Cubs (Hendricks) vs Pirates (Skenes): 8/28/24, 11:35am

[squally1313]

7 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

I said he had a very good season in 2023, so no we didn't skip it.

Yeah fair, that was me not wanting to add another quote to that. He's had one below average offensive month in his last 11 (this one). Leaning on batting average for a guy who consistently runs a double digit walk rate (with a K rate under 20%) is showing your bias. There are better ways to evaluate these guys. 

[Cuzi]

Even if the Paredes experiment does not work out in Chicago, what are we crying about? We got him for Christopher Morel, Bigge, and Ty Johnson. It's very possible that Bigge will be the best player acquired by the Rays in the trade. What is there to complain about? Ya it would suck if Paredes doesn't translate to Wrigley, but... who cares? The Cubs took a shot on a player that has previously been worth 3-4x on the field than what they gave up. He's just as young, and nearly as controlled. There's nothing to not like about the deal other than maybe it didn't work out, but that is still to be determined.

[PackLandVA]

1 hour ago, PackLandVA said:

Paredes has been great ay 3B, but man has he been dreadful at the plate.

Sorry I brought this up (on page 1).

[Tryptamine]

Let's focus on PCA being the 2025 MVP that he will clearly be.

[mul21]

9 outs left and a crappy Pirates pen.  We have a chance!

[Crusader]

Bethancourt has been such a good pick up. It's just such a shame we threw away a game on a Kyle Hendericks start when the offense is productive against a pitcher like Skenes starting.

[CubinNY]

Plaencia is not going to be around long unless he can throw strikes,

[PeanutPunch33]

PCA is nice 

[PeanutPunch33]

I know this is just an illusion but everytime I watch Bethencourt play he hits a HR or does something positive, maybe this is a guy they need to keep.  And the glasses make him look way smarter too 

[CubinNY]

PCA 4-4

[Crusader]

Just now, CubinNY said:

PCA 4-4

Bethancourt 5 RBIs

[Crusader]

We need a dong now to tie it up.

[chibears55]

With Bethencourt under team control 1 more year and the emergence of Amaya, unless there's a must have guy available, I can see them going with these two again next season. 

No reason to spend money on a position if you don't have to, leaves more for others.

[squally1313]

11 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

I know this is just an illusion but everytime I watch Bethencourt play he hits a HR or does something positive, maybe this is a guy they need to keep.  And the glasses make him look way smarter too 

I believe he's gotten at least one hit in every start except one for the Cubs, which, given what we're used to, is certainly a pleasant/positive surprise. Also 4 for 5(!!) in throwing runners out. He's probably still Bad (the anti-Paredes, if I may), but definitely fun so far. 

[Crusader]

And then the inning ends on that horsefeathers horsefeathers.

[squally1313]

2 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

With Bethencourt under team control 1 more year and the emergence of Amaya, unless there's a must have guy available, I can see them going with these two again next season. 

No reason to spend money on a position if you don't have to, leaves more for others.

Bethancourt has produced 0.5 fWAR in 444 PAs dating back to last year. It's not a black hole, but I'd also be fine with him down in Iowa mentoring Ballesteros if we find a better option. 

[Jason Ross]

2 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

Bethancourt has produced 0.5 fWAR in 444 PAs dating back to last year. It's not a black hole, but I'd also be fine with him down in Iowa mentoring Ballesteros if we find a better option. 

Yes. Exactly this. He's had under 30 good PA's with the Cubs. It's been super fun! And I hope he keeps it up. But like...it's a good 30 PA's. The Cubs should make sure they upgrade over him.

[squally1313]

We're long past the point of moral victories meaning anything, but good for these guys.

[Cubbies1996]

Ya know, we haven’t had a good fake rally in a while 

[CubinNY]

Paredes gonna be a hero

[Crusader]

Nico dinger to win it?

[squally1313]

3 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

Paredes gonna be a hero

Not the goat

[squally1313]

Watching on my phone and obviously the default is to not make an out on the base paths if your run doesn't matter, but given the success we've had stealing bases Belli getting to third with a PR ready to go might have been nice. 

[squally1313]

Oh there's the low strike that wasn't called for Hendricks like 5 times in the first

[CubinNY]

sacks drunk. one out. 

Dansby do not hit the ball on the ground.