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  1. BigbadB
    Corbin Carroll just went on the IL with a chip fracture in his hand after a HBP. That won't help their situation.
  2. BigbadB
    Fanduel bought out Bally’s Network.
  3. BigbadB
    Carson backing up that play was a thing of beauty.
  4. BigbadB
    Brujan is junk.
  5. BigbadB
    Happ with a chance to get a third homer in the third inning. Love games like this.
  6. BigbadB
    I’m calling it. Horner is going deep today.
  7. BigbadB
    Can’t imagine playing in these conditions. I just let the dogs out. Ugh.
  8. BigbadB
    There's some names I hadn't heard in a long time. Sikma played for Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington IL.
  9. BigbadB
    Kyle Tucker with warning track power these days.
  10. BigbadB
    I’m going to argue about that 106.9 EV. That was one of the fastest balls I’ve ever seen leave the field.
  11. BigbadB
    I think the problem is you are standing on that hill all by yourself. Even your argument that Busch was out of position seems like an unfair take. Wasn't he making a play on the ball off the bat and then had to reverse course in order to cover the bag? Saying he was "out of position" is like saying he was standing there with his thumb up his butt. I saw the play live and I saw the replays. Each time I saw it, I saw Nico's throw was off the mark. Actually, Derwood described it pretty accurately when he said it sailed away from the base. Everyone can have an opinion, but opinions absolutely can be wrong.
  12. BigbadB
    Mike Ditka is obviously first and somewhere significantly down the list in second place is Andy Reid. After the top 50, I give Belichick an honorable mention. Can't really grade coaches since they are typically only as good as their QB. Unless you are Ditka, of course.
  13. BigbadB
    I looked through a lot of Monday images on Google and I just don't think it's him, either. But, I'm not very good at that kind of stuff, so I reserve the right to change my mind if someone confirms it's him. The guy on the right looks like someone I've seen before, maybe a boxer. But that's all I got.
  14. BigbadB
    What are the chances the weather interferes with this game?
  15. BigbadB
    How many different ways does it need to be explained to you that Turner isn't going anywhere? His veteran presence is even more valuable than his playing time. I can almost guarantee you that come playoff time, Turner will be a significant bat in crucial moments. And it was just pointed out only a few posts ago that Turner has been hitting at a .300 clip over his last several games. The bigger problem for Turner is any at bats vs. RHP. I have no problem with a straight platoon at 1b, but when the lefty starter gets pulled for a RH reliever, bring in Busch. Turner's splits against RHP is worse than Busch against LHP. so be mad at Counsell for being slow to replace Turner, as he has nearly the same amount of at bats vs. RHP as he does LHP. I'm not the slightest bit enamored with Berti or Brujan, but what they do provide on the bench is speed. That is more valuable to me than a more seasoned veteran bat who plays once every 2 or 3 weeks. Speed is valuable in every game. Turner and the catchers not named McGuire are slugs on the base paths. They are easily swapped out for a pinch runner in game winning situations. Sure, you could trade Jonathan Long for a better bench bat, but I'd like to see someone like him occupying Turner's role starting next year.
  16. BigbadB
    That's not what I was attempting to say. You said "We are all grown ups (I think)" and the previous days game thread was full of what felt like non grown up discussion.
  17. BigbadB
    I urge you to re-read yesterday's game thread.
  18. BigbadB
    Some of you need to put the keyboard away and go to bed. Holy cow, this was a historically painful game thread to read through. It's fine to make a negative comment and move on. Frustration sucks and it's easy to point out things that make you feel that way. But geez....... How many different ways do you really need to say the same thing over and over? It's literally several pages of saying the same damn thing.
  19. BigbadB
    I had not heard this. Welp, that sucks. Guess I'll have to break down and stream that app when the hockey/basketball season's start.
  20. BigbadB
    Yesterday was the first HR by a 2nd or 3rd baseman this season for the Cubs. That's pretty staggering. Shaw's other HR was as a PH.
  21. BigbadB
    So the Thursday night position player lineup is supposedly the first time in major league history that the whole lineup was 1st rounders? I have no way to confirm that, but I read it somewhere. Suzuki was DH and not drafted, so I'm assuming they meant position player lineup only. Surprised Reese McGuire was a first rounder. Suzuki was a 2nd rounder in Japan.
  22. BigbadB
    Blame for the 3rd base putout: Barry: 100% PCA: 0%
  23. BigbadB
    I totally get Berry sending PCA on that play. There was a bobble in left field, and if there is ever a time to send someone, it's when PCA is running. However, that recovery from the bobble was perfect, as was the throw. Still, he committed to sending him, so he should have just let it play out. As fast as PCA is, he probably would have been safe. The smarter play was to just hold him up at 3rd, where PCA scores on just about any kind of play outside of a strikeout. I don't have Apple because of baseball. I doubt anyone does. The picture itself is stunning. But those graphics between frames are almost bad enough for me to turn the game off. How are they not aware of how bad they are? The stadium lights graphic that pops on your screen for a split second over and over seems like it should come with a warning for people with light sensitivities. Yes, I am the angry man yelling at a cloud.
  24. BigbadB
    Based on what I'm hearing from camp reports this just isn't an option. Ben Johnson is all about teaching and drilling home his teachings, and not patting a guy on the back/saying nice job if he fails to execute. All of the players are saying there is a tremendous and noticeable difference between Eberflus and Johnson's coaching styles. Hell, Eberflus just didn't have the foot to the throat mentality that is needed to win at the highest level of sports. How many games did he let slip away that could have been won? Johnson already seems like a guy with his foot on your throat and he's kicking you in the balls with his other foot.
  25. BigbadB
    Oh man. I forgot about that. Mine will only fast forward in frames. Takes about 6 to 7 pushes of the fast forward button to jump through the commercials at times when I have to pause the game. I will say that it was cool to pause the game and turn the tv off and when I turned the tv back on, it was still in the same pause position as when it was set to pause. Haven't even tried the rewind button,
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