IST: Cubs vs Padres

[CSF77]

We added two better offensive players to the lineup, and got better at three positions defensively - and I am not counting the one where we replaced a guy who missed two popups on Saturday.

New intrigue


Cubs have interest in Castellanos


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Nicholas CastellanosDET • RF • 9
BA.280
R55
HR10
RBI35
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The Cubs are among the teams with interest in Tigers slugger Nicholas Castellanos, reports Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. McCosky adds this one "has some teeth." Chicago would presumably install Castellanos as its regular right fielder, with Jason Heyward sliding over to center field full-time. Castellanos is an impending free agent.
Outfield help has become a priority for the Cubs because Kyle Schwarber has underwhelmed -- Schwarber rarely plays against left-handed pitchers anyway -- and Albert Almora has struggled all year. Castellanos would, at worst, be a high-end platoon partner for Schwarber. More likely, he'd push Almora out of the lineup entirely and give the team another big righty bat.

 

[TL1961]

If Castellanos platoons with Schwarber, you have a nice offensive duo.

I have seen people screaming about Schwarber-Heyward-Castellanos OF but that seems unlikely, as Castellanos is intriguing because of his success vs lefties, and Schwarber would most likely sit those days. Unless they intend to play Castellanos full time. But Joe plays very few people full time.

 

[zack54attack]

3 ground outs to start for Hendricks. let's hope the Professor is on today.

 

[zack54attack]

Another RBI for Rizz. I'll take it!

 

[zack54attack]

Well, would have liked another run there. But I'll take 1-0 after 1.

 

[TL1961]

Margot is batting, and Len and JD are quoting Christmas Vacation, and the Julia Louis Dreyfuss charachter.

 

[CSF77]

If Castellanos platoons with Schwarber, you have a nice offensive duo.

I have seen people screaming about Schwarber-Heyward-Castellanos OF but that seems unlikely, as Castellanos is intriguing because of his success vs lefties, and Schwarber would most likely sit those days. Unless they intend to play Castellanos full time. But Joe plays very few people full time.

Joe would move things around somewhat.

But
Schwarber LF
Baez SS
Rizzo 1B
Bryant 3B
Contreras C
Heyward CF
Castellino RF
Garcia 2B

Feels overloaded.

 

[TL1961]

I like Kyle Hendricks.

 

[Diehardfan]

How the hell do you walk a guy who probably isn't 100% sure which end of the bat to hold?

 

[anotheridiot]

Cubs dont run enough. Rizzo runs, doubled off with a no chance double play.

 

[MDB111™]

Let's get some runs!

 

[MDB111™]

Brach is such a turd

 

[TL1961]

Quick! Somebody show Descalso howto imitate Biggio

 

[bamainatlanta]

Holy hell did the offense ever disappear today

 

[jooo83]

Holy hell did the offense ever disappear today

Let’s see what they can do in the 9th!

 

[bamainatlanta]

Let’s see what they can do in the 9th!

May not matter with Edwards missing everything

 

[Discus fish salesman]

May not matter with Edwards missing everything

Edwards usual. Pitch bad in close games.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Edwards usual. Pitch bad in close games.

I forgot that came back from the DL. Would rather he just stayed there. He's been worthless this year

 

[jooo83]

You’ll take a 7-2 homestead anytime. But very disappointing showing today. The offense largely looked uninterested and Edwards was again awful.

 

[MDB111™]

And....
here comes choad