rico Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 hours ago, ATX_sig said: Well maybe the success of the pitch clock will make them more open to change. I like getting all the Western teams in a division/league. Seems Central and East time zone teams don't like so many late games. Portland has often been mentioned as a place to expand so if they got team then Colorado could move in with Texas, KC. minny ... without much issue. As a Reds fan, my concern would be they get sent East and lose games with Cards but they played in NL West for long time. Still in those days they still played Cards 12 times. https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2023/07/11/rob-manfred-outlines-details-on-possible-mlb-expansion/?sh=5b6db80b3c62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Pete Alonzo is killing the Cubs for the 2nd night in a row... I hate the Mutts and Shiti Field... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 6 hours ago, ATX_sig said: Well maybe the success of the pitch clock will make them more open to change. I like getting all the Western teams in a division/league. Seems Central and East time zone teams don't like so many late games. Portland has often been mentioned as a place to expand so if they got team then Colorado could move in with Texas, KC. minny ... without much issue. As a Reds fan, my concern would be they get sent East and lose games with Cards but they played in NL West for long time. Still in those days they still played Cards 12 times. I am sure Vegas will get a team. I think it would be best to eliminate about 4-6 teams. There is not enough quality pitching right now so how bad would it be fielding two more teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Pete Alonzo is killing the Cubs for the 2nd night in a row... I hate the Mutts and Shiti Field... Need to stop pitching to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: Need to stop pitching to him They have to stop throwing him fastballs... Somebody is getting him out... He's only hitting .225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 Once again can't watch the Reds and trying to get glances of the game on MLB that is like a he Red Zone. Just wondering why in tbe 7th up 1 they took Farmer out to bring in Sims. Farmer had faced 5 guys and got the first 4 out but hit a batter with two outs Sims comes in and gives up the go ahead homer to put the Marlins up 3-2. To me these kind of decisions is what has wore out the bullpen. Bell thinks letting 4 or 5 pitchers pitch an inning is better than letting 2 pitchers out h 2 innings. You have all of your relievers get up every day and warm up and then out h you will wear them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 Reds lose 3-2 and two Reds hitters took a 3rd strike right down the middle of the plate. I see this team taking 3rd strikes way to often and it looks like they rather walk than swing the bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 I guess I just don't understand the way the game is played today... Mike Tauchman hits a HR with 1 out in the 8th to pug the Cubs up 3-2... Hoerner follows with a flare single to right center... Ian Happy, our 3rd place hitter tries to bunt on the first pitch... WTF? You're 3rd place guy is out there to drive in runs, not friggin bunt... Especially with the lead late in the game... SMH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Once again can't watch the Reds and trying to get glances of the game on MLB that is like a he Red Zone. Just wondering why in tbe 7th up 1 they took Farmer out to bring in Sims. Farmer had faced 5 guys and got the first 4 out but hit a batter with two outs Sims comes in and gives up the go ahead homer to put the Marlins up 3-2. To me these kind of decisions is what has wore out the bullpen. Bell thinks letting 4 or 5 pitchers pitch an inning is better than letting 2 pitchers out h 2 innings. You have all of your relievers get up every day and warm up and then out h you will wear them out. Really was no excuse for bringing Sims in. I believe Farmer had only thrown 12 pitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, IU Scott said: and it looks like they rather walk than swing the bat Elly disagrees with you. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Really was no excuse for bringing Sims in. I believe Farmer had only thrown 12 pitches. Bell's misused of the bullpen will be the downfall of the season. I think it is harder on the relievers using them 1 inning every day over using them 2 innings and giving them a day off the next. Edited August 9, 2023 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Elly disagrees with you. 😁 He is taking a lot of 3rd strikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I guess I just don't understand the way the game is played today... Mike Tauchman hits a HR with 1 out in the 8th to pug the Cubs up 3-2... Hoerner follows with a flare single to right center... Ian Happy, our 3rd place hitter tries to bunt on the first pitch... WTF? You're 3rd place guy is out there to drive in runs, not friggin bunt... Especially with the lead late in the game... SMH Don't get me started on Happ. 2nd at bat in last week where I'm asking what are you doing??? Cubs win is all that matters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 hours ago, IU Scott said: He is taking a lot of 3rd strikes 90% of what he swings at is outside the zone. He basically refuses to take a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Don't get me started on Happ. 2nd at bat in last week where I'm asking what are you doing??? Cubs win is all that matters! I find it hard to believe that Ross gave the bunt sign, and if Happ did it on his own, I question his understanding of his role and his overall baseball IQ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 And I'll cop to something... I actually like the pitch clock 🤔 Not so much because it "speeds up the game" but more because it lessens the time that John (I refuse to call him "Boog" out of deference to the real article) Sciambi has to do his comedy routine between pitches... And that's a good thing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 hours ago, 5fouls said: 90% of what he swings at is outside the zone. He basically refuses to take a walk. Elly doesn't have the mentality of a lead-off hitter. Until he does he needs to be moved out of that slot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Don't get me started on Happ. 2nd at bat in last week where I'm asking what are you doing??? Cubs win is all that matters! Your disdain for Happ reminds me of Scott talking about the Reds... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 Listening to Dan Patrick and he agrees with me on how managers handles their bullpen. They were talking about Aaron Boone and Dan said the thing he hates about Boone is how he handles the bullpen. He said a guy can have a 1,2,3 inning on 15 pitched and will still automatically take that pitcher out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 15 hours ago, IUFLA said: I guess I just don't understand the way the game is played today... Mike Tauchman hits a HR with 1 out in the 8th to pug the Cubs up 3-2... Hoerner follows with a flare single to right center... Ian Happy, our 3rd place hitter tries to bunt on the first pitch... WTF? You're 3rd place guy is out there to drive in runs, not friggin bunt... Especially with the lead late in the game... SMH I have questioned several things watching the Cubs lately. I scratch my head, then I see the "W" flag waving. I smile, shut up and go back to my beer. 🍺 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 Sounds like so far that the Reds are making 37 year old Cueto look like 25 years old Cueto. Through 3 he has given up 1 hit and he struck out 4 and no runs. Last game Cueto gave up 8 runs and 9 hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, bluegrassIU said: I have questioned several things watching the Cubs lately. I scratch my head, then I see the "W" flag waving. I smile, shut up and go back to my beer. 🍺 That's been my MO for a few weeks and it seems to be working. This stretch we have right now is where we need to keep the hammer down and rattle off wins. With two off days next (weird scheduling) none of the guys need rest. Hopefully Hendricks delivers tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: That's been my MO for a few weeks and it seems to be working. This stretch we have right now is where we need to keep the hammer down and rattle off wins. With two off days next (weird scheduling) none of the guys need rest. Hopefully Hendricks delivers tonight. Things definitely get magnified in a pennant race. Ain't good for my heart, but God I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 David Bell's stupidity is killing us once again. In the 8th and up 4-1 and he takes Gibaut out after he struck out two while giving up 1 single. They bring in Moll to face the top hitter in baseball and gave up a single and then gave up a 3 run homer to tie the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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