IST: Cubs vs. Marlins

[TL1961]

The only two games of the past twelve in which the Cubs' starting pitching has not been outstanding were the two I attended in St. louis.
I take the blame.

One was a sub, one was a rain delay after Hammel already pitched an inning - not bad.

 

[Ari Bear]

Cubs win! :clap:

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

That was generous.

:yep:

 

[chibears55]

Only good thing going into Cardinals series is cubs TOR starting all 3
Bats need to pick if up..
Maddon needs to switch up the lineup , maybe keep cogs in 2 hole , bryant 3 Rizzo 4 Soler 5 montero 6 castro 7

I think he should go with conventional lineup with pitcher 9th for rest of 1st half. .

 

[Diehardfan]

Only good thing going into Cardinals series is cubs TOR starting all 3
Bats need to pick if up..
Maddon needs to switch up the lineup , maybe keep cogs in 2 hole , bryant 3 Rizzo 4 Soler 5 montero 6 castro 7

I think he should go with conventional lineup with pitcher 9th for rest of 1st half. .

I agree but it won't happen....he's pretty hard-headed.

 

[CSF77]

Only good thing going into Cardinals series is cubs TOR starting all 3
Bats need to pick if up..
Maddon needs to switch up the lineup , maybe keep cogs in 2 hole , bryant 3 Rizzo 4 Soler 5 montero 6 castro 7

I think he should go with conventional lineup with pitcher 9th for rest of 1st half. .

He was hitting Russell #9 vs 8 because he did not him to be pitched around. It was more about his development.

I believe they will go status que. Soler needs to prove that he is worthy of a RBI spot. So Fowler, Rizzo, Bryant, Montero, Castro, Cogs, Soler.

It really has to do with getting your best players (yes I question the Fowler part also) the most AB's.

 

[chibears55]

He was hitting Russell #9 vs 8 because he did not him to be pitched around. It was more about his development.

I believe they will go status que. Soler needs to prove that he is worthy of a RBI spot. So Fowler, Rizzo, Bryant, Montero, Castro, Cogs, Soler.

It really has to do with getting your best players (yes I question the Fowler part also) the most AB's.

I know he will stay status que, maddon seems to be set in his way on this..

I just think they need to split up Russell n Fowler for a few games until at least one gets it going again ..

Cogs an OBP guy, feel that being wasted down in 6/7 hole with noone behind him hitting. ...

Russell development has taken a frying pan to the face..
Not sure if it coincidental with Fowler struggle but he has almost as many hitless games (15) as hits (20) in last 32 games..

 

[Boobaby1]

The only two games of the past twelve in which the Cubs' starting pitching has not been outstanding were the two I attended in St. louis.
I take the blame.

One was a sub, one was a rain delay after Hammel already pitched an inning - not bad.

LOL. Stay away from Wrigley the next few days.

 

[Boobaby1]

Only good thing going into Cardinals series is cubs TOR starting all 3
Bats need to pick if up..
Maddon needs to switch up the lineup , maybe keep cogs in 2 hole , bryant 3 Rizzo 4 Soler 5 montero 6 castro 7

I think he should go with conventional lineup with pitcher 9th for rest of 1st half. .

I think the Cubs have that rainout game scheduled in a double header somewhere. Not sure who is going to pitch.

I would guess that they will throw either Wood, come right back with Richard on short rest, or throw a combo out there with Wood-E-Jax.

The Cardinals will be in the same boat however.

 

[chibears55]

I think the Cubs have that rainout game scheduled in a double header somewhere. Not sure who is going to pitch.

I would guess that they will throw either Wood, come right back with Richard on short rest, or throw a combo out there with Wood-E-Jax.

The Cardinals will be in the same boat however.

I think that later in year..
Edit.. Just checked, it is july 7th

It could be Jackson and wood, they haven't pitched in a while

Maybe they bring back roach for that game

 

[Boobaby1]

I think that later in year..

Just saw it on CBS sportsline. The double header is Tuesday with a 1:20 start, and an 8:05 start.

 

[Parade_Rain]

That is one strange delivery Capps uses. Seems not only awkward, but also like it adds a significant amount of extra effort for each pitch.

Since he is a one inning reliever, efficiency of movement doesn't apply.

 

[chibears55]

@BleacherNation: Donn Roach, not Dallas Beeler, started today for the Iowa Cubs. Makes you wonder if Beeler's going to be the doubleheader fill-in on Tues.

 

[Diehardfan]

I think the Cubs have that rainout game scheduled in a double header somewhere. Not sure who is going to pitch.

I would guess that they will throw either Wood, come right back with Richard on short rest, or throw a combo out there with Wood-E-Jax.

The Cardinals will be in the same boat however.

Not exactly. The Cardinals will violate the Jackson-Wood combo. These days....everyone the Cubs face looks like a Cy Young winner.

 

[Diehardfan]

Since he is a one inning reliever, efficiency of movement doesn't apply.

It was pretty damn strange. It looked like he hit himself in the ass with the ball right before he threw a pitch. He's arm or shoulder surgery waiting to happen.....

 

[Parade_Rain]

Only good thing going into Cardinals series is cubs TOR starting all 3
Bats need to pick if up..
Maddon needs to switch up the lineup , maybe keep cogs in 2 hole , bryant 3 Rizzo 4 Soler 5 montero 6 castro 7

I think he should go with conventional lineup with pitcher 9th for rest of 1st half. .

Coghlan needs to lead off with Castro in the 2 hole, imho.

 

[brett05]

Not exactly. The Cardinals will violate the Jackson-Wood combo. These days....everyone the Cubs face looks like a Cy Young winner.

In fairness, the opponents could say the same to the Cubs starters. They really have been quite wonderful recently.

 

[SilenceS]

The Cubs are beating who they are suppose to beat. They just can't get over the hump to beat the good teams consistently.

 

[chibears55]

Coghlan needs to lead off with Castro in the 2 hole, imho.

Cogs is leading off...

That 7 thru 9 in order gonna be rough..

Fowler Lester Russell

seriously need those 2 to break out of it