Here we go... 2022 Season.

[CSF77]

Kinda what most of us were anticipating.....they are doing what needs to be done.

Too annoyingly painful to watch.....so I don't.

Called him back up. Had a few changes and Miley is pitching Tue. And I will be there. My wife got tix back in March. Totally cheesed on it until she reminded me that we have tix to the game. Well at least I get to see a debut.

 

[Bust]

This team is so fucking bad their 5th place hitter is a guy sent to AAA 24 hours ago.

was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

 

[CSF77]

Hmm. Miley looking like the guy they paid for. 1 hit ball in 6 innings. Cubs also just toasted a lefty finally. Peters got wrecked in the 1st.

 

[Bust]

don't look now but the cubs have won 5 of their last 7. Their next 10 games are against Pittsburgh, Arizona and Cincinnati.

They need to go 7-3 or 8-2 here boyz

 

[Bust]

don't look now but the cubs have won 5 of their last 7. Their next 10 games are against Pittsburgh, Arizona and Cincinnati.

They need to go 7-3 or 8-2 here boyz

ANOTHER DOMINATING WIN!

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!

 

[JP Hochbaum]

If they can get back to .500 and stay there all season I will be happy. They could then make the hard decision of buying or selling at the deadline.

 

[Bronek]

An other good start by Steele wasted by the bullpen. It to be expected I guess.

 

[Chicagosports89]

An other good start by Steele wasted by the bullpen. It to be expected I guess.

This is the first start this season for Steele where the bullpen has blown it.

 

[clenbuterol_clint]

hey chicago what do you say? please god let the fucking Cubs win today

 

[Probie2429]

Cubs got very lucky that Baez and Bryant didn’t accept those contract extensions a couple years ago. Baez still can’t hit consistently and Bryant is having back problems which will likely hamper him the rest of his career. Only guy playing decent is Rizzo but he’s only hitting .220. Cubs’ FO finally understands the concept of diminishing returns.

 

[knoxville7]

Cubs got very lucky that Baez and Bryant didn’t accept those contract extensions a couple years ago. Baez still can’t hit consistently and Bryant is having back problems which will likely hamper him the rest of his career. Only guy playing decent is Rizzo but he’s only hitting .220. Cubs’ FO finally understands the concept of diminishing returns.

100%. People fell in love with these guys, instead of paying attention to how they were trending.

Trading away aging vets that demand monster contracts is just smart operating. And the fact they got more than just “peanuts” back for those guys makes it that much sweeter

 

[Chicagosports89]

100%. People fell in love with these guys, instead of paying attention to how they were trending.

Trading away aging vets that demand monster contracts is just smart operating. And the fact they got more than just “peanuts” back for those guys makes it that much sweeter

@jts1207 peanuts?

 

[knoxville7]

@jts1207 peanuts?

Yeah, I guess I should of said, “makes it that much SALTIER.”

 

[zack54attack]

So Keegan Thompson has a spot in the rotation or?

 

[Diehardfan]

Thankfully, Ive spent the majority of the day out with the family. I could have been watching this thrillfest of a baseball game. One run and 5 hits total in the game after 7 innings. Good Lord.....at least we know the Cubs are in rebuild mode. I thought the Sox were ready for Prime Time.......I don't get it. They have probably the softest schedule in MLB with over 100 games vs bad teams.

 

[DrGonzo]

What to Expect When You're Expecting Nelson Velázquez: Waveland-Bound Power - Bleacher Nation

One of the Cubs' top positional prospects is coming up today.

www.bleachernation.com

 

[CSF77]

What to Expect When You're Expecting Nelson Velázquez: Waveland-Bound Power - Bleacher Nation

One of the Cubs' top positional prospects is coming up today.

www.bleachernation.com

Not sure how I feel about this one to be honest.

 

[CSF77]

LATEST NEWS
May 29: Wade Miley to IL; Mark Leiter Jr. recalled
Miley was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 26) with a left-shoulder sprain. The injury occurred during his last start on May 22 against the D-backs. Manager David Ross isn’t too concerned about the injury and expects the lefty to be back soon. In a corresponding move, the Cubs called Leiter up from Triple-A Iowa. -- Joey Pollizze

May 29: Seiya Suzuki remains out with sprained finger
Suzuki remained out of the lineup on Sunday against the White Sox with a sprained left ring finger. The Cubs’ outfielder hit in the batting cage before the game, but he is still experiencing some discomfort. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Suzuki’s finger is “sore, swollen and stiff.” -- Joey Pollizze


Cubs need a RF so it is a opertunity

 

[CSF77]

So it seems that Velazquez is the extra man on the DH. There is opertunity with Leiter taking Miley's spot and Thompson taking the rotation spot.

So if Velasquez impresses Jed could move Leiter down. Keep Suzuki on the bench or DL him.

But in general injury seems to be forcing change and I hope these kids run with it and push the AAAA talent out.

 

[CSF77]

Today's starters

Game 1 Swarmer. He was a low draft pick. Started in the pen this year. But with all of the movement and Abbot being let go he got a spot. Over all low talent. But seems to be able to find success regardless. High floor type. He is filler.

Steel on game 2. See where he is at after the rape job. Going in he had back to back great games.