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re: Sploosh Emporium 4/19 - Cubs 2 Padres 5 FINAL
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:35 am to The Sad Banana
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:35 am to The Sad Banana
Lester sounded somewhat encouraged after the game that he feels he's getting back to where he needs to be, while still acknowledging that he's the weak link of the pitching staff right now. It's twitter so it means nothing but not surprised to see some cubs fans already starting to turn on him, I'm guessing its the bleed cubbie blue crowd.
Disappointed in that series, only because it felt like friday was stolen from the cubs, an sunday was just one of those little things missing here and there (or same old cubs stuff). RISP opportunities missed and not putting a pitcher away when he was on the ropes.
Disappointed in that series, only because it felt like friday was stolen from the cubs, an sunday was just one of those little things missing here and there (or same old cubs stuff). RISP opportunities missed and not putting a pitcher away when he was on the ropes.
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Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:39 am to piggidyphish
If I'm being honest, I'm not worried about Lester at all. I hate that he gets called the "ace" all the time by the media and anyone calling the game, because that honor is 100% Jake Arrieta's. But I think Lester gets it. He seems like a dude that knows he's not throwing well; even still, he's kept the Cubs relatively close.
This wasn't an easy series for the Cubs. The Padres are a vastly improved team and they threw their three best arms against a very young, learning lineup.
Great fact from the game yesterday: the Cubs see the most pitches per AB in MLB. A lot to like there...that kind of patience will translate.
ETA: Mendy really needs to go to Iowa.
This wasn't an easy series for the Cubs. The Padres are a vastly improved team and they threw their three best arms against a very young, learning lineup.
Great fact from the game yesterday: the Cubs see the most pitches per AB in MLB. A lot to like there...that kind of patience will translate.
ETA: Mendy really needs to go to Iowa.
This post was edited on 4/20/15 at 8:52 am
Posted on 4/20/15 at 8:52 am to The Sad Banana
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If I'm being honest, I'm not worried about Lester at all.
Me either, and no one else should. He had a set back with his dead arm and he's just catching up.
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This wasn't an easy series for the Cubs. The Padres are a vastly improved team and they threw their three best arms against a very young, learning lineup.
I looked at this series as two teams that could be competing for the same final wildcard spot. Would've been nice to go 2 for 3. So I'm a little bummed about it.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 9:37 am to piggidyphish
I am not worried about Lester much, but a strong seven would make me breathe a sigh of relief. Whoever is the staff ace is just a name, but it definitely could be Lester. He was basically a top 10 pitcher in 2014.
Edit: I am glad the Padres are doing well. They are fun to watch and San Diego is an amazing city. I am glad they could get a winner for once.
Double edit: the SPLOOSH emporium is anchored. frick this gay earth.
Edit: I am glad the Padres are doing well. They are fun to watch and San Diego is an amazing city. I am glad they could get a winner for once.
Double edit: the SPLOOSH emporium is anchored. frick this gay earth.
This post was edited on 4/20/15 at 9:39 am
Posted on 4/20/15 at 9:54 am to Vicks Kennel Club
Lester is rocking a .434 BABIP and a crazy low strand rate. Once his luck evens up he will be fine. His FIP and xFIP are in the 2.80s, 4 full runs under his ERA.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 10:14 am to Vicks Kennel Club
quote:Why do the do it?
Double edit: the SPLOOSH emporium is anchored. frick this gay earth.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 10:56 am to piggidyphish
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Me either, and no one else should. He had a set back with his dead arm and he's just catching up.
Lester will be fine. He looked a lot better yesterday than his other two starts. He had significantly better command of his cutter. The pitch that Middlebrooks hit out actually wasn't a bad pitch. It was a cutter that was down and in and Middlebrooks just got it. His next outing should be a very competitive one.
This team is playing really well right now. The only thing I'm worried about is how long will Neil Ramirez be out and when will Justin Grimm be back. Those are two very important pieces for one of the best young bullpens in baseball.
Nothing else about this team concerns me.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 10:58 am to The Seaward
At this point, it is just so early that I don't put much stock into three starts. The data is just noisy and there is basically almost nothing sustainable out there outside of maybe swinging strike rates, but it even may be too early for that to stabilize. In his handful of innings, he has had shite luck and randomness go against him.
This is just me as a Cubs fan wanting to see Lester go out and deal. Even as an established vet, it may be a bit of a monkey on his back.
This is just me as a Cubs fan wanting to see Lester go out and deal. Even as an established vet, it may be a bit of a monkey on his back.
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