1984 will forever live in my memory, first time in my sports fandom life that the Cubs were relevant. Led by an MVP second baseman named Ryne Sandberg - 19 - 19 - 32 came so close to 20+3B, 20+SB, 20+HR. RIP Ryno.
Losing is one thing but, Hoyer continuing to do jack horsefeathers nothing is what's really pissing me off. Oh, no, he's waiting to last possible second when, theoretically the asking prices will go down. Yeah, that's it.
Brewers took him out after 3.2 IP vs. the Mariners the other day, believe he, like Horton, is on an innings limit. Cubs need to grind out at bats, make him throw a lot of pitches.
Yes, yesterday may have been the worst day of Busch' career, 4 K's to along with not picking Shaw' throw. It looked like a tough but, make-able chance.
I believe the Cubs are catching the Brewers at the right time, they're regressing coming off that unconscious stretch they had. Time for the Cubs to put together a hot stretch of their own.
While Busch, Seiya and Dansby combined for an 0fer and 10 K's, the Cubs didn't walk anyone. And drew 6 walks themselves which was key to winning the game.
Game shouldn't have been so close nevertheless, Cubs win. Tomorrow facing Misiorowski I'd like to see the Cubs grind out some at bats, he's had control problems in the past. So far his control has been very good, so try to up the pitch count and make it an early evening for Misiorowski.
If a trade for a Marlins pitcher or pitchers is in the works you'd think it would happen today. Whomever it is would just stay in Milwaukee and could potentially start for the Cubs, dependent on their pitching schedule, Wednesday. After checking, both Cabrera (last start 07/22) and Alcantara (07/23) should be able to go Tuesday or Wednesday.