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Playtwo

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1845 on: March 13, 2023, 11:33:30 am »
I wonder how accurate those guns are.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1846 on: March 13, 2023, 12:05:28 pm »
I haven't been watching, but if they are playing in MLB stadiums they would be using Trackman.  If it is the spring training sites then it is variable if they are using Trackman.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1847 on: March 13, 2023, 01:33:58 pm »
I wonder how accurate those guns are.
Accurate guns?  We don't need no stinkin' accurate guns.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1848 on: March 15, 2023, 07:30:55 am »
https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/spring-training-notebook-cubs-reflect-on-javier-assads-outing-vs-usa-and-rings-are-handed-out/

Says Assad maxed at 95.1 in majors.  Said he had ten pitches above that in ten USA batters.  Said goal was to touch 98, and he’s almost there. 

Fun.  Maybe reminder that guys aren’t as strong and fast in august after 100 innings.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1849 on: March 15, 2023, 02:28:24 pm »
We've built some pitching depth.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1850 on: March 15, 2023, 04:47:07 pm »
https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/spring-training-notebook-cubs-reflect-on-javier-assads-outing-vs-usa-and-rings-are-handed-out/

Says Assad maxed at 95.1 in majors.  Said he had ten pitches above that in ten USA batters.  Said goal was to touch 98, and he’s almost there. 

Fun.  Maybe reminder that guys aren’t as strong and fast in august after 100 innings.

It was also the biggest stage of his life and he knew he was only going a couple of innings.

craig

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1851 on: March 20, 2023, 07:52:34 am »
https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/cubs-spring-training-notebook-justin-steeles-struggles-seiya-suzukis-status-and-some-birthday-fun/

Suzuki seems to be progressing well. 

Steele felt off yesterday; velocity well down.

In other reports, both Marquiz and Athletic, Thompson's velocity has apparently been noticably down this spring. 




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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1852 on: March 20, 2023, 08:43:45 am »
Thompson has been around 90 on his fastball this spring.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1853 on: March 20, 2023, 01:05:27 pm »
Baseball America on Hayden:

Scout’s Take: “Wesneski looks really, really damn good. I'd be surprised if they don't give the fifth starter spot to him. He's probably their third or fourth pitcher right now. He's better than (Drew) Smyly. He's probably better than (Justin) Steele. If not, they're on the same level right now, but he will be better during the season. He'll be their No. 3 starter, in my opinion, by July. I'm pretty big on him. He looked really good mixing and matching fastballs and sliders. Really good command. Did exceptionally well.”
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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1854 on: March 20, 2023, 01:21:37 pm »
Wood got sent down even though he was clearly the best pitcher at camp. 

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1855 on: March 21, 2023, 10:55:38 am »
Fangraphs' position rankings aren't going well for the Cubs so far. They rank as the 3rd worst in baseball at both catcher and first base.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2023-positional-power-rankings-catcher/
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2023-positional-power-rankings-first-base/

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1856 on: March 21, 2023, 11:06:17 am »
Defense wins championships.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1857 on: March 21, 2023, 11:50:32 am »
Fangraphs' position rankings aren't going well for the Cubs so far. They rank as the 3rd worst in baseball at both catcher and first base.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2023-positional-power-rankings-catcher/
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2023-positional-power-rankings-first-base/

Can someone explain why they have the Cubs at #11 at 2B with Hoerner there?
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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1858 on: March 21, 2023, 01:10:22 pm »
Hoerner's WAR is 5th highest among the second basemen they rated.  However, his predicted OBP is meh and his predicted SA is lower than the 10 second basemen on teams with higher team ratings.  Essentially, much of Nico's high WAR comes with his predicted high number of plate appearances(he is expected to have the 4th highest number of ) and fielding prowess (he is rated as the 2nd best fielder at 2B).  The other teams pass the Cubs because of more positive WAR numbers from their substitutes.  Madrigal and McKinstry do not impress computer algorithms.

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Re: Cubs in ‘23
« Reply #1859 on: March 21, 2023, 01:16:18 pm »
The 2023 Cubs are projected to improve in WAR more at 1B than 2B!