PeanutPunch33
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Oh, I get what you are saying now. I mean, I guess that's one way to look at it. They were elite in April, average-ish in May and horrendous in June. The problem is that they are gonna run out of time to take a wait and see approach. IDK, as of right now, I think it's the right move to get another guy.
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So if over 2 months of sample size of them being below water vs lefties isn't good enough, what sample size do you need? That's like 30% of the season lol.
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This is just my opinion, but if the Cubs had to face a guy like Quintana tomorrow, in an elimination game, who's good but hardly the best left handed pitcher around, I would not feel confident that they'd score more than 2 runs in 6 or 7 innings. I'd already know it would be a low scoring game. Now imagine how I'd feel if they had to face Ranger Suarez or Sanchez in that same scenario. These opportunities are precious fellas. Again, just my opinion.
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Yes, I don't think it's fair to include July in our analysis when we are a whopping 5 days into the month. You don't think that's a bit disingenuous? Especially when all that damage came against 1 reliever in a blowout? Funnily enough, during July they've also gotten dominated by Cantillo and Allard (a journeyman).
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I think July is a pretty big month to gauge where they are vs lefties. Glad to see it's off to a good start - but if, by the end of July, we are looking at 3 consecutive month-over-month declines, hopefully you would be on board with a potential upgrade opportunity
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I don't think it's fair to include July yet, given how early into the month we are. I do think it's fair to judge them based on the last 2 months of performance vs lefties. That's a percentage of the season, not exactly a small sample size. This is one of those things where the stats matchup exactly with the eye test. The ABs vs lefties have been ugly. They really do (IMO) need at least one more guy that can hit LHP.
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Agreed, the Cubs had a 151 WRC+ against lefties in April. I'm supposed to believe they are closer to that than what they've shown for the last 2 + months? It would help quite a bit if they replaced Turner. I'd be onboard for both, a stop gap replacement for Shaw and a better platoon for Turner. Then they are ready to roll.
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Yeah Heaney was 1 out away from 6 IP and 2 ER. We'd all horsefeathers our pants if someone like Jamo or Ben Brown did that in a playoff game. It was a good start by him, any way you slice it. There is now a larger sample size of them being mediocre vs lefties than there is of them being good vs lefties. Those are just the facts. Since May 1st (over 2 months of baseball) they are 16th in WRC+ against lefties. The White Sox and Nationals are better than the Cubs vs lefties during that time frame. LOL. It's okay to admit this team isn't perfect and could use an upgrade at 3rd base to help them hit lefties 🤷♂️ just my opinion
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Great, they've faced some tough lefties. They'll face comparable or better ones in October. Now what's the excuse for sucking against Andrew Heaney and Matthew Liberatore?
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I'm disappointed that Busch isn't getting more time vs lefties. I mean, he might be on the older side for a 2nd year player but he's still a high upside 2nd year player. They need to start letting him develop into an every day player and the HR he hit yesterday vs the lefty should have earned him the start today. One last point about Cubs vs LHP - since the end of May, they have an 84 WRC+ and are amongst the worst teams against LHP. So that statistic isn't exactly reverting back to what they did in April, as some might have you believe, it is actively sliding in a bad direction and very concerning. I get that they've played some great lefties like Skubal and Gore, but they've also been dominated by dudes from the Pirates and Cardinals and random bullpen guys. It's time to call it what it is: they are clearly not that good against lefties and the best solution is to make a trade.
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With the entire body of work they don't look so bad, tied with Toronto for 6th best against LHP (I'll go ahead and say they are 7th since Toronto has a lower BABIP and way more righties in their lineup). However, most of that is due to what the Cubs did in April. Since May 1st, they are 16th with a 91 WRC+ against lefties. Basically slightly below league average. There is now a longer sample size of them being mediocre vs. lefties than being good against lefties. They need to upgrade 3rd base with Suarez and send Shaw back to AAA
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I feel for Alcantara. Seems like yesterday he was one of the top 5 pitchers in baseball, and now it seems like that team can't wait to get rid of him. He will probably find it again but it'll be next year, doubt he adds much value to anybody this year
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I've never been the biggest Taillon fan but his absence will hurt. I don't think the Cubs will wait around to get an SP or two..
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100%. Need Sandy to finally have a good outing
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This article describes perfectly how I feel about getting Suarez. The best move is getting Kelly + Suarez in a combined deal
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This was as much of an ass kicking as I've seen the Cubs deliver all year long
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This is INSANE
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I'm reading a lot of rumors that the Red Sox might be open to trading Bregman at the deadline. Wonder what that does to Suarez' market.
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This has been an incredible game. This lineup is amazing against righties
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The thing I love about this Cubs pitching lab is they are always trying new things with these guys. Taillon's new change up, Boyd now throwing up to 95 mph. Maybe they've been working on something new with Assad behind the scenes? Probably not getting my hopes up with how much time he's missed. But he's a legitimate starting big league pitcher, IMO.
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I have a stream if you still need it. send me a message
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Assad would be a great bullpen boost though. Makes that pen even better.
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Actually yes you are right. 5.5 on St Louis. With the chance to put a dent into their season this weekend.
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Back up 4 vs Milwaukee and 5 vs St Louis
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Not thrilled to see Pressly here, hopefully he gets it done
