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    Starting 5 and rotation

    Proven winning concept. Have a selfless player who doesn't care if he starts, capable of sparking the team off the bench against the opponent's subs. Usually on the court late in the game, when it matters. I think Heise will embrace that role.
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    *** Official 2025 Chicago Cubs Thread***

    Best thing about the win today was Imanaga pitching well after that disaster his last start. I was worried there was something physical again.
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    *** Official 2025 Chicago Cubs Thread***

    Brewers haven't been great today, but they've taken advantage of Cub miscues, while the Cubs haven't taken advantage of Brewer miscues. It's been a struggle recently and the Cubs Ed stressed, not loose, not having fun. I do expect a turnaround at some point, with Happ and Suzuki getting hot...
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    Starting 5 and rotation

    If I were to type a post in this thread, this is it, word for word. So no need to type. Thanks Peter!
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    ***Official 2025 Weather Thread***

    Is the strong stuff going to make it to Lansing/Marquette area?
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    Bird Migration and Misc Birding Thread

    I thought that might be, young one, or even a young robin. We've got lots of both. It's just the way it moved flitting around, like a wren or warbler.
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    Bird Migration and Misc Birding Thread

    Took another bad phone camera shot through the screen. Trying to identify this bird. I thought, because of it's movement and behavior, that it might be a red-breasted nuthatch, but the head looks to be completely black. Any ideas?
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    *** Official 2025 Chicago Cubs Thread***

    Shota obviously didn't have it tonight. Get hom out and back to 5 days rest.
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    ***2025 The Open Championship- Royal Portrush***

    Were Tiger's 15-stroke US Open and 12-stroke Masters not entertaining? I watched quite a bit of the 1st 3 days. Couldn't today, but must say, I enjoy watching the best at their best. Right now, Scheffler is the best and it's not really close.
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    ***2025 The Open Championship- Royal Portrush***

    Personal preference. I like the quiet, methodical domination much more than the yelling and fist-pumping.
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    ***2025 The Open Championship- Royal Portrush***

    Now it's raining.
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    Dominykas Pleta

    Um, Tamin Lipsey
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    Dominykas Pleta

    Heise got comfortable. I'm optimistic that he will be a consistent 10-12 ppg and play great defense.
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    *** Official 2025 Chicago Cubs Thread***

    I think the bats will heat up again at some point after the break, but I just don't see the Cubs having the pitching to be a serious pennant contender. I also don't see the level of pitching available through trades to solve it. Therefore, I would rather not mortgage the future. Play it out...