Probie2429
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Early returns on Paredes are not good.
?Early returns on Paredes are not good.
I read about the botched play on PCA. It doesn't change the fact that there are a few issues going on with the staff.The pen did not blow it. A single and HBP didn't help, but that was not on the pen. I watched the game, and other than a HR in the 1st, the Cards popped up and grounded to second all day long, but the Cubs misplayed three of those and all were scored hits.
He was slumping going into the trade. I tend to look at the body of work. All players go hot and cold. Cubs traded for 2025 and beyond. Not for 2024 savior. Got to keep expectations realistic.?
Because of the one play?
I have actually enjoyed watching games in which a bouncer to third is no longer an adventure. He’s fielded everything and thrown easily to first something Morel could never do.
The other night he had a couple of doubles so are we saying the early returns aren’t good because he’s not been great at the plate yet?
It’s been about four days hasn’t it?
He’s batting 0.100 with an OPS of 0.343 since joining the Cubs. Does he think he’s PCA?
I can only assume you're directing that at Probie and now me as I am very much aware Paredes was acquired for more than 2024, and certainly don't expect anyone to be a savior in the final two months.He was slumping going into the trade. I tend to look at the body of work. All players go hot and cold. Cubs traded for 2025 and beyond. Not for 2024 savior. Got to keep expectations realistic.
Exactly. On both counts.Parades shouldnt have thrown the ball.
PCA was calling Hoerner off, but Hoerner bailed late. Which made PCA pull up, PCA can get to anything and Hoerner should have backed off sooner. It was unfortunate. Thats more of not playing a lot together, but its an easier play for PCA but he came a long way and Im thinking Hoernr didnt expect him to get there then gave way but it was late.
Ross would be playing Wisdom at 1st all year and Tauchman in CF because he never gave youngsters a chance.Counsell finally getting questioned by the mainstream sports media now
They are a bit behind, per usual
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Craig Counsell is losing Cubs fans after blowing lead vs. Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs' fanbase is starting to turn on Craig Counsell after a brutal loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon.fansided.com
Where are all the David Ross haters at?! Imagine actually blaming Ross for the issues any manager would face with this roster
Please enlighten us on who else he had to play? A very raw PCA didn't come till late and added 0 zero hits in about 12 games. Perhaps you wanted more AB's for Mervis? Or maybe Edwin Rios or Trey Mancini is more to your liking....a manager can only play the players his GM provides. He doesn't make the call on who is here or in AAA. Although with this organization, it wouldn't be a bad idea if he did.Ross would be playing Wisdom at 1st all year and Tauchman in CF because he never gave youngsters a chance.
Also, anyone who watched that game yesterday and decided THAT is when you question a manger, is a complete idiot. There is literally nothing to blame a manager for in Saturday's game.
His body of work as a Cub is all that matters. By this logic, we’d call Heyward’s tenure a success as a Cub based on what he did in STL. As I said, early returns but thus far very underwhelming for an All-Star.I can only assume you're directing that at Probie and now me as I am very much aware Paredes was acquired for more than 2024, and certainly don't expect anyone to be a savior in the final two months.
My point simply was the man has clearly been an upgrade defensively and after one error someone is dumping on him.
You're making judgment on a guy based off 4 games.His body of work as a Cub is all that matters. By this logic, we’d call Heyward’s tenure a success as a Cub based on what he did in STL. As I said, early returns but thus far very underwhelming for an All-Star.
It’s been a little over a week.His body of work as a Cub is all that matters. By this logic, we’d call Heyward’s tenure a success as a Cub based on what he did in STL. As I said, early returns but thus far very underwhelming for an All-Star.
His exit velocity has been 5 or 6 mph better since the break.Been very impressed with PCA’s progress at the plate lately. Half of his outs are screaming liners.