6/27 Cubs (Arrieta) @ WSH (Scherzer) 6:05 CT ABC7/MLBN

[David]

This is random but with this game being sort of over, can people tell me why David is referred to as a robot?

 

There has to be a great backstory. If this is an insulting question, disregard. I just enjoy learning about the history of the board. I remember being in awe when I learned Sofa worked for either the CIA or FBI.

 

It started because I didn't understand why the Marlins brawler when Stanton got hit in the face instead of being sad or concerned for their teammate

 

Wow. Would not have guessed that would have become a legendary board thing. Good stuff though. Thanks.

It didn't. They just ran with the robot memes after that. I doubt most remember the genesis

[SpongeWorthy]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

[Cubswin11]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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Is it velocity across the board on pitches? Because it definitely seemed like he was throwing more changeups/sinkers as the game went on and not so much just his FB/Cutter.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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My possibly serious meatball theory is that Jake could have a decent second career as a closer.

 

Not a bad idea, if he's even physically able to pitch in another MLB game after this year.

[David]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

His ops vs [expletive] is in the 300s

[David]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

His ops vs [expletive] is in the 300s

 

Folks, be careful posting from your phones with Swype

[Cubswin11]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

We should've gone full hog and signed him the same offseason as Lester

[David]

Jake's decline reminds me of when hitters decided to lay off of Marmol bc so many of his pitches ended up out of the zone and they couldn't hit them when they didn't anyway

[Aaron_Kennelly]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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Is it velocity across the board on pitches? Because it definitely seemed like he was throwing more changeups/sinkers as the game went on and not so much just his FB/Cutter.

 

Throughout the year, he's lost a lot of velo on all of his pitches as games have went on. But he hasn't changed his mix of pitches too much. Tonight he definitely did. Lots more changeups in 3rd and 4th inning.

[We Got The Whole 9]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

His ops vs [expletive] is in the 300s

 

Folks, be careful posting from your phones with Swype

Lmfao that is probably one of the better Swypos I've seen

[UMFan83]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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Could the thumb injury have anything to do with it?

 

Fwiw the 4th start was pretty dominant though I have no idea if his velo dropped during the start.

[David]

I kinda feel bad for Jake but he'll still make millions so whatever, not really at all.

 

Imagine if he hit free agency after 2014-15. I can't even imagine the contract. Would he pass Kershaw?

[Bryants Disco Ball]

ffs, scherzer's whip is actually 0.76?

We should've gone full hog and signed him the same offseason as Lester

 

I'm still happy with the way it worked out.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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Could the thumb injury have anything to do with it?

 

Fwiw the 4th start was pretty dominant though I have no idea if his velo dropped during the start.

 

His velo did hold up throughout that game.

 

Not sure if the thumb injury has something to do with it. Maybe. But this has been going on all year with him.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

There are so many Addison Russell game-used bats on the market that they have very little value.

[CyHawk_Cub]

Many Cubs fans I know IRL complained that Theo didn't just give Jake whatever it took to sign an extension. Said fans can horsefeathers off.

[UMFan83]

Hey 2 hits is pretty good right

[UMFan83]

So I just made a twitter thread about some bad stuff. Arrieta's been losing velocity in-game more than any pitcher in MLB. And that's not good. And tonight it was really bad.

 

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Could the thumb injury have anything to do with it?

 

Fwiw the 4th start was pretty dominant though I have no idea if his velo dropped during the start.

 

His velo did hold up throughout that game.

 

Not sure if the thumb injury has something to do with it. Maybe. But this has been going on all year with him.

 

As has the thumb injury right? My guess is if hendricks was healthy jake would sit for a couple of weeks and let it heal but with butler and montgomeey already in the rotation and Lackey a piece of horsefeathers he is trying to grind it out or something.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Not sure if the thumb injury has something to do with it. Maybe. But this has been going on all year with him.

 

As has the thumb injury right? My guess is if hendricks was healthy jake would sit for a couple of weeks and let it heal but with butler and montgomeey already in the rotation and Lackey a piece of horsefeathers he is trying to grind it out or something.

 

Has it been going on all year? I wasn't sure. If so, that might be a good explanation. If he was able to hold up for a whole 7 innings his last start, maintain his velocity, pitch decently, and didn't have problems with the thumb, then maybe it is just the thumb. And it would make sense, because the thumb thing would pop up in the middle of the start.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Vaunted Brewers lost.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Saw that Willson has caught Arrieta nine times, Miggy six. Would not have guessed that.

[David]

Saw that Willson has caught Arrieta nine times, Miggy six. Would not have guessed that.

Me neither

[FlyTheW]

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[Cubswin11]

Give Miggy a firm handshake and send him on his way

[davell]

Even if he's partially right, he still couldn't throw anyone out anyway. I think this may be him talking himself off the roster. Finding a Fedorowicz won't be hard.

 

Plus, I'm curious to see Caratini anyway. Even if he's going to be bad behind the plate.