I looked at their career fWAR. Schwarber is about 0.8 short of Pederson in one fewer season. This year Schwarber is a 3.0 vs. Joc's 2.6. They're, roughly, even but I don't feel the same about them.
Because they've been doing it for most of the year. We were sold pitching and defense. How's that looking? Even in this game. Four runs followed. It isn't because it happened once. It happens often enough that we know what they are. Even if we don't want to admit it.
That play by Parades is a good example of why this team has been unlikeable. I can handle losing. I've been a Cubs fan since the 70's. It's the clowning that makes them a tough watch at times