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« on: March 29, 2019, 12:42:42 AM »
So, Opening Day today and all that.


Giants lost today, 2-0, opening up a season that is probably going to be at somewhat sad for the entire organization and all its fans - as it's Bruce Bochy's 13th and final season as manager. He led us to three championships earlier this decade after a half-century drought, and really has been a central bulwark of the team; it's a bit hard to believe that he's really retiring.

Bochy became Giants manager just before I started getting into baseball, so I really don't know what it will be like without him. I know the Giants really aren't that great a team this year, but I'm hoping we can at least hit 74-88 and get him to 2000. If we can somehow manage a winning record, he'll break the top 10 all time; this is in addition to being the only manager ever to clear 900 wins with two different teams. He's a likely hall of fame inductee and we probably see the Giants retire #15 as well. Success or failure, I'm probably going to try to savor all the positives of this season as much as I can.
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2019, 10:01:22 PM »
As a Cardinals fan, I am hoping for big things out of Yadi, Goldschmidt, Carp, and co. on offense, and that Waino, Mikolas, Miller, Hicks, and Flaherty do well for us on the mound.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2019, 12:36:37 PM »
Crazy that baseball is back. Truly doesn't feel like it.

I am optimistic about the chances for my Cubs this year. It will largely hinge on how well Bryant and Darvish can bounce back. I expect Lester, Rizzo, and Baez to be lights out again, although Baez may cool off *slightly*
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2019, 06:29:48 PM »
With Dodgers having Russell Martin and Pollack, they can beat Red Sox in Wrld Series
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2019, 09:13:17 AM »
If that is what the Cubs can expect out of CJ Edwards, a top 3 bullpen piece, then it is going to be a long year.
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2019, 09:17:14 AM »
It should be interesting to see if Darvish can work his way out of whatever his problem is.
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2019, 03:22:21 PM »
Russell Martin was what the Dodgers needed and he can pitch too.  Sale took the bats out of Dodgers hands last year, with addition of Pollack, the bats will be back
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2019, 07:51:24 PM »
Quote from: Illiniwek on March 31, 2019, 09:13:17 AM
If that is what the Cubs can expect out of CJ Edwards, a top 3 bullpen piece, then it is going to be a long year.

Bullpen blew it again today. Yuck
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2019, 08:25:40 PM »
Quote from: JGibson on March 29, 2019, 10:01:22 PM
As a Cardinals fan, I am hoping for big things out of Yadi, Goldschmidt, Carp, and co. on offense, and that Waino, Mikolas, Miller, Hicks, and Flaherty do well for us on the mound.

I hate Christian Yelich.
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2019, 08:27:42 PM »
Texas Rangers off to a surprisingly good start.
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« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2019, 07:22:17 AM »
The Fightin' Phils are the last undefeated team. Go Phillies!
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« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2019, 10:08:56 AM »
Quote from: Mr. Illini on March 31, 2019, 07:51:24 PM
Quote from: Illiniwek on March 31, 2019, 09:13:17 AM
If that is what the Cubs can expect out of CJ Edwards, a top 3 bullpen piece, then it is going to be a long year.

Bullpen blew it again today. Yuck

Our.  Pitching.  Is.  Awful.

A coworker who's also a huge Cubs fan described our performance yesterday as "looking like they all get hammered the night before."  Spot on.
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2019, 11:25:47 AM »
Giants just traded for Kevin Pillar...after five games. Wtf? I’m not disagreeing with the move, we desperately needed a third starting outfielder, but wtf is this timing.
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2019, 12:11:03 AM »
Buck the Fullpen.
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2019, 09:00:18 AM »
This year has been amazing because even if we are terrible, we are currently ahead of Boston! Boston losing feels much better than winning. (Won't last for long! - but ugly run differential to go with it)
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« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2019, 11:29:59 AM »
Give me strength, I’m going to watch my Cubs tomorrow (barf)
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« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2019, 03:02:54 PM »
Cardinals home opener is today. Time to get a victory.
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« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2019, 03:48:07 PM »
Really tough Cubs start. Geez
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« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2019, 01:47:04 AM »

Cubs just like Sox won that Wrld Series and that was it, no consistency in winning
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« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2019, 10:50:07 AM »
Quote from: olowakandi on April 08, 2019, 01:47:04 AM

Cubs just like Sox won that Wrld Series and that was it, no consistency in winning

Fact check: they have the most wins in MLB over the past four seasons. There is clearly consistent winning there.


That being said, they are not currently built and operating like they can win the World Series this year. They are going to have to overhaul their pitching staff to get back to contention, and that is going to be really difficult to do.

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« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2019, 12:16:49 PM »
Quote from: Illiniwek on April 08, 2019, 10:50:07 AM
Quote from: olowakandi on April 08, 2019, 01:47:04 AM

Cubs just like Sox won that Wrld Series and that was it, no consistency in winning

Fact check: they have the most wins in MLB over the past four seasons. There is clearly consistent winning there.


That being said, they are not currently built and operating like they can win the World Series this year. They are going to have to overhaul their pitching staff to get back to contention, and that is going to be really difficult to do.



Their bullpen is awful and have a lot of money tied up in bad starting pitching. Hope it continues for years to come! Cheesy
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« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2019, 11:27:45 PM »
Giants are actually on a 3 game win streak, wow.

May be going to the Friday game, which, according to historical patterns, means it probably ends there.
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« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2019, 10:37:00 AM »
The Angels pulled off the old hidden ball trick against the Yankees. lol
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« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2019, 02:09:51 PM »
The Cardinals are on a roll lately. That's great news.
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« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2019, 03:09:04 PM »
Quote from: JGibson on April 25, 2019, 02:09:51 PM
The Cardinals are on a roll lately. That's great news.

NL Central is a real log jam ... even the Reds.
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