Cubs (Taillon) vs White Sox (Crochet): 8/9/24, 7:10pm

[Cubfanintheknow]

I hate this.

[Tim]

1 minute ago, TomtheBombadil said:

Sounds legit, we’re jus bein’ realistick ova here I get it 

lol - step back and actually look at his performance. It is EXACTLY what you should expect right now.

[UMFan83]

Gotta hand it to the pen...****** opponent and some dicey situations they put themselves in but 1 run allowed in 4 IP after Taillon made it a game again and knowing based on past experiences that the Cubs probably arent going to give them much run support.

[squally1313]

Wins a win

[Andy]

42 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

Can we just fast forward to the part where Neris has the bases loaded with 1 out protecting a 2 run lead in the 9th?

You were close

[JHBulls]

2 minutes ago, Derwood said:

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If not for the R in Starlin’s name, that would have been an unfortunate to walk around with.  
 

“Hi, my name is Stalin Castro. My parents did like their dictators.”

[UMFan83]

Just now, Andy said:

You were close

lmao, I forgot about that post.  This is game number 118, I think we know our Chicago Cubs at this point.

[Crusader]

Another winning streak. Just what we needed.

[profisme]

1 minute ago, Crusader said:

Another winning streak. Just what we needed.

Oh man. Whenever they get on a winning streak they end up losing at some point. 

[PackLandVA]

22 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

3-0 against the White Sox with 3 one run wins

And each game ended 7-6.

[PackLandVA]

26 minutes ago, JD94 said:

Almost nailed it haha

 

23 minutes ago, Andy said:

You were close

 

21 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

lmao, I forgot about that post.  This is game number 118, I think we know our Chicago Cubs at this point.

 

42 minutes ago, PackLandVA said:

Until two singles and a walk.  Then the White Sox will have the "heart" of their order up with the bags juiced.

[Tim]

7 minutes ago, TomtheBombadil said:

Edit: Not sure if you’ll answer seriously but…Hypothetically what would your perspective on Robert be if he was having the same career but under a true rookie deal? Buy low, no? 

I'd seriously be worried about the trends. I would take a flier if he was available at the cost of a flier.

[PackLandVA]

PCA the last 7 games, 15 games, and 30 games.  Pretty F'ing solid/spectacular!!!!

Duration	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Last 7 Games	24	3	10	0	3	1	2	3	.417	.440	.667
Last 15 Games	51	6	16	0	6	2	7	5	.314	.340	.490
Last 30 Games	99	9	24	2	11	4	17	8	.242	.272	.424

[UMFan83]

Cubs had 16 hits tonight, White Sox had 14 hits. Every Cubs starter had a hit tonight except Wisdom (who was PH for by Busch who ended up getting a hit in his spot). Every White Sox starter had a hit except Robert and Miguel Vargas. 
 

kind of surprising more runs were not scored with that many hits 

[NorthsideAvenger]

What is it with the Cubs/White Sox games ending 7-6?

[Bertz]

8 hours ago, PackLandVA said:

PCA the last 7 games, 15 games, and 30 games.  Pretty F'ing solid/spectacular!!!!

Duration	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Last 7 Games	24	3	10	0	3	1	2	3	.417	.440	.667
Last 15 Games	51	6	16	0	6	2	7	5	.314	.340	.490
Last 30 Games	99	9	24	2	11	4	17	8	.242	.272	.424

His full season numbers have him playing at a 3 WAR pace.  If his offense settles in even at around that 3rd row he's a star. 

It makes me so happy to have a baserunning menace.  I've wanted one for so long.

[morrisjon]

4 minutes ago, Bertz said:

His full season numbers have him playing at a 3 WAR pace.  If his offense settles in even at around that 3rd row he's a star. 

It makes me so happy to have a baserunning menace.  I've wanted one for so long.

It's fun to watch. I think there is value there also that doesn't show up in the stats. JD mentioned it about infielders having to shift towards the base on every false start that he makes, which makes them out of ideal position for balls put in play. There are more passed balls, more wild pitches and the hitter at the plate is going to see more fastballs when PCA gets on base.

[Rcal10]

23 minutes ago, Bertz said:

His full season numbers have him playing at a 3 WAR pace.  If his offense settles in even at around that 3rd row he's a star. 

It makes me so happy to have a baserunning menace.  I've wanted one for so long.

Yep. Actually, of the 3rd row numbers the only thing I would like to see better is the OBP. He could hit .242 and slug .424 and be very good. But if he could also learn to take a few walks we would be talking elite. 

[Bertz]

53 minutes ago, morrisjon said:

It's fun to watch. I think there is value there also that doesn't show up in the stats. JD mentioned it about infielders having to shift towards the base on every false start that he makes, which makes them out of ideal position for balls put in play. There are more passed balls, more wild pitches and the hitter at the plate is going to see more fastballs when PCA gets on base.

Yeah for sure, that passed ball last night on the pitch where he faked like he was going to steal is a great example.

Edited August 10, 2024 by Bertz

[mfcubs22]

44 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

Yep. Actually, of the 3rd row numbers the only thing I would like to see better is the OBP. He could hit .242 and slug .424 and be very good. But if he could also learn to take a few walks we would be talking elite. 

He’s never going to have even a “good” BB rate. He is just so aggressive. And pitchers definitely don’t want to walk him and allow him to steal 2nd. As he continues to pound the ball for XBH, the scouting report will evolve and pitchers will get more careful with him. It’ll be up to him to make the necessary adjustment and hopefully take some walks. I’m excited to watch his evolution. 

[LBiittner]

2 hours ago, NorthsideAvenger said:

What is it with the Cubs/White Sox games ending 7-6?

I call it the trombone binary

[Stratos]

2 hours ago, mfcubs22 said:

He’s never going to have even a “good” BB rate. He is just so aggressive. And pitchers definitely don’t want to walk him and allow him to steal 2nd. As he continues to pound the ball for XBH, the scouting report will evolve and pitchers will get more careful with him. It’ll be up to him to make the necessary adjustment and hopefully take some walks. I’m excited to watch his evolution. 

I think PCA can improve on the BB rate a bit as he gets more comfortable in the league, but i agree with you, he's going to typically have a below-average BB rate.

[Tryptamine]

If he can hold even a 97 wRC+ he's a damn near 4 fWAR player.

Edited August 10, 2024 by Tryptamine

[Tim]

13 hours ago, TomtheBombadil said:

What “trends?” 

19.2% -> 28.9% -> 36.0%

Do you need me to draw a graph?

[We Got The Whole 9]

I feel like PCA has to lead our team in 100 mph BBE over the last 2 weeks. Possibly average batted balls distance as well.