MLB: ***Official 2019 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***
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CycloneErik
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Can we elect to just... not give anyone the save? I don't feel like the bullpen really earned it.
CycloneErik
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Not just this year, I think the World Series window is basically closed at this point. It's pretty stunning how far behind the Astros and Dodgers the Cubs have fallen.
I remember when he came to the organization he was riding the longest appearance streak among relief pitchers without giving up a homerun.
I think he’ll be fine but as mentioned, it’s been over usage and with Kimbrel, Strop, and Kintzler likely out along with Edwards and Brach no longer around, it’s either Cishek or minor leaguers we weren’t really planning on contributing back in May
The offense is bound to flip the script and be just fine. I still think with Contreras we have the second or third most potent offense in the NL, behind the Dodgers and maybe the Braves.
Our pitching staff, both starting and relievers, beats both of those squads.
It becomes a contest of who’s the hottest team in October. I personally think the Dodgers have been the most talented team for a few years now, and their farm system is loaded. However, they haven’t won any World Series.
My only concern, thinking future, is IF the Cubs make a run this postseason, Theo and Jed sitting on their hands all offseason content with how this year went.
I know I said it yesterday but Happ needs to be at second over Kemp. He shouldn’t be used as the 5th outfielder, it wastes a good bat and hurts development for someone his age to sit and watch games.
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#49 Jake Arrieta pitched no hitters only 9 starts apart. On August 29, 2015 he no hit the Dodgers in a 2-0 win at Dodger Stadium. On April 21, 2016 Jake no-hit the Reds at Great American Ballpark. The 16-0 final is the largest margin of victory in a no-hitter in the modern era.
#49 Jake Arrieta pitched no hitters only 9 starts apart. On August 29, 2015 he no hit the Dodgers in a 2-0 win at Dodger Stadium. On April 21, 2016 Jake no-hit the Reds at Great American Ballpark. The 16-0 final is the largest margin of victory in a no-hitter in the modern era.
The Cubs are good enough to get to the World Series if they can get hot. Basically just like every other team that wins the World Series every year. The Dodgers and Astros are the most likely two, but who knows?
The Cubs could also fall apart like last year.
The Cubs could also fall apart like last year.
The very fact that they are able to play so well at home (#2 home record in the NL) indicates to me that they have the ability if they can get out of their own way on the road.The Cubs are good enough to get to the World Series if they can get hot. Basically just like every other team that wins the World Series every year. The Dodgers and Astros are the most likely two, but who knows?
The Cubs could also fall apart like last year.
I think Rowan Wick is working his way into a trustworthy late innings guy. In 13 appearances he's only given up a total of 3 runs in 2 appearances for a 1.98 ERA and opposing batters hitting just .196. The last outing he gave up a run was July 1 and only given up 1 hit since then as well. 0 HR allow so far (knock on wood I probably just jinxed him) but I like what I've seen out of him for a kid that came into this season with just 8 1/3 prior MLB experience.
Kyle Ryan has been a pleasant surprise as well and has been gaining Maddon's trust/confidence in tight spots too lately.
Kyle Ryan has been a pleasant surprise as well and has been gaining Maddon's trust/confidence in tight spots too lately.
The Cubs are good enough to get to the World Series if they can get hot. Basically just like every other team that wins the World Series every year. The Dodgers and Astros are the most likely two, but who knows?
The Cubs could also fall apart like last year.
The Cubs aren't going to touch the 95 wins they had last year this season. They didn't really fall apart, the Brewers just got scorching hot.
I actually think if the Nats make the playoffs they could suprise a team. That starting rotation has been around the block.The Cubs are good enough to get to the World Series if they can get hot. Basically just like every other team that wins the World Series every year. The Dodgers and Astros are the most likely two, but who knows?
The Cubs could also fall apart like last year.
