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His offensive profile is kinda Almoraish Yeah, but there is just something about Bader that the Cardinal fans like more than Almora. Hmm, I'm really going to have to ponder and study what this "something" is that Bader has that makes him so appealing to Cardinals' fans...

That is awesome! I've never seen that before, but was that a bat flip in disgust or from hitting a dong? I couldn't tell if Castellanos got enough of it or if it's just a deep flyout?

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But he can definitely play 2B and possibly corner OF. Yeah, he was drafted as a 2B and I know he can play there. Not surprised he's good at 1B when he's capable of playing harder positions defensively.

Not a great list for sure, but just going with the consensus doesn't make you stand out or get clicks. It's not a great list, but who cares about the middle or bottom part of the list. Keegan Thompson at #2 is laughably high. I do like Jonathan Sierra and he has a nice swing and some talent. I think he might blowup next year or down the road. Still very young so he has time. He does have Jhonny Pereda at #18 so that's something.

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WOW... seven DP's! Nice. Cubs Win! :flythew:

That was one of the worst swings I've ever seen on a slider way, WAY outside. That would make Baez embarrassed and shake his head lol.

Wait, I thought Jared Young was a 2B? Maybe he plays there and acts as a utility guy?

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Letting Freese get a basehit? Just setting it for another gut-wrenching DP lol.

Bote is in the game! I wish you started him Joe, but whatever.

Hamels in his time with the Cubs: 25 IP, 16 H, 6 BBs, 2 ER, 23 K's and a golden 0.72 ERA =D>

Wow. DP's all day 'er day lol

Ugh, low-scoring games suck even when your favorite team wins...

Believe it or not, but they had a worse one just a few years ago in Pedro Alvarez.

How I feel when I know Hamels is starting for the Cubs these days:

Seriously, was isn't Chatwood on the DL with a phantom injury? I'd rather have Duane Underwood called up and be the starter.

Bob Bote:

Eh, I think it was getting rid of the old clueless whitey-in-charge, i.e. this guy: There is no doubt in my mind that he was 90% of their problems. Yup. Maybe 90% is too high. If you combine Greg Holland + Mike Matheny then maybe you get up to 90% lol.

The only one who has really fooled me is Quintana. I did think he was going to turn it around, at least somewhat. I thought there were signs of progress. But I only thought there might be progress because of what he's done the rest of his career. If he had pitched like Eddie Butler before this season, my thinking would be a lot different. Anyway, I was wrong. If anything, he's gotten worse. I've since given up on him. I wasn't a big fan of Quintana. I didn't say anything when we traded for him last season because everyone was super excited about getting him. The Cubs did takeoff and play better in the second-half of last season and we absolutely needed to make a trade. I wanted us to get Verlander last season before the trade deadline, but I had no way of knowing that he'd be this dominant so I don't want to take credit for this version of Verlander. I also thought we could get Verlander without having to give up too much or our best prospects. I'm a big Eloy fan and I think he'll be really good for the White Sox. It sucks that we gave up Eloy to get Q because we could've flipped him for someone else. Opportunity cost is a very real thing and I'm pretty sure Eloy's value has only increased since we traded him. I didn't mind giving up Cease because I think he's a reliever all the way. Maybe he becomes a high-leverage guy/Closer, but I don't think he'll ever have a season over 3 WAR. Hopefully Quintana does better next year, but yeah I've pretty much given up on him this year as well.

It's WAY better that surgery isn't necessary or a possible option right now. Trust me on this one -- just look at Ryan Zimmerman. Rest and allowing the body to heal naturally are usually always the best options. You should want to avoid getting any surgery unless it's super minor and just to cleanup loose bodies or something like that.