***Official 2019 CHICAGO CUBS Thread*** - Page 2

Ferg1945 · 03-31-2019, 07:01 PM

26 runs scored in 3 games..... 1-2 record.

Sounds right.

Drexl · 03-31-2019, 07:04 PM

Ugh.

Wolves4Life · 03-31-2019, 07:27 PM

Maddon couldn't manage a bullpen to save his life. Cubs could sign Kimbrel and it won't matter unless someone else is managing the bullpen. He will bring him in the 8th and have him try and get 6 outs more times than just trying to get 3.

IgnatiusJReilly · 04-01-2019, 07:23 PM

Not pretty tonight on national TV. Turn it around guys!

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glassnickels · 04-01-2019, 07:24 PM

Can't give the Braves extra outs. That first inning was brutal.

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CoolG · 04-01-2019, 07:25 PM

Should have signed POLLOCK like i told Joe Jr

a-train10 · 04-03-2019, 09:32 PM

My God, is this bullpen awful.

glassnickels · 04-03-2019, 09:33 PM

This inning has not begun in a favorable fashion.

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evileddie · 04-03-2019, 09:56 PM

Can we please hit the reset button on the season? This has been brutal. Lester was a bulldog tonight, but it didn't matter.

Homerun · 04-03-2019, 10:05 PM

The way the Cubs have constructed their roster makes zero sense to me. Why invest so much money into the starting rotation if the bullpen is a complete dumpster fire?

glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 05:03 AM

Well to be fair they haven't added any new money in the rotation. They took all of that on when the bullpen was much more deep, but you're absolutely right on the dumpster fire front. What I don't understand is the complete unwillingness to spend on the bullpen now when it was clear last year it was a weakness. I love me some Bote Mcboatface, but what on earth are they doing locking up a utility infielder rather than looking for pitching help? I'm still hoping it's all early season adjustment, but it's not like these are new guys without some dubious track records here. The Cubs are still printing money on the north side and crying poverty the whole time. It's incredibly frustrating.

Edit: Forgot about the Hamels option they picked up. Valid point that could have gone to bullpen help.

Ferg1945 · 04-04-2019, 12:15 PM

If the Cubs don't figure something out...they could be 7.5 GB of the Brewers before they play have their Opening Day in Wrigley.

4 GB now... if they lose tonight and get swept by the Brewers... 7.5 GB not even 10 games into the 2019 season. I hope it doesn't happen.... but with the bullpen issues... it is very likely.

evileddie · 04-04-2019, 08:07 PM

Walks, walks, and more walks.

glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 08:16 PM

This is disgraceful

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Ferg1945 · 04-04-2019, 08:31 PM

Cubs could be 7.5 GB of the Brewers 9 games into the season.

April 8th... Welcome to Wrigley Field... The Cubs 2019 Home opener... we are only 7.5 Games back of the Brewers!!!

FBGuy13 · 04-04-2019, 08:33 PM

I thought several times today how disappointing the current state of the Cubs are. I thought back to the moment they won the WS in 2016. Looked like they were not even close to their prime yet - but things have never been that good since. Maddon goes from being loved by most every fan to now it surprises nobody that this is likely his last year. The rich owners all of a sudden have no money to improve the roster. The once top 10 farm system has been depleted, and not adequately restocked - and most of the signings and moves since 2016 have been bad and have not positioned the Cubs to maximize this run.

I follow the Cubs and Brewers closely and it amazes me how quickly the Brewers built a contender and how quickly the Cubs future dynasty might end up getting shook up if this continues. Long season but hard to see the Cubs changing their fortunes if they have no money to address the bullpen. It is always more fun when the teams we root for win! I just want to see the Cubs get back to having FUN as a team like they did in 2016 (and how the Brewers are having fun as a team now). Would be a shame if we saw the peak in 2016, and if the run was over so quick.

glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 09:16 PM

Welp I might be spending more time at Nisei than at a Wrigley on Monday. Stop by - I'm buying the Malort.

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WillBaseball · 04-04-2019, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassnickels

Welp I might be spending more time at Nisei than at a Wrigley on Monday. Stop by - I'm buying the Malort.

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Wednesday and Saturday I’ll be walking over. Sweetest Swedish liquor sort of season so far

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glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 09:20 PM

I'll be there. Though Saturday might be a shortened stay as I'm in charge of my 9 year old niece. She's German so she's good for at least one.

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WillBaseball · 04-04-2019, 09:22 PM

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I'll be there. Though Saturday might be a shortened stay as I'm in charge of my 9 year old niece. She's German so she's good for at least one.

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Lmao. I just wanna yell at trout so I’ll be towards front of bleacher line with a burger king cup

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glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 09:24 PM

I'm far too old to deal with the bleachers but fight the good fight for us all buddy. Remember when the Cubs were 0-14 to start the season in '97? See, this is better!

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WillBaseball · 04-04-2019, 09:32 PM

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I'm far too old to deal with the bleachers but fight the good fight for us all buddy. Remember when the Cubs were 0-14 to start the season in '97? See, this is better!

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Bleachers ain’t what they used to be at all, and comfier for me then those new tight seats. Rizzo!

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Wolves4Life · 04-04-2019, 09:52 PM

With Maddon being a lame duck this year, I don't think the FO will hesitate to fire him.

seabass97166 · 04-04-2019, 09:59 PM

No pitching and especially no bullpen

glassnickels · 04-04-2019, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolves4Life

With Maddon being a lame duck this year, I don't think the FO will hesitate to fire him.

What exactly do they expect him to do with this personnel? There's only so much lipstick you can put on the pig.

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04-03-2019, 09:32 PM	#32
a-train10 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 13,261 atrain10	My God, is this bullpen awful. __________________ I only ship to confirmed US addresses. Find me on IG @atrain10_sportscards

04-03-2019, 10:05 PM	#35
Homerun Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,798 perfectgamesportscards1 Homerunsportscards	The way the Cubs have constructed their roster makes zero sense to me. Why invest so much money into the starting rotation if the bullpen is a complete dumpster fire? __________________ Collector of White Sox autographs and blue refractors. Blowout Redrafter's Dynasty Fantasy League Inaugural World Series Champion!

04-04-2019, 05:03 AM	#36
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Well to be fair they haven't added any new money in the rotation. They took all of that on when the bullpen was much more deep, but you're absolutely right on the dumpster fire front. What I don't understand is the complete unwillingness to spend on the bullpen now when it was clear last year it was a weakness. I love me some Bote Mcboatface, but what on earth are they doing locking up a utility infielder rather than looking for pitching help? I'm still hoping it's all early season adjustment, but it's not like these are new guys without some dubious track records here. The Cubs are still printing money on the north side and crying poverty the whole time. It's incredibly frustrating. Edit: Forgot about the Hamels option they picked up. Valid point that could have gone to bullpen help. Last edited by glassnickels; 04-04-2019 at 06:18 AM.

03-31-2019, 07:01 PM	#26
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	26 runs scored in 3 games..... 1-2 record. Sounds right.

03-31-2019, 07:04 PM	#27
Drexl Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 25	Ugh.

03-31-2019, 07:27 PM	#28
Wolves4Life Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12,454	Maddon couldn't manage a bullpen to save his life. Cubs could sign Kimbrel and it won't matter unless someone else is managing the bullpen. He will bring him in the 8th and have him try and get 6 outs more times than just trying to get 3.

04-01-2019, 07:23 PM	#29
IgnatiusJReilly Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,982 Stonethecrow34	Not pretty tonight on national TV. Turn it around guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-01-2019, 07:24 PM	#30
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Can't give the Braves extra outs. That first inning was brutal. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-01-2019, 07:25 PM	#31
CoolG Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,033	Should have signed POLLOCK like i told Joe Jr

04-03-2019, 09:33 PM	#33
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	This inning has not begun in a favorable fashion. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-03-2019, 09:56 PM	#34
evileddie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,153 evileddie	Can we please hit the reset button on the season? This has been brutal. Lester was a bulldog tonight, but it didn't matter.

04-04-2019, 12:15 PM	#37
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	If the Cubs don't figure something out...they could be 7.5 GB of the Brewers before they play have their Opening Day in Wrigley. 4 GB now... if they lose tonight and get swept by the Brewers... 7.5 GB not even 10 games into the 2019 season. I hope it doesn't happen.... but with the bullpen issues... it is very likely.

04-04-2019, 08:07 PM	#38
evileddie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,153 evileddie	Walks, walks, and more walks.

04-04-2019, 08:16 PM	#39
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	This is disgraceful Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-04-2019, 08:31 PM	#40
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Cubs could be 7.5 GB of the Brewers 9 games into the season. April 8th... Welcome to Wrigley Field... The Cubs 2019 Home opener... we are only 7.5 Games back of the Brewers!!!

04-04-2019, 08:33 PM	#41
FBGuy13 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403 firesportsinvestments	I thought several times today how disappointing the current state of the Cubs are. I thought back to the moment they won the WS in 2016. Looked like they were not even close to their prime yet - but things have never been that good since. Maddon goes from being loved by most every fan to now it surprises nobody that this is likely his last year. The rich owners all of a sudden have no money to improve the roster. The once top 10 farm system has been depleted, and not adequately restocked - and most of the signings and moves since 2016 have been bad and have not positioned the Cubs to maximize this run. I follow the Cubs and Brewers closely and it amazes me how quickly the Brewers built a contender and how quickly the Cubs future dynasty might end up getting shook up if this continues. Long season but hard to see the Cubs changing their fortunes if they have no money to address the bullpen. It is always more fun when the teams we root for win! I just want to see the Cubs get back to having FUN as a team like they did in 2016 (and how the Brewers are having fun as a team now). Would be a shame if we saw the peak in 2016, and if the run was over so quick.

04-04-2019, 09:16 PM	#42
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Welp I might be spending more time at Nisei than at a Wrigley on Monday. Stop by - I'm buying the Malort. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-04-2019, 09:20 PM	#44
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	I'll be there. Though Saturday might be a shortened stay as I'm in charge of my 9 year old niece. She's German so she's good for at least one. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-04-2019, 09:24 PM	#46
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	I'm far too old to deal with the bleachers but fight the good fight for us all buddy. Remember when the Cubs were 0-14 to start the season in '97? See, this is better! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

04-04-2019, 09:52 PM	#48
Wolves4Life Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12,454	With Maddon being a lame duck this year, I don't think the FO will hesitate to fire him.

04-04-2019, 09:59 PM	#49
seabass97166 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,685	No pitching and especially no bullpen