Well i guess that needs to be kintzlers job now
Cishek and kintzler are both solid options for the 7th and 8th
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Cishek and kintzler are both solid options for the 7th and 8th
Yeah, ESPN ran a story this morning on Russell and his attention problems. Seems like he has turned into Starlin Castro.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27241351/cubs-russell-says-missing-signs
Castro has been mentioned as a player the Cubs May acquire for the stretch run.
Yeah, Joe made it pretty clear it’s on Russell at this point. Joe doesn’t just throw players under the bus. To me this was a public warning that a trip to Des Moines, or even a release may be in Russell’s future.
I wondered about him myself, but I just looked up his stats and he's slashing .246/.272/.353. Not exactly the remedy they need unless a change of scenery would get him motivated again.
Better than Descalso or Russell at this point.
I haven’t read the scuttlebutt on Russell, but I kind of wonder if an even up swap for someone like Castro would be a net gain. If Russell is lacking focus maybe it’s affecting him as a teammate in intangible ways as well.
Castro could come in knowing what it means to be a Cub playing for a playoff run, and could help rejuvenate himself a bit.
How’s Ian Happ doing lately?
I usually read the daily BCB farm updates, and I’m pretty sure Collins got pounded two nights ago.
So, Rizzo's HBP there. Slow-mo, the ball passes under the bottom hand on the bat. Rizzo sells the HBP after by shaking his top hand.
Maybe, but I don't think the ump calls it without a noise. He had to hear something that sounded like a ball hitting flesh. I am not saying Rizzo would never do it, but it's pretty tough to sell it to a MLB umpire.
Russell is a POS and should be sent traveling just on principle. Cubs need to eat salary and send a message.
BTW: Should have happened before this season started.
Contreras has been activated and will start today.
Russell has been optioned to Iowa. I think that is the last we will see of him as a Cub.
Russell has been optioned to Iowa. I think that is the last we will see of him as a Cub.
How are the Cubs pitching prospects doing in the Minors? I have been told for two years now that the talent is in the "lower levels."
Chatwood has pitched three times in a month. He should be well rested.
Addison just may disappear into Cubs history as the team's all time RBI leader for a single World Series with 9 in 2016.
That could become a major piece of trivia.
Runs Batted In (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Bobby Richardson • 1960 WS 12 31 PA
2. Mickey Mantle • 1960 WS 11 33 PA
3. Sandy Alomar • 1997 WS 10 32 PA
Yogi Berra • 1956 WS 10 29 PA
Mike Napoli • 2011 WS 10 28 PA
Ted Kluszewski • 1959 WS 10 25 PA
7. Moises Alou • 1997 WS 9 31 PA
Gary Carter • 1986 WS 9 30 PA
Dwight Evans • 1986 WS 9 30 PA
Addison Russell • 2016 WS 9 30 PA
Yadier Molina • 2011 WS 9 29 PA
Tony Fernandez • 1993 WS 9 26 PA
Gene Tenace • 1972 WS 9 25 PA
Danny Murphy • 1910 WS 9 22 PA
Lou Gehrig • 1928 WS 9 17 PA
I'm kinda amazed that the Cubs didn't do with Russell what the Chiefs did with Kareem Hunt?
Was it only because there was video of Hunt's transgressions? It's one thing to look the other way when the individual is one of the high profile stars on a team. But Addison Russell has never been more than a POTENTIAL star.
Was it only because there was video of Hunt's transgressions? It's one thing to look the other way when the individual is one of the high profile stars on a team. But Addison Russell has never been more than a POTENTIAL star.
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