Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
cincrazy
Ludwick's up. Good decision by Dusty IMO. Hope he uses someone other than Chapman in the 9th, would rather see Chapman saved for tonight if necessary. I feel pretty good with a 3 run lead no matter who's pitching.
Chappy's up.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
Ludwick pinch-hit for Cueto and grounded into a fielders choice. 5-2 Reds after eight innings.
Chapman coming in to pitch the 9th.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
Kc61
Chappy's up.
Eh. Oh well. Just me nitpicking.
Did everyone see Castro gets a 7 year 60 million dollar extension? A lot of money if you ask me for a guy that isn't a great defender and quite frankly doesn't seem into the game very often.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
cincrazy
Eh. Oh well. Just me nitpicking.
Did everyone see Castro gets a 7 year 60 million dollar extension? A lot of money if you ask me for a guy that isn't a great defender and quite frankly doesn't seem into the game very often.
If you have the Cubs money though it's a good deal to lock him up.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
Tom Servo
If you have the Cubs money though it's a good deal to lock him up.
I'm not sure that I would. I see the argument for keeping him. But if I'm a Cubs fan I'd probably prefer they trade him for a package of young talent.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
Tom Servo
If you have the Cubs money though it's a good deal to lock him up.
Castro's a pretty talented player.
2-2 on Vitters. Chapman needs to get him with Soriano and Castro up next.
K
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
Holy crap that slider was FILTHY. Strike three swinging.
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My biggest beef with Baker... The three run lead save. These are the ones you give to Broxton, Marshall, even Ondrusek... okay, maybe not Ondrusek, but you get my point. Especially with 4 games in three days.
Absolutely no need to use Chapman here.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
757690
My biggest beef with Baker... The three run lead save. These are the ones you give to Broxton, Marshall, even Ondrusek... okay, maybe not Ondrusek, but you get my point. Especially with 4 games in three days.
Absolutely no need to use Chapman here.
I think with Cueto having started, this is the one Dusty wants locked down with Chapman.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
cincrazy
Eh. Oh well. Just me nitpicking.
Did everyone see Castro gets a 7 year 60 million dollar extension? A lot of money if you ask me for a guy that isn't a great defender and quite frankly doesn't seem into the game very often.
They won't need Chapman in the second game because Todd Freakin' Redmond is going to pitch a complete game shutout.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
757690
My biggest beef with Baker... The three run lead save. These are the ones you give to Broxton, Marshall, even Ondrusek... okay, maybe not Ondrusek, but you get my point. Especially with 4 games in three days.
Absolutely no need to use Chapman here.
LOL, I completely disagree.
You don't mess around in winning ballgames. You put them away.
Particularly this game with another one tonight. You don't want trouble here.
Agree with Dusty here.
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Originally Posted by
Brutus
They won't need Chapman in the second game because Todd Freakin' Redmond is going to pitch a complete game shutout.
I'll do you one better... PERFECT GAME!
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Game 2 is against a lefty that they already saw once. Chances are good the offense can make game 2 a laugher if Redmond and the rest of the boys can do well, Probably wants to save the longer guys for Redmond's start. I'd guess Redmond will have a short leash with Lecure and Simon ready to go quickly.
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Chappy is a little wild today.
Re: 8/18 Game 1 Cubs at Reds
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Originally Posted by
cincrazy
I'll do you one better... PERFECT GAME!
I didn't want to put too high of expectations on the lad
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