I love when people start flipping out in May. Look what happens when we have some warmer weather in Chicago. The bats wake up. ALL IS WELL...
I'm more concerned with the pitching
I love when people start flipping out in May. Look what happens when we have some warmer weather in Chicago. The bats wake up. ALL IS WELL...
I'm more concerned with the pitching
Honestly, Arrieta and Butler are the biggest concerns. Arrieta had been terrible his entire career except for an 18 months span in late 2014 to early 2016. Outside of that window, he is horrible. So it's hard to suddenly expect him to be good again. If the Cubs can sell him for a decent haul at the trade deadline, I fully expect it to happen. That said, no team is dumb enough to trade for crappy Arrieta in his contract year.
Butler is another story. If he can be consistent, which we'll find out in the next month or so, then the Cubs got a steal. Otherwise, it's time to trade for a controlled, starting pitcher. Even if Butler can't be consistent, he can go to the bullpen with Montgomery taking the 5th spot. 97 mph and movement will play from Butler.
At this point, it's all about Arrieta to be honest IMO. He has a WAR of -0.6 through 7 starts.... gross
I agree with this. Baez is more likely to be traded, IMO.No way they trade Happ. He's the younger version of Zobrist with being able to play multiple positions. He's almost forcing the Cubs hand by playing him everyday and his performance has been stellar.
Candelario is gone during trade deadline. I also wonder if Caratini who has been playing well as the ICubs catcher could be shipped elsewhere.
Agreed.I agree with this. Baez is more likely to be traded, IMO.
Not on tv in central IA tonight?? Went to stream the CSN link and realized it's not on CSN tonight. Local channels think these tv series are more important apparently
Looks like a fun one to see. Bats coming alive, and Hendricks pitching well.
Local channels also have certain obligations to their own network's programming.
Here's the KCWI/WOI Cubs schedule:
http://www.weareiowa.com/Chicago-Cubs
How about them standings!!
If the Cubs can win today, I'll predict we're back in first by Sunday afternoon.How about them standings!!
I actually think we are looking at a very critical home-stand for the teams confidence at this early portion of the season.If the Cubs can win today, I'll predict we're back in first by Sunday afternoon.