6-1 lead going into 9th. Keegan Thompson in ... and the first 2 Rockies reach base. Here we go again!
And then a walk and Counsell goes and gets Thompson. Geez.
And then a walk and Counsell goes and gets Thompson. Geez.
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Might be Hendricks' last win as a Cub.
Everyone's time eventually runs out but he will always be one of my favorite Cubs. Madden pulled him too quick in Game 7 or he might have gotten that win.
Jed isn't aggressive enough, or Tom Ricketts won't let him be aggressive enough, to make a big splash in the FA market. I fully expect the Cubs to make deals this offseason for a catcher. They have guys on the 40 man they need to move up or on, and guys pushing at the door of the 40 man roster to make decisions on. I can see Hoerner being part of that trade. The knock on Shaw at 3B is does he have the arm for it? I also wonder about the organization turning over a spot to a rookie sight unseen at the MLB level. My guess is Paredes sticks around understanding he isn't blocking anyone's progress. He can be let go quite easily and cheaply, or dealt away again.
The FA I am most intrigued about adding is Rosi Sasaki, who do to the vagaries of international FA signings would be cheaper salary wise, but cost a boatload to his Japanese team. I'd also like to see them get involved in Tanner Scott for some BP help.
He won and helped the Cubs win two of the biggest games in franchise history. He’ll always be a hero.
If he wants a job in the organization he'll get one. I just don't see him getting a guaranteed contract next season, and he seems like the type of guy who will retire versus scrap for a spot in ST. He could teach a lot of things to young pitchers from pitches to mindset.
I don’t believe he’ll be back. To your point, He won’t be a guy hanging for bullpen innings and he can’t be brought back as a starter. I think he’ll retire unless someone offers him something this offseason. I will welcome him to do anything in this org anytime, he’ll be an asset.
That was one of the most entertaining innings this year. First 6 hitters get hits and they score 5 runs in the process. I loved PCA's bunt single against a playing back infield with 2 strikes on him. He's going to be fun to watch in the coming years. Glad we got him.
All right Cubs fans.
If Imanaga wins tonight, he will have 14 wins in his rookie season. For the life of me, I cannot think of any other Cubs rookies who have won that many games in their first season. I have eliminated Wood, Prior, Holtzman, Hands, and many others I have seen in my 68 years on this earth. I even considered Mordecai Brown but was surprised that his rookie season was with the Cardinals.
Can anyone think of who will have at least or more than 14 wins in their rookie season with the Cubs?🤔
If Imanaga wins tonight, he will have 14 wins in his rookie season. For the life of me, I cannot think of any other Cubs rookies who have won that many games in their first season. I have eliminated Wood, Prior, Holtzman, Hands, and many others I have seen in my 68 years on this earth. I even considered Mordecai Brown but was surprised that his rookie season was with the Cardinals.
Can anyone think of who will have at least or more than 14 wins in their rookie season with the Cubs?🤔
FWIW, I just discovered that Ed Ruelbach won 18 games for the Cubs in his first season in 1905. Would that count?🤪
I need a judge's decision here.
I asked Siri on this topic tonight and she kept ignoring me. I think she thought I was asking her out, or, something.
I think it would, assuming it’s correct (only saying because I haven’t looked it up). Anything after 1900 or 1903 (1st WS) is generally considered the “modern” era.
That brutal stretch in June cost this team a chance to get the wild card
I was challenged in a Twitter discussion to “prove” that this bullpen hasn’t lost 25+ leads late. In terms of losses, they haven’t, but there are 15 games this year where the Cubs had a lead 7th inning or later and the bullpen lost it. But to the point of the post I’m replying to, look at it by month:
March/April: 4
May: 4
June: 4
July: 1
August: 0
September: 2
If you want to blame June, I won’t argue. If you want to blame May, I won’t argue. Clearly May/June cost this team massively.
This team is a collection of GOOD players. They need a couple superstars to get to the next level. Jed needs to go get Vlad Guerrero.
I did a little deeper search tonight and it looks like Larry Cheney has the Cubs rookie record with 26 wins in 1912. Started 37 games, completed 28, and pitched 303 innings. Also threw 4 shutouts.
I wonder what lucky 2025 home run derby participant will get Jordan Wicks to agree to throw pitches for him....
In a losing effort.
The Wild Card run is over. Still want to finish the season strong and carry some good vibes over into next season.
The Wild Card run is over. Still want to finish the season strong and carry some good vibes over into next season.
They have the 3rd best record in baseball since July or some such date. Miserable April, May and June. Good since then.
This is a season of What Ifs? What if the Cubs had a lock down closer? What if there wasn't that June letdown?
This team isn't good enough to win it all, but with a few key off season moves, and some young guys come up and showing out, next season could be a good one.
This team isn't good enough to win it all, but with a few key off season moves, and some young guys come up and showing out, next season could be a good one.
There's only one dipsh*t who gives Happ a hard time on this board. Based on that dolt's posting history, he must think Happ is an Asian of some kind.
Add an ace to an already solid rotation—probably Corbin Burnes.
Add a legit power bat. Soto would be great but that’s not happening. Go after Vlad.
Add a mother f*cking closer, for the love of god.
That’s it. That’s your playoff team.
I don’t care that much about adding a closer, I think Porter Hodge can be that guy, but they absolutely need to add a high-leverage bullpen arm that could close. I’d probably shop in a higher tier than they’ve been shopping and pick up a leverage lefty. Cubs have a lot of high velo righties, need someone from the left side.
I want Ben Brown back! When healthy is he a starter or bullpen guy? Brown & Hodge as the setup & closer could be good.
