IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: I’d rather have no song than have something like Go Cubs Go lol. Terrible song. Ah, you've just heard it too much the last 4 years. Don't hate. Appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: If Kintzler is hurt Theo is probably going to have to make a deal for some bullpen help asap....and potentially have to overpay to do it. Kimbrel said if this were Sept or October he would just deal with pain but wanted to take time and get healthy now. Morrow still in parts unknown. Never understood how a guy who can't put his pants on right after a game is still hurt 1+ year later. You can't make anymore trade since the trade deadline is over and they don't have August deadline any longer. Well you can claim someone off wavers like the Reds did today with Gausman from the Braves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Well Bell was not managing so maybe that had something to do with letting Castillo stay in the game longer. But Freddie did a Bell move by bringing in Hernandez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, IU Scott said: You can't make anymore trade since the trade deadline is over and they don't have August deadline any longer. Well you can claim someone off wavers like the Reds did today with Gausman from the Braves Sorry. Should have been more specific. Waiver moves or whatever they call them after July 31st. Cubs will have to do something in short order though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, rico said: But Freddie did a Bell move by bringing in Hernandez... So true, it just appears Hernandez has nothing left in his arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 44 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Everyone knows the Cubs have a Theme song. Actually more than one. But I wonder if the resident Yankee fan knows they have one too? Or the Twinks? On the other hand, the Cardinals had to rely on regurgitated wedding songs. I'd say Stlboiler should get in the stick and write them one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, IU Scott said: So true, it just appears Hernandez has nothing left in his arm The guy has sucked all year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Sorry. Should have been more specific. Waiver moves or whatever they call them after July 31st. Cubs will have to do something in short order though. I think Hernandez from the Reds will be available soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Sounds like Jonathan Lucroy cleared waivers and might be the catcher to help Cubs fill in while Contreras is down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, rico said: The guy has sucked all year... First couple of months he was all right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Sounds like Jonathan Lucroy cleared waivers and might be the catcher to help Cubs fill in while Contreras is down. Lucroy may be a slight offensive upgrade from Taylor Davis, but I've never been impressed with his defense or pitch calling. Davis was ok in the limited time he was in there before. Davis was hitting .250 in AAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, IU Scott said: First couple of months he was all right Yeah, he did look good in January and February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Lucroy may be a slight offensive upgrade from Taylor Davis, but I've never been impressed with his defense or pitch calling. Davis was ok in the limited time he was in there before. Davis was hitting .250 in AAA Lucroy is a career .275 hitter and a 2-time AS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, rico said: Lucroy is a career .275 hitter and a 2-time AS. .242 this year and .241 last year. His last all star year was 2016. He throws out about 25% of base stealers. I think he's way on the downside if the Angels released him with only Kevan Smith and Dustin Garneau on the roster. May have been a money saving move for the Halos (owed the balance of $3.35 million), but the Cubs have been trying to save money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, IUFLA said: .242 this year and .241 last year. His last all star year was 2016. He throws out about 25% of base stealers. I think he's way on the downside if the Angels released him with only Kevan Smith and Dustin Garneau on the roster. May have been a money saving move for the Halos (owed the balance of $3.35 million), but the Cubs have been trying to save money too. Yeah, the Angels releasing him really makes no sense seeing as how the injury bug has hit them hard. But Lucroy, offensively, is a solid pick-up for a play-off contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, rico said: Yeah, the Angels releasing him really makes no sense seeing as how the injury bug has hit them hard. But Lucroy, offensively, is a solid pick-up for a play-off contender. If it happens...this is as about as good as we could hope for given the situation. Makes me curious if Theo got word Angels were going to let him go after trade deadline which allowed him to move Maldonado for Kemp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: If it happens...this is as about as good as we could hope for given the situation. Makes me curious if Theo got word Angels were going to let him go after trade deadline which allowed him to move Maldonado for Kemp. Lord knows what these GM's do via the phone and in dark alleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: If it happens...this is as about as good as we could hope for given the situation. Makes me curious if Theo got word Angels were going to let him go after trade deadline which allowed him to move Maldonado for Kemp. Or Maddon. I'm sure he's still got a lot of friends in the Angels organization. But if I was Theo, I'd say "My team is on the field." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Or Maddon. I'm sure he's still got a lot of friends in the Angels organization. But if I was Theo, I'd say "My team is on the field." I think they tried that approach in the off and beginning of the season and normally I agree with your sentiments. This group though was playing dead a-- baseball and have been for awhile. A guy like Castellanos and Kemp have injected some much needed "hunger"....as Maddon referenced this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I think they tried that approach in the off and beginning of the season and normally I agree with your sentiments. This group though was playing dead a-- baseball and have been for awhile. A guy like Castellanos and Kemp have injected some much needed "hunger"....as Maddon referenced this weekend. Maybe just the soft spot in my heart for career minor leaguers like Taylor Davis. I remember feeling good for Taylor when he hit the big grand slam against the Cardinals this year. I'm a Joe Kmak fan too, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Prior to the start of the season we had marked this week as a big week in baseball. The Angel's were playing in Cincy and we hoped to be able to see our good friend and mentor to my son Alex Meyer pitch against the Reds. Unfortunately I never got to see Alex play live in the majors before retiring. Very good baseball player 100x better person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Rooting for Taylor Davis even more after reading this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Rooting for Taylor Davis even more after reading this... One damn fine read, thanks for sharing it...and now I am rooting for the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Rooting for Taylor Davis even more after reading this... Good for him. That's the type of story that you yearn to hear. All professional athletes work hard but some just have to work harder and do more with less and I am happy for him. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Are the Cubs or Reds gonna take a flier on Tony Sipp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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