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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3690 on: August 21, 2018, 02:05:49 pm »
That's why this is the best Cubs board around.

We knew this was going down last night.
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« Reply #3691 on: August 21, 2018, 02:12:41 pm »
Mike Rizzo PC on MLB right now...
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« Reply #3692 on: August 21, 2018, 02:15:27 pm »
I like it.  I'm probably not objective, though, because the only time I watch Murphy is against the Cubs! 
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« Reply #3693 on: August 21, 2018, 02:22:27 pm »
What is his injury history this year?
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« Reply #3694 on: August 21, 2018, 02:29:54 pm »
He missed the start of the season with a leg issue.
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« Reply #3695 on: August 21, 2018, 02:31:06 pm »
Wondering if this is a platoon thing. Hard to keep Zobrist on the bench the way he's hitting.
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« Reply #3696 on: August 21, 2018, 02:32:36 pm »
I think this is a great deal, at the very least unlikely to come back to bite us.

But I am old enough to remember a pitcher named Russ Meyer.  His career started off with the Cubs, and naturally, they traded him away (sold him?) just in time for him to get fairly good.  But most of all, he was known as a "Cub Killer", having an outstanding record against the Cubs.  So they got him back in a trade, and he stunk up Wrigley field for most of one season before they let him go.

But he should go on a hot streak, he might be able to drag the rest of the Cubs offense with him, kind of like Cespedes did for the Mets a few years ago.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3697 on: August 21, 2018, 02:35:54 pm »
Who goes down to make room on the 25 man?  LaStella?
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« Reply #3698 on: August 21, 2018, 02:38:09 pm »
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« Reply #3699 on: August 21, 2018, 02:52:40 pm »
Quote from: davep on August 21, 2018, 02:22:27 pm
What is his injury history this year?

He looked really gimpy/slow when playing the Cubs.  His running is probably going to be more on the Schwarber end of the spectrum, maybe even slower. 
And his defensive range probably won't be good great. 

But he's hitting .300, after .322 and .347 the past two seasons.  The guy can hit, which we can use.  Sure, we can put that negatively (he's "only" .300, so he's in decline from his .347 year.....!)  But I think having a .300-hitter in the mix can help.  Heh heh, maybe he'll also fit in with the Cubs because like all of them except Javy, his HR-power is also down, too.   
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« Reply #3700 on: August 21, 2018, 03:02:20 pm »
I had a feeling he was going to the cubs
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« Reply #3701 on: August 21, 2018, 03:13:11 pm »
He has never a great runner, but he had articular cartilage surgery in his knee.  I'm seem to remember that they had to do microfracture surgery on it, which is tough to rehab.  He has been hitting well since July, so he should help out on offense.  On defense he's a downgrade at 2B.  I wonder if they might try him at 3B depending on who is pitching because of his range.
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« Reply #3702 on: August 21, 2018, 03:15:39 pm »
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« Reply #3703 on: August 21, 2018, 04:12:24 pm »
Thanks for that link, Dusty.  Guess it shows Murphy was rather old-fashioned in his views, but a good enough guy that he could open his heart at least some to others with different perspectives. 

The article also shows how important Billy Bean is to MLB.  It's certainly high time to accept that gay people are just people and to help promote inclusion within MLB.

At any rate, Cubs won't really need Murphy to lead others, but just fit in and HIT!  Joe (and Rizz and others) will help him feel comfortable, get acclimated and fit in.  He might provide a boost of energy and some pop that's exactly what the Cubs need right now...sure hope so!
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« Reply #3704 on: August 21, 2018, 04:22:48 pm »
Darvish out for the year with a stress reaction in his elbow.
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