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I think I would have rather seen a bullpen day. Start Pearson for a few innings then go to Smyly for maybe 3 innings. Figure out the rest depending on the score.
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Sounds like that is more from the heart than the brain. But I like where your heart is. Hope you are right.
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I was at the game last night. One thing that struck me as wrong was the Cubs were showing that huge comeback win over the Pirates last week. Showed hilights between inning along with win probability at the time of the hilight. TBH, I didn’t like it. I thought it was rubbing it in to the Pirates. If you remember last year their manager went off on Ross when Ross complained that the Cubs shouldn’t lose to a bad team. I think that is partially why the Cubs have seen Jones and Skenes in 8 of the 13 games the pirates have played the Cubs. I am also sure the Pirates took great pleasure in making their own comeback win last night. I am sure many will disagree and suggest players play the same no matter what. But I don’t think so. I think showing that comeback was in poor taste and it could have fired them up a little. At the time they did it I said I wouldn’t have shown that. It did concern me. As I said, feel free to disagree. The video did not help the Pirates get two bloop hits before the homer. I get that. But I still would have rather they not poke the bear. As I said, I feel they are facing the pitchers they have faced this year as a result of Ross calling them a bad team last year.
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So what you are saying is you aren’t going with facts about how hard it would be to make the playoffs. You are going with opinion, facts be damned. If they are still 3 out 9 games from now they are going to have a real hard time getting in. Far, far less that 50/50.
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I think if they are still 3 down after the next 9 games their playoff odds will be far less than 50/50. It will probably be less than what it is now. No way around it, they put themselves in a terrible spot. And nothing short of 17-8 the last 25 games will get it done. And, as I said, I am not sure than does it either. I think the Dbacks and Padres have a tougher schedule and I can see one of those teams putting up a 10-15 and the Cubs maybe passing them, almost as likely as them passing the Braves. BTW, I still think there is a better chance of SD or Az going 10-15 then there is on Atlanta going 14-14. But that is my opinion……
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I would have thought that if there was another Kyle start it would be Wednesday. That would push Imanaga back to Friday, giving him 6 days rest between starts, and he would be able to be able to face the Yankees and the Dodgers. That Dodger start would have been in a traditional rest period in MLB. But it looks like they are using Imanaga Wednesday instead, which would then give him an extra day next start but this time on normal rest. For me, if Kyle is going to get one more start I would rather it be Wednesday so Imanaga can go in both NY and LA series. Very good chance if he doesn’t go this week he won’t pitch again until the Cubs are out of it.
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I think “like their chances” is a little strong. They would still have to make up 4 games in the last 16 games. And 3 of those are against the Phillies. I do believe the Cubs can stay hot and win maybe 88 games. That calls for 17-8 the rest of the year. My concern is 88 may not be enough.
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Yes to everything. Cubs lose ALL tiebreakers.
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Even a game as simple as the Cubs blowing an 8-0 against the Padres. That puts the Cubs 2 closer to the Padres and gives them the tie breaker against them as well. Same issue last year with Dbacks. Win one of those against the Dbacks and the Cubs are in and Az out. Gomes just misses a homer at Wrigley and gets thrown out at second…. The ball off it Thompson that Dansby doesn’t catch…. Either goes the ins way and they are in. I worry the same thing will happen this year.
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Exactly. And maybe Counsil will try stealing one with Hendricks and a pen day. Pirates have Falter going. Plus, if you hold Imanaga until Friday you get him in both the Yankees and Dodger series.
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You probably are.😀. His last 4 starts he has pitched with 5 days rest. He pitched a shutout against the Orioles on 6 days rest. Whenever Counsil could give him that 5th day he gives it to him. Yes, one of his bad starts this year was with extra rest. But for the most part they try giving him more time.
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I am not so sure Hendricks is done starting. I wouldn’t be shocked if he went Wednesday. I know they want to limit Imanaga’s innings and give him a little more rest. If Hendricks goes Wednesday that gives Imanaga 6 days between starts instead of the usual 4.
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But isn’t that always what he does? I am not suggesting he is anything special. Just saying he looks like he always looks. 69 through 4 is pretty normal to even low for him. He isn’t great. So don’t expect much. Just don’t see his as gassed for the year because of this very normal start by him.
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? One run through 3 innings has him officially gassed?
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Cubs (TBD) vs Nationals (Irvin): 8/30/24, 5:45pm
Rcal10 replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
All good. To be honest, I wasn’t sure my weather app was right. Hopefully you get to see a game tomorrow. Sounds like it could/should happen. -
Cubs (TBD) vs Nationals (Irvin): 8/30/24, 5:45pm
Rcal10 replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
What is this obsession with the game being rained out tomorrow. My weather app shows 15% chance of rain during the hours the game is scheduled. Even when the chance of rain is 50% to 60% I don’t feel trams plan staring pitchers with the thought the game won’t be played. Maybe my app is wrong. Very well could be. But I do not think it is a foregone conclusion there will not be a game tomorrow. And I feel you have been saying this for days. Weathermen make mistakes on weather when they are predicting a few hours out. You have been calling for the rain out since early this week. I hope you are wrong. -
TBH, Alonso wouldn’t be my choice either. And I wouldn’t do more than 3 years for him. But I know some people like him. If he ended up like Bellinger and Chapman did last off season, I would be ok with a short opt out heavy sort of deal with him, however.
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None of this is exciting, but also not bad. But for me, I would rather add one pitcher and one bat. Not 2 starting pitchers. I like both Miller and Flaherty, as well as several other options, but I would like to see them pick one. Then get a bat via FA or trade. There are probably 5-8 guys I wouldn’t mind seeing the Cubs go after, not counting Soto. Yes, it would mean they would essentially have 10 position players for 9 spots, but I am fine with that. That helps the bench. I don’t feel they need 2 starters. That 5th spot can go to Wicks, Wesneski, Assad, Brown, or another minor league arm.
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If Bellinger opted to stay with the Cubs wouldn’t Tauchman have the same job he does now? Unless they add an outfield bat and go with 10 guys for 9 positions, why wouldn’t Tauchman have a spot. If they added Alonso or Chapman via FA, or a catcher to share time with Amaya, or Vlad via trade, Tauchman definitely has a spot next year, even with Bellinger on the team. We have had so many complaints about the Cubs bench. So now if they have 10 guys for 9 spots that is one solid bench guy. Tauchman would be another. Get a solid catcher to share time with Amaya and that is another good bench guy. Why wouldn’t they want that?
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Well I obviously hope Bellinger would opt out. I am just saying I doubt he does. And if he doesn’t I am not sure outfield would be the obvious place to add an elite bat. Yes, they can add Tucker and still do the 10 guys for 9 spots dance, but I think it is easier with Vlad. If we are in agreement they are not getting Soto, the next bat options are Alonso, Santander, Teoscar Hernandez, Chapman, Bregman and O’Neil. Best available (ish) bats via trade are Vlad, Tucker and Robert. Pick any of them and they can mix and match with Bellinger not opting out. Also add a starting pitcher via FA or trade and the team should be very good. Pitcher has to be a solid TOR sort of guy. Someone who fits in with Steele and Imanaga and better than Taillon.
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I doubt Bellinger opts out. But even if he doesn’t the Cubs can still make a trade for a big bat or sign a bat from the next tier of guys (not Soto). As in your scenario that would give them 10 guys for 9 positions. If it was Chapman they signed then Paredes would play all infield spots giving guys a day off. Again, I am fine with that. Then trade for a front line starter. Skubal would be awesome. Or they can trade for Vlad and sign a pitcher. With the flexibility guys like Vlad, Paredes, Busch, Nico and Bellinger give you they can mix and match 10 guys for 9 positions.
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I don’t understand this at all. Why move Busch to 2nd? So take Nico out and hurt the defense? Why would Bethancourt be a DH consideration. I actually hope he is NOT on the team next year. He is a terrible pitch framer who happens to be hitting now. But his career does not suggest he is a good hitter. IF Busch is going to sit it will be Tauchman getting his AB and Bellinger moving to 1st. I do not see any reason for Nico sitting and very little reason to think of Bethancourt being a DH(he is hot now would be the only argument- but a poor one IMO).
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This is true. But not counting on it. It is just fun to see them play solid baseball. If it wasn’t the Braves they weee chasing I would say they had a chance. But I doubt the Braves play under 500 the rest of the year.
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Only 5 outfielders have a better wRC+ that is better than Seiya’s this year. He is having a very good season.
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Midseason Prospect List Updates
Rcal10 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
The Cubs will be very lucky if this next generation of prospects performs at Ian Happ levels. I would much rather they play like Ian Happ than Baez.
