I'm more curious why they are scared to lose him, and who in the hell would actually claim him. I don't know what they have as far as backups and AAA guys go, but the Royals might depending on how bad Perez's injury is.
It should also be noted that Simon was the third batter Anderson had hit that day. I get if Simon wants to hit Anderson in retaliation but there's no need to go up an in. Just plunk the guy in the ass and be done with it. Of course, Simon might have been trying to him Anderson in the ass but he sucks at pitching and might have just missed his spot.
Man, Hawk sound so chipper to start the bottom of the 8th. "A good Jones slider here would be perfect if he kept it low and just off the plate." Never change, Steve Stone.
You don't remember Greg Garcia hitting a big homer against the Cubs last year? I remembered the name but had to look up the specific details, but that was the game Bob Costas spewed that BS about Strop asking forgiveness from a dead relative.
Cubs RD of 126 is the 6th best after 47 games since 1900. Also tied with the 1918 Cubs for 2nd best 47 game start since 1900 in franchise history. The 1907 team started 37-10.