7/27 Cubs (Big Dick Jon) at Reds (Miley) 5:40 CT Marquee

[UMFan83]

Cubs have 11 relievers on the active roster and I only somewhat feel good about Kyle Ryan, but based on track record could easily feel good about Kimbrel and Jeffress with a few good outings. But wow, really crazy to see a team that is supposed to be competing with such a poor pen.

 

Still early though, it’s possible a couple of these guys will figure it out as the season goes on.

[squally1313]

Heyward sitting on the bench right now seems like the first obvious miss for Ross.

[FloridaCubbie]

Our first rounder is a reliever prospect right?

 

2nd rounder I believe.

 

Are you guys talking about Burl Carraway?

 

Yeah, we took him in the 2nd round and we'll probably see him in a couple weeks. Maybe towards the end of August.

 

I read through the draft thread enough to have a vague idea. Forgot all the names with no minors to follow.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Kimbrel is still broken.

[squally1313]

No part of watching him makes me comfortable in the least.

[FloridaCubbie]

So, who's good in the pen?

[squally1313]

So, who's good in the pen?

Well, this would be Hendrick’s side day, right?

[Irrelevant Dude]

So now Kimbrel is Dillon Maples but with less stuff. Great.

 

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[UMFan83]

Tying run up in a game we were once leading 8-1 in the 7th

[Cubswin11]

Willy not trying to frame that 2-2 pitch and instead caring about Nick’s meaningless run on 3B. Jesus Christ Edited July 28, 2020 by Cubswin11

[UMFan83]

So now Kimbrel is Dillon Maples but with less stuff. Great.

 

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Why do 90% of the pitchers that come here inexplicably lose their control?

[UMFan83]

[Regular Show]

 

It's busted and he doesn't locate it well

[Cubswin11]

He needs 97-100+ to make it work

[UMFan83]

We should really get Kyle Ryan throwing. 60 game season, can’t afford to let Kimbrel figure it out

[Regular Show]

He needs 97-100+ to make it work

 

Nah

 

His command is just poor in general now.

Edited July 28, 2020 by Regular Show

[Derwood]

Theo sure loves signing broken closers

[soccer10k]

Things I did not miss about not having baseball the last 4 months: the Cubs bullpen.

[FloridaCubbie]

oof.

[Cubswin11]

Lost in all this is Heyward was inexplicably not subbed in for defense last inning and definitely makes the play Souza missed and it’s only 8-3 right now

[Cubswin11]

He needs 97-100+ to make it work

 

Nah

 

His command is just poor in general now.

His command was always poor, but have 97-100 made that breaking ball play up. Imo. Command may be worse now but he was never a command guy, the stuff and velo just covered for him.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Unbelievable... But not really.

 

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[Derwood]

No one warming up.

[soccer10k]

Why is Kimbrel still in there?

[Andy]

Not that this season is reaching its end but man this team isn't winning horsefeathers this year with this guy closing