

 

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[Transmogrified Tiger]

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I don't really understand what's going on with Contreras.

[UMFan83]

O/U on Butler walks: 5.5

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't really understand what's going on with Contreras.

 

A) Montero has had some good swings of late and Contreras is on pace for 108 starts behind the plate plus another couple dozen appearances, so give him rest while you can before the summer gets into full swing.

 

B) He could be a little banged up. He did mention he was sore after that marathon game earlier this month.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

O/U on Butler walks: 5.5

SF is not a patient team. 26 teams have taken more walks than the Giants, who are averaging just a tick over 2.6 per game. they will have 8 today

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I don't really understand what's going on with Contreras.

 

A) Montero has had some good swings of late and Contreras is on pace for 108 starts behind the plate plus another couple dozen appearances, so give him rest while you can before the summer gets into full swing.

 

B) He could be a little banged up. He did mention he was sore after that marathon game earlier this month.

 

Those make sense, but why start Montero in consecutive games(night then day) with one against a LHP to do it? If he's banged up why did they double switch him into the game to get 2 plate appearances? I'm not arguing that Contreras should play more, I just don't understand the rationale for the last couple days. If it's planned then you can plan better than that, and if Contreras is banged up then don't double switch him into catch the 8th and 9th and get a 2nd PA.

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't really understand what's going on with Contreras.

 

A) Montero has had some good swings of late and Contreras is on pace for 108 starts behind the plate plus another couple dozen appearances, so give him rest while you can before the summer gets into full swing.

 

B) He could be a little banged up. He did mention he was sore after that marathon game earlier this month.

 

Those make sense, but why start Montero in consecutive games(night then day) with one against a LHP to do it? If he's banged up why did they double switch him into the game to get 2 plate appearances? I'm not arguing that Contreras should play more, I just don't understand the rationale for the last couple days. If it's planned then you can plan better than that, and if Contreras is banged up then don't double switch him into catch the 8th and 9th and get a 2nd PA.

 

Well, I don't think it's wise to only allow your LH to bat against RHP, because at some point he's going to have to face LHP and it shouldn't be the first time in months. Joe enjoys giving guys 2 days rest, not just one. Montero himself is often banged up, so maybe he let Joe know he feels about as healthy as he has in a long time right now. Play him while you can. Also, switching him in makes perfect sense last night, especially when you know Montero is starting today.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Samardzija has 3 starts against the Cubs since being traded: 12 IP, 20 H, 13 R, 9/6 K/BB, 3 HR

[Sammy Sofa]

Oh, farts, it's Butler Day.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Maybe the shot Willy took on his big toe last night is still hurting.

[champaignchris]

Maybe the shot Willy took on his big toe last night is still hurting.

 

Right. And that's got to be a real sonofabitch for catchers who are on the balls of their feet so much.

 

No reason not to give him a day if it's sore.

[Agony and Ivy]

Maybe the shot Willy took on his big toe last night is still hurting.

 

Right. And that's got to be a real sonofabitch for catchers who are on the balls of their feet so much.

 

No reason not to give him a day if it's sore.

 

Shark is also an abortion against LHB

[Agony and Ivy]

Dionne Miller is awful to listen to.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Try not to suck, Eddie.

[Thed Hoyerstein]

Maybe the shot Willy took on his big toe last night is still hurting.

 

Right. And that's got to be a real sonofabitch for catchers who are on the balls of their feet so much.

 

No reason not to give him a day if it's sore.

 

Shark is also an abortion against LHB

 

If politics doesn't work out for Mike Pence, then maybe he can make a career out of Shark's LHB abortion issues.

[David]

DONG DONG DONGDONGDONGDONG DONG

[Aaron_Kennelly]

MVP

[We Got The Whole 9]

Wow he got his hands in quick

[We Got The Whole 9]

Props to that fan

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Lol that fan. And the whining Giants LF.

[weis21]

what would the call have been if that had been ruled interference? it was clearly going to hit the basket (IMO) so it's not like it would have been caught. Would they call it a ground rule double?

[We Got The Whole 9]

what would the call have been if that had been ruled interference? it was clearly going to hit the basket (IMO) so it's not like it would have been caught. Would they call it a ground rule double?

I imagine so

[Aaron_Kennelly]

So Eddie isn't going to work either.

[We Got The Whole 9]

That was a nice change up

[Aaron_Kennelly]

So Eddie isn't going to work either.

 

Reverse curse.