Everything that is happening is on Craig. If he took out Cabrera when he gave up back to back walks to begin the 5th, the Cubs would still have at least a 2 run lead.
this might just be the worst game of PCA's career. An embarrassing strikeout that went to the backstop, a terrible bunt that cost the team a run, and forgetting how many outs there are. Brutal.
I hate when managers try to let a guy get thru 5 innings for seemingly no other reason than to qualify for a meaningless stat. It's been obvious for like 4 batters in a row that this guy is finished for the night and now they risk blowing the lead
Yeah I don't think the Cubs handed PCA a fat extension to lay down drag bunts in obvious RBI situations. Even if it works out on occasion. He's gotta get more comfortable in that spot.
I'm a Justin Steele truther, the idea of him going into the bullpen is blasphemy to me.. lol. Jk. I can't wait to watch him pitch again though. He is a top 25-30 pitcher in the game and it's not fair that the Cubs are down 2 of those guys.
Personally, I hope the Cubs don't try to stretch him out again to be a starter, at least not until next season. Let him keep dominating in this Cade Smith type of role with the occasional spot start. Don't break what's working.
Sale's gotta be a first ballot HOFer. His baseball reference page is a beauty. Hard to believe a guy can pitch as long as he has and never have a season where the ERA/FIP is under 4. Not even Kershaw can say that.