Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Seeking6 said: 2nd Half starting up. Next 2 weeks will be very, very important for plenty before trade deadline as well as whether teams are buyers Pitching Cashman, the Yankees need starting pitching!!!! Git 'er done...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: I would do any of these scenarios in a heartbeat. I guess though I'd rather figure a way to move some of the bodies we have i.e. Russell, Almora or whoever....guys who just aren't going to be full time guys. Maybe provide a more definite lineup if possible. Russell, Almora, Happ, Bote, and even Schwarber...Merrifield is a commodity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Doc Gooden busted on cocaine charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Doc Gooden busted on cocaine charges. That stinks. Not sure why but my heart goes out to these guys with addiction problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Strop sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 7 hours ago, rico said: Russell, Almora, Happ, Bote, and even Schwarber...Merrifield is a commodity. I'm not ready to give up on Almora or Schwarber yet. The Cubs have a glut of middle infielders. So I can see a package of say, Russell, Happ, and a minor league pitcher. No way, at this point, I get rid of Alzolay. I think he's got above average stuff, and our pitching staff is getting long in the tooth, with not a lot of immediate help coming. We've got some kids in the low minors that have great arms, but in the next couple of years, I think we're hurting for starting pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I'm not ready to give up on Almora or Schwarber yet. The Cubs have a glut of middle infielders. So I can see a package of say, Russell, Happ, and a minor league pitcher. No way, at this point, I get rid of Alzolay. I think he's got above average stuff, and our pitching staff is getting long in the tooth, with not a lot of immediate help coming. We've got some kids in the low minors that have great arms, but in the next couple of years, I think we're hurting for starting pitching. That is fine and I understand. I think the Royals would be happy getting major league starters. I would give them Russell, Bote, and Happ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 7 hours ago, 5fouls said: Doc Gooden busted on cocaine charges. Bobby Bonilla getting a huge payday, Doc Gooden busted with coke....did I fall into a wormhole back to 1988? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Bobby Bonilla getting a huge payday, Doc Gooden busted with coke....did I fall into a wormhole back to 1988? The more things change...the more they stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, rico said: The more things change...the more they stay the same. Well, except in '88, the Mets won the division. Needless to say, that ain't happening today. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 While I have some modicum of sympathy for addicts of any kind, after watching "Doc and Daryl" coupled with this latest episode, my pity for Dwight Gooden is all but gone. A lot of people beat addiction. Strawberry seems to have his life straightened out. In my experience, and believe me, I do have some experience in this, only the totally selfish hang on to the notion that their addiction is "not a problem." Two men who wasted HOF careers, but only one (so far) who has salvaged his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 28 minutes ago, IUFLA said: While I have some modicum of sympathy for addicts of any kind, after watching "Doc and Daryl" coupled with this latest episode, my pity for Dwight Gooden is all but gone. A lot of people beat addiction. Strawberry seems to have his life straightened out. In my experience, and believe me, I do have some experience in this, only the totally selfish hang on to the notion that their addiction is "not a problem." Two men who wasted HOF careers, but only one (so far) who has salvaged his life. A truly "recovered" alcoholic will be the first to admit there is no such thing as a "recovered alcoholic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Angels throw a no-hitter on a night where Tyler Skaggs was honored in the first home game after his death. Tyler's mom threw out the first pitch. Coincidence? Or, divine intervention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: A truly "recovered" alcoholic will be the first to admit there is no such thing as a "recovered alcoholic". Semantics to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Angels throw a no-hitter on a night where Tyler Skaggs was honored in the first home game after his death. Tyler's mom threw out the first pitch. Coincidence? Or, divine intervention? One helluva story book ending to a tragic event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ervin ties a a Reds franchise record last night collecting 6 hits in one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Bob Gibson has Pancreatic Cancer One of the great competitors in MLB history, and the most dominant pitcher of my childhood (along with Koufax). Praying for Bob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Bob Gibson has Pancreatic Cancer One of the great competitors in MLB history, and the most dominant pitcher of my childhood (along with Koufax). Praying for Bob... Oh man. Sorry to hear this. My Dad's favorite player of all-time. Hang in there Bob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Bosox acquire Andrew Cashner from the O's for two prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 59 minutes ago, rico said: Oh man. Sorry to hear this. My Dad's favorite player of all-time. Hang in there Bob... I remember reading "From Ghetto to Glory" when I was a kid. Gibson thought about going to IU to play basketball (he eventually played hoops at Creighton, and for the Harlem Globetrotters) but McCracken told him they had reached their quota of black players (same story Oscar Robertson got). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I remember reading "From Ghetto to Glory" when I was a kid. Gibson thought about going to IU to play basketball (he eventually played hoops at Creighton, and for the Harlem Globetrotters) but McCracken told him they had reached their quota of black players (same story Oscar Robertson got). TY, I never knew he played college basketball...dang, 44 games...career 19.9 ppg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Break might have been the best thing for the Cubs. Plus some warm temps. Bats are hot. Couple innings away from sweeping Pirates after their up and in fest last week. Reds next. Hopefully time for a little payback vs them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rico Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Break might have been the best thing for the Cubs. Plus some warm temps. Bats are hot. Couple innings away from sweeping Pirates after their up and in fest last week. Reds next. Hopefully time for a little payback vs them too. Garcia looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 53 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Break might have been the best thing for the Cubs. Plus some warm temps. Bats are hot. Couple innings away from sweeping Pirates after their up and in fest last week. Reds next. Hopefully time for a little payback vs them too. I hope so to, but if like to see another 21-6 run to convince me... 24 minutes ago, rico said: Garcia looking great. Yes he is....333 and hitting with some pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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