IST: Cubs vs Dodgers

[CSF77]

Offensively. Defensively, they're not in the same hemisphere. Soriano was a bad infielder who was moved to the OF....he was a bit better out there. Baez excels wherever they have put him on defense.

Sori actually became very good in LF after he was properly taught how to run routes. He was getting by with raw talent up until then. Who knows what would have happened if he was schooled right from the start with a arm that nailed anyone.

That said Baez is so good it hurts the eyes to follow him at time out there.

 

[CSF77]

There's a lot more talent in it than people realize. Obviously you know how I feel about lots of guys given you read the stuff I write there but their pitching is so deep right now. The number of starters they have in the minors who are 4:1 or 5:1 k:bb ratio is rather staggering. Hitting is fairly weak at A+ and above but there are some really fun players to watch at A and below.

The way I handle tough losses is the cubs always play 7-8 games a day. Chances are one of the teams will give you something to smile about.

You know how it is. Fans drool over top 100 and star posting who they would want for them vs any kinda self developed talent. They waited for 5 years for a farm to hatch. I doubt they are really looking at it right now. That is White Sox dreams right now.

That said: the system is not bad but...honestly not even worth it. It pales to what it was because they are not tanking to build. That is the reality.

 

[chibears55]

Morrow activated
Mazzoni Iowa

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[CSF77]

Should have been Duesing DL

 

[chibears55]

Rizzo out..
Happ at first, because Maddon loves him and he has to play everyday
Lol

As i said yesterday..
Bote is at 3B today not Baez

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[Omeletpants]

Rizzo out..
Happ at first, because Maddon loves him and he has to play everyday

Happ is most versatile player on the Cubs

 

[SilenceS]

Offensively. Defensively, they're not in the same hemisphere. Soriano was a bad infielder who was moved to the OF....he was a bit better out there. Baez excels wherever they have put him on defense.

I laugh at the Soriano comparisons. I was not a Soriano hater and he was a solid to good pro. Baez has had to change positions every year and learn how to hit major league pitching. He is 25 with a 2.1 fWAR not even half way through the season. The manny comparison is the natural ability to hit the ball. Without Baez, this team is a lot worse off. Russell was the next MVP. Baez has out performed him. No one talks about that.

 

[SilenceS]

Baez, then Zobrist, then Happ.

 

[chibears55]

Happ is most versatile player on the Cubs

Im sure he all over Maddon

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[SilenceS]

Rizzo out..
Happ at first, because Maddon loves him and he has to play everyday
Lol

As i said yesterday..
Bote is at 3B today not Baez

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Maddon goes with matchups. He has alreays played strong defenders up the middle when Hendricks starts.

 

[SilenceS]

because no one talks there. I mean seriously it's basically me CSF77 and occasionally one other person will show up.

I still follow. I just got a lot bigger job in my company and cant talk about it like I used to. I was a minors freak back int he day. Its all we had as a Cubs fan

 

[chibears55]

Maddon goes with matchups. He has alreays played strong defenders up the middle when Hendricks starts.

Thanks..i didnt know that
lol

Here i thought he preferred weaker defense

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[SilenceS]

Thanks..i didnt know that
lol

Here i thought he preferred weaker defense

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Glad to help

 

[chibears55]

Darvish scheduled to throw another bullpen on Thursday..

Put him in line to return Tuesday against Detroit

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[TL1961]

Happ is most versatile player on the Cubs

He can play several positions with equal difficulty?

Watch one of our infielders get.a throwing error tonight while someone proclaims Happ to be good since he won’t get one.

 

[TL1961]

I still follow. I just got a lot bigger job in my company and cant talk about it like I used to. I was a minors freak back int he day. Its all we had as a Cubs fan

The forums are open outside work hours. ?

 

[Diehardfan]

Almora runs, he beats that throw. Sad start there.

 

[Omeletpants]

He can play several positions with equal difficulty?

Watch one of our infielders get.a throwing error tonight while someone proclaims Happ to be good since he won’t get one.

Another clown that thinks he knows more than Maddon

 

[Bigfoot]

Impressive swing by Contreras

 

[TL1961]

WTF, Kyle?

Every game!