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I know the announcer mentions it, but my gosh, that pitch hit for a HR by Triantos looks exactly like the pitch from last night. Almost shoulder high, it seemed, and in.

I've heard that somewhere before.

Do he and Willy represent the Cubs next month??

I’m not debating really anything you mention. My only point is that a “competing league” with tons of cash is created, and suddenly the PGA is capable of making significant changes. I know they don’t have unlimited cash. But if they can alter their purse structure and event structure now, why couldn’t they do it five years ago? I’m not arguing for or against LIV, but it does seem pretty amazing that several big name players jumping ship has caused action by the PGA. And I’m not referring to suspensions, etc. There will be plenty of young up and comer players that are really going to be tempted by a better chance at long term greater wealth, right or wrong. And “legacy” is in the eye of the beholder. And fans.

If the PGA has the funding today to drastically increase purses and ability to structure limited events for the top players in the world, didn’t they have that same ability a year ago? Five years ago? Ten? Basically not long after Tiger came on the scene, right? But they didn’t until, it seems , like their hand is being forced. Sure, $200 million plays into it (a lot I’m sure) but isn’t the rationale above basically what Phil said out loud. The best in the world should be compensated for being the best, drawing interest on TV, and growing the game. Other athletes get guaranteed money regardless of their future productivity (see one JHey, etc.).

Sure they do. They’re playing the Cubs. Prior to this series they just lost 11 of 13 including a stretch of nine in a row. But they’re 28th in Runs, 28th BA, and 25th in ERA. But yeah, the Cubs will make anyone look like a “riser”.

Ted Karras - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ted-karras/10855 Alex Cappa - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/alex-cappa/66578 La'el Collins - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/lael-collins/9719 https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-most-improved-unimproved-position-groups-2022-nfl-free-agency but hey pull some more stuff out of your ass well, ok. Since you love pff so much, why are none of them here, while one of those they are replacing is(?): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-nfl-free-agency-rankings-offensive-tackles DAMMIT! You beat ne to it again!

I wonder if the PFF article (from Jan 2022) lists Reiff as a "top" OL free agent while La'el Collins is not even listed has anything to do with Collins not being a free agent until the middle of March (after released by the Cowboys). Collins seems like a turd of a person, but he's one of the top tier Tackles in league. So, yea, I'd say Collins is a "top flight" signing. Cappa is a pretty solid option at G. Fun stat - Alex Cappa has allowed 7 sacks in 2,225 career snaps. Hakeem Adeniji allowed 9 sacks in 777 snaps in 2021. Seems like it's probably an upgrade.

all 3 were backups or cast off by their former team...its not like Cincy made huge strides there Ted Karras - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ted-karras/10855 Alex Cappa - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/alex-cappa/66578 La'el Collins - https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/lael-collins/9719 https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-most-improved-unimproved-position-groups-2022-nfl-free-agency but hey pull some more stuff out of your ass LOL!! You beat me to the punch!!

all 3 were backups or cast off by their former team...its not like Cincy made huge strides there So, a couple of things: -Don't know if you skimmed my reply or not, but the key word is might, might be some improvement. -All three were not backups or castoffs. Ted Karras started the season as a backup but became the starter within a few weeks and started the remaining 13 games for the Pats. And he started every game the previous two seasons in the NFL. Alex Cappa has started every game at G for TB the last 3 seasons. And La'el Collins was the Cowboys starter at T for the last 4 years not counting the 5 games he was suspended last year for substance abuse. -I would imagine there could be a variety of reasons each was let go/allowed to sign with a new team - contract demands, free up cap space, younger player waiting in the wings, drug suspensions, whatever. But because a player was "cast off" by another team doesn't mean it was performance based. Collins is one of the best T in the NFL. And Karras and Cappa add a tone of starting experience. - I don't know how much stock you put into ProFootballFocus. Some love it, some hate it. It's certainly not an exact science. But here are the grades of the 3 players above, just from last year compared to the Bengals player: La'el Collins - 84.0 v Riley Reiff - 67.3 Alex Cappa - 74.2 v Hakeem Adenji - 48.4 Ted Karras (at LG) - 73.0 v Trey Hopkins - 51.4 Just based on those alone, I'd say on paper it might be an improvement. Guess time will tell.

Ted Karras at C, Alex Cappa at RG, and La'el Collins at RT might be some improvement on the O-line for the Bungles. I think their issues will be on the other side of the ball.

LoCain DFA'd by Milwaukee. Don't think anyone thought that was a great long-term signing at the time. Is Yelich next?

Aside from rookie season: K/9 is lowest of career BB/9 highest of career HR/9 highest of career Makes sense those numbers would be up if he's not having a great year.

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Despite the crap product on the field, I always enjoy when the "fly the W". :flythew:

After taking a 5-0 lead thru 5 innings, the Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in the next 4 innings.

Don't worry, the Cubs are going to be big spenders next year. That's the new mantra every year. This millennium's "Wait 'til next year..."

HR and Triple Now let's get the Double and Single

I’m really hoping the “big piece” the Cubs received in the Kimbrel trade is currently on the 60-day DL. :fingers crossed:

LOL!!!! Been a while since I've read that!

Nice first inning for the kid! Two Ks and a weakly hit GO.

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Harrison Bader seems like the type of guy that would get punched in the face for no other reason than just being Harrison Bader.

That was a fun watch, thanks for sharing!!

On National Donut Day no less!