Chicago Cubs fans - Rebuilding Year 2023

[Pacolovestacos]

Is that for sure? I heard he was interviewing with the Nats.

https://sports.yahoo.com/did-wade-boggs-just-break-003654301.html

 

[FINFAN]

I also got a glimpse at that on Tom Rickett’s Cubs mailing list thank you email this evening. Didn’t know how to copy the link. I was loving that video and then it ended abruptly : )

Here’s a link to coaching style on Hickey:
Get to know new Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey - Bleed Cubbie Blue

https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2017/10/27/16527794/jim-hickey-cubs-coaching-staff

The ending was wrapped up quickly lol...we are so spoiled now

It will be interesting to see how Hickey and Borzello work together. I love Willson but he has a long way to go to be the framer that Miggy is and it has hurt a lot of calls on our pitching. We will never know if Bosio addressed that much but you could see the difference when Avila or Rivera came in , and also when Willy was out injured. Once Willy gets the experience tho..he is really going to be a force to be reckoned with.

 

[robinb]

https://sports.yahoo.com/did-wade-boggs-just-break-003654301.html

I did see that. I just didn’t hear any official news and there still isn’t any.

 

[FINFAN]

I did see that. I just didn’t hear any official news and there still isn’t any.

Hey Robin, any official releases from teams have to wait until the day off during the World Series (Monday)..I only see part of this convo but am takng a stab at it

 

[robinb]

What do you guys feel about Yuli Gurriel?

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-needs-suspend-astros-yuli-gurriel-racist-gesture-074449792.html

I think he needs to be suspended for a game. He played in Japan and knows how offensive what he did and said was to Japanese players. MLB needs to be consistent with punishment for remarks and actions like that. There is no place for that kind of thing in baseball.

 

[Sepo]

I think Darvish’s response tweet was outstanding.

 

[Kewz1]

What do you guys feel about Yuli Gurriel?

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-needs-suspend-astros-yuli-gurriel-racist-gesture-074449792.html

I think he needs to be suspended for a game. He played in Japan and knows how offensive what he did and said was to Japanese players. MLB needs to be consistent with punishment for remarks and actions like that. There is no place for that kind of thing in baseball.

It seems awfully childish. Honestly, it just makes me want to roll my eyes and then move on. I’m not sure a fine or suspension is needed. I feel that talking about it gives him to much attention and I’m not sure he’s worth it.

I really like Darvish’s response. He sums up what I’m feeling.

 

[FINFAN]

I agree a fine or suspension isn't going to do anything but perpetuate the situation. Let it be dealt with within the clubhouse and move on. Darvish has responded and honestly, as it was apparently directed at him, however he feels it should be resloved should be respected.

 

[Sepo]

Ok, some Cubs Trivia:

Open book (internet allowed)

Q1: level 4 / 5 difficulty

Who was the last Major League player to be intentionally walked the old fashioned way with 4 pitches? ( Hint- happened at the end of game 7 and may not be who you think it is.)
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Q2: 2 parts

a) level 2/5- Who hit into the last out for the Indians in game 7?
B) level 5/5 - Who was he brought in for by Terry Francona in the inning before because of his “defense”? (Thank you Tito)

 

[robinb]

I agree a fine or suspension isn't going to do anything but perpetuate the situation.

Perpetuate what situation?

Looks like Gurriel lucked out. No WS suspension, but 5 games in 2018. A slap on the wrist as far as I'm concerned since it means nothing.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...mments-los-angeles-dodgers-pitcher-yu-darvish

 

[Pacolovestacos]

Perpetuate what situation?

Looks like Gurriel lucked out. No WS suspension, but 5 games in 2018. A slap on the wrist as far as I'm concerned since it means nothing.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...mments-los-angeles-dodgers-pitcher-yu-darvish

Why doesn't it mean anything? If he would have been suspended now, it would have been appealed.

 

[FINFAN]

Ok, some Cubs Trivia:

Open book (internet allowed)

Q1: level 4 / 5 difficulty

Who was the last Major League player to be intentionally walked the old fashioned way with 4 pitches? ( Hint- happened at the end of game 7 and may not be who you think it is.)
—

Q2: 2 parts

a) level 2/5- Who hit into the last out for the Indians in game 7?
B) level 5/5 - Who was he brought in for by Terry Francona in the inning before because of his “defense”? (Thank you Tito)

well without going open book I will give Q1 a shot..I *think* it was Rossy

Q2(a) Martinez


I will have to go open book to get (b) lol

 

[FINFAN]

Perpetuate what situation?

Looks like Gurriel lucked out. No WS suspension, but 5 games in 2018. A slap on the wrist as far as I'm concerned since it means nothing.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...mments-los-angeles-dodgers-pitcher-yu-darvish

perpetuate maybe not the right word...trying to say will just keep it rolling~not let it die down and that does nothing to help Darvish . I like that the MLB took Darvish's response into consideration, shows respect for him when Yuli did not.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

God Giles is killing his team right now. He's about as bad as Edwards.

 

[Sepo]

well without going open book I will give Q1 a shot..I *think* it was Rossy

Q2(a) Martinez


I will have to go open book to get (b) lol

Ross is BUZZZZZ

Hint: Schwarbs singles to right; Bryant flies out advancing Almora to 2nd; Rizzo is intentionally walked to get to Zobrist; now men on 1st and 2nd; Zobie makes the famous hit scoring Almora; now men on 2nd and 3rd; then SOMEONE ELSE gets intentionally walked to load the bases to set up a potential double play before Miggys next RBI. That person holds the distinction of the last man to be intentionally walked the old way.

 

[Sepo]

Ross is BUZZZZZ

Hint: Schwarbs singles to right; Bryant flies out advancing Almora to 2nd; Rizzo is intentionally walked to get to Zobrist; now men on 1st and 2nd; Zobie makes the famous hit scoring Almora; now men on 2nd and 3rd; then SOMEONE ELSE gets intentionally walked to load the bases to set up a potential double play before Miggys next RBI. That person holds the distinction of the last man to be intentionally walked the old way.

1) So anyway... it was Addison Russell who was the player intentionally walked before Montero got the 2nd run in.

2) the answer to the 2nd question is intriguing and Francona doesn’t get enough criticism (or thanks from us) for it outside of Cleveland.

He took out COCO CRISP in the 9th because he wanted a better arm in left field to stop the Cubs. Heyward had made it to 3rd with 1 out in the top of the 9th.

By doing that, we won the World Series facing Martinez instead of a .333 postseason avg with a HR threat. Could’ve been a very sad ending actually.

 

[FINFAN]

1) So anyway... it was Addison Russell who was the player intentionally walked before Montero got the 2nd run in.

2) the answer to the 2nd question is intriguing and Francona doesn’t get enough criticism (or thanks from us) for it outside of Cleveland.

He took out COCO CRISP in the 9th because he wanted a better arm in left field to stop the Cubs. Heyward had made it to 3rd with 1 out in the top of the 9th.

By doing that, we won the World Series facing Martinez instead of a .333 postseason avg with a HR threat. Could’ve been a very sad ending actually.

I didn't read right( or apparently comprehend lol) I was thinking walked the "old fashioned way" as in NOT intentionally even tho you said it clear as day..and I just kept picturing Rossy's at bat which was basically a 5 ball walk. Cocoa Crisp, yes, you are right it very well could have ended differently but I think ending that was destined to happen, happened.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Go Astros.

 

[FINFAN]

Game 5 tonight is certainly helping the Hurricane relief fund at 20K or every home run..this game is crazy!


and where are all these relievers coming from?

 

[FINFAN]

Bregman...Jansen's kryptonite. Cub's Game 7 still better lol