5/19/18 CLORBS (Hendricks) @ The Old Shitty Spaghetti Factory (Castillo) 12:10 CST WGN

[Bryants Disco Ball]

The ump was just guessing during that at-bat, but it all evened out in the end.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Pedro Strop, most under appreciated Cubs pitcher of all time

 

He's gotta be right there with Allen and Shaw in all of baseball in terms of underrated for their consistency.

 

i've finally lost the PTSD i had with him and his cardinals struggles in/around 2015

 

I mean look at this, this is absurd for a reliever who has basically never been considered a relief ace/closer

 

[Forgotmyoldlogin]

I really don't think I can take another long extra inning game so soon after that Cardinals series.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

 

He's gotta be right there with Allen and Shaw in all of baseball in terms of underrated for their consistency.

 

i've finally lost the PTSD i had with him and his cardinals struggles in/around 2015

 

I mean look at this, this is absurd for a reliever who has basically never been considered a relief ace/closer

 

 

2.25 post-season ERA for us, too.

[Brian]

maybe some runs now?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I think Russell's shoulder is finally feeling 100%, he's really been getting into these throws and from a higher release point

[Bryants Disco Ball]

This means nothing because it's baseball, but man, this really sets up for the Cubs to win this one.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I think Russell's shoulder is finally feeling 100%, he's really been getting into these throws and from a higher release point

 

Yeah, it was so bad last year. And it somehow hasn't been a problem at all this year.

 

Wait. Delete. Delete. Delete.

Edited May 19, 2018 by Duke Silver

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I think Russell's shoulder is finally feeling 100%, he's really been getting into these throws and from a higher release point

 

Yeah, it was so bad last year. And it hasn't been a problem at all this year.

 

Wait. Delete. Delete. Delete.

 

This weekend even looks different than April, I think. He's always had more of a sidearm/three-quarters slot and there's been a couple today he's uncorked like an outfielder.

[David]

did deucebaseman get hired as a cubs coach when i wasn't looking

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I feel like KB is too great a base runner to be one of those guys to slide into first, but it's all good.

[David]

I think Russell's shoulder is finally feeling 100%, he's really been getting into these throws and from a higher release point

 

Yeah, it was so bad last year. And it hasn't been a problem at all this year.

 

Wait. Delete. Delete. Delete.

 

you meant somehow it hasn't been a problem

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I want KB to risk running into an out and try to steal second, to then try to steal a run. I'm thinking most would rather let Kyle try to dong, which also is fine.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I think Russell's shoulder is finally feeling 100%, he's really been getting into these throws and from a higher release point

 

Yeah, it was so bad last year. And it hasn't been a problem at all this year.

 

Wait. Delete. Delete. Delete.

 

you meant somehow it hasn't been a problem

 

Thank you. Fixed it.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Or steal during Addy's at-bat.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Addy could have donged that.

[Sammy Sofa]

Maybe if they promise Schwarber he's allowed to eat an entire pizza if he drives in a run he'll do it.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

This is your last chance to make me not hate you, Vic.

[Sammy Sofa]

Welp, nevermind. No pizza for you!

[Forgotmyoldlogin]

I have a good feeling about Caratini here

[Derwood]

Super tight strike zone is suddenly 3 feet wide

[Forgotmyoldlogin]

I have a good feeling about Caratini here

Ughh, never mind.

[Gilby]

The RISP numbers will never change

[Derwood]

14 LOB. Neat

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Let's play three!