IST: Cubs vs Cards at wrigley

[JZsportsfan]

Nerve racking to watch the end of games when W/L actually matter. Been awhile since I've felt this way

 

[Diehardfan]

Now let's see Rondon-Rondon and not Marmol-Rondon.

 

[Bear Pride]

I didn't ***** that they were full of inexperienced players. Can't speak fo reveryone, but I know I didn't.

Nor did I, but I was just making the point at how contradictory some people are here. :yep:

I love the slurpers. Cubs paid big bucks for a #1 pitcher who can't even throw over to 1B to hold a runner on. I don't want to offend anyone's lack if intelligence here, but a LHP holding runners on is really basic stuff. The #1 pitcher flopped in the playoffs and flopped on Opening Night. He may have a couple of rings, but that's in the past. Currently it looks like he isn't a pressure player. Hopefully, the holding runners on thing gets fixed in the next couple of outings. This isn't about a well-oiled machine. This is about signing a #1 who clearly has some things to fix.

I'm not sure why you have to be a slurper to not be in panic mode yet about Lester. Everyone knew he wasn't at his best coming into this game, so why freak out about it. He gave up a few big hits, it's not like he got tagged for 5 runs in an inning or something. :dunno:

As far as throwing to 1st, I do find it weird. I always found the lefties to be the best and hardest to read in my experience. He's got to at least keep them honest. I doubt it'll be an issue with Maddon, imo, but it will be interesting to watch moving forward. :yep:

 

[Bear Pride]

That-a-boy starlin!

Nice job by Castro with the big hit, but as usual, he gives up an easy error by not charging the ball making the inning interesting. :nope:

 

[SilenceS]

The Cubs are not going to take Castro off short this year for anyone. People need to understand that now. Russell has some things to work on and you dont take a vet off for a rookie especially when that vet is a 3 time all star and 25.

 

[LuvMyBears]

Cubs win!!!

 

[Diehardfan]

God.....I love a closer that throws strikes!!!

 

[SilenceS]

Cubs Win! I want to see if the Cards board is freaking out for being shut out by the Cubs?

 

[zack54attack]

Alright, we are going 161-1.

 

[Bear Pride]

Cubs Win!!!

Can everyone settle the **** down now. :dunno:

 

[LuvMyBears]

No, there were not nearly enough pick off attempts by Arrieta today, I'm pissed......lol

 

[beckdawg]

cubs win! I want to see if the cards board is freaking out for being shut out by the cubs?

trade everyone!

 

[Bear Pride]

The Cubs are not going to take Castro off short this year for anyone. People need to understand that now. Russell has some things to work on and you dont take a vet off for a rookie especially when that vet is a 3 time all star and 25.

Who said anything about that?

 

[SilenceS]

Who said anything about that?

Poster on other page saying Russell will come up quick which I assume he meant for short because they were talking about Castro error.

 

[Bear Pride]

Poster on other page saying Russell will come up quick which I assume he meant for short because they were talking about Castro error.

I see. However, I do have a major problem with my SS being my worst defender.

 

[SilenceS]

I see. However, I do have a major problem with my SS being my worst defender.

He isnt.

 

[Parade_Rain]

I see. However, I do have a major problem with my SS being my worst defender.

That will change once Bryant comes up. :cubs:

 

[Parade_Rain]

Jake F'in Arrieta. Great job, dude. Now let's keep rolling, Cubbies!

 

[SilenceS]

That will change once Bryant comes up. :cubs:

Its not true now. I know you were saying it tongue and cheek, but elaborating on that. If you can play SS, you can play any position on the field. Catcher would be the only one I wouldn't say that about. SS is the hardest position to play on the field except catcher. Rizzo is great at first. He cant play short. Olt the same. Fowler, all of them. Also, Castro made big strides last year on D. He gets crucified for his past more then his present.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Yep. I'd reword that a little, though. Up the middle are the best athletes on the team. SS/2B/CF.