MLB: ***Official 2018 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***
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CycloneErik
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Scoring one is an anomaly, they're averaging about 2.7 runs per game in the second half. Saying they're a top tier offense is probably wrong as well. Without Bryant and several people in a prolonged slump, this offense is pretty easy to pitch to, though they can still hammer mistakes
Stats say they are in pretty much every category... https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2018.shtml
here's a stat for you, the Cubs scored 476 runs in the first half of the season, which is really good. They are almost half way through the second half of the season, they've scored 111 which is ummm, not great Bob.
they've been outscored in the second half 135-111.
but hey, if you want to close your eyes and scream all is well, you do you.
my hope is Contreras can't possibly play this bad forever, assuming he's healthy. Plus the addition of a map in Bryant should help ease the burden.
Im not screaming all is well by any means. Most every team goes through ups and downs in a season. In the end, stats give an average of those up and downs, which show the Cubs are still a top tier offensive team. Have they been since the All-Star break, no, but have they been so far this season as a whole, yes. Additionally, the Cubs are tied for the 6th best record in baseball in their last 30 games. So for as bad as it has seemed, the results are still positive.
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At what point can you void a contract by not playing without proof of being hurt? MRI and docs say he’s fine.
We just witnessed exhibit A on why letting Chatwood start is really harmful to more than just the game he pitches in. Maybe Joe let's Quintana try to pitch out of the jam regardless but he's got less relievers available today because they had to bail him out yesterday
Be interesting to see what they do with Darvish now. If they dial it back, he's as good as done for the season. If it's not structural (which it must not be), I'd be tempted to try him again in five days. What's the worst that could happen at this point? Incredibly disappointing.
I'm glad I was busy Thurs-Sat so I didn't see this hot pile of **** of an offense. This is one of the most boring games I've ever watched. And I've watched a lot
