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That…Was…So…Close!
But, it did look like his hand bounced up off the ground and was then tagged out.
Don't think Happ, Madrigal or Amaya need to worry about buying dinner tonight; PCA and Neris will be footing the bill.
That was a very efficient relay by Madrigal, so some credit to him as well as Happ and Amaya. Nice team defense all around.
I thought the Cubs got a real break on the replay.
I went to take a leak to get ready for extra innings and came back outside and the game was over.
It's seems like the Cubs never get those decisions.
Go Cubs go!!!
I went to take a leak to get ready for extra innings and came back outside and the game was over.
It's seems like the Cubs never get those decisions.
Go Cubs go!!!
Initially I thought the same thing. However, on closer replay angles it looked like the runner may have raised his hand before crossing HP, which I assume the HP umpire saw. Since there has to be overwhelming evidence to overturn a call, I think that worked out to the Cubs' advantage, finally.
I saw a tweet questioning why people think he’s good at defense. Oh, I don’t know, maybe because like 5% of CFs even get to that ball?
the umps got it right, just because the runner beat the ball to the base there wasn't clear cut evidence that shows him touching the base. If it had been called safe to begin with then the same non-evidence would have led to not reversing.
I love Imanaga so much. He was a great signing contract wise, his pitching style has transferred very well. Kudos to Jed and Co who saw him in Japan and the WBC, and did their research. But, beyond that, he's a dude you want around a team, and in the media representing your team. He's hilarious.
BN story about how the league is catching up to Michael Busch.
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs...against-michael-busch-and-so-far-its-working/
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs...against-michael-busch-and-so-far-its-working/
BN story about Baseball America's new top 100 rankings. Some prospects graduating cleared up a lot of space, but to see Rojas surge in the rankings to a top 50 prospect is very exciting. Also, as mentioned, very nice to see Moises Ballesteros off to a smoking hot start at AA this year.
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs...s-loaded-with-cubs-including-one-rocket-ship/
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs...s-loaded-with-cubs-including-one-rocket-ship/
That’s a solid summary. This is classic rookie stuff, also exacerbated by the overall weakening of the lineup without Seiya and Belli.
Early in the season when the offense was at full strength not only was he being pitched to like a rookie with a lot of fastballs (as noted in the piece), but he was also starting as like a tertiary threat. Now the lineup isn’t nearly as deep and Busch is a bigger threat, so give him a steady diet of offspeed until he beats you on that.
I’m not especially worried at this point, there was always going to be a stretch like this where pitchers adjusted.
Yep, as mentioned by you and @hawkifann
No Suzuki and no Bellinger and everything else gets so much harder offensively. A closer can be found internally, or traded for. I don’t think Counsel is 100 percent traditional when it comes to closers, unless he’s got a lock down closer like Hader. Start looking around for teams that need to shed payroll to start talking about Memorial Day. Jed left himself room to take on a closer’s salary, or to trade some real assets if needed.
A relief pitcher isn’t the Cubs biggest need left and a third baseman are bigger. Four runs in three games isn’t going to cut it. Getting Bellinger back will help immensely and hopefully the rookies can keep improving.
Bases loaded with 1 out and PCA swings at ball 4 twice. Knocked in a run, but he needs some more plate awareness
I threw down on Shota to win the Cy Young at 16/1. How should I spend my winnings?
Needs a mustache, but spot on for how’s he pitched since he was recalled.Keegan Thompson
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Seriously, what happened? 5-2 when I walked out of the living room for about 20 minutes. It looks like 2 runs were unearned.damnit
lead is gone
That’s 5 games we have pissed away.
How long are we gonna sit and do nothing? These games mean just as much as those after the AS break.
How long are we gonna sit and do nothing? These games mean just as much as those after the AS break.
