9/14 Cubs (Hendricks) vs. Pirates (Marvel) 1:20 NBCSC

[Sammy Sofa]

Man, Zobrist is such an infinitely more enjoyable late season returning hero than horsefeathering Addison Russell.

[soccer10k]

This pitcher has less control than Chatwood. Edited September 14, 2019 by soccer10k

[NOLA]

There’s gonna be a fight today.

[soccer10k]

It has been a bit since Rizzo got thrown out on the bases so I guess we were due. Edited September 14, 2019 by soccer10k

[cl smooth]

rizzo showing off his 0 speed rating right there.

[Schwarber Fan]

Rizzo’s baserunning, lol

[Derwood]

There’s gonna be a fight today.

 

So shocking that red-ass Hurdle is ordering his pitchers to throw at our guys in a meaningless game

[Schwarber Fan]

Here we go

[UMFan83]

Sick of this horsefeathers Clint

[soccer10k]

Nico again!

 

Bye, Russell.

[Bull]

Nicooooooooo

[Schwarber Fan]

This Hoerner stuff could be legendary if this team goes on a roll...

[Cubswin11]

Holy horsefeathers, he’s legit

[UMFan83]

Nico has 6 HRs in 375 minor league PAs. Crazy what he’s doing. 2 weeks ago his season was essentially over. Now he’s hitting dongs in a major league playoff race

[Schwarber Fan]

Nico has 6 HRs in 375 minor league PAs. Crazy what he’s doing. 2 weeks ago his season was essentially over. Now he’s hitting dongs in a major league playoff race

 

So, basically he’s doing what we expect from Cardinal prospects, lol.

[Schwarber Fan]

Wait... Norwood throws 98?

[Jaxbro]

So are they planning on using up all their scoring for the remainder of the season in the last 24 hours. Awful generous if so

[MidoreX]

Yeah, his history implies this power is a bit of an aberration, but I'll definitely take it. Having said that, I didn't really pay much attention to him in the minors, and the swing looks like he should hit for more than he has. Any scouts think he may have power potential that's just never materialized so far?

[BigSlick]

Didn’t the Pirates win 3 out of 4 against us like a couple weeks ago? This team now looks like it’s in full surrender mode

[soccer10k]

Didn’t the Pirates win 3 out of 4 against us like a couple weeks ago? This team now looks like it’s in full surrender mode

 

That was pre-ASB. They’ve been dogshit since the break.

 

This will be 7 wins out of 8 for us against them.

[Tim]

Yeah, his history implies this power is a bit of an aberration, but I'll definitely take it. Having said that, I didn't really pay much attention to him in the minors, and the swing looks like he should hit for more than he has. Any scouts think he may have power potential that's just never materialized so far?

The Cubs insisted there was untapped power when they drafted him.

[Cubswin11]

Yeah, his history implies this power is a bit of an aberration, but I'll definitely take it. Having said that, I didn't really pay much attention to him in the minors, and the swing looks like he should hit for more than he has. Any scouts think he may have power potential that's just never materialized so far?

I think he optimistically projected as a 15-20 HR guy (maybe more in juiced ball environment), there was power to tap in to there, Cubs even said it on draft day. Some reasons for such low power numbers for him in the minors is that they did have to do a swing rework for him to add launch, the lower minors don’t have the juiced ball and have some horsefeathers hitters parks (he never reached AAA) and he also had a wrist/arm injury for a good chunk of the year that likely kept power down.

[UMFan83]

Caratini becomes the 10th Cubs player to hit double digit HRs this year. The only other person that has a shot is the douchebag infielder who has 9

[Schwarber Fan]

I’d love not to have to worry about our best players getting thrown at tomorrow or next week at PNC

[Bull]

Maples calf hunting.