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I dont think that really upgrades any of your defensive spots over just keepong Zobrist in RF. These guys have been in their spots for a while now. -
Let's say the goal is to get Schwarbs 3 ABs. Isnt the best strategy to PH for the LF starter (say Almora) right before his second AB? That minimizes Schwarbers time in the field as he will be guaranteed to miss the top half of whatever inning he enters the game, alomg with not wasting time in the field when his spot in the lineup isn't even due up? Then you have Heyward late for a double switch opportunity and defensive sub. I know that burns through three guys for one fielding position, but if you can be creative with your pitching subs, it gets Schwarbs in the lineup while minimizing his fielding.
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So ; Schwarber/Almora/Baez V Schwarber/Almora/Zobrist V Schwarber/Zobrist/Baez V Almora/Zobrist/Baez With Heyward as a sub for Almora in any scenario (or Soler/Coghlan in the last scenario). I'm not doing option one and also still inclined to keep Javy in. So, no, I don't see a lineup with Schwarber and Almora. It may also be an unpopular opinion, but I think I still prefer Heyward to Almora.
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does any of this matter in 40 mph wins? i mean, its not 10, or 20. its 40. I hope so, but but holy horsefeathers Ground balls aren't affected by the wind. You have one of the better ground ball pitchers in the league going who also happens to be the best at inducing weak contact. He might give up a gopher ball or even 2 but I would guess that for the most part Hendricks is the ideal pitcher to have pitching in these conditions. Is my theory on Hendricks correct? He's 21st overall in GB rate, 23rd in GB/FB (amongst qualified pitchers). Obviously good. Where he really shines is HR/FB rate, which is top 3. The link Duke posted is encouraging, his FBs just aren't going as far it seems. If that's a sustainable thing, you're in good hands regardless of wind, I'd think.
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not gonna lie, i'm a little worried about that too. I won't pretend to be a pitching expert, but he should still be able to induce the same number of ground balls. Yeah, lifted balls might be trouble, but those will be trouble for Tomlin too. Hendricks probably won't pitch a shutout in those conditions, but should still be able to be better than the other guy. Well a lot of Hendricks success was keeping fly balls in, not just limiting them. Still better than Tomlin on both metrics, but once their pen is in you have some better ground ball pitchers they could use to theoretically limit fly balls. I really have no idea how sustainable his HR/FB rate is or how elastic it is to wind speed.
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You still have to be able to move laterally though. I'd love for him to be able to play, but I don't think it's gonna happen. Shhh. I'm trying to get him in the line up and here you are all negative Nancy. He's not allowed to move laterally, he just turns 90 degrees and then runs straight. Problem solved.
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Zobrist!
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Guys, is Schwarber ready to hit live pitching?
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More runs would have been nice, but just keep working those counts and some fun stuff will start happening.
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Ah I've been stuck on a train for 25 minutes. Go Cubs!
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If you want WS gear, anything is going to be overpriced, not sure Wrigleyville will gougue you anymore than elsewhere... are you relying on public transit? Yes, taking the blue line from O'Hare to downtown and meet some friends (that's the best public transportation, correct?). So I will be downtown tomorrow and Wrigleyville on Friday. Thanks! Yea, I would think Wrigleyville sports by the stadium is your best bet. For reference, the prices they have online right now are the same that I paid at a Dick's Sportimg Goods in the burbs. Theres a few places you can get stuff downtown if you don't want to wait until Friday. Theres a few sports attire stores in the loop on State Street between Lake amd Adams. A Lids, and something else I cant recall. There is a Dicks just outside of the loop near Roosevelt and Canal (just a little south of Union Station). Also at Union Station or Ogilvie train station, there are some temporary tents setup selling stuff, usually during AM and PM commute. And yes Blue line is best and easiest commute to downtown from Ohare.
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If you want WS gear, anything is going to be overpriced, not sure Wrigleyville will gougue you anymore than elsewhere... are you relying on public transit?
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He'd probably flash that million dollar smile and say, "Yeah, I'm a big fan of SImpsons, thay almost funny as me." I doubt a cool, young person like Javier Baez has much knowledge of such an out of touch, irrelevant thing. What was he 9 then?
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Classy AF.
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Very nice.
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Week 8: Vikings at Bears MNF on ESPN
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Okay there doesn't seem to be much in the way of verified sources actually saying this is done or near done. Mostly just Eagles being interested. Hope this goes the way of Jimmy Butler to Minnesota trade rumors. -
The goal today is to try and stay busy and focused at work and maybe even get out a little early. Big game tonight Cubbies. Keep that dream of winning at home alive.
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Week 8: Vikings at Bears MNF on ESPN
WrigleyField 22 replied to jersey cubs fan's topic in Other Sports
Whoa. Edit- If twitter is to be believed they're talking a 3rd and/or 4th and thats with Alshon agreeing to an extension? Ew. -
Most pitches any game this season. I'll take it? 3 more outs too.
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Fake rally somehow makes me feel better. We get this horsefeathers. Go ahead rbi from Schwarbs.
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Ermergerdddd
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Those odds seem ridiculously high. Prop bets are usually sucker bets because odds are rarely good. That almost seems like a mistake. I would've guessed 10-1 tops. Doubt you can still bet those odds. On ESPN 1000, Tom Waddle just made a $100 bet on that prop. Just put $50 on it. I never gamble on sports outside of a ncaa bracket, superbowl squares or fantasy football, but I really want to put money on this.
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Seriously love Edinburgh so much even though I only spent like 3 days there.
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Did you try any local or national sports gear providers?
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Yea, love the dude, and was basically just thinking about him and his sister the whole time and how much she would have loved watching him tear horsefeathers up on way to being the LCS MVP.
