Rockies (Hudson) vs Cubs (Imanaga): 4/1/24, 1:20pm, Marquee

[LBiittner]

1 minute ago, chibears55 said:

Yes, but I have a feeling we might see Mervis again at some point.

In a different uni?

[squally1313]

1 minute ago, chibears55 said:

Yes, but I have a feeling we might see Mervis again at some point.

He's hit the ball really hard and has a 20% walk rate so far this year. Obviously expectations are raised if he's going to max out defensively as a first baseman. But everything beneath the hood still looks good. 

[UMFan83]

Just wanted to share that Reddit is making fun of our Opening Day pyrotechnic celebration

 

[PackLandVA]

Really nice AB by Tauchman. Ten pitches and down 1-2 before Singling..

[Bertz]

5 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

He's hit the ball really hard and has a 20% walk rate so far this year. Obviously expectations are raised if he's going to max out defensively as a first baseman. But everything beneath the hood still looks good. 

I don't know how anyone could watch the last 4 games and not be more encouraged by Busch than they were coming into the year.  He's looked phenomenal IMO.

[LBiittner]

Breathing room now

[UMFan83]

nice piece of hitting Belli

[PackLandVA]

First TOOTBLAN of the season?

[squally1313]

Throw strikes, let KB get a basket shot, don't burn any key pen guys, don't get hurt. 

[imb]

do you think when the cubs get a lead counsell hide's morel's glove like you do with a football player's helmet after he takes a shot to the head?

[Rcal10]

11 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Yes, but I have a feeling we might see Mervis again at some point.

Didn’t you just tell me Morel only played 3 games at 3rd. As if to say way too early to decide he can’t play 3rd. And now you have a feeling we will see Mervis again because Busch is struggling after 3 games? I think it is far more likely Morel becomes the everyday DH than Mervis takes the place of Busch. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

1 minute ago, PackLandVA said:

First TOOTBLAN of the season?

It annoys me when players do that. We had a nice rally going, I wanted more. Being in scoring position is good enough IMO.

[Jason Ross]

So Smyly's in the game. So...uh...who's starting for Steele?

[Rob]

3 minutes ago, Bertz said:

I don't know how anyone could watch the last 4 games and not be more encouraged by Busch than they were coming into the year.  He's looked phenomenal IMO.

At a certain point, it's logical for people to look at a player and want to see results, rather than just process.

Of course, we are just four games into the season. So those wringing their hands at this point are massively overreacting.

[chibears55]

4 minutes ago, Bertz said:

I don't know how anyone could watch the last 4 games and not be more encouraged by Busch than they were coming into the year.  He's looked phenomenal IMO.

Didn't say I didn't like him, I actually agreed and said yes.  

Just part of me thinks they might give Mervis another look at some point this season if Busch struggle continues into May, they might consider sending him down til he gets his swing going.

[Rob]

1 minute ago, 1908_Cubs said:

So Smyly's in the game. So...uh...who's starting for Steele?

I believe Henry Rowengarter may be available.

[LBiittner]

2 minutes ago, 1908_Cubs said:

So Smyly's in the game. So...uh...who's starting for Steele?

My money says Smyly is an opener then Brown comes in 

[PackLandVA]

3 minutes ago, We Got The Whole 9 said:

It annoys me when players do that. We had a nice rally going, I wanted more. Being in scoring position is good enough IMO.

I don't mind the aggressiveness given the inning, score, and wind blowing in. 

[Jason Ross]

2 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Didn't say I didn't like him, I actually agreed and said yes.  

Just part of me thinks they might give Mervis another look at some point this season if Busch struggle continues into May, they might consider sending him down til he gets his swing going.

I mean...maybe. But it's like...4 games into the season. The Cubs have shown:

1. They really like Busch, they traded Ferris for him, a highly regarded prospect, and Hope, who they paid over 11th round value for in the draft

2. They don't really like Mervis. They've replaced him and skipped over him again and again.

3. Busch's processes have looked really good.

4. It's four games, man.

 

So yeah, like, maybe? But also, probably not. There's really no reason to even bring it up yet. It's April 1st. 

[Outshined_One]

3 minutes ago, 1908_Cubs said:

So Smyly's in the game. So...uh...who's starting for Steele?

Probably banking on a rainout or two over the coming week.

[We Got The Whole 9]

1 minute ago, chibears55 said:

Didn't say I didn't like him, I actually agreed and said yes.  

Just part of me thinks they might give Mervis another look at some point this season if Busch struggle continues into May, they might consider sending him down til he gets his swing going.

Anything is possible. They might consider this with a handful of players if they struggle. But there is no struggle going on and we are playing our 4th game.

[Rcal10]

Any chance they send Cuas or Little down and bring up someone to start? (Maybe Wesneski).

[Derwood]

Just turned it on. Was Shota as dominant as the numbers suggest?

[PackLandVA]

3 minutes ago, Rob said:

I believe Henry Rowengarter may be available.

[chibears55]

4 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

Didn’t you just tell me Morel only played 3 games at 3rd. As if to say way too early to decide he can’t play 3rd. And now you have a feeling we will see Mervis again because Busch is struggling after 3 games? I think it is far more likely Morel becomes the everyday DH than Mervis takes the place of Busch. 

Did I say anything negative about Busch ?

No, I just said we might see Mervis again  later in season and then I said we might see him get another opportunity and especially IF Busch is struggling come May..

Big  Big difference there