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Morrow threw 35 pitches on Wednesday and is going to pitch in a simulated game this weekend and should be activated next week. He says he is ready to return, but I don't blame the team for being cautious this time of year. The rest of the bullpen is just going to have to step it up for a bit. Maybe the offense will get going and there won't be a need for a closer for a few days.
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another dramatic win, this time over the reds - happ with the huge homer
these are fun and we need the wins but man if the offense could get in a groove and start piling up a lot of runs that would really be great
these are fun and we need the wins but man if the offense could get in a groove and start piling up a lot of runs that would really be great
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Exactly. Just a couple where offense really gets going would be great.
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and we only get a 1-0 game, but i'll take it! 3 in a row and a 2.5 cushion on the brewers
cubs lead the majors in shutouts this year
cubs lead the majors in shutouts this year
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great start by hendricks, really needed that
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They have officially shut down Morrow for the rest of the season. That could make the bullpen in the playoffs interesting.
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bats starting to heat up
anyone see rizzo's 17-pitch, 10 minute at bat? wow
anyone see rizzo's 17-pitch, 10 minute at bat? wow
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Shut your mouth! Jinx!!!! Hamels with his worst start as a Cub and they get shutout! One does not speak of the bats heating up, winning streaks or no hitters!!!
I ain't mad at ya, just venting a bit after that disgusting loss.
I ain't mad at ya, just venting a bit after that disgusting loss.
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ugh, the white sox
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Got them back today. Getting closer to locking up the division.
I'm concerned about the Addy situation. I wonder if they had some idea this was coming when they added Murphy.
I'm concerned about the Addy situation. I wonder if they had some idea this was coming when they added Murphy.
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90 wins, and 2.5 up on the crew
how do you guys feel the mvp race is shaping up now? baez still in the thick of it?
how do you guys feel the mvp race is shaping up now? baez still in the thick of it?
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another good start from hendricks and another cubs win
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hermes wrote:90 wins, and 2.5 up on the crew
how do you guys feel the mvp race is shaping up now? baez still in the thick of it?
I would have to say if we wind up with best record in NL despite Bryant missing time, no Darvish, Morrow inury, etc., then he has to be a strong contender.
Nice to see Kyle coming around. Last two starts (might be more than that) have been very good.
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hermes wrote:how do you guys feel the mvp race is shaping up now? baez still in the thick of it?
I think it will be Yelich winning with Javy and Arandado 2 and 3. I think the OBP gap probably pushes Javy to 3rd. If they had these same numbers 30 years ago I think Javy would have won.
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i wonder if cain will cannibalize some votes from yelich?
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Javys case starts with he is the best player on the best team. Considering he has gold glovecaliber defense, i think his competitors stats would really have to stand out and imo they dont.
Of course it would be great for the cubs to get the offense clicking.
As a top 10 team in runs produced, it shows the offense isnt a huge flaw. This is more of small ball team than 2016 championship team. Being top 10 in runs and 2nd in Batting average, the offense seems servicable to contention.
Of course it would be great for the cubs to get the offense clicking.
As a top 10 team in runs produced, it shows the offense isnt a huge flaw. This is more of small ball team than 2016 championship team. Being top 10 in runs and 2nd in Batting average, the offense seems servicable to contention.
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finally scored more than one run against the pirates, good too because the brewers are ahead now too
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Alomora!!!
Ugly and everything else, but I'll take it.
Ugly and everything else, but I'll take it.
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we've got a spot in the playoffs, now let's hold off the dang brewers