1. Strop should have pitched the 8th last night. I guess Joe didn't learn from last year about overusing his closer. If there is a save situation tonight, don't expect it to go well. 2. Since they went ahead with Davis anyway, why didn't they bunt him with Jay on and no one out? If executed, Jay would've scored on the Almora single giving us a much needed insurance run. If not, the result is no different than what happened anyway. 3. We still haven't plated a run by advancing a baserunner. 4. That third base umpire can burn in hell. 5. If last night was it: Thank you, Jake Arrieta!
Yeah the combination of the poor pitching and hitting was entirely too much to overcome at once. I honestly didn't expect us to make it back to the World Series.
Yeah the combination of the poor pitching and hitting was entirely too much to overcome at once. I honestly didn't expect us to make it back to the World Series.
After the season we had, I can't say I expected it either.....I didn't expect us to beat the Nats. But watching Rizzo and Bryant suck balls has been a bit much. Hell, if Rizzo wanted to bat .900 this series, he could have by laying one down the 3rd base line every time. Rondon better be fucking released.
I'd entertain offers for Bryant too..... Before everyone else figures out he's the right handed Adam Dunn.
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Yeah the combination of the poor pitching and hitting was entirely too much to overcome at once. I honestly didn't expect us to make it back to the World Series.
After the season we had, I can't say I expected it either.....I didn't expect us to beat the Nats. But watching Rizzo and Bryant suck balls has been a bit much. Hell, if Rizzo wanted to bat .900 this series, he could have by laying one down the 3rd base line every time. Rondon better be fucking released.
I'd entertain offers for Bryant too..... Before everyone else figures out he's the right handed Adam Dunn.
Entertain offers for Bryant? He'll no. He's way to versatile. He can work on lowering his k rate.
Obviously I would have liked to see them hit better in the playoffs. But we have a great nucleus. We are a playoff team for years to come.
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Yeah the combination of the poor pitching and hitting was entirely too much to overcome at once. I honestly didn't expect us to make it back to the World Series.
After the season we had, I can't say I expected it either.....I didn't expect us to beat the Nats. But watching Rizzo and Bryant suck balls has been a bit much. Hell, if Rizzo wanted to bat .900 this series, he could have by laying one down the 3rd base line every time. Rondon better be fucking released.
I'd entertain offers for Bryant too..... Before everyone else figures out he's the right handed Adam Dunn.
Entertain offers for Bryant? He'll no. He's way to versatile. He can work on lowering his k rate.
Obviously I would have liked to see them hit better in the playoffs. But we have a great nucleus. We are a playoff team for years to come.
Versatility is absolutely where he provides the most upside. And we do have a great nucleus. Maybe the Adam Dunn reference was a bit harsh - based on his defense alone. But, man, we've heard about him trying to lower his K rate for 2 years now. I haven't looked at the numbers, but my eyes and memory tell me not much has changed. Maybe I'm wrong there. He just seems to swing at about as many pitches in the dirt as Baez does that are neck high.
Ah, the yang side of having a winning ball club after 100 years. Don’t trade off your team just yet Cubs fans.
I said entertain offers. Not trade the team. Let's be realistic here. I do, however, think that Rondon should be released by 9 am, or whatever time he shows up to clean out his locker.
I didn't think what I said above was all that crazy - even after a few pops last night at my sister's rehearsal dinner. I'll give you the Bryant comment.....even so, I never said the word "trade."
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They won last year. They made it to the second round of the playoffs this year. It would have been great if they went to the World Series but they still beat out the Washington nationals and they were a great team this year. I don't know why anyone would be thinking anyone would be leaving the team.
There'd be 29 teams interested in Bryant. He's one of the best players in baseball. His K rate has gone way down. 199 Ks his rookie year, 154 last year and down to 128 this year. I'm not even a Cubs fan...I love watching this guy play. He's a guy like Jeter that you never let get away and should be a Cub for life.
Considering they were barely a .500 team at the break, I was shocked they got as far as they did. The Cubs were the least talented of the 4 remaining teams and it played out that way. They need to fill some holes but there is no reason to think they shouldn't make a legit run next year. In the mean time....go Blackhawks!
Considering they were barely a .500 team at the break, I was shocked they got as far as they did. The Cubs were the least talented of the 4 remaining teams and it played out that way. They need to fill some holes but there is no reason to think they shouldn't make a legit run next year. In the mean time....go Blackhawks!
After Rondon gave up the grand slam last night my immediate thought was "Well, it's officially hockey season now." Let's Go Hawks!
True dat. From what I’ve seen he looks like 15-16 Cueto. Hope he moves up thru the ranks quickly next season and continues to bring his stuff to each level.
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2. Since they went ahead with Davis anyway, why didn't they bunt him with Jay on and no one out? If executed, Jay would've scored on the Almora single giving us a much needed insurance run. If not, the result is no different than what happened anyway.
3. We still haven't plated a run by advancing a baserunner.
4. That third base umpire can burn in hell.
5. If last night was it: Thank you, Jake Arrieta!
I'd entertain offers for Bryant too..... Before everyone else figures out he's the right handed Adam Dunn.
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2006 - 5/22 - Auburn Hills, MI
2007 - 8/5 - Chicago, IL
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2018 - 8/18 - Chicago, IL; 8/20 - Chicago, IL
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Obviously I would have liked to see them hit better in the playoffs. But we have a great nucleus. We are a playoff team for years to come.
we will find a way, we will find our place
I said entertain offers. Not trade the team. Let's be realistic here. I do, however, think that Rondon should be released by 9 am, or whatever time he shows up to clean out his locker.
I didn't think what I said above was all that crazy - even after a few pops last night at my sister's rehearsal dinner. I'll give you the Bryant comment.....even so, I never said the word "trade."
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2006 - 5/22 - Auburn Hills, MI
2007 - 8/5 - Chicago, IL
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2018 - 8/18 - Chicago, IL; 8/20 - Chicago, IL
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-EV 8/14/93
2015 - 199... 35.60%
2016 - 154... 25.53%
2017 - 128... 23.31%
Kris Bryant walks by season:
2015 - 77... 13.77%
2016 - 75... 12.43%
2017 - 95... 17.30%
Kris Bryant K/BB by season:
2015 - 2.58
2016 - 2.05
2017 - 1.35
The Cubs were the least talented of the 4 remaining teams and it played out that way.
They need to fill some holes but there is no reason to think they shouldn't make a legit run next year. In the mean time....go Blackhawks!
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Washington just dumped Dusty, so they've already become tougher next season.
Need some good work from Theo and Jed.
Bryant, Rizz (for now), Contrearas, and Russell are locked in..cant trade these guys. Accepting offers for everyone else.
Ah. He should spare us all from that filthy rat's nest next year.