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There's been a lot of haranguing from both local and national media and fans, alike, about "You can't build with just hitting! Where's the pitching going to come from?" And basically everyone here perpetually has dongs on their mind. But, let's give a little respect to the awesome pitching we've seen. 2016 MLB ranks: xFIP: 1st FIP: 2nd ERA: 1st BB/9: 1st K-BB%: 3rd BAA: 1st WHIP: 1st It's been both the rotation and the bullpen, too. Starters MLB ranks: xFIP: 3rd FIP: 3rd ERA: 1st Relievers MLB ranks: xFIP: 2nd FIP: 2nd ERA: 5th
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If my numbers are correct, after tonight, Bryant has a Contact% over 75% and Russell's is over 77%. They were at 66% and 71%, respectively, last year. Those are huge improvements. Last year, the league average was 78.9% and this year, it is a little over 77%. So, after having huge issues in that area last year, they are hanging around league average right now. We are basically at the stabilization point for this stat already. This won't mean they will stay up there above 75% all year. But it does mean that we can be reasonably certain that they have improved in this aspect so far and that this isn't just small sample size noise. The longer we go, the less noise there will be. But, it's safe to say that, so far, they truly are hitting for contact much better. Tonight we made contact on 52 of 58 pitches that we swung at, good for a 90% contact rate. We're at around 78% as a team for the year, which is right around tenth place. We are also in the top ten teams with the lowest K%. So, yes, the walks are fantastic, and probably my favorite part about this offense (at least until the dongs come). But, we've also made huge strides in making contact, and it's not all due to the additions of Heyward and Zobrist.
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When the Cardinals come to Wrigley and we play our highlight video during their BP, can we please intersperse all of the Playoff Dongs with Jason Heyward Web Gems?
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Let's sweep them and never look back.
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Security had to eject everyone that shouted racial epithets at Heyward, and this is all that's left. At least they won't all be drunk driving home at the same time.
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That out made Strop's dead relatives very happy.
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He never touched him.
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The Gyorko store called and they're running out of you. What's the difference? Lackey's wife is their best seller.
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Suck it, St. Louis.
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Guys, maybe we should take it easy on Lackey's ex. I hear she was the BWIB.
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Arrieta 2.0
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Hey, some runs
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The BABIP gods show some mercy!
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YES!
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Here we go...
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It was Lackey's wife's idea to put every Bryce Harper AB on ESPN.
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I LOVE YOU, DEXTER!
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Lackey's ex-wife was definitely cheating on him.
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Sit down.
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for horsefeathers's sake
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Lackey's been sharp. Let's get him some damn runs.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 4-18-16
Aaron_Kennelly replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Happ with his second homer of the night. -
Nice play
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Throw strikes = beat nearly every team. It's kinda why we are good. Our pitchers don't walk guys and our hitters draw walks. I mean, unless you are serving up meatballs, then, yes, throwing strikes is a good thing.
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It's kinda hard to paint the corners like Leake has done, especially when he is getting that much on the outside of the plate. If it were that easy, then, yeah, being patient isn't really a virtue. But since it is hard to consistently throw strikes right on the edges of the zone, then I'd rather keep a patient approach.