2017-18 Chicago Cubs Official Thread - Page 22

texmcpherson · 04-17-2018, 08:28 PM

Ridiculous how lucky Wainwright has gotten today. Two line drives to left field to prevent a run and then Javy’s blast just missed

Drexl · 04-17-2018, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Bryzzo

Ian Happ is the bizarro Ohtani (in terms of ST vs regular season).

Wow. You're so not wrong.

Had such high hopes to....but it's still early.

texmcpherson · 04-17-2018, 08:31 PM

No hit Heyward!

Drexl · 04-17-2018, 08:33 PM

That's better.

glassnickels · 04-17-2018, 08:34 PM

someone realized he's not getting strikes since he swings at every.thing .

glassnickels · 04-17-2018, 08:35 PM

also gloves are hard to type in

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

No hit Heyward!

The second baseman was clearly out of position.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 08:50 PM

I think when Chatwood’s family emigrated to this country, they changed their name from Walkburger.

texmcpherson · 04-17-2018, 09:18 PM

Third line drive hit to Ozuna...

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 09:22 PM

Happ up. Happ out. The Happer.

glassnickels · 04-17-2018, 09:34 PM

He takes 4 straight balls last AB then this. Frustrating.

Moved to Nisei to catch Ohtani and regain feeling in my extremities. It's nice here and the Cubs always do better when I'm not there.

texmcpherson · 04-17-2018, 09:35 PM

KB hit the hell out of that, Cards just keep getting bailed out. Cubs really should have 5 more hits on the board

evileddie · 04-17-2018, 09:45 PM

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 09:56 PM

2016 is forever.

But this crap might be for the whole season.

Probably not, but sure feels like it right now.

evileddie · 04-17-2018, 09:57 PM

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 09:58 PM

At least we’re as good as the Yankees (aka Baby Bombers Dynasty).

texmcpherson · 04-17-2018, 10:00 PM

“Wake me up when (the Cubs want to play worth a damn) September ‘April’ Ends”

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 10:04 PM

Of course. Now that it doesn’t matter. Go Javy.

Stinker to Never to Chintzy.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 10:36 PM

Whoever named this the 2017-18 Cubs thread delivered some bad jinxy juju.

This totally looks like last year.

Good thing is that every Maddon Cubs team is best in baseball come August. Hopefully that will be enough again.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-17-2018, 10:53 PM

Silver linings: Not a lot of horrible ABs. Guys are striking the ball. When it’s warmer, a lot of those balls carry.

Javy is on the cusp of realizing his superstar potential.

At this point, we need to shelve the Ian Happ experiment for a time and accentuate Zobrist, Almora, and Javy.

I know lots of folks will view this as crazy, but I continue to feel that Javy deserves a tryout at leadoff.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-18-2018, 09:15 AM

The guy I really feel for on the Cubs right now is Addison Russell.

Other than a few loose, throwback ABs in those Braves games, he has really struck the ball well this year. He’s putting it solidly in play a lot so far, especially compared to his whiff-plagued prior seasons.

But in the last week or so, pretty much nothing is falling for him. I know that has to turn around eventually, but just too bad to see his numbers take such a marked dive in the last week, as he’s just not getting rewarded for many of the really strong ABs he’s having.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-18-2018, 10:56 AM

Another day, another postponed game.

At least this one gets made up tomorrow (though I could have watched some of it today, but won’t be able to do so tomorrow).

They aren’t going to get any more consistent (at least not in a positive way) if they don’t play more than 2-3 times a week.

Darth Bryzzo · 04-19-2018, 11:17 AM

I like seeing Javy getting a shot much higher in the batting order. Although I wouldn’t mind seeing him at leadoff for a while, Almora in leadoff and Javy No. 2 ahead of Bryzzo is fine by me. Would like to see Maddon give that configuration an extended chance (though we all know that won’t happen with him).

Whether they win today or not, just hope they can play a solid all-around game and hopefully start to get some more normal flow going the next couple weeks.

I’m not too optimistic about the coming trip to CO, to be honest, as the Rockies just seem to always play us tough in recent years, and they definitely have a lot of talent right now, but after that road trip, I’m hoping the Cubs’ mojo and the weather start to trend in a more positive direction.

But knowing this team, they will probably dig a huge hole again in the first half and then come roaring back (hopefully) in August and September. Didn’t think we’d see that again this year, but who knows at this point? Starting pitching has to play up to its potential.

texmcpherson · 04-19-2018, 01:38 PM

So far so good with Javy in the two hole

texmcpherson · 04-19-2018, 02:06 PM

New team who dis

04-17-2018, 08:28 PM	#526
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	Ridiculous how lucky Wainwright has gotten today. Two line drives to left field to prevent a run and then Javy’s blast just missed __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-17-2018, 08:31 PM	#528
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	No hit Heyward! __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-17-2018, 09:18 PM	#534
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	Third line drive hit to Ozuna... __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-17-2018, 09:35 PM	#537
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	KB hit the hell out of that, Cards just keep getting bailed out. Cubs really should have 5 more hits on the board __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-17-2018, 10:00 PM	#542
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	“Wake me up when (the Cubs want to play worth a damn) September ‘April’ Ends” __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-17-2018, 08:33 PM	#529
Drexl Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 25	That's better.

04-17-2018, 08:34 PM	#530
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	someone realized he's not getting strikes since he swings at every.thing .

04-17-2018, 08:35 PM	#531
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	also gloves are hard to type in

04-17-2018, 08:50 PM	#533
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	I think when Chatwood’s family emigrated to this country, they changed their name from Walkburger.

04-17-2018, 09:22 PM	#535
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	Happ up. Happ out. The Happer.

04-17-2018, 09:34 PM	#536
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	He takes 4 straight balls last AB then this. Frustrating. Moved to Nisei to catch Ohtani and regain feeling in my extremities. It's nice here and the Cubs always do better when I'm not there.

04-17-2018, 09:45 PM	#538
evileddie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,170 evileddie

04-17-2018, 09:56 PM	#539
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	2016 is forever. But this crap might be for the whole season. Probably not, but sure feels like it right now.

04-17-2018, 09:57 PM	#540
evileddie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,170 evileddie

04-17-2018, 09:58 PM	#541
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	At least we’re as good as the Yankees (aka Baby Bombers Dynasty).

04-17-2018, 10:04 PM	#543
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	Of course. Now that it doesn’t matter. Go Javy. Stinker to Never to Chintzy.

04-17-2018, 10:36 PM	#544
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	Whoever named this the 2017-18 Cubs thread delivered some bad jinxy juju. This totally looks like last year. Good thing is that every Maddon Cubs team is best in baseball come August. Hopefully that will be enough again.

04-17-2018, 10:53 PM	#545
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	Silver linings: Not a lot of horrible ABs. Guys are striking the ball. When it’s warmer, a lot of those balls carry. Javy is on the cusp of realizing his superstar potential. At this point, we need to shelve the Ian Happ experiment for a time and accentuate Zobrist, Almora, and Javy. I know lots of folks will view this as crazy, but I continue to feel that Javy deserves a tryout at leadoff.

04-18-2018, 09:15 AM	#546
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	The guy I really feel for on the Cubs right now is Addison Russell. Other than a few loose, throwback ABs in those Braves games, he has really struck the ball well this year. He’s putting it solidly in play a lot so far, especially compared to his whiff-plagued prior seasons. But in the last week or so, pretty much nothing is falling for him. I know that has to turn around eventually, but just too bad to see his numbers take such a marked dive in the last week, as he’s just not getting rewarded for many of the really strong ABs he’s having.

04-18-2018, 10:56 AM	#547
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	Another day, another postponed game. At least this one gets made up tomorrow (though I could have watched some of it today, but won’t be able to do so tomorrow). They aren’t going to get any more consistent (at least not in a positive way) if they don’t play more than 2-3 times a week.

04-19-2018, 11:17 AM	#548
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	I like seeing Javy getting a shot much higher in the batting order. Although I wouldn’t mind seeing him at leadoff for a while, Almora in leadoff and Javy No. 2 ahead of Bryzzo is fine by me. Would like to see Maddon give that configuration an extended chance (though we all know that won’t happen with him). Whether they win today or not, just hope they can play a solid all-around game and hopefully start to get some more normal flow going the next couple weeks. I’m not too optimistic about the coming trip to CO, to be honest, as the Rockies just seem to always play us tough in recent years, and they definitely have a lot of talent right now, but after that road trip, I’m hoping the Cubs’ mojo and the weather start to trend in a more positive direction. But knowing this team, they will probably dig a huge hole again in the first half and then come roaring back (hopefully) in August and September. Didn’t think we’d see that again this year, but who knows at this point? Starting pitching has to play up to its potential.

04-19-2018, 01:38 PM	#549
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	So far so good with Javy in the two hole __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

04-19-2018, 02:06 PM	#550
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	New team who dis __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

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