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Jesus. Two just horrendous at bats.

Cooper is just opening up the zone now. Wonder if Joe told him that the Cubs have a day game tomorrow.

It wouldn't surprise me to learn he runs faster in the outfield than he does on the bases.

I think that actually might just be his voice.

He hits better than he pitches.

Do they seriously not have anyone warming up?

And not hit a home run.

Yes, probably. Would have been nice if Willy would have decided to actually come within 3 feet of hitting the ball on strike three in his at-bat with a guy at 3rd. Lol wut? I don't see the connection. Are you saying if Willson had made contact (regardless of outcome) Chatwood would not be a trainwreck? No connection. Two disparate thoughts. Both true.

You know Willy hates his guts Yes, probably. Would have been nice if Willy would have decided to actually come within 3 feet of hitting the ball on strike three in his at-bat with a guy at 3rd.

Has a pitcher ever been pulled for a reliever when the next batter with 2 outs is a pitcher? Much less one with one career hit?

Fire Bosio.

How can you be an MLB pitcher and be so shitty at throwing strikes?

During the Ohtani stuff, in which they were the one team who didn't do a bid/pitch, didn't they have some ridiculous comments come out about how they avoid international FA because reasons that were really stupid? Maybe they won't value that money at all. Also, could you just "buy" the money? Like could we just cut them a check for a few million for their IFA money? They seem like a team who might value real cash over prospects. If that is possible, sign me up for that.

That was the same hanger that Javy missed.

Quintana not getting that edge call is going to make today suck.

First night we were in Kauai a couple weeks ago was when they got 25-30 inches of rain in one day in the northern part of the island. Fortunately we were staying near the airport and weren't really planning on going to the northern part much. Outside of bleacher seats at Wrigley, Hanalei is my favorite place to be. Still hoping to get back there this winter. The north shore is a very relaxing place with incredible fish tacos.

Well he is certainly a bad matchup for Happ, but that doesn't really mean much.

Well the good news is that Heyward and Happ are in the lineup to help ease the headaches for Gray.

I think Almora's defense is preferable to Heyward's in center. After watching all of his glorious glove dongs the past week, I never want him to leave the lineup again. The highlight reel catches are great but my hot take is he really isn’t all that great out there and over a full season I bet Heyward would grade out better. Jumping/diving/running catches don’t always equal a great fielder. That is quite a hot take. But everyone is entitled to their opinion. Heyward has looked uncharacteristically shaky even in right field at times this year. I think he could be an excellent CF if he were to play it consistently, but since he doesn't, I believe that Almora's defense will be superior to his in CF.

I think Almora's defense is preferable to Heyward's in center. After watching all of his glorious glove dongs the past week, I never want him to leave the lineup again.

I really don't think Matheny burns Lyons if Almora pinch hits. Then you can still PH La Stella for the pitcher. Why not? Maybe not for Norris, but he had a fresh bullpen with the day off yesterday. Could have thrown Bowman, Brebbia, Gregorson to get past him. Was already the bottom of the 8th and they were obviously set on Norris going 1+ innings to close it out. Edit: Could be wrong here. If they pulled Holland right after the walk to Russell, Lyons would have at least had to throw one pitch, so you're right, probably unlikely they pull him there. Still, bigger issue is the 3 man bench. The three man bench sucks. But then you compound it by pinch hitting and completely burning someone who never sees a pitch.

I really don't think Matheny burns Lyons if Almora pinch hits. Then you can still PH La Stella for the pitcher. Why not? Maybe not for Norris, but he had a fresh bullpen with the day off yesterday. Could have thrown Bowman, Brebbia, Gregorson to get past him. Was already the bottom of the 8th and they were obviously set on Norris going 1+ innings to close it out. Fair enough. I guess I didn't think they had anyone else ready at that point. But regardless, do you think that Heyward vs a lefty is a better option than Almora vs a right?

I mean we got a cheap ass run too so I don't really look at that as some egregious evil deed by the baseball gods.No totally agreed. This wasn't some pixie dust thing, I'm not just going to get too upset or worry about Strop or anything. It's annoying in a weird way that those two runs were the difference rather than Chatwood walking everyone in the ballpark or Strop making a bad pitch to Dejong, but that's it. The way Maddon dealt with the 8th was questionable, but looking back I'm not sure how much you could have done. Lastella has pretty neutral splits in his career and should hit no matter what...he did, and struck out. If you put Almora in for Heyward, they bring in the righty then, and you're not getting much improvement. His hands were tied by Zobrist being hurt and (much more importantly) carrying 13 pitchers. Especially this early in the year, where there are days off, either scheduled or because of weather, every few days, you don't need 8 relievers. I get that Montgomery has earned more than mop-up/emergency reliever, but if Maddon is going to keep going to Duensing and we're going to keep trying to see if Wilson can recover, what's his role? Bring up another bat so we don't have to get so cute. I really don't think Matheny burns Lyons if Almora pinch hits. Then you can still PH La Stella for the pitcher.

Is it ok to call the Heyward vs. a lefty, burn Almora for La Stella, and allowing Happ to hit sequence the worst this year by Maddon?

Jesus horsefeathering christ. Why the horsefeathers is Lackey on this roster, much less pitching in a key situation?!