btownqb Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, rico said: Not to slight the horrible umpiring but Elly needs to quit K'ing so damn much. I'd rather watch Elly strike out than see an umpire miss a pitch by 2.5 inches, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 minute ago, btownqb said: I'd rather watch Elly strike out than see an umpire miss a pitch by 2.5 inches, though. LOL. I suppose something can be said for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, rico said: What about the trades of Rizzo, Baez, and Bryant? Letting Schwarber walk without compensation? He should have traded all of those guys a little earlier and received more compensation (I thought he should have traded them the year before), but Bryant and Baez are a shell of themselves. Bryant is constantly on the DL. Baez is having a rough season. Rizzo had some nice production before his injury earlier in the season, but hasn't been the same since. Yeah, I don't understand not trading Schwarber (can't remember if Cubs got compensatory pick(s) for him), but he isn't exactly tearing it up this season either. Again, He did some head scratching moves, and some great moves, which is why I am still on the fence with him. On the "great" side he obtained Ben Brown for the rental of David Robertson. Also, the farm system is back to being one of the best in baseball again. I want to see what he does this offseason and how some of those prospects he drafted evolve. Edited August 25, 2023 by FritzIam4IU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, btownqb said: I'd rather watch Elly strike out than see an umpire miss a pitch by 2.5 inches, though. Yes, Bucknor and Hernandez have both been terrible for years...I know I belabor this point, but Eric Gregg took the cake (and probably ate it, too) This was all in game 5 of the 1997 NLCS with the series tied 2-2...Marlins went on to win in 6 then beat the Cleveland Indians in a 7 game WS... For some reason, can't sepearte the two, but the bottom one is the point...Criminal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 48 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: He should have traded all of those guys a little earlier and received more compensation (I thought he should have traded them the year before), but Bryant and Baez are a shell of themselves. Bryant is constantly on the DL. Baez is having a rough season. Rizzo had some nice production before his injury earlier in the season, but hasn't been the same since. Yeah, I don't understand not trading Schwarber (can't remember if Cubs got compensatory pick(s) for him), but he isn't exactly tearing it up this season either. Again, He did some head scratching moves, and some great moves, which is why I am still on the fence with him. On the "great" side he obtained Ben Brown for the rental of David Robertson. Also, the farm system is back to being one of the best in baseball again. I want to see what he does this offseason and how some of those prospects he drafted evolve. What happens if you make the playoffs? Advance to the NLDS? Does that change your view on Hoyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, rico said: What happens if you make the playoffs? Advance to the NLDS? Does that change your view on Hoyer? Come ask me after the Cubs win the world series. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 52 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Come ask me after the Cubs win the world series. With a healthy Stroman paired with Steele I think the Cubs can/could make a run in the playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, rico said: With a healthy Stroman paired with Steele I think the Cubs can/could make a run in the playoffs. I hope Stroman can get healthy and back to early season form! Edited August 25, 2023 by FritzIam4IU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 I wouldn't count on Stroman... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I wouldn't count on Stroman... Me either. Either injury or something else but I'm not expecting him back anytime soon....which is all the more puzzling why Jed didn't get a pitcher or two. Smyly has sucked. Stroman injured. I mean now we are pulling guys out of the lineup in Indy (Iowa Cubs play in town tonight) for spot starts. You factor that along with 25% of our opening day roster (broken record) being DFA'd I'm less than 50/50 on Jed.... Shoot if I had it my way I'd just hire the Rays front office. Or just call Theo back, write the blank check and pray he says he's ready for another go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Either injury or something else I think "something else" myself, but that's just me... We may squeeze in to the playoffs, but as I said, I'm not convinced we can make a run... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I think "something else" myself, but that's just me... We may squeeze in to the playoffs, but as I said, I'm not convinced we can make a run... I go back to his comments about 2 weeks before trade deadline when he basically called out Jed and ownership saying why would you want to be sellers? The public backlash towards Jed probably ended that relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) Hunter Green with another bad outing after starting the game well. Through 2 innings 0 runs, 1 hit 26 pitches Next 1.3 innings 5 runs so far 4 hits 5 walks, 62 pitches Reds down 5-1 Edited August 26, 2023 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Looks like the Brewers are flexing their muscles?? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) Reds cut the lead to 5-4 in the top of the 6th. Bottom half our put her walked two and HBP to load the bases with 1 out. Reds pitchers has walked 8. Diamondbacks just scored on a pop up to short LF that EDLC caught but was knocked down by Steer. Have no idea what Steer was doing because the pop up was close enough to call the infield fly rule. I don't remember seeing a guy score on a pop up like that where are defender was knocked down by a teammate Edited August 26, 2023 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 I guess David Bell forgot he is in a pennant race. For some reason he is keeping Kennedy in even though he hasn't been able to get many outs came in the fifth and got them 1,2,3 and was lucky to only gave up 1 run. In the 7th has given up two runs for 8-4 game. Pham just hit a 3 run homer but a fan was called for interference. Still no reason for Bell to let the game slip away because of keeping in a river to long. He took a starter out last night after 6 with a shutout but leaves relievers in to long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Reds offense has been pretty anemic again. Only 6 hits and the only runs has come on two home runs by Nic Martini. He has only had two career home runs coming into tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 David Bell is such an idiot and what was management thinking giving him an extension. Your team cut the lead to 5-4 but you just allowed a reliever to give up 5 runs in 4IP. What is bad was that reliever was supposed to start tomorrow. Down 10-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Top of 9th the Reds cut it to 10-8 on a grand slam by Benson. Only 1 out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Top of 9th the Reds cut it to 10-8 on a grand slam by Benson. Only 1 out So much for that after pitching change the Reds next two batters struck out to end the game. Reds pitchers walked 9 and had to HBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Looks like the Brewers are flexing their muscles?? 🤷♂️ The Brew Crew is playing good baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Cubs bringing up top prospect, LHP wicks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, ledies22 said: Cubs bringing up top prospect, LHP wicks I watched him in a start vs Louisville about a week ago...Pretty impressive...Mid 90s fastball, and a killer change... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 The world is full of idiots. SMH. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/chicago-police-investigating-shooting-incident-during-white-sox-game-two-women-injured-shooter-unknown/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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