Time: 7;05 PM CT
TV: CSN
Gameday
LINEUPS
 (63-86) Jose Peraza, SS |
 (94-55) Dexter Fowler, CF |
Will the Cubs win? No, but it could go either way.
538 Forecast: 66% chance of winning
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Time: 7;05 PM CT
TV: CSN
Gameday
LINEUPS
(63-86) Jose Peraza, SS |
(94-55) Dexter Fowler, CF |
Will the Cubs win? No, but it could go either way.
538 Forecast: 66% chance of winning
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Continuing the Hammel discussion here.
Haren sucked. Hammel may not be great, but he’s still more than likely an above average starter. I’m way too lazy these days, but my guess is that he’d project out to be the Cubs 4th best reliever assuming a healthy Rondon and Strop. The only issue that I see as far as this decision is whether or not Hammel is going to be all pouty about not making the postseason rotation. If that’s the case then there’s a solid argument to keep him off the roster. My guess is that if Joe tells him what his options are, he’ll stop pouting and go out there to help the team win.
dmick89Quote Reply
I’m trying to look at the wild card race as a glass half-full thing. It’s not a bummer that the Cards might sneak back in, it’s great that the Mets are gonna fall out. I think.
uncle daveQuote Reply
I don’t like Hammel pitching with the wind blowing out. That said, the Cubs should do some damage against Adleman.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Smokestack LightningQuote Reply
There go Addy’s Gold Glove chances.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Bryant took two pitches in the zone and swung at two pitches out of the zone.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Some runs would be nice tonight, but I won’t hold my breath.
dmick89Quote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
Yeah, Bryant is all kinds of messed up at the plate these days. And Addy’s arm isn’t much better.
I hope they figure their shit out in the next couple weeks.
dmick89Quote Reply
Russell!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Contreras!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
WILLY!
berseliusQuote Reply
I know pitcher’s records don’t mean anything, but I’m glad Hammel isn’t getting a loss today.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
The ball might as well be on a tee for the Cubs this inning
berseliusQuote Reply
Fowler!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Heyward!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Nice to see Heyward getting hot.
dmick89Quote Reply
Magic number down to 6, jabronis.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Perkins,
Apparently it’s 5 due to Cubs holding season series over Nats.
Rice in limboQuote Reply
Rice in limbo,
I can’t argue with you today.
PerkinsQuote Reply
dmick89,
He sounded pretty gracious when asked about it after the game last night. Between the lines it sounds like Joe is thinking about him for the bullpen. If Joe goes with 7 relievers and Hammel and Montgomery are among them, then guys like Grimm, Edwards, Rob-Z, Cahill are going to have to compete for one spot.
SKQuote Reply
Clayton Richard now has an ERA of 1.98 over 43.1 innings for the Padres.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
#FireTheo
berseliusQuote Reply
That’s fine. Edwards probably has the inside track over the rest of those guys. I’d cross RobZ off the list immediately. He’s doesn’t nearly have the same kind of potential that the others might and if you’re taking Hammel and Montgomery (probably both locks in my opinion), you don’t need another long man.
dmick89Quote Reply
(dying laughing): http://www.todaysknuckleball.com/nl/cincinnati-reds/cincinnati-reds-offense-good-enough-to-win/
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
I thought this was a parody website at first
BerseliusQuote Reply
dmick89,
Or another lefty, unless he bounces Travis Wood somehow. I don’t see that happening.
BerseliusQuote Reply
dmick89,
Edwards over Grimm and Cahill? Could be, will be interesting. I don’t think Cahill is only seen as a long man though. Grimm isn’t either, although he has not been very good in whatever role he has been put in.
SKQuote Reply
SK,
I could see Joe going with Cahill over Edwards. I’d be surprised if he took Grimm over Edwards at this point.
dmick89Quote Reply
(dying laughing)
SKQuote Reply
game thread up: http://obstructedview.net/reds-cubs-game-thread-9-20-16/
dmick89Quote Reply