MLB: ***Official 2017 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***
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Lackey hasn't given up a HR yet but has loaded the bases on hit batsmen. So he has that going for him...
If I were a manager and my pitcher ever threw a pitch in the strike zone to Baez I would fine him 1 billion dollars.
Brett Anderson has been activated from the DL. The corresponding move is Brett Anderson is DFA'd.
Figured he'd be DFA, there was no room or need for him on the 25 man roster after the Quintana trade and how Butler and Montgomery proved to be much more capable end of the rotation options.
Really hope they find a capable veteran backup catcher so they can sent Caratini back to AAA where he can develop better. Lot of rumors floating around for pitching help and they may very well trade for another pitcher by the deadline but the backup catcher to me is where the biggest need is right now so we don't over-use and tire out Wilson before the playoffs. Probably can fill that need easier than the pitching you'd think without having to give up too much in a trade or maybe even luck out that possibly someone gets DFA or waived after Aug 1 too.
Really hope they find a capable veteran backup catcher so they can sent Caratini back to AAA where he can develop better. Lot of rumors floating around for pitching help and they may very well trade for another pitcher by the deadline but the backup catcher to me is where the biggest need is right now so we don't over-use and tire out Wilson before the playoffs. Probably can fill that need easier than the pitching you'd think without having to give up too much in a trade or maybe even luck out that possibly someone gets DFA or waived after Aug 1 too.
So we got Swarzak from the White Sox, Garza to the DL, mystery starter for tomorrow as Suter is still listed for Friday.
CycloneErik
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Neat.
Let's deal with the most important question: Who will be starting this weekend when the Cubs pass you by for good, or will we the Cubs just be expanding their lead this weekend having taken the lead tonight or tomorrow?
Short version: Which of the next 3 days do you expect to lose your division lead for good?
I'll hang up and listen.
I am guessing tonight, and I'll be honest I am not stoked about the Davies v. Lackey matchup. Grey will likely be pitching for the yankees in Detroit next week.
Maybe not, who would have thought the nats were gonna play like the brew crew did for the last 2 weeks.
