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Why not?
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Well McGwire also didn't deny steroid use under oath. Sammy probably can't admit it even if he wanted to unless he wants to risk serious legal issues. I understand it, but he shouldn't have lied under oath in the first place. He was my fav player for a decade even years before 1998, I was a huge fan, but the guy is a schmuck. I'd probably boo the guy if he came on the field, he deserves it, as a huge fan of his he hurt me pretty bad. He also owes me $150 for a Sosa jersey I can never wear in public again without looking like an arse haha jk.
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Stayed in when he got beaned too though. Saw the play, hope he's ok. Was a rundown and the fielder landed on top of him so it might have been from that.
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Well most pitchers hover back and forth around the 13% mean for HR/FB so i'm expecting that unless he gets lucky or unlucky, and like most pitchers i assume the GB% will largely determine how many dingers he gives up. Encouraged by his start so far though besides the HR, he could be a good one if he's able to settle that down a bit, but hard to see him as a GB pitcher
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Stay classy.
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Wonder what pitches led to the HR in Japan? They said they're trying to teach Imanaga to sometimes get the fb high in the zone which he didn't do much of in Japan because the zone is different here. Could work but can't imagine that's going to help the GB% and HR/9.
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It was a lot of fun, until we realized we were watching the WWE. The league was probably juicing the balls too.
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He committed perjury and bought and used illegal drugs to cheat, not to mention corking his bat and who knows what else. I'm sorry I sat on your sofa.
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Sammy screwed himself because he denied using steroids in his testimony to Congress. I assume he was sworn in? Therefore he can't admit steroid use or he could be in legal trouble for perjury. He was good to the org and the fans in many ways but is also a cheat and a liar and broke the law in multiple ways. I'm ok with washing our hands with him. I was the biggest Sosa fan too.
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Sounds right.
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Wonder why no appearance by Horton? He's on the Cubs Prospect game roster. Saw him pitching a live sim AB to Happ the other day. Maybe he had a small issue and was delayed this ST
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Doubtful any teams will change their evaluation of a 30 y/o player with lots of MLB and AAA PA's based on a couple dozen PAs in early ST.
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If he turns out to be a healthier version of Kiermaier I'd be very satisfied.
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Javy "I used the game to warm up" Baez tipped some pitches of Quintana and possibly others in 2018. https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/03/11/yeesh-another-way-the-cubs-were-tipping-pitches-against-the-brewers-in-2018/
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I think the hit tool is average to below average at best, the power is about average, and the swing decisions are average at best and probably below average based on his general aggressiveness as a player. As a pure hitter in the box he probably ends up average at best with a very real chance to be below average. His best offensive ability is his speed, but his baserunning skills aren't exactly refined, he's just very aggressive. I think his AVG, OBP, and SLG in the minors have been inflated by his excellent speed. Bunt hits, beating out grounders, taking an extra base on a hit etc. It still counts, but I think it hides some of his lack of skill in his actual hitting abilities at the plate if we just look at the stats. Left-handed Corey Patterson isn't a bad comp, but PCA hopefully walks more. Like Patterson, the most value probably comes from the glove and wheels.
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Yesterday Wesneski was throwing a 12-6 version of his breaking ball against lefties and getting swings and misses. Maybe he's found an answer.
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Yeah he needs to get the control back on track and they need some SP stretched out in Iowa anyways, and the MLB pen is pretty full as it is. Don't think anyone really expected Brown to make the OD roster. Thought Vazquez had a shot with Madrigal banged up and he's on the 40. Maybe Morel and Madrigal were the last middle INF on the roster and they plan to carry Mastrobuoni to replace Madrigal if he's still hurt.
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PCA has often looked totally overmatched again this spring, there was no chance of him making the roster. He needs lots of PA's against more advanced pitching. I wouldn't be surprised if he spends the whole year minus Sept in Iowa.
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He's gotta be the guy on the OD roster if Happ has a setback. Cubs are saying Happ should be ready for OD though.
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I think they're done with the roster minus smaller transactions or maybe a major injury.
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He only has 4 AB this spring so it's a good question. McGeary has 1 AB.
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Good news no tear or surgery involved though.
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I saw him make another error previously, and play another ball badly but still made the play
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He's learning a lot haha.
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One of the bunts was an attempt that didn't get down if I remember
