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He really did not have his curve tonight. Gutted it out through 5 and like you said, no runs.
For the second time in a week the Pirates gifted the Cubs multiple runs. Which is nice.
That’s a pretty pro start from him to get through 5 scoreless without having any command or feel for his best pitch.
I'm still trying to figure out if this is some sort of complaint. Of course the higher levels of minors have more overall talent; that's why those players have advanced that far. Also, I wouldn't say it's a bad thing to only have 4-5 of your top prospects at the Low A level while having 16 in the AA and AAA ranks. Myrtle Beach has lost some of their best players to promotion yet was still able to win their first half division title. I guess I'm trying to figure out the beef.
Cubs and Cards will have a Match?
I hear they extended the distance to CF to 392 feet due to the home run derby the Red Sox and Yankees had the last time these "matches" were held.
That's not Cricket!
Cubs have won 8 of their last 10 and have lost 2 games in the standings to the Reds. Can the Reds cool off? They went 3-0 in Houston this past weekend.
I checked the All Star voting tonight and they listed the top 10 vote getters for each position in each league. I was shocked to see that Nico Hoerner was not listed. WTF?
I think Swanson and Gomes were both 7th at their positions and Mancini was 5th at 1B and Morel was 5th or 6th at the DH. Some weird tabulations.
I checked the All Star voting tonight and they listed the top 10 vote getters for each position in each league. I was shocked to see that Nico Hoerner was not listed. WTF?
I think Swanson and Gomes were both 7th at their positions and Mancini was 5th at 1B and Morel was 5th or 6th at the DH. Some weird tabulations.
First home since last September. Post game he said he's been working on some things, and he's turning a corner.
It's about time. Guess he's going to ride a hot streak.
I like to quibble. And, I did say MB has had a lot of fast risers the last 2 seasons.
To me it's simply that you can see the most raw talent at the lower levels, and it's the job of the organization to refine and develop that talent. Over time a lot of guys never develop and they fall away, and the better players rise. Just saying raw talent, MB is a little low right now. My hope would be that some guys in Arizona would have pushed up as the guys who have left MB this season are replaced.
Madrigal was a biscuit for breakfast away from a homer
It was great having Pat and JD call the game tonight. Boog isn't bad, but I'm not a fan and Pat is fantastic.
It was great having Pat and JD call the game tonight. Boog isn't bad, but I'm not a fan and Pat is fantastic.
The Nico thing is absurd. Arraez 100% deserves to be starting, so no issues there, but Nico should absolutely not be outside the top 10. Dansby should be ahead of at least 6 guys hes’ behind.
Morel could be higher, but he got a late start and Gomes could be argued into the top 2-3. Mancini should not be that high.
Personally, I think Stro should start the ASG and Steele should get an invite.
Just read on BN that Swanson is having his wrist X-rayed due to swelling. I guess he was HBP last night. Also, Codi Heuer left last night's Iowa game doubled over in pain after throwing his 4th pitch. It didn't look good.☹
Looks like the Cubs are going to London on a really hot streak. Hopefully this travel stunt doesn't disrupt their momentum going forward. They will have 3 days off but will be crossing what, 6 time zones? I don't like that idea, but I don't have a vote in the matter.
Looks like the Cubs are going to London on a really hot streak. Hopefully this travel stunt doesn't disrupt their momentum going forward. They will have 3 days off but will be crossing what, 6 time zones? I don't like that idea, but I don't have a vote in the matter.
Welp, that really sucks, for Codi and the organization. He may be "done-done."
I personally thought he was coming back too fast; this doesn't mean I was right, but it sure doesn't prove me wrong...
Cubs have some other big arms on the farm; would be great to have someone step up and be even better by '24.
I think the Dansby x-ray is precautionary since he finished the game after getting hit on the inside of his right arm on/near the wrist yesterday. If there’s no significant damage, I would imagine he sits out today to get 3 days off before playing in London this weekend.
The Heuer injury looked awful. I’m hoping the actual damage is less than the pain he was clearly feeling, but that was rough to see.
They apparently rank #499 (Hill) and #501 (Hendricks) in average 4-seam velo this year. Hendricks getting it done.
I barely remember Lawton and Macias.
I think they flashed a stat during the game today listing off all the guys on the Pirates roster today who weren't even born when Hill was drafted. Something like 7-8 guys?
Congrats to Hill for chugging along and making a nice career for himself.
