9/3 - Cubs (Taillon) vs Reds (Spiers): 11:10am, Marquee

[Brock Beauchamp]

A super-early start today. The Cubs really need this one to secure a series split with the Reds and keep chipping at their elimination number. At this point, are you cheering for the Brewers or the Phillies to win? The Phillies are a lot closer and the difference between the 3/4 seeds are basically non-existent.

[chibears55]

No Canairo again..

Same lineup except Madrigal and Amaya are in and Morel and Gomes out...

They probably finally score 5+, but they'll likely give up 5+ today 🙄

[NorthsideAvenger]

7 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

No Canairo again..

Same lineup except Madrigal and Amaya are in and Morel and Gomes out...

They probably finally score 5+, but they'll likely give up 5+ today 🙄

What is the point of calling a red hot Canario just to sit him on the bench? 

[Rcal10]

35 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

No Canairo again..

Same lineup except Madrigal and Amaya are in and Morel and Gomes out...

They probably finally score 5+, but they'll likely give up 5+ today 🙄

No issue with Canario not starting. Would like to see him when a lefty starts, however. So today is not the day. 

[s2obed]

12 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

No issue with Canario not starting. Would like to see him when a lefty starts, however. So today is not the day. 

the offense has been pretty lackluster lately, Canario is not a savior but he can’t be worse than some of the guys who have been struggling hard.

[WhyCantWeWin]

Yeah the offense has been anemic, don't get at least trying to get something going by playing a guy with a ton of power in a tiny ballpark. 

[chibears55]

1 hour ago, s2obed said:

the offense has been pretty lackluster lately, Canario is not a savior but he can’t be worse than some of the guys who have been struggling hard.

Right, I don't expect him to "save" the offense but they brought the kid up to obviously play, not to sit on the bench for 3 games, they could of brought Bote up for that.

Yesterday was the obvious day for him to get into a game,  but instead Ross goes with Wisdom.  🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[Derwood]

Glad to have a run, but could've been more

Bellinger is the only guy who is clutch in this lineup right now

[Andy]

2 hours ago, NorthsideAvenger said:

What is the point of calling a red hot Canario just to sit him on the bench? 

The minor league season is over, I believe, so there's no opportunity cost, but yeah I don't get it either.

[chibears55]

That lead didn't last long... 🙄🙄🙄

[Andy]

horsefeathers Taillon is the worst signing in the history of this franchise. At least Heyward brought defense.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Let's try hanging hittable pitches in the middle of the zone.

[SpongeWorthy]

tie on is an apocalyptic trashbum 

[Andy]

Oh look, another one.

[Derwood]

WELP

[chibears55]

1 minute ago, Andy said:

The minor league season is over, I believe, so there's no opportunity cost, but yeah I don't get it either.

They dont end til end of September 

[Andy]

It's malpractice to have this horsefeathers on the mound in a playoff race.

[ToolDRT]

I’ll never get over having a president of baseball ops that thought singing Jameson was a good idea. 

[Transmogrified Tiger]

EDLC sure swings through a lot of fastballs for someone with his supposed skill set

[Dfan25]

Get Shane Greene up 

He probably gives them a better chance 

[Irrelevant Dude]

If the Cubs are serious about trying to make the playoffs, it's time for this guy to get the Smyly treatment.  I don't care if it's Shane Greene, Killian, or whoever else that takes his spot, but continuing to run a guy out there with a 6 ERA is not working.

[Dfan25]

Nothing but beach balls right down the middle 

[Irrelevant Dude]

1 minute ago, ToolDRT said:

I’ll never get over having a president of baseball ops that thought singing Jameson was a good idea. 

I always thought Taillon was bad, even when the stats didn't necessarily support that. I wonder how much the Cubs outbid themselves to sign him.

[ToolDRT]

1 minute ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

I always thought Taillon was bad, even when the stats didn't necessarily support that. I wonder how much the Cubs outbid themselves to sign him.

Yeah, he’s just never been that good. I just wish we could have outbid the Mets on Senga instead. 

[Derwood]

Damn, that was almost out