Cubs (Imanaga) vs Twins (Woods Richardson): 7/8/25, 6:40pm

[UMFan83]

1 minute ago, Derwood said:

Can we admit that Dansby just can't catch up to 97mph anymore?

You may be right. Here is his batting line against power pitchers this year:

.146

.188

.260

.449

[javy knows my name]

I have to remind myself that as hard as these guys are to watch today, that used to happen like 30 times a season a couple years ago (not literally a shutout, but just terrible team approach for the whole game). I think we've had like 5 such games this whole year

[Derwood]

Shaw's body language shows me that he's guessing

[Irrelevant Dude]

Shaw needs to go back to Iowa again.  It's not enough to play defense.  There is no solid contact at all.

[Cubbies1996]

Just now, Irrelevant Dude said:

Shaw needs to go back to Iowa again.  It's not enough to play defense.  There is no solid contact at all.

I would agree but then they’re back to Berti and Brujan. Would much rather watch a guy with potential than career bench players 

[UMFan83]

2 minutes ago, javy knows my name said:

I have to remind myself that as hard as these guys are to watch today, that used to happen like 30 times a season a couple years ago (not literally a shutout, but just terrible team approach for the whole game). I think we've had like 5 such games this whole year

Just frustrating because we have a road series coming up against the Yankees full of terrible matchups. Meanwhile the Brewers are beating the Dodgers and get a home series against the Nationals this weekend

[Hot Sauce]

1 minute ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

Shaw needs to go back to Iowa again.  It's not enough to play defense.  There is no solid contact at all.

Nobody here is mentally fit to handle a Bruján/Berti third base platoon. 

[Irrelevant Dude]

Reese McGuire used to play 3B. Any chance whatsoever he has been talking grounders in the event Amaya is ready to come back?

[UMFan83]

2 minutes ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

Reese McGuire used to play 3B. Any chance whatsoever he has been talking grounders in the event Amaya is ready to come back?

  Not ripping on you at all but how the horsefeathers are we in a position where this has to be a suggestion

[Cubbies1996]

2 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

Nobody here is mentally fit to handle a Bruján/Berti third base platoon. 

Can confirm 

[Irrelevant Dude]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

  Not ripping on you at all but how the horsefeathers are we in a position where this has to be a suggestion

Oh, it's a completely unrealistic and unreasonable suggestion, that also somehow may be their best option.

[DrCub]

1 minute ago, UMFan83 said:

  Not ripping on you at all but how the horsefeathers are we in a position where this has to be a suggestion

Desperation is a stinky cologne

[chibears55]

4 minutes ago, Cubbies1996 said:

I would agree but then they’re back to Berti and Brujan. Would much rather watch a guy with potential than career bench players 

I'd take my chances with Long to start the second half with at 3B until Hoyer able to find an everyday guy via trade.

I said a couple weeks ago that Hoyer needed to go get a 3Bmen and for Shaw to go down until at least September and just work with the Iowa coaches.

[Hot Sauce]

Shota wasn’t his best and still gave a quality start. 

[DrCub]

1 minute ago, Hot Sauce said:

Shota wasn’t his best and still gave a quality start. 

“Wasn’t his best” is a very kind way to say it. 

[DrCub]

Watching our offense get shut out makes me want to kick kittens.  

[731.4life]

3 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

I'd take my chances with Long to start the second half with at 3B until Hoyer able to find an everyday guy via trade.

I said a couple weeks ago that Hoyer needed to go get a 3Bmen and for Shaw to go down until at least September and just work with the Iowa coaches.

I want Suarez but I know there will be a bidding war with Cubs and Yankees to get him. I would love Austin Riley but there's no way Atlanta is getting rid of him. Heck, Braves still believe they're buyers.

Edited July 9, 2025 by 731.4life

[chibears55]

4 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

  Not ripping on you at all but how the horsefeathers are we in a position where this has to be a suggestion

When theres other guys in lineup struggling for awhile, sometimes you can't afford to carry the rookie that hasn't figured it out yet when your fighting to win games to stay on top.

[Hot Sauce]

I love walks! 

[Cubbies1996]

Come on, Seiya!!

[JHBulls]

Dodgers have chosen this week to horsefeathers the bed. 🤦‍♂️

[PeanutPunch33]

holy crap what an AB again by Tuck

[Cubbies1996]

1 minute ago, Cubbies1996 said:

Come on, Seiya!!

Nevermind

[chibears55]

Biggest AB of game here, let go Zuki

[UMFan83]

Seiya needs to do something. I bet a lefty comes in vs PCA and Busch