IST: Cubs @ Nationals

[SilenceS]

Baez having a horrible game at the plate. Way to many pitches out of the zone.

 

[chibears55]

Hey Beck, just a question

Game 7 NLCS 8th inning Cubs up 1

Who would you rather see on mound facing Harper and Murphy? Miller or one of those guys you mentioned?

That why you go after a pitcher like Miller

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[chibears55]

Russell Ross Almora
Not exactly who you want up there in the 9th
Hopefully one can get on for Fowler to have a shot

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[chibears55]

That a good start
Big AB for Ross here

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[SilenceS]

Almora with the rope.

 

[chibears55]

Russell Ross Almora
Exactly the guys you want up there to get a run in 9th..lol

Walk Bunt Double



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[Bigfoot]

Big hit Almora

 

[SilenceS]

Baez with a play to end it

 

[chibears55]

Cubs Win !!!!!!!

Nice one to win

Great to see Almora get a big hit

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[chibears55]

Baez with a play to end it

Javier Baez to finish the game on a sweet play... Covered 22ft, first step in 0.1 seconds, exchange 0.9 seconds, 64 MPH, 100ft throw

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[Mr. Cub]

That was kind of an intense game. Glad to see the rally after the blow save.

Almora and Javy.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

I love the way the Cubs won this one! After the game became tied 3-3, I was confident and jacked about the Cubs pulling it off. Probably because it felt like the type of game the Cubs will need to win in the playoffs.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Javier Baez to finish the game on a sweet play... Covered 22ft, first step in 0.1 seconds, exchange 0.9 seconds, 64 MPH, 100ft throw

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Thanks, Brenkus!

 

[beckdawg]

Pedro Strop who being paid 4+ mil will be a FA after next year

Strop has arbitration left next year.

 

[beckdawg]

Who would you rather see on mound facing Harper and Murphy?

You're underselling anyone other than Miller. On his career, lefties are hitting .230/.332/.350 vs Miller. If you wanna say that's because he was shit as a starter earlier in his career then fine but he was still .227/.277/.326 last year. That's good but not irreplaceable. Abad on his career is .240/.291/.391 vs lefties and .097/.125/.133 this season. Sean Doolittle is .182/.219/.297 on his career. So, if you're asking me that specific question there's a number of pitchers I'd rather have over Miller vs Harper or Murphy because while Miller is good he's not the best pitcher vs lefties. As I've said before, his value comes in that he's good vs both sides of the plate but again as I said, the cubs have other pitchers who are good vs righties.

Also, it's pretty obvious we're not going to agree here. I get why you want Miller but I also think you should try to open your mind a little. I honestly doubt the cubs are going to move for Miller and I really don't want to hear people complain if they go for a LOOGY type because it makes perfect sense as to why they would. It's not the front office being cheap and ultimately the cost in prospects could be absurd. If the WS comes down to 1 out needed from a reliever in the 7 and the cubs **** it up then they really didn't deserve to win anyways. And even then, you can use Strop who's been great to get out of particularly nasty jams. Maddon did this last night with runners on 2nd and third up 2 with no one out. Sure he gave up the sac fly but he limited the damage which is all you can ask for.

 

[beckdawg]

I fell asleep in the 7th last night so didn't catch the blown save and Almora's big hit but man he's fun to watch. He is unlikely to be the star Bryant is but the plays he makes on defense and his contact ability are going to lead to some fun late game heroics I think.

 

[SilenceS]

Javier Baez to finish the game on a sweet play... Covered 22ft, first step in 0.1 seconds, exchange 0.9 seconds, 64 MPH, 100ft throw

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Baez made it so effortlessly. Thats why I laugh when people think Baez wouldnt be all world at second. His range is sick there. Maddon pulled a 10 year vet and put Baez there and Almora in left for defensive purposes. Tells you something about them and the confidence Maddon has in them.

Also, the pitchers did well tonight to minimize damage. Lackey got in trouble a couple of times and he was able to battle. Strop was flat out filthy. Rondon had the one mistake to Zimmerman and lets be honest. Zim doesnt hit that ball like that a lot. Then, he shut the door.

 

[chibears55]

You're underselling anyone other than Miller. On his career, lefties are hitting .230/.332/.350 vs Miller. If you wanna say that's because he was shit as a starter earlier in his career then fine but he was still .227/.277/.326 last year. That's good but not irreplaceable. Abad on his career is .240/.291/.391 vs lefties and .097/.125/.133 this season. Sean Doolittle is .182/.219/.297 on his career. So, if you're asking me that specific question there's a number of pitchers I'd rather have over Miller vs Harper or Murphy because while Miller is good he's not the best pitcher vs lefties. As I've said before, his value comes in that he's good vs both sides of the plate but again as I said, the cubs have other pitchers who are good vs righties.

Also, it's pretty obvious we're not going to agree here. I get why you want Miller but I also think you should try to open your mind a little. I honestly doubt the cubs are going to move for Miller and I really don't want to hear people complain if they go for a LOOGY type because it makes perfect sense as to why they would. It's not the front office being cheap and ultimately the cost in prospects could be absurd. If the WS comes down to 1 out needed from a reliever in the 7 and the cubs **** it up then they really didn't deserve to win anyways. And even then, you can use Strop who's been great to get out of particularly nasty jams. Maddon did this last night with runners on 2nd and third up 2 with no one out. Sure he gave up the sac fly but he limited the damage which is all you can ask for.

We shall agree to disagree...

My hope is that Epstein can work out a deal to bring in Miller and the RH from the Yankees..
If not
Then i hope he gets the next best available

My deadline wish list is..

Solid LH reliever
LH OF bat

I also wouldn't mind adding a LH bat for bench unless Cogs can get it going..


I hope Hammel and Hendricks can keep it together all year

But if there an under 30 stud starter available with some years left, have to think Epstein tries to make a deal

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[beckdawg]

My hope is that Epstein can work out a deal to bring in Miller and the RH from the Yankees.

If you're referring to Dellin Betances that's absolutely not happening. His price is probably even higher than Miller's though they are likely comparable. He's been an elite reliever and he isn't a FA until 2020. I mean just look at what the Astros gave up for Ken Giles last year. And you're now talking about 2 relievers of similar caliber in the same deal. And even if the Yankees would consider dealing both which I doubt, you're literally talking the rest of the decent cubs prospects to get 2 relievers. I get people are antsy to win a WS here but you're foregoing the length of this team's run by making that sort of move.

Not trying to be a dick here and I don't know if you just don't follow trade value type stuff but suggesting that sort of trade may as well be suggesting the cubs trade for Mike Trout or Kershaw. Philly got 3 top 100 prospects for Ken Giles and two other interesting pieces including Mark Appel who was a top pick in a previous draft.

 

[chibears55]

If you're referring to Dellin Betances that's absolutely not happening. His price is probably even higher than Miller's though they are likely comparable. He's been an elite reliever and he isn't a FA until 2020. I mean just look at what the Astros gave up for Ken Giles last year. And you're now talking about 2 relievers of similar caliber in the same deal. And even if the Yankees would consider dealing both which I doubt, you're literally talking the rest of the decent cubs prospects to get 2 relievers. I get people are antsy to win a WS here but you're foregoing the length of this team's run by making that sort of move.

Not trying to be a dick here and I don't know if you just don't follow trade value type stuff but suggesting that sort of trade may as well be suggesting the cubs trade for Mike Trout or Kershaw. Philly got 3 top 100 prospects for Ken Giles and two other interesting pieces including Mark Appel who was a top pick in a previous draft.

Betances is the guy I actually think their interested in from the Yankees, more then Miller.

Adding Miller or both is just on my wish list


As far as who to trade. ..

Im one who unless their unless their the Bryant type of prospects, im ok with dealing kids if it means helping a team win a championship. .
No I don't mean dealing good prospects for rentals. .

I also just have a feeling that whatever deal they make, Soler will probably be involved.

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