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I agree in that it was a flimsy argument, and the signs were there. Now, I cannot say nor do I think any of us can with any certainty how much say Rossi has in personnel/lineup decisions and that is part of it...who is playing and when and and what spot in the lineup, etc. But also some in game decisions have been head scratchers. Keeping Assad in for the ninth most recently, all the bunting, curious pinch hitting decisions....those are all on Rossi. I like the guy, but as I heard him tell an ump once....you've gotta be better.
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Yeah, Not going to be a lot of opportunities at the positions he's played here in the past and he'll have to share DH. Gonna be tough to get him regular at bats which won't help his cause.
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Yes, I agree with this as a fair and noble course of action. Could the Cubs have handled some aspects of this better...sure. But I find it a bit amusing that it took the Cards all of a month to find out what the rest of MLB already knew. I mean you don't have to take the Cubs from offices and coaches word for it, listen to the Cubs pitchers. Their constant and almost unanimous praise of Gomes spoke volumes. And the hands off from contending teams that needed a catcher at the deadline last year, specifically Houston's flat out telling you why they did not go through with the trade should have all been clues. Yes, he can hit....for a catcher. But now and it's not all that surprising honestly - the Cards are paying 5 years - $85 million for a .250 hitter with 15-20 HR power for an DH and part time outfielder. One more cheer for the memories. he got well enough send off at Wrigley on multiple occassions last year, one more is sufficient.
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I'm sure they are hoping so - he signed a 14-year $25 million a year contract that the first two years of have been an unmitigated failure. He reportedly was a major locker room problem as both he and the team's performance nose-dived at the end of 2021 and we all know about last year.
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Agreed, two out and a man at third when you are 1-run down is a Madrigal situation. Bases loaded down four with one out is definitely not. That situation screamed DP. Happ or even Rios who could run into one and tie it with one swing are much better choices. Not so keen on letting Torrens in the 9th either. I
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"Joe Maddon used to call the set of relievers he really trusted his "even and ahead guys." The 2023 Cubs' relief ace came in to pitch two innings with the team trailing by two runs Sunday, though. Is that a habit David Ross needs to correct?" Though I will say I was surprised to see it and I agree about "wasting" Thompson in that situation...I don't think referencing Madden in regard to handling bullpens helps anyone's argument.
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Has solid start changed your expectations for 2023 Cubs?
CubUgly replied to UMFan83's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I would agree that the lineup as constructed now is mediocre, with too many holes right now, that could change if let's say Mervis and Morel continue hitting and come up and provide more upside in that regard. But I would not say the pitching, whether it be starters or bullpen is mediocre, I think it's at the very least above average.
