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IMU

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:09 pm

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America wrote:

Pitchers really dont care about spring training. Last year Quintana had an ERA above 20 in spring training then went on to finish top 10 in WAR.

I thought Sox fans don't like WAR?

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:10 pm

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IMU wrote:

America wrote:

Pitchers really dont care about spring training. Last year Quintana had an ERA above 20 in spring training then went on to finish top 10 in WAR.

I thought Sox fans don't like WAR?

Well, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

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Many that is true, but an incomplete statement.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:11 pm

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Darkside wrote:

IMU wrote:

America wrote:

Pitchers really dont care about spring training. Last year Quintana had an ERA above 20 in spring training then went on to finish top 10 in WAR.

I thought Sox fans don't like WAR?

Well, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

You're better than this
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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:55 pm

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No. I am not.

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bigfan wrote:

Many that is true, but an incomplete statement.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:04 am

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Travis Wood not sucking is good to see. The other 5th starter candidates are either injured (Wada/Turner) or sucking butt (Doubront).

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good dolphin

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:48 am

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IMU wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Pretty sure he has given up hrs to more than 8 teams.

You read poorly.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:02 pm

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Bryant is back in the lineup today, as DH. Should get some playing time in OF over the next week.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:52 pm

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Cubs are viewable every day this week on MLB network & CSN (thursday).

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:55 pm

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walkrman5 wrote:

Cubs are viewable every day this week on MLB network & CSN (thursday).

I just set my DVR to record this...from the office! Using the internet! I love technology.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:35 am

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The Chicago Cubs have assigned eight players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 61 to 53 players.

Infielder Christian Villanueva and catcher Rafael Lopez have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Six non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: Right-handed pitchers Corey Black, Pierce Johnson, Armando Rivero and Donn Roach; left-handed pitcher Hunter Cervenka; and infielder Logan Watkins.

Saw Black pitch Sunday. He lacks control. But, his stuff is pretty explosive. Going to go with reliever which is pretty nice for a Soriano salary dump.

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:11 am

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Yeah, I still think highly of Black, but he has absolutely no control right now. Live bullpen arm seems the end-game. We hoped for starter when the trade initially happened but it wasn't much of a chance.

The Cubs need some solid left-handed arms.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 5:09 pm

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Chicago Cubs prospects not named Bryant are also having great spring trainings.

Alcantara speed is spinning the Dodgers in circles. His speed led to a triple and forcing an error that eventually caused a run to score. Soler with two hits. Almora with two doubles. Russell with a hit and a run scored.

Most of all of that against Major League Starting Pitcher Brandon McCarthy.

CJ Edwards with solid shutout innings as well.

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Scooter

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:09 pm

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IMU wrote:

Stop yourself. Alcantara will soon be Ricky Fuckin Henderson to some around here. :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:12 pm

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Scooter wrote:

IMU wrote:

Stop yourself. Alcantara will soon be Ricky Fuckin Henderson to some around here. :lol:

Probably.

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spanky

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:13 pm

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Bats looking good again tonight.

Soler just crushed that triple. Oh my

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:18 pm

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Damn,forgot they were on.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:23 pm

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jimmypasta wrote:

Damn,forgot they were on.

I almost did. Too much hoops today/tonight. Glad I do not work tomorrow.

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spanky

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:02 pm

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Castro gained some weight over the offseason, well documented.
It's not just muscle. Dude is smuggling a small pillow under that jersey.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:06 pm

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spanky wrote:

Castro gained some weight over the offseason, well documented.
It's not just muscle. Dude is smuggling a small pillow under that jersey.

Addison Russell is the SS of the future anyway. Castro will move to 2nd, move to 3rd if Bryant doesn't stay there, or will be traded.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:34 am

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Castro looked like shit in the field last night but can still hit. Definitely think he needs to be moved to 2B at some point with Russell looking real and Baez looking like a bust.

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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:50 pm

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Lester scratched from tomorrow's start.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:53 pm

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Hawg Ass wrote:

Lester scratched from tomorrow's start.

Nice.
Saving the innings for October. I like it.

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bigfan

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:56 pm

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Has to pick out window treatments for the new house in Graceland West.

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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:01 pm

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bigfan wrote:

Has to pick out window treatments for the new house in Graceland West.

That's a horrible investment!!!

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:02 pm

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Hawg Ass wrote:

bigfan wrote:

Has to pick out window treatments for the new house in Graceland West.

That's a horrible investment!!!

The from memphis is tough enough

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good dolphin

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:12 pm

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spanky wrote:

Hawg Ass wrote:

Lester scratched from tomorrow's start.

Nice.
Saving the innings for October. I like it.

imagine how much wear and tear will be saved when he makes his first start with the Cubs in June of 2016.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:33 pm

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Even the Scrubs make short work of the White Sox. Early statement made on behalf of the more dominant Chicago baseball team.

White Sox throw all starters out...Cubs go with bench players...

Kentucky basketball would have a better chance of making the MLB Playoffs than the White Sox.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:38 pm

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IMU wrote:

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spanky

Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:25 am

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Bryant has twice as many HR's as any other player in all of MLB this spring.

Probably doesn't mean anything because JORR once went bowling with Scott Waguespack and Dan Vapid, but still, that's impressive.

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Post subject: Re: Cubs 2015 Spring Training

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:07 pm

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spanky wrote:

Two great power stories from Spring Training pop in my head. Albert Belle and Sam Horn.

See, now we can get excited and temper our expectations all at the same time.

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