***Official 2024 Chicago Cubs Thread***
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Would much rather give his spot to Edwards, Jr at this point than watch him guess where his pitches are going. He's not helping, and he almost single-handedly lost this game for the Cubs tonight. Hope the message to Counsell was clear enough.
Equals the biggest comeback in Padres franchise history. Sigh....
I want Cuas to do well but he is not an MLB pitcher. He has no control on any of his pitches. Throw the ball and hope for the best is not a pitching strategy for an MLB pitcher.
Wowzers. Went to bed thinking that one was in the bag. I'll be shocked if Cuas makes it to Seattle.
Cuas has given up 12 runs his last 13 innings he’s pitched for the Cubs.
I do think it’s notable his role looks to be a bit different. Last night was his first game he didn’t throw more than one inning. His first three appearances this year he got at least 4 outs. Ross primarily used him as a 1 or 2 out guy.
I’m going to guess he either goes back to that role or Riley Thompson is brought up which would mean opening up a 40 spot (Merryweather to 60 day?)
I do think it’s notable his role looks to be a bit different. Last night was his first game he didn’t throw more than one inning. His first three appearances this year he got at least 4 outs. Ross primarily used him as a 1 or 2 out guy.
I’m going to guess he either goes back to that role or Riley Thompson is brought up which would mean opening up a 40 spot (Merryweather to 60 day?)
Bullpen stats in 10 games:
3/30 @ Rangers - 6 ER
4/3 vs Rockies - 6 ER
4/8 @ Padres - 7 R, 5 ER
This bullpen is ******* atrocious. And what really sucks is Ben Brown could throw lights out tonight but who do you go to in relief?
I get it’s April but ****. Jed has let the bullpen problem fester for a long, long time.
Bullpen is #24 in ERA in the MLB.
And you’re throwing out 3 rookies as SPs. And they seem to be your best options.
3/30 @ Rangers - 6 ER
4/3 vs Rockies - 6 ER
4/8 @ Padres - 7 R, 5 ER
This bullpen is ******* atrocious. And what really sucks is Ben Brown could throw lights out tonight but who do you go to in relief?
I get it’s April but ****. Jed has let the bullpen problem fester for a long, long time.
Bullpen is #24 in ERA in the MLB.
And you’re throwing out 3 rookies as SPs. And they seem to be your best options.
Dude has wicked stuff that he can't control very often.
On a positive note I think after Taillon and Steele return Brown will eventually become the closer.
Won $700 on Gomes hitting the first HR of the game totally by accident lol. Thought I was doing the Dinger Tuesday promo on FanDuel where you bet on a player to hit a HR and then get $5 back in free bets for every HR hit in the game by both teams. Thought Gomes at 28/1 was crazy value so I put the $25 on it. After placing the bet, realized it was for the first HR of the game and it wouldn’t let me cash out. The 9 hitter pulls through in the top of the 5th in his second at bat! Nice little birthday present for me
There are a lot of good arms in the organization right now. 2 starters are down and now Merryweather. It took some time for guys to find and settle into roles last year too. I think the bullpen will eventually be fine. Probably not great, but good enough to win the division.
Brown really has looked pretty good in the 2 games I've seen him start as a fill in.
Went to bed early so just watching the game now. Wow, Brown was impressive. What was so impressive to me is at times the control was sketchy and he was hit hard at times but he just kept attacking.
Future rotation looks good.
Steele
Imanaga
Horton
Brown
Wicks
Assad
Really nice balance with 3 lefties.
Future rotation looks good.
Steele
Imanaga
Horton
Brown
Wicks
Assad
Really nice balance with 3 lefties.
