8/2 Pirates (Brault) at Cubs (Lester) 1:20 CT Marquee

[UMFan83]

Jon having trouble throwing strikes...gonna see a lot of bullpen today at this rate with all the pitches thrown

[Jaxbro]

Last time Lester and Brault faced off the Pirates scored 4 in the first. Then the Cubs got 5 in the first and 17 through 5 innings.

 

I can easily see one of these happening again.

 

Checks in on the game...... yep that’s the one

[CubinNY]

Lester not fooling anyone

[Derwood]

Sinclair (ie Marquee) wants their broadcasters to look like door-to-door Bible salesmen

[David]

 

All games or only select games? Because the WS team is wearing polos for their broadcast.

 

All games.

 

What do the White Sox have to do with anything?

 

So I guess I'm confused the the "higher ups in New York". I thought Omar was referring to all games, not just Cubs games. Why are the higher ups in NY dictating what the Cubs announcers wear if it's not league mandate?

 

clunky wording by me based upon having seen this report in passing

 

“Marquee Sports Network, run by New Yorkers in Mike McCarthy and Michael Santini, has been vocal about presenting these games as “national network quality” broadcasts, so yes, they’re making Len and JD wear ties, shirts and coats for games.”

 

https://awfulannouncing.com/local-networks/marquee-sports-network-making-len-kasper-jim-deshaies-wear-tie-shirts-coats-90-degree-heat.html

[PackLandVA]

 

All games.

 

What do the White Sox have to do with anything?

 

So I guess I'm confused the the "higher ups in New York". I thought Omar was referring to all games, not just Cubs games. Why are the higher ups in NY dictating what the Cubs announcers wear if it's not league mandate?

 

clunky wording by me based upon having seen this report in passing

 

“Marquee Sports Network, run by New Yorkers in Mike McCarthy and Michael Santini, has been vocal about presenting these games as “national network quality” broadcasts, so yes, they’re making Len and JD wear ties, shirts and coats for games.”

 

https://awfulannouncing.com/local-networks/marquee-sports-network-making-len-kasper-jim-deshaies-wear-tie-shirts-coats-90-degree-heat.html

 

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

[CubinNY]

Terrible tattoos

[Derwood]

Any sports related people wearing business suits is stupid. NBA coaches, halftime show hosts, all of them.

[David]

suits are awesome and anyone who wants to wear one should wear one whenever they want

 

but having them forced on people is lame

[CubinNY]

suits are awesome and anyone who wants to wear one should wear one whenever they want

 

but having them forced on people is lame

There is nothing awesome about wearing a suit, ever. And I agree that no one should be forced to wear them.

[Tim]

I feel like there's a HIMYM joke in there somewhere.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Shitty at bats and contact so far.

[Derwood]

suits are awesome and anyone who wants to wear one should wear one whenever they want

 

but having them forced on people is lame

 

I would happily go the rest of my life never wearing another suit

[UMFan83]

What was that about Brault only going 3 today?

[CubinNY]

Against a good team Lester would’ve given up 5-6 runs before getting yanked.

[UMFan83]

Against a good team Lester would’ve given up 5-6 runs before getting yanked.

 

Either way, he started the game looking like he’d have trouble going 4 innings and he’s already past 5 innings with just the 1 allowed. Great recovery by him

[PackLandVA]

What was that about Brault only going 3 today?

 

That...Brault is probably only pitching 2-3 innings, and then the Pirates will bring in a RHP. So the stiffs against RHs will get ABs against RHs??

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Almost disastrous by Willson.

[PackLandVA]

Putrid read by Willy.

[PackLandVA]

Souza's gotta get Scwarbs to third. Not a good AB.

[Tim]

Souza's gotta get Scwarbs to third. Not a good AB.

Won't matter after this round happer.

[Derwood]

Now that I've watched a handful of games with the DH, I don't miss the pitcher hitting at all

[Tim]

Souza's gotta get Scwarbs to third. Not a good AB.

Won't matter after this round happer.

After this Hoerner Homer?

[UMFan83]

Now that I've watched a handful of games with the DH, I don't miss the pitcher hitting at all

 

Completely agreed. I have also enjoyed the extra innings rule, but I don’t actually want it implemented long term. Hate the 3 batter minimum overall but have enjoyed when an opposing pitcher is forced to face a Cubs batter with favorable splits

[PackLandVA]

That graphic regarding the DH AVG definitely is a small sample size. But the biggest part not mentioned by Len & JD is the production regarding HRs and RBI. Not gonna get anything close to that with a pitcher in the lineup.