Jay Kirk Baseball Thread since 2017: The 2021 season, Dodgers Repeat?

[PrincetonTiger 8,554]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Well, Jake gave us 6 good one's. I would keep him out there in the 7th until the Pirates come up with some kind of threat. He may be able to go 7?

It depends on how the Offensive lineup does

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Well, Jake gave us 6 good one's. I would keep him out there in the 7th until the Pirates come up with some kind of threat. He may be able to go 7?

I can imagine, especially if we get one guy on, then no way. It is first game back and he is over 80 already and we need him to leave game on good note

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

2 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Wonder if that was JAs last pitch since he is due up 4th

He probably is done but it looks like he could go 7. 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

1 minute ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

I can imagine, especially if we get one guy on, then no way. It is first game back and he is over 80 already and we need him to leave game on good note

Yeah because once a pitcher goes 6 and over 80, bad things could start happening that is for sure. I was hoping for 6 good one's and I got it. He looked a lot better than Hendricks did. I hope Hendricks gets it together because without Hendricks pitching good, the Cubs aren't going anywhere.

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

That was Crushed by J-Hey!!!

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah because once a pitcher goes 6 and over 80, bad things could start happening that is for sure. I was hoping for 6 good one's and I got it. He looked a lot better than Hendricks did. I hope Hendricks gets it together because without Hendricks pitching good, the Cubs aren't going anywhere.

Ya, and more when it is the first game of the year for him, and with his last few years, dont want to push. Now his spot will come up this inning too

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Heyward with a blast! No doubt about that one. 4-1 Cubs now.

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

This has been much fun to watch compared to Thursday. So far anyway, I shouldn't jinx it.

[PrincetonTiger 8,554]

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

1 minute ago, PrincetonTiger said:

earlier it was this too 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Workman with some nice work in the 7th  . 6 outs away from win #1 in 2021. 

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

5 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

This has been much fun to watch compared to Thursday. So far anyway, I shouldn't jinx it.

I missed the watching on Thursday, my VPN on work computer is out of Chicago so it wouldnt let my MLB.tv to work! I only was at work too on opening day, cuz I had to deal with a shooting on Wednesday when I worked from home or else I planned to be home, but didn't want to be home as idk if shooter had been caught

[PrincetonTiger 8,554]

Nice job by Workman

 

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2 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

I missed the watching on Thursday, my VPN on work computer is out of Chicago so it wouldnt let my MLB.tv to work! I only was at work too on opening day, cuz I had to deal with a shooting on Wednesday when I worked from home or else I planned to be home, but didn't want to be home as idk if shooter had been caught

For some reason after Hendricks gave up that HR in the 1st inning I had a feeling we would lose on Thursday. Strange but after watching this team for years you could sense things like that  . Hendricks seems like the type of pitcher where he either is dominant or he just stinks. There is no in between with him. It is mainly because he rely's on his control and hitting the strike zone's perfectly IMO. He is not over powering.

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

For some reason after Hendricks gave up that HR in the 1st inning I had a feeling we would lose on Thursday. Strange but after watching this team for years you could sense things like that  . Hendricks seems like the type of pitcher where he either is dominant or he just stinks. There is no in between with him. It is mainly because he rely's on his control and hitting the strike zone's perfectly IMO. He is not over powering.

I mean he can't make mistakes normally due to his not high power stuff, but he still can have a so-so start that is good as long as he is missing on corners and not off plate. It appeared to be mechanical and the Cold effect as every Cubs pitcher seemed to forget it was opening day

 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Nice to see the offense come alive today. El Mago with an RBI, 5-1 Cubs now.  

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Nice to see the offense come alive today. El Mago with an RBI, 5-1 Cubs now.  

I like the base hits and all, that is much more worth than HRs, in a sense

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

1 minute ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

I like the base hits and all, that is much more worth than HRs, in a sense

Cubs have been fundamentally great today - hitting, base running, defense and pitching. Nice to see. 5 runs should win most games and the Cubs have 5 as of now.

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Andrew Chafin with a nice 8th inning. He looks like an actor from the 80's with that stache and hair  

[PrincetonTiger 8,554]

8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Andrew Chafin with a nice 8th inning. He looks like an actor from the 80's with that stache and hair  

A true throwback 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

A Kimbrel sighting, he looked dominant to close it out. Great all-around effort today by the whole team. Cubs win 5-1. Jake gets the win, MVP HR's, Heyward HR's, El Mago a couple of hits and a couple of steals. Fun day at Wrigley.

[PrincetonTiger 8,554]

Big Brawl almost broke out between Cards and Reds

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Fun facts: In a Cubs uniform, Jake Arrieta is now 69-31 with an overall era of 2.90. He is also 2-0 in WS Games which occurred in 2016 vs the Indians where he won a ring. He has 2 no hitters, one in 2015, one in 2016. He also won the NL CY Young in 2015. Glad he is back, this is a boost this team needed as in possible contender boost if he stays healthy. Not just a good team but maybe very good to great again?

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

3 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Big Brawl almost broke out between Cards and Reds

 

And like normal Molina causes the benches to clear this time by going behind and pushing while the guy is walking away. While Castellanos yelled and was pumped while working over the Pitcher, he started to walk away and like usual Molina came and did something punk like. Castellanos gets ejected, Molina doesn't like anytime Molina does something. 

 

3 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Fun facts: In a Cubs uniform, Jake Arrieta is now 69-31 with an overall era of 2.90. He is also 2-0 in WS Games which occurred in 2016 vs the Indians where he won a ring. He has 2 no hitters, one in 2015, one in 2016. He also won the NL CY Young in 2015. Glad he is back, this is a boost this team needed as in possible contender boost if he stays healthy. Not just a good team but maybe very good to great again?

 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Cards and Brewers both lost. Everyone in the Central is 1-1 through 2 games.

[HOZER 3,777]

Late to the party again.....

 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Great start for the Cubs today. 2-0 already after the 1st inning.

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Ian Happ with a huge blast, 3-0 Cubs lead in the 3rd. 

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Davies a shutout through 4 innings, looking great. No matter who the opponent is, taking 2 of 3 in every series is the goal. Sweeps are nice but unrealistic the majority of the time due to the competition. If we can get 2 of 3 vs a division opponent to start the season I will take it. Cubs still up 3-0 heading to the bottom of the 4th.

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Fly the flag Hozer, Cubs win 4-3 and take the series over the Pirates. Now 2-1 on the season - Kimbrel looks great to close!

[HOZER 3,777]

Kimbrel is looking pretty good so far!!!!

 

[Myles 4,373]

Cardinals not looking good so far this season.   

[RollerColt 2,801]

It's not baseball without the Reds and Cards getting into a bench clearing fight, bahahaha... Just didn't think it would happen three days into the season!

 

 

[NFLfan 8,925]

15 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

It's not baseball without the Reds and Cards getting into a bench clearing fight, bahahaha... Just didn't think it would happen three days into the season!

 

  You may not be old enough to know this, but Reds used to have two guys in their bullpen who seemed to get opposing players to charge the mound: Rob Dibble and Norm Charlton. There were a few times that Dibble hit Mets players, leading to bench-clearing brawls. The Reds were a fun team to watch then. 

[Barry Sears 1,372]

1 hour ago, Myles said:

Cardinals not looking good so far this season.   

 

Great opening day win, then the wheels just fell off.  Wainwright got beat up and I think it's time to get Carlos Martinez and new home.  He's lost it and doesn't have the mentality to overcome his struggles.

 

It's early, obviously, but our pitching has been terrible and we're not able to score 8+ runs each game to give us a chance to win.

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

Cubs win opener vs Brewers and move to 3-1. Williams started with 5 perfect innings. Ran into trouble in 6 got out of it. Then ran into more in 7th (I was thinking after 6 to take him out as you could see he was gassed some).  Milla got the save 

[NFLfan 8,925]

Mets lost their first game 5-3 to the Phillies. That was the 31st game that Jacob DeGrom left with a lead that the bullpen blew. 31!! And in a pretty short career. He was removed from today's game with a 2-0 lead after throwing only 77 pitches through 6 innings. The manager should have let him pitch another inning. Mets are 0-1.

 

The Phillies, on the other hand, have started 4-0. 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

Fly the flag @HOZER, Cubs took care of those pesky Brewers to improve to 3-1 on the season. Brewers are now 1-3, in the basement where they belong 

[2006Coltsbestever 22,651]

1 hour ago, NFLfan said:

Mets lost their first game 5-3 to the Phillies. That was the 31st game that Jacob DeGrom left with a lead that the bullpen blew. 31!! And in a pretty short career. He was removed from today's game with a 2-0 lead after throwing only 77 pitches through 6 innings. The manager should have let him pitch another inning. Mets are 0-1.

 

The Phillies, on the other hand, have started 4-0. 

I know you love the Mets but DeGrom needs to get out of that organization. They are wasting his career. The guy is special and his career is being wasted, sad really. I would love it if he joined the Cubs, Cubs at least can win their division and give DeGrom a chance in the playoffs.

[PuntersArePeopleToo 1,100]

17 hours ago, NFLfan said:

Mets lost their first game 5-3 to the Phillies. That was the 31st game that Jacob DeGrom left with a lead that the bullpen blew. 31!! And in a pretty short career. He was removed from today's game with a 2-0 lead after throwing only 77 pitches through 6 innings. The manager should have let him pitch another inning. Mets are 0-1.

 

The Phillies, on the other hand, have started 4-0. 

You guys needed better Bullpen Performance. To me the idea of taking him out early wasn't the worst idea with first game, long season, and injury issues in past. In reality the bullpen would have just blown it later, that is where the real problem is. I have been wanting Ross to pull Cubs starters after about 80 pitches until maybe mid to late may just to get more buildup

[NFLfan 8,925]

1 hour ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

You guys needed better Bullpen Performance. To me the idea of taking him out early wasn't the worst idea with first game, long season, and injury issues in past. In reality the bullpen would have just blown it later, that is where the real problem is. I have been wanting Ross to pull Cubs starters after about 80 pitches until maybe mid to late may just to get more buildup

 

I hear you. But we spent a lot to sign Trevor May. And he had been great for the Twins. He could not get hitters out in the 8th. 

 

I think the Mets' lack of runs is probably most responsible for the loss. They just can't hit with men in scoring position. I saw something on the broadcast yesterday that showed that the Mets led the NL in hitting last season (shocking) but were 7th in scoring (not a surprise). They can't put hits together to score enough runs to win.