Chicago Cubs fans - Rebuilding Year 2023

[Deb & Bill]

I watched Darvish get two strike outs and thought that maybe he had gotten back on track. Then loaded the bases on walks. And not just once. Urg. I just thought the rest of the team on the field were getting bored just standing there watching.

 

[FINFAN]

I watched Darvish get two strike outs and thought that maybe he had gotten back on track. Then loaded the bases on walks. And not just once. Urg. I just thought the rest of the team on the field were getting bored just standing there watching.

To me, it was as if you could literally see the adrenaline wear away to head games pitch by pitch. His body language was text book. Concerning to me because the offense gave him a 3 run lead/cushion ( pretty sure they knew that was going to be needed big time to bolster). Add Willy still struggling with framing, an Ump borderline squeezing, pressure of his first outing in forever, and it all fell apart.( and I doubt he could block out the massive Darvish face/ sign being held up behind home plate ) I will have to watch if when his pitch count gets high in an inning, if he just hits meltdown or not. He hasn’t pitched deep into a game as a Cub yet to really know( at least that I can recall but I might be blocking it out)

 

[FINFAN]

Let’s get the first series of the season!

 

[Deb & Bill]

To me, it was as if you could literally see the adrenaline wear away to head games pitch by pitch. His body language was text book. Concerning to me because the offense gave him a 3 run lead/cushion ( pretty sure they knew that was going to be needed big time to bolster). Add Willy still struggling with framing, an Ump borderline squeezing, pressure of his first outing in forever, and it all fell apart.( and I doubt he could block out the massive Darvish face/ sign being held up behind home plate ) I will have to watch if when his pitch count gets high in an inning, if he just hits meltdown or not. He hasn’t pitched deep into a game as a Cub yet to really know( at least that I can recall but I might be blocking it out)

Darvish kept trying to paint the corners and he was doing pretty good. But the ump wasn't buying it. And I agree with Willy and his framing. He needs to watch some Johnny Bench videos and every other catcher who did it great. Maybe Randy Hundley could come out of retirement (he's 76 now) and give him some pointers.

 

[FINFAN]

Darvish kept trying to paint the corners and he was doing pretty good. But the ump wasn't buying it. And I agree with Willy and his framing. He needs to watch some Johnny Bench videos and every other catcher who did it great. Maybe Randy Hundley could come out of retirement (he's 76 now) and give him some pointers.

Man , Randy Huntley.. the othe #9 I loved.

Gordon Wittenmyer had this quote from Willy:
Contreras said Darvish tried to get "too fine" with his pitches. Also said he sensed emotion in his return to Texas.

“I could see his body language. He got really emotional. I’m not pointing a finger at him. He’s our guy. … And I hope he keeps improving as the season goes on.”


Couldn’t agree more, Willy....couldn’t agree more

 

[FINFAN]

Absolutely, 161-1.

160-2?

 

[FINFAN]

Welp...like Theo said...baseball is designed to torture you.

The offense certainly did their job

 

[Sepo]

Yu did pitch 6.0 innings 3x in 8 games last year. Of those, 2 ND and 1 win. Those were his only good games last year. Not trying to overly apologize for him. He needs to improve. I am ever hopeful.

 

[FINFAN]

It appears CEJ’s new delivery from yesterday is under review as illegal. Not sure where the difference is from his delivery vs Jansen/ Kershaw’s ( other than they have been successful at it, lol)

Descalso a bright light today, clutch is the word that comes to mind

 

[Dan Murphy]

160-2?

It's a long season

 

[FINFAN]

So this was the best performance by the bullpen today...crazy smooth, Randy!

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loc...r-randy-rosario-epic-hat-catch-507915861.html

 

[FINFAN]

Oh my...can EVERY day be April Fool’s?!?!?!?!?!?

 

[robinb]

Lol. I needed that after the Cubs gave away 2 games in a row.

 

[FINFAN]

Lol. I needed that after the Cubs gave away 2 games in a row.

Lol..Rizzo looks like the wholesome kid next door

 

[FINFAN]

Hoping the Professor can go a solid 7 and we aren’t the team to give ATL their first W

 

[FINFAN]

April Cruels Day

That was one miserable game. At least they can’t lose tomorrow

Cubs being very considerate giving the Braves their first win of the season, but * maybe* need to get another W of their own...soon.

 

[FINFAN]

When you become a GIF because you care...
https://m.imgur.com/Kg6voxF

 

[Deb & Bill]

4-0 in the first inning and none of them earned runs. They just need to remember that there are nine players on the team.

And my boy, Bote, just isn't as quick as Javy or as tall as KB to get those hits that get past the base.

 

[FINFAN]

4-0 in the first inning and none of them earned runs. They just need to remember that there are nine players on the team.

And my boy, Bote, just isn't as quick as Javy or as tall as KB to get those hits that get past the base.

Maybe the beard is slowing him down, lol.
New rules of less booze and fast food in clubhouse were supposedly implemented. Maybe they were going through withdrawal

Boston, Houston, Yankees and Cubs all are 1-3....all playoff teams

 

[Deb & Bill]

Maybe the beard is slowing him down, lol.
New rules of less booze and fast food in clubhouse were supposedly implemented. Maybe they were going through withdrawal

Boston, Houston, Yankees and Cubs all are 1-3....all playoff teams

You've nailed it. All that beard and the wind resistance. Also, are the Cubs going to get someone else to play shortstop other than Javy and Russell? Javy had a great first game, but downhill since that.