4/11: Seattle (Flexen) at Cubs (Wesneski) 6:40

[PackLandVA]

1 minute ago, Matt Trueblood said:

Do we think he's the type who'd be willing to horsefeathers himself out there on the field, though? Because that's my current theory. Just lost a wrestling match with the intestines and wasn't willing to be the latest "I pooped on the field" story.

I mean, given the Cubs sponsorship, I think there’s ways he could’ve “gutted it out”, no?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Hosmer might be cussing out Harris for not sending him with the effort he put into getting to 3rd

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Get that Cycle Nelly!

[Irrelevant Dude]

This offense is relentless tonight.

[PackLandVA]

Just now, Irrelevant Dude said:

This offense is relentless tonight.

Amazing what some warm weather can do for the offense after the first two foul weather series.

[profisme]

Listening to the Mariners TV broadcast has been great. They were super annoying after the Mariners got up big and now they sound like Thom Brennaman’s “Enough Already” moment. 

[UMFan83]

Weird thing to challenge

[Bertz]

If you can finish this up with Leiter and Merryweather it removes a lot of the need for roster machinations I was wringing my hands over earlier.  Probably swap Estrada for Rucker and you're fine?  Leiter and Alzolay would be the only guys in the pen down, and with Stroman pitching and an off day Thursday that should be fine?

[Irrelevant Dude]

Lower left side tightness. Ugh.

[Bertz]

"Lower left side tightness" per the broadcast

So an oblique.  Hopefully more cramp than strain

[UMFan83]

Ugh. That’s like what 6-8 weeks if it’s a tear?

[Bertz]

1 minute ago, UMFan83 said:

Ugh. That’s like what 6-8 weeks if it’s a tear?

Assuming Seiya comes back Friday, that'll have been exactly 7 weeks I believe 

[UMFan83]

Really hope Seiya has a breakout. Need to keep the offense afloat for awhile

[UMFan83]

The other shitty thing is, I believe reinjury chance is high if brought back too soon. Have to be patient with him returning. 
 

Sucks if it’s bad, Swanson played in 382 out of 384 games over the last 3 season. He’s been as durable as they come. 

Edited April 12, 2023 by UMFan83

[jersey cubs fan]

34 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

Someone on twitter commented that he has seen Swanson hold his shoulder after throws the last couple of games so maybe that?

Really hope its not a sympathy injury with his wife.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Cubs: Cycle Free since ’93

[Bertz]

12.2 IP and only 3 runs for the pen the last two days

[itisallpartoftheplan]

That was fun. Bullpen did a great job and we only had to use 4. Hopefully Dansby’s injury isn’t IL worthy.

[17 Seconds]

boog actually showed emotion on the grand slam call. even did len's "oh baby"

[17 Seconds]

 

[Bertz]

 

 

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Always had it, never didn't have it, was never worried