MLB: ***Official 2017 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***

[VeloClone]

Unless they have changed the basket out there with the renovations, I find it hard to believe. That basket was pretty big, and I always thought it was made big enough so fan interference would never be an issue.

Take a close look at the replays I linked. It certainly looks close, especially in the last view.

 

[stormchaser2014]

You can clearly see the basket move when he catches it.

 

[VeloClone]

You can clearly see the basket move when he catches it.

It certainly means it is close, but the glove may have touched the basket while the ball was fully past the line as well.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Trade Schwarber. Semi joking

 

[chuckd4735]

It certainly means it is close, but the glove may have touched the basket while the ball was fully past the line as well.

Reading up a little, it looks like the floor in the front row of left field was raised nearly 18 inches with the new bleachers, so that would certainly make it easier to reach the edge of the baskets.

 

[CycloneErik]

First place!

 

[Cyched]

For a few hours...

 

[CYdTracked]

Montgomery is really filling the Travis Wood role well so far. He should compete for a spot in the rotation next season but for now he's more valuable in the pen as the long reliever that can eat up innings when a guy has a bad start or lock things down in a close game when the starter racks up a high pitch count early. I still think a trade for a quality cost controlled starting pitcher is what this team needs to shore up the rotation as Lackey and Butler are hit or miss right now. Archer would be a very solid 4th guy in this rotation if they can find a way to get him without including Baez in the deal. I'm impressed with Happ so far but to get quality guys in a trade you have to give up something of value and after Baez he's probably the next valuable trade chip.

 

[DaHiltonHaus1]

Is this team getting full of itself after winning the World Series? This next year championship hangover happens with many teams. Whether it is their bad record, players blaming the manager for things, dressing up as the Anchorman cast instead of concentrating on the next series, or most likely just losing hunger and not working as hard in the offseason. This just isn't the same team. What do you guys think?

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Ok Cubs fans. Here is the perfect weekend. We have the Cardinals in Coors, you guys are out in LA. Let's both get sweeps this weekend and help each other out in the process.

 

[VeloClone]

Is this team getting full of itself after winning the World Series? This next year championship hangover happens with many teams. Whether it is their bad record, players blaming the manager for things, dressing up as the Anchorman cast instead of concentrating on the next series, or most likely just losing hunger and not working as hard in the offseason. This just isn't the same team. What do you guys think?

I think they are in first place in the NL Central.

 

[VeloClone]

For a few hours...

I stand corrected, chaser. You were right; it was just a few hours.

 

[chuckd4735]

Is this team getting full of itself after winning the World Series? This next year championship hangover happens with many teams. Whether it is their bad record, players blaming the manager for things, dressing up as the Anchorman cast instead of concentrating on the next series, or most likely just losing hunger and not working as hard in the offseason. This just isn't the same team. What do you guys think?

Since the last Cubs/Cardinals series a few weekends ago. The Cubs have won 7 of 9. The Cardinals have won 2 of 8. Maybe you should worry about your own team...

 

[laminak]

Is this team getting full of itself after winning the World Series? This next year championship hangover happens with many teams. Whether it is their bad record, players blaming the manager for things, dressing up as the Anchorman cast instead of concentrating on the next series, or most likely just losing hunger and not working as hard in the offseason. This just isn't the same team. What do you guys think?

You're blaming dressing up as the Anchorman as being full of themselves? You do realize that Maddon had them have a few themed dressup/costume days the previous two years, right? He does that to keep them relaxed and fun.

I agree with the hangover, however you threw too much at the wall to explain it.

 

[CycloneErik]

Jake looking good so far.

 

[BigJCy]

Everyone always talking about how bad Schwarber is at the plate right now (deservedly so) but Addison Russell has been just about as bad. Woof.

 

[Cyched]

Everyone always talking about how bad Schwarber is at the plate right now (deservedly so) but Addison Russell has been just about as bad. Woof.

Worse than Buzz's girlfriend?

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Rox just put up 8 runs in the 8th against the Cards. 3 outs from a shutout.

 

[CycloneErik]

Rox just put up 8 runs in the 8th against the Cards. 3 outs from a shutout.

Only one more thing: Make them cry.

 

[Cyched]

Don't like the way LA's hitting the ball #JakeArrietaGreatAgain