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Exactly, biggest difference was pitching, the Dodger lineup of Ohtani and mostly replacement level players is nothing special.
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If their pitching holds out maybe they've a chance at the "best record in baseball history" and that's a big if, they've got some effective but, fragile arms.
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It was absolute money grab and, I guess, to a much lesser extent, making an impression for future Japanese prospects. Although, I believe making a good impression is nearly an exercise in futility. The Dodgers have the monopoly on the top Japanese prospects. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth the effort, see Sasaki - a complete charade and waste of time.
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Like your optimism, this sounds good to me.
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This why I was asking about the Cubs having the ability to decline going to Japan. I get the monetary and public relations regarding future Japanese prospects however, given the pitching match ups, it was almost certain they were coming home 0-2. A sliver lining may be they don't immediately continue on with the regular season so, the bad start doesn't have a chance to snowball.
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It'd be awfully horsefeathers nice if the good version of the Illini show up Friday like UNC did last night. Given our luck though, we'll probably get more of the horsefeathers we saw against Maryland and most of February. For whatever it's worth appears many are dumping on the Illini, picking the winner of Texas/Xavier to beat them. I get it, not that far of a reach, makes logical sense.
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Or not. Well, at least, Shaw and Tucker got hits.
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Yes, I'll take a Cubs win today as well.
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Betts and Freeman are on the wrong sides of 30, if age regression, injury hits, the lineup isn't all that special. Ohtani can be pitched around, even though they've been effective today, I'd still take my chances with being able to consistently get the likes of Edman, Hernandez, etc. out. I'll take a healthy Braves lineup over a healthy Dodgers lineup.
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What's going to happen first this season? Cubs win, Tucker getting a hit, Shaw getting a hit?
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Anyone Up? 3/18 Opening Day in Tokyo
gflore34 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
I know it's primarily about money but, just curious, do the Cubs have the ability to opt out of the Toyko Series? -
Anyone Up? 3/18 Opening Day in Tokyo
gflore34 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
I knew they were not going to win 1 - 0, Berti's slick fielding directly lead to one unearned run and contributed greatly to another run. If he had held the ball instead of trying to turn two, Cubs had a chance to get out of the inning down 2 - 1. -
Anyone Up? 3/18 Opening Day in Tokyo
gflore34 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
Yes, Berti is worthless, hopefully, Nico will be back soon. -
Also, don't get Auburn as the overall number one seed, believe Florida, Duke and Houston all had cases to be in that position. Not that it matters, as long as something bad happens to them and Pearl.
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I agree, dude is a TO machine, honestly, don't believe him moving on is that big of a loss. Most especially with his play of last month or so, for the most, part it's been ******. I'd like to see Riley stay for another year though. He could probably jump into the lottery next year.
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Exactly, it's what I meant about Wolf, thinks he's Magic Johnson, he's not. When they lost at Minnesota, Wolf hurt them with careless turnovers. I really don't believe San Diego has a much of a chance, Michigan will win with relative ease.
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Neither do I, UC San Diego is senior laden, they're also small, going 6-6, 6-5, 6-4, 6-6, 6-8. Think Wolf and Goldin are going to present big match up problems for them. The only worrisome aspect is Wolf, sometimes he thinks he's Magic Johnson out there and commits a lot of turnovers. Against smaller and presumably quicker opponents him handling the ball too much might be a problem.
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Neither do I, have never understood the continual overrating of Wisconsin, no doubt, they're a quality team, #13 KenPom. I just think they get overrated time and again. In taking a glance at KenPom except Gonzaga, with an 8, every top 10 team was seeded 3 or lower then, you've got Wisconsin at #13 with a 3 seed. Despite Michigan being the trendy upset pick, it wouldn't be shocking if Purdue goes down in the first round and Wisconsin doesn't make it past the second round. In fact, of all the Big Ten teams, I believe Purdue, Oregon and, of course, the Illini are the most likely to not make past the first round. Which Illinois team is going to show up? Is the one we saw play at such a high level earlier in the year? If that team shows up there's a real good chance they make it to the second weekend.
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Not too bad, I, thought, despite what that idiot from CBS says, Michigan got a decent draw.
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U of M turned it around within a week, back court finally kicked in for them. We’ll see their draw, maybe, it’ll be good. I know the Illini will get horsefeathered over.
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Honestly, who gives a horsefeathers about what St. Brown says regarding the Bears moves?
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Figuring it out is never going to happen, from a monetary standpoint Fields has done quite well. Accomplishments as a player? Not so much. Nevertheless, I wish him well.
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I'd add a kicker with a big leg to the off season wish list.
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He doesn't have to be Richard Dent, just someone the opponents will devote resources to block thereby, making a healthy Sweat much more effective. Who, knows, maybe, a trade for Hendrickson is still in the works. And holding out for the possibility of Young or Davenport on the "cheap".
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I'm certain they'll draft an OL as well. They've signed Dalman, line is looking solid, if Jeanty' gone at 10 and they don't want to reach for, say, Hampton, that doesn't preclude from taking, if available, Campbell, Banks Jr. or Membou.
