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Sorry, I I'll reiterate my take in that I just can't agree with this. Sighting specifics would take me some time but in particular bring Kay in the other day and inexplicably playing Morel in left in Houston were both inexcusable errors in my view. That's two - I could site multiple more in time. I really could go on and on. He really makes some hard to understand decisions that I don't think most managers would make in the same position....and with good reason. Of course we could debate most of them I suppose, but I really think he makes some real head scratchers and he got a pass his first 3 years which you can debate the merits of but it's a fact, so no need rehashing, but he is finally getting some legit questioning at least from the fans, the Cubs press still seems reluctant to question him for the most part which is not all that surprising.
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Not sure I agree that this is not a .500 team even with a good manager. Now would we be able to compete for a WS....no but that's a whole other conversation and then you can dig into Jed's territory and roster construction, development etc. But this team could definitely be competing for the Central Division this year as is and poor and mind boggling managing decisions have played as big a role as anything else in why we are not in my opinion.
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He may end up being the next Schwindell, but yeah - ride that hot streak till it's done.
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Posted Saturday at 04:46 PM 4th of July maybe?? I think we have a winner!!
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I think he (Mastro) goes back down when Steele comes back?
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 6-14-23
CubUgly replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
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He's looked bad at every position we've tried him at defensively.
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And you gotta figure the guys who are supposed to be hitting who have been slumping badly like Nico, Happ, Seiya and Dansby.....at least some of them will start hitting...there were signs last night. HAVE to have that happen starting now!!
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I'm good with the Pirates sweeping the Cards because I still don't believe the Pirates have the staying power for this year, and because it's the Cards. But yeah I would have preferred a better showing from the Reds. I would have sacrificed 3rd place to be closer to the Brew Crew for the here and now.
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He looks almost feeble, There seems to be little or no athleticism. I assume since he occasionally plays RF that at one time he had some athleticism?
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Nick Madrigal Has to Go
CubUgly replied to Matthew Trueblood's topic in North Side Baseball Front Page News
It's clear that the front office at least wants to win this year, and to send the message that they're serious about performance and accountability. Letting go of Madrigal is a necessary step in that process. Madrigal neither hits for power....at all...nor walks. For him to be a viable contributor to this team he has to hit at least .300 to make up for that. And he's not even coming close to that. He's played a better 3rd than I ever would have thought, but that ain't nearly enough. Look at the OPS man!! There's a small niche there were you need a contact guy - one out man at third type situations but that just ain't enought to keep him around. Everyone says trade him...well you ain't gonna get much of value I wouldn't think but if you can get anything...do it. -
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.
