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  1. Stratos
    I didn't realize Mervis ran slower than both our current catchers.
  2. Stratos
    They don't deserve to be in anyone's top 5. That doesn't mean they're bad. Lots of resources leading to .500 teams that miss the playoffs every year isn't something people will jump to admire when orgs like the Brewers, Dodgers, Rays, Phillies, Braves etc are out there. I think Hoyer inheriting a weak farm system from Theo-era and a cheap owner (unwilling to either tank or spend) has been a tough hole to climb out of.
  3. Stratos
    From what i've seen he's a bit overrated in RF. His range seems below average, maybe average at best. His running speed is rated below average and he doesn't seem to go back on the ball that well. His hands seem fine.
  4. Stratos
    Shaw sucks right now and has been atrocious vs RHP (.339 OPS), let him get his timing and confidence etc back in Iowa then bring him back up when he's swinging well. Try Berti/Workman/Turner etc at 3B, they can't do any worse. Shaw isn't PCA, he doesn't provide value if he's hitting badly.
  5. Stratos
    PCA went from hitting .197 to .257 over the last 2 games of back to back 3-for-4 nights. 113 wRC+
  6. Stratos
    Problem is he needs time to get in games and build up. He's so behind. Shades of Kimbrel. They should have signed him in early Feb. This org is so cheap JFC, they do this to themselves.
  7. Stratos
    No.
  8. Stratos
    The 3 outfielders have been having communication issues so far. They need to yell guys off better, somehow. Maybe its a crowd noise thing too, I dunno. That was Happ's ball for sure, Tucker should have called Nico off last night, and PCA has been trying to catch some of Happ's flyballs. That said, those bloops in no-man's land with multiple fielders are IMO the hardest plays to make.
  9. Stratos
    Yeah that was weird, but maybe Counsell doesn't want to mess with the flow of the lineup since its going so well re: batting him 3rd.
  10. Stratos
    I noticed that too about the outside pitches.
  11. Stratos
    It's really nice to have a lineup strong enough where there's a different hero every night and some guys can afford to be in inevitable slumps.
  12. Stratos
    False alarm, was just Tucker taking BP.
  13. Stratos
    Debuting Shaw in the toughest month possible considering Tokyo and the schedule and the Chicago April weather after a short spring for him has been a crazy assignment for him and not surprised at all he's struggling. At least he's played solid D the last couple of series and taking walks.
  14. Stratos
    Yeah we have Rea, Assad, and Wicks for Steele's spot. Cubs were prepared for something like this. I don't think they'll consider a trade until they see what they have in these guys. Assad has been capable in the past, Wicks could be solid enough, and Rea looked surprisingly good last night with increased velo sitting 94-96. They won't replace Steele but someone might have a solid season. Or they might all be mediocre, who knows. Horton might contribute later i agree.
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  16. Stratos
    Ricketts only cares about making money. Does a big Tucker extension help or risk him making more money is the real question. The Cubs goal is to spend as little money as it takes to field a team competitive enough to fill the seats and maintain Marquee ratings most of the year and hopefully get into the playoffs & roll the dice.
  17. Stratos
    Counsell said after the game that Seiya just reaggravated the wrist on his last lineout in tonight's game and right now he's day-to-day. Good news it sounds like.
  18. Stratos
    IT'S BRUJAN TIME BABY!!!
  19. Stratos
    Ethan Roberts seems to have a good sweeper.
  20. Stratos
    Found our new closer:
  21. Stratos
    Unfortunately Freeman is back in the lineup tonight
  22. Stratos
    Yeah not to mention kicking our behinds in Tokyo.
  23. Stratos
    Counsell also said Assad makes his first start in Iowa on Tues and Tyson Miller is very close to Iowa rehab also. Said Brasier has been throwing.
  24. Stratos
    From the horse's mouth below. Counsel is saying it's the same injury as last Sept (tendonitis) so the 2nd doc opinion is more like due diligence since it's a repeat injury:
  25. Stratos
    I just took a xanax! What i didn't know is that they're saying this is the 3rd time he's dealt with his issue (since last July per reports). Wonder when the other time was?
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