slojoe Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Cubs offense is highly dependent on HR's which account essentially for 1/2 of their runs. They don't manufacture many runs by putting the ball in play like the Nationals showed they can do this week-end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 For any Cub fans here, I’m curious to hear what your thoughts are on my Kyle Schwarber comparison. To me, he’s basically Adam Dunn. Low average, a bunch of homers, and poor defense. Is that a fair comparison and is that what you expected when he came into the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, slojoe said: Cubs offense is highly dependent on HR's which account essentially for 1/2 of their runs. They don't manufacture many runs by putting the ball in play like the Nationals showed they can do this week-end. That is pretty much everyone in baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: For any Cub fans here, I’m curious to hear what your thoughts are on my Kyle Schwarber comparison. To me, he’s basically Adam Dunn. Low average, a bunch of homers, and poor defense. Is that a fair comparison and is that what you expected when he came into the league? Close....but the poor defense isn't fair in my opinion. He's actually better than most believe. Sure a couple errors make sportscenter but he was 1 assist off leading league last year. Has the same as Heyward does this year. To me when people cite his poor defense they aren't watching week in and out. Makes the normal catches and is very, very accurate as a thrower (no doubt because of catching background). The average to me is two fold. First....part of today's game. Second part though is on him....one of the best hitters I've watched at collegiate level, he took the league by storm in 15...phenomenal to get ready for World Series in 16 and bat like .430 but ever since he's basically been a .240 guy at best. Just can't explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Close....but the poor defense isn't fair in my opinion. He's actually better than most believe. Sure a couple errors make sportscenter but he was 1 assist off leading league last year. Has the same as Heyward does this year. To me when people cite his poor defense they aren't watching week in and out. Makes the normal catches and is very, very accurate as a thrower (no doubt because of catching background). The average to me is two fold. First....part of today's game. Second part though is on him....one of the best hitters I've watched at collegiate level, he took the league by storm in 15...phenomenal to get ready for World Series in 16 and bat like .430 but ever since he's basically been a .240 guy at best. Just can't explain why. Do you think he’ll stay with Cubs long-term or could you see them trading him to an AL team to be a DH down the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Do you think he’ll stay with Cubs long-term or could you see them trading him to an AL team to be a DH down the road? Theo has had about 3 chances to trade him and he hasn't so that says one thing. However depending on next 30-45 days I'll say nothing is off the table for any Cub not named Javy, Bryant and probably Rizzo. We'll see on the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Useless stat of the day. Arizona broke the record for being no more than 2 games over or under .500 ....57 games in a row! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Useless stat of the day. Arizona broke the record for being no more than 2 games over or under .500 ....57 games in a row! As a Reds fan...I am oh so jealous of that useless stat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, rico said: As a Reds fan...I am oh so jealous of that useless stat!!!! Another useless stat about the reds is that they are now 21-37 in day games and also have the league leading 27 1 run losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Twins pick up a game on the Indians over the weekend and now up 3.5. Indians lose Ramirez for the season with a broken hand. Never want to see that happen, but injuries are part of it. The stars may be aligning..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Another useless stat about the reds is that they are now 21-37 in day games and also have the league leading 27 1 run losses. See I don't think that stat is useless and it's something that Maddon is been banging on for a few years. More home Cubs night games because the days take a toll. The are adding far more next year but when I see a stat like that...16 under .500 I don't think it's a coincidence. The 27 1 run losses is other issues but the day game stuff is one I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: See I don't think that stat is useless and it's something that Maddon is been banging on for a few years. More home Cubs night games because the days take a toll. The are adding far more next year but when I see a stat like that...16 under .500 I don't think it's a coincidence. The 27 1 run losses is other issues but the day game stuff is one I believe. Useless might not have been the right word but to me it is just a coincidence that there day game record is what it is. Just like the record in 1 run games because the next year you might have the exact opposite happen where you are good in one run games. I understand back in the day when the Cubs played all of their home games in the day having an effect on a team. Especially the heat in the summer can really have an effect on your body and make sit harder to play day after day. When the Reds only play maybe two a week then I don't see much correlation to why they struggle in day games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Useless might not have been the right word but to me it is just a coincidence that there day game record is what it is. Just like the record in 1 run games because the next year you might have the exact opposite happen where you are good in one run games. I understand back in the day when the Cubs played all of their home games in the day having an effect on a team. Especially the heat in the summer can really have an effect on your body and make sit harder to play day after day. When the Reds only play maybe two a week then I don't see much correlation to why they struggle in day games. Baseball guys are such creatures of habit. I think most would be surprised what those day games do to people. Maddon believes every game in the world should start at 7:05...especially during the weekdays. Weekends are different but of course Cubs are different because of city, aldermen who control areas around Wrigley and plenty other non baseball factors that go into how many games they'll allow Cubs to have at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Baseball guys are such creatures of habit. I think most would be surprised what those day games do to people. Maddon believes every game in the world should start at 7:05...especially during the weekdays. Weekends are different but of course Cubs are different because of city, aldermen who control areas around Wrigley and plenty other non baseball factors that go into how many games they'll allow Cubs to have at night. Maybe the guys stay out to late before a day game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Maybe the guys stay out to late before a day game Back in the day yes. This group is pretty family or married guys. Not many Mark Grace's in the clubhouse....but for 220 starts guys are getting to clubhouse by 9 or 930 every day. Takes a toll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Back in the day yes. This group is pretty family or married guys. Not many Mark Grace's in the clubhouse....but for 220 starts guys are getting to clubhouse by 9 or 930 every day. Takes a toll. To me I would rather play the game sin the day then you will have your nights free for your family. I know just no for myself who just has a regular job I like working days over afternoons or nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, IU Scott said: To me I would rather play the game sin the day then you will have your nights free for your family. I know just no for myself who just has a regular job I like working days over afternoons or nights. I would prefer day games myself...but that TV thing comes into play during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Just now, rico said: I would prefer day games myself...but that TV thing comes into play during the week. As a fan it would be to watch day games if you are working. I can remember when they actually had day games in the world Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, rico said: I would prefer day games myself...but that TV thing comes into play during the week. Back in the day, Cub games on WGN were the only respite from soap operas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Back in the day, Cub games on WGN were the only respite from soap operas. No doubt, I was like 15 when we first got cable and it was during summer vacation and watched a ot of Cubs games even though I was not a fan of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Back in the day, Cub games on WGN were the only respite from soap operas. I was all over a day game on TV/radio like white on rice...didn't matter who was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 hours ago, IU Scott said: Another useless stat about the reds is that they are now 21-37 in day games and also have the league leading 27 1 run losses. I thought baseball season ended last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: I thought baseball season ended last week. When did I say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, IU Scott said: When did I say that Turn your sarcasm meter on Scott. As a Reds fan, I am pretending this past weekend never happened. After all these years, do you not understand the coffee emoji? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Turn your sarcasm meter on Scott. As a Reds fan, I am pretending this past weekend never happened. After all these years, do you not understand the coffee emoji? Was not paying attention but yes it would be great to forget this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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