GDT 6/11 CUBBIES at ATLANTA, late afternoon start (hate them, hate them)

[rico43]

CHICAGO

tba
9. Jake Arrieta (R) P

ATLANTA

1. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
2. Chase d'Arnaud (R) SS
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Nick Markakis (L) RF
5. Adonis Garcia (R) 3B
6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C
7. Jace Peterson (L) 2B
8. Matt Wisler (R) P
9. Mallex Smith (L) LF


Here's hoping Jace takes advantage of a second chance he did not necessarily deserve!

[Heyward]

Hopefully Arrieta doesnt clown us too badly.

[Dalyn]

Hopefully Arrieta doesnt clown us too badly.

A perfect game.

[The Chosen One]

A perfect game.

This is why we got A.J.

He's caught a no-hitter and a perfect game.

He'll show the team what it takes to be a part of history, just like Eddie.

[msstate7]

Here's hoping Jace takes advantage of a second chance he did not deserve!

Fify

I like Jace, but he's been awful all year. Regardless, I hope he gets it done now

[Julio3000]

I'm gonna be watching this one from the stands, which is cool, because I've never seen a no-hitter in person before.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Already behind Arrietta 1-0 and he hasn't thrown a pitch

[mossy]

Finally, Heyward has 1 more HR than Tyler Flowers.

[bravesnumberone]

I really hate watching these games. Every single fan behind the first-base dugout is a Cubs fan, judging by the replay of Heyward's homer.

[jpx7]

I really hate watching these games. Every single fan behind the first-base dugout is a Cubs fan, judging by the replay of Heyward's homer.

Probably a few Braves fans cheering that home run, too.

[jpx7]

A perfect game.

Guess the no-hitter's still in play.

[Julio3000]

Guess the no-hitter's still in play.

Even money on Arrieta. Particularly in front of the home crowd.

[Garmel]

Wisler has to quit throwing the gopher ball.

[UNCBlue012]

Wisler's location has been beyond horrible over the last month. (give or take) he was so good the first month because of his location.

[UNCBlue012]

There it is. I love Wisler, but those are absolutely dumbass pitches.

[Garmel]

....and another one leaves the yard.

[Heyward]

Cubs are good.

[CrimsonCowboy]

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[striker42]

The ability to control the long ball will be the difference between number 2 starter and long reliever for Wisler.

[Heyward]

Lack of other consistent SP's is also why im hesitant to trade Julio.

I dropped Wisler in fantasy, he should do better now.

[msstate7]

Inciarte .233
FF .244
Markakis .245
Garcia .245
Mallex .255

So this whole group is pretty much hitting the same. Which one you think ends up with the highest average? Which one has been the most disappoint?

I think inciarte ends up on top.

FF is the most disappointing

[bravos4evr]

Inciarte .233
FF .244
Markakis .245
Garcia .245
Mallex .255

So this whole group is pretty much hitting the same. Which one you think ends up with the highest average? Which one has been the most disappoint?

I think inciarte ends up on top.

FF is the most disappointing

well

Inciarte- .269 wOBA and a 66 wRC+

FF - .325 wOBA and a 104 wRC+

Markakis- .295 wOBA and a .95 wRC+

Garcia - .262 wOBA and a 61 wRC+

Mallex - .316 wOBA and a 97 wRC+


gotta say Inciarte has really struggled (but has improved lately) Freeman is doing the best, but is still way below his career norms. I must say I am happy to see Mallex creeping towards league avg with the bat already. If he can keep learning, he might end up , with his speed and defense, a 3 WAR player!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Andres Perez looks quite a bit like his dad Eddie.