The gimicky nature of Madden held this team back. Talent has never been an issue in the Theo era. We just needed to have a manager who held these guys accountable with structure while still having fun and playing loose
I've been impressed with Ross, but I don't think it's fair to chalk all of this up to his managerial style vs. Maddon's, either. Part of it is almost certainly because everybody realizes that this might be the last rodeo for this particular core, and they're determined to make it count. That sense of urgency may have been there with or without Maddon.
I've been impressed with Ross, but I don't think it's fair to chalk all of this up to his managerial style vs. Maddon's, either. Part of it is almost certainly because everybody realizes that this might be the last rodeo for this particular core, and they're determined to make it count. That sense of urgency may have been there with or without Maddon.
With this roster, the DH shouldn’t be discounted either.
I'm sure we'll come back down to earth at some point but things like leading off Albert Almora were literal fireable offenses for Joe.
Some other general thoughts:
-Awesome to see Ian Happ blossoming. He's shown a dramatic improvement in plate discipline.
-Small sample obviously but Yu Darvish is #1 among starting pitchers in WAR and Kyle Hendricks is #3 across all of baseball. Two Aces.
-Hoping KB's wrist doesn't become a lingering injury
Cubs are killing it.
Was I in the bet? I'm ready for anything, if I was.
He would never have finished the game anyways.LOL no...I was referring to the Darvish no-no. Even right after I implied something about it, he gave up a HR.
LOL no...I was referring to the Darvish no-no. Even right after I implied something about it, he gave up a HR.
I really doubt we ever see the pitcher hitting in the National League again. DH is here to stay and we all should LOVE that
I always felt uncomfortable with adopting the DH in the National League, however that feeling has softened in recent years, partly because it seemed like it would benefit the Cubs if it ever happened... but still, I always liked the "idea" of the pitcher still having to hit because, you know, they're playing on the field, too.
That said, I have not missed it for one second so far this season, and if the DH stays I wouldn't bat an eye.
I'm sure we'll come back down to earth at some point but things like leading off Albert Almora were literal fireable offenses for Joe.
Some other general thoughts:
-Awesome to see Ian Happ blossoming. He's shown a dramatic improvement in plate discipline.
-Small sample obviously but Yu Darvish is #4 among starting pitchers in WAR and Kyle Hendricks is #2 across all of baseball. Two Aces.
-Hoping KB's wrist doesn't become a lingering injury
He would never have finished the game anyways.
Ross said he told Darvish it was his last inning.Would of depended on how the 8th went. I think if he is sitting around 115 after 8, they probably give him a chance. He did just come off of a 8 day rest.
Ross said he told Darvish it was his last inning.
I still think KB signs somewhat long term with the Cubs. I’m not sure there’s a huge market for him right now. He’s been a good player but nothing special since his MVP year. Only place I could see is maybe Philly with his pal Bryce? If Cubs don’t keep Javy long term (they will) I might find a new team