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Cubs (Assad) vs Rockies (Brown): 8/30/25, 7:10pm
Papa Cub replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
That’s a really good point lol - never thought of it, but you’re correct ✅ -
Cubs (Assad) vs Rockies (Brown): 8/30/25, 7:10pm
Papa Cub replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
I do not care what this team’s record is at the moment - yes, they will most likely (barring some sort of colossal meltdown) make the postseason. However, this is not a good baseball team right now. Quite honestly, I’m not seeing it changing anytime soon. Very little life - poor management, inconsistent bats and a shaky pitching staff. They have had a nice season overall, but they will NOT contend with teams like Milwaukee, Dodgers, Padres, Phillies or even the Mets come the playoffs. There will be people that will feel the need to comment and argue this point and that’s fine, but either way - I just try to go off what I see and keep it real. This team is subpar despite their record. -
He pitched 1/3 inning. Running into the ground - another inning wouldn’t set him back. Where was thielbar? I get the fact it was a cozy lead but man it was getting ugly quick. I do hear you though. Don’t want to burn them out.
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Counsell does this - why not just roll with Keller and finish this to go home. Incompetence
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Counsell is an idiot - any reasonable coach just goes with a guy, but he likes to try and be the smartest guy in the room.
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Good talk 👍
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I won’t argue that with you - solid points. What I’m simply asking is this: would you trust him in a tight game? I’m quite certain the answer is hell no. So - to my point…..he is only good for garbage innings against terrible lineups, and even then he’s a liability. Oh, and the Paul Skenes comparison to Ben Brown is……let’s just say, ludicrous. Cade Horton is a rookie and learned those “ropes” pretty quick, oh and this guy from Milwaukee (also a rookie) also learned those proverbial ropes quite well too. I could go on. Brown has had enough chances to show that he’s not an MLB pitcher. So we can agree to disagree
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This inning? lol how about 95% of the times he’s pitched this year. What favor do they owe that guy? Or maybe it’s nepotism of sorts. I just don’t get it - they keep “hoping” but he keeps showing them he’s not an MLB pitcher.
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I understand these are garbage innings, but is it me that feels Ben Brown just doesn’t cut it? Personally, these are the ONLY types of games I feel remotely comfortable with him. He’s terrible
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Cubs (Imanaga) vs Giants (Webb): 8/28/25, 2:45pm
Papa Cub replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
Thanks for sharing -
Cubs (Imanaga) vs Giants (Webb): 8/28/25, 2:45pm
Papa Cub replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
This team outperformed themselves the first half of the season. Period. The way they’re playing now is who they truly are in my opinion. IF they make the playoffs, they’ll be like the Dallas Cowboys- one and done anyway. -
Thought it was just me seeing this lol - it’s on the verge of becoming ridiculous
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What is Seiya’s issue with swinging the bat?? Or should I say - lack thereof
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Cade Horton. Dealing …….yet again! Atta man, Cade!
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Personally, I want to (always rooting for that kid), but as a fan I’m going to have to see more than a homer, which was a HUGE deal for the game last night! Hes still way too inconsistent and needs to take some walks and just focus on getting on base. Hoping that he and Tucker get back on track very soon. Oh, how we all would love to see first half PCA though, right?!
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Personally, I want to (always rooting for that kid), but as a fan I’m going to have to see more than a homer, which was a HUGE deal for the game last night! Hes still way too inconsistent and needs to take some walks and just focus on getting on base. Hoping that he and Tucker get back on track very soon. Oh, how we all would love to see first half PCA though, right?!
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Pitching hasn’t been the issue - yeah it always sucks when you give up the lead and easy to blame the bullpen, but they don’t manufacture runs and this is simply the result.
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Well stated - I’m not posting this because hindsight being that they lost. Counsell is notorious for sitting guys or pinch hitting guys who are the hottest hitters. I do not understand his thought process with that. Also, why Busch as lead off? He’s insisting on making him a lead off hitter. He has his moments, but a guy like Hoerner would be more ideal. Again, just my thoughts on the roster calls from that guy. 🤷♂️🤔
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So glad to see the team getting back on track like any Cubs fan, but yes - Matt Shaw! I was rooting for that kid since the start, and like you said, so great to see him coming into his own at the plate and in some sense leading this team. Class act too - good team win tonight. It’s nice to see
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I know this is nearly 24 hours later lol, but I totally agree with your statement. I made a similar statement and was met with resistance from a few people. There are number guys (guys that rely totally on data:statistics, and then there’s just people that go with the hot hands). I am not saying to never use stats and data/numbers, but some managers tend to complicate and overthink these situations. Ride with what is working - just my thoughts too. Go Cubs! It was great to see some signs of life offensively last couple games 👍
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Can’t argue that - that is baseball analytics 101. Again, they’re the managers and I’m a fan watching, but those numbers may increase in going with a hot batter is all. Just my thoughts. I’m just glad to see some offense!! Pitching has been doing such a great job even with the offensive woes
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Exactly!!! Go with who is hot
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I don’t disagree with you - you have a kid hitting well and making solid contact, so why not ride with him. I know you can’t predict results, but how did those “results” work out? I just think they overthink the numbers too much.
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I understand the thinking of the righty lefty deal, but the kid is swinging a hot bat - I totally disagree with that move personally, but I’m not the manager so 🤷♂️
