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Everything posted by bukie
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Every team in the NFL is going to go for it on 4th and 2 from the opposing 35. Announcers acting like it was some bold call. The two reviews were done out of order. Should've done the challenge first, then the potential measurement. Seemed like there was some confusion there
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Bagent in now for the 3rd drive. 2nd throw was a duck snort that barely went 13 yards.
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3rd and 5, Caleb recognizes the blitz, finds the open receiver for a first down.
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Well that was about the most positive offensive drive possible to start things off. Preseason stats are meaningless, but I'd rather see a meaningless positive for Caleb than the opposite.
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Guess what an idiot with a sports betting app did this time?
bukie replied to Brian707's topic in Other Sports
Classic Derwood "I don't understand any of this so I'm going to make things up to comment about" take, there. -
Guess what an idiot with a sports betting app did this time?
bukie replied to Brian707's topic in Other Sports
Counterpoint: this tax is good, sports betting is bad for sport while at the same point making truckloads leeching money from many that shouldn't be betting, and anything that can help curb that predatory behavior while also getting money back into the public system is a win. -
Defense looks better so far in the 2nd half, but the Miami offense is a step lower. Quinn Ewers with a bit of a rough start, 0-4 with a lost sack fumble.
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Honestly, the offense getting a FG at the half after the Dolphins had a first down at the Bears 40 with 20 seconds left is the most impressive thing that has happened this game.
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Terrell Smith makes the one good play by the secondary in the first half. Unfortunately, he can't catch or it would have been tied.
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Yikes, another poor coverage by Blackwell followed by yet another whiff on the tackle after the catch.
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Always nice when one play makes the QB, WR and HC look good.
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Rookie LB Hippolite with a couple solid plays in the 1st. Josh Blackwell whiffed on a couple tackles early, getting abused a bit by Miamis offense early on.
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Early goal line stand against Miamis #1 offense early on, though they gave up chunks of yards each play until they got inside the 5.
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Hey the first preseason game started. No Caleb Williams, but opening drive with Bagent was a 3 and out with a sack and a short completion to Loveland. Nothing means anything, and I'm just hoping nobody gets injured.
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Or something like Horton + Shaw + prospects.
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Personally, I'd feel worse about today if top end starters were being wheeled and dealt everywhere and the Cubs just watched it happen, but no top tier starters were dealt and just one second tier starter was (Kelly), to the point where you could reasonably say the Cubs acquired the second best starter that was dealt. To me, that paints a picture that the SP market was just unreasonably high.
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After 10 years as a high K reliever, Pressly suddenly stopped being able to miss bats this year at an astounding rate. He was able to adjust for a while and be effective for about 2 months, and then stopped again.
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The Cubs did acquire two high K, low BB, high GB relievers, which should thrive on this team. They also acquired Soroka, who was a dominant reliever last year, though will probably be used as a 4/5 starter.
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The Cubs have the second best record in baseball, not just in their division. This ignorant fatalism is just silly. They're basically the only team in baseball that has consistently been good to great all season. And the trade deadline isn't some all you can eat buffet where you just pick out what you like and take it. If the opportunity cost is prohibitive, then you don't bite. If no teams bite, it definitely sounds like the opportunity cost was prohibitive.
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The Marlins think they're in playoff contention now. The Pirates failed to take advantage of a sellers market because they forgot that only works if you sell.
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Question of the week: name your trade candidate
bukie replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
So, they did half of 2, and all of 3 and 4. So...B+, but addressed the lesser 2 of 3 needs. EDIT: And #1 was apparently off the table as effectively none of my #1 or #2 options were moved aside from Kelly. -
Castro has a 109 wRC+ and is a plus baserunner, average defender. Effectively an above average switch hitter which is always a useful tool. Insurance policy for OF and 3B depth.
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The Cubs were already the best team in baseball at the deadline, and that's why they won the World Series.
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I have to imagine the Cubs are well aware his velo was down the last few starts and are making the acquisition based on reliable information. The prospect cost of Soroka gives me very "he's fine, he's just been sandbagging it to save the arm" vibes that make me somehow less concerned.
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I still have my Cubs 23 jersey I got in the 90s, loved watching him play every day growing up. First sports memory was watching the Sandberg game, so it feels like a huge part of my childhood died yesterday. Had some rocky coaching years, and his opinions on things weren't always great, but his ability to be an ambassador of the game the last 10 years or so really cemented his legacy. On a lighter note...never forget
