4/1. Cubs game 1

[msstate7]

I feel obligated to get us off the snide. I've been red hot picking college basketball games, so hopefully that luck will extend to braves today. Get it done, newcomb

[striker42]

Kyle Hendricks is going to have a big game.

[nsacpi]

expecting a yuge game from Markakis

[Tapate50]

JD gonna go big fly.

[Dalyn]

Hopefully the young guys can put that ****ty series behind them and grab a win at home tonight. Will be fun to watch. :tchop:

[CyYoung31]

Hopefully we can get in the win column. It’s been...*checks notes*...176 days 12 hours 54 minutes and 47 seconds since I was last able to enjoy a Braves victory.

[Enscheff]

Braves are the last winless team in baseball.

[Jay212033]

Braves are the last winless team in baseball.

Awesome! From first to worst!!!

[striker42]

I was looking at the probable pitchers coming up and the matchups aren't favorable for a while. Our bats really need to wake up.

[msstate7]

Same lineup as opening day

[msstate7]

I was looking at the probable pitchers coming up and the matchups aren't favorable for a while. Our bats really need to wake up.

Who the marlins throwing Friday night against gausman?

[striker42]

Who the marlins throwing Friday night against gausman?

I'm more looking through the rest of this Cubs series. It could be a really tough series.

[msstate7]

I'm more looking through the rest of this Cubs series. It could be a really tough series.

Maybe. They gave up 21 runs in 3-game series vs rangers

[striker42]

Maybe. They gave up 21 runs in 3-game series vs rangers

True, but I don't feel good about the prospect of these pitchers laying two eggs in a row. And the guys we're running out there don't exactly inspire confidence.

[salmagundy]

Who the marlins throwing Friday night against gausman?

EPSN says Lopez

[DaneHill]

Braves are the last winless team in baseball.

What my heart hears: Well, that's a sh**ty realization.

What my mind hears: Number 1 pick in the draft if season ended today!

[Tapate50]

What my heart hears: Well, that's a sh**ty realization.

What my mind hears: Number 1 pick in the draft if season ended today!

That's just what AA wants you to think.

Keep expectations low and payroll low to line his pockets for his yearly bonus.

Can't wait for the Rerebuild.

[CyYoung31]

EPSN says Lopez

This is the 3rd time you’ve done this. Is it EPSN where you’re from?

[CyYoung31]

Braves are the last winless team in baseball.

Translation: the Braves are the worst team in baseball.

[bravesfanMatt]

Just setting up our epic run in June

[msstate7]

Enscheff, where's the Wright report?

[nsacpi]

Enscheff, where's the Wright report?

Barr is reviewing it...a summary of the principal conclusions should be out soon

[DaneHill]

I'm giving Wright a pass on yesterday's game due to the cold weather and nerves. Multiple players were saying the cold affected all the pitchers.

[Five]

Barr is reviewing it...a summary of the principal conclusions should be out soon
I’m sure most of it will be redacted.

[salmagundy]

This is the 3rd time you’ve done this. Is it EPSN where you’re from?

assuming you haven't been around as long as I have, on many different boards, EPSN stands for Exclusively Pissy Sports News. Your quick wit was very slow here. Take all the shots at me you want. And where I'm from or have been from means nothing., especially to you.

[CyYoung31]

assuming you haven't been around as long as I have, on many different boards, EPSN stands for Exclusively Pissy Sports News. Your quick wit was very slow here. Take all the shots at me you want. And where I'm from or have been from means nothing., especially to you.

Wow. Calm down there, Chief. Your skin was very thin there.

[Dalyn]

Okay, Sean. :Bunchie1: Let's do it.

[CyYoung31]

So, assuming Markakis is garbage heading into May (a very safe assumption), how long until AA makes a move, or will Snitker be forced to start Camargo in the OF?

[salmagundy]

A gift given back-- Rizzo pops out to Freddie on 3-0 count after Muk gives a Dbl gift to Bryant

[jpack1]

This is the guy to call mostly FB for McCann. Hopefully it keeps working like the 1st.

[Enscheff]

Enscheff, where's the Wright report?

Summary: He lost sink on everything from the 2018 data, and that's a bit concerning. I am willing to give everyone a pass in last night's game due to conditions though.

http://www.chopcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8626&page=2&p=575522&viewfull=1#post575522

[Five]

Lmao...how often does that happen

[thethe]

Like i said...ender is useless offensively

[Enscheff]

Why is Snit wasting Ender's HRs in the lead off spot? Idiot.

[salmagundy]

Chip and Capt Caveman doing EPSN broadcast!! Fox SO feed??

[CyYoung31]

Elite AB from Ronald.

[CyYoung31]

Calling a Markakis DP right here.

[Enscheff]

That was a pretty damn good PA from Acuna.

He is maturing faster than any hitter I've ever seen.

[CyYoung31]

Calling a Markakis DP right here.

Should’ve been.

[CyYoung31]

Who the F is Zagunis?

[msstate7]

Should’ve been.

He had that beat

[Five]

Beautiful one six...welcome back

[Enscheff]

As angry as Braves fans are, imagine how angry Cubs fans must be after being told the team has no money and then open the season playing like this.

Ouch.

[buck75]

BMac with a professional single

[CyYoung31]

First orders of business pre-Memorial Day:

1. Get rid of Markakis
2. Replace Newcomb in the rotation.

[Enscheff]

Heyward looks even thinner. Does the dude even love food?

[buck75]

First orders of business pre-Memorial Day:

1. Get rid of Markakis
2. Replace Newcomb in the rotation.

Hope you’re wrong; afraid you’re right.

[Enscheff]

jeee-zussss Newk...

[Ozzie Swanson]

Newcomb is so frustrating.

[jpack1]

That’s just pitiful by Newk. Just pitiful

[msstate7]

Newcomb just likes drama.

[Five]

This Bazingus guy

[msstate7]

This Bazingus guy

To be fair, did you expect a fastball in the middle of the plate? Lol

[Super]

To be fair, did you expect a fastball in the middle of the plate? Lol

newcomb with the long long con. brilliant

[CyYoung31]

Heyward looks even thinner. Does the dude even love food?

He’s too lazy to even open a bag of potato chips.

[msstate7]

Donaldson warming up now

[CyYoung31]

Donaldson warming up now

Singles hitter.

[CyYoung31]

Lol, Newcomb is so bad.

[CrazyTrain]

Newk is absolutely awful to watch pitch. 4-0 lead and he’s still nibbling.

[Super]

Lol, Newcomb is so bad.

he’s really not tho. certainly has his issues but it’s funny that his average performance last year would’ve been welcome in any of the first 3 games. or if any of the other young pitchers can put up a 2ish war year, it will be nice.

[CrazyTrain]

he’s really not tho. certainly has his issues but it’s funny that his average performance last year would’ve been welcome in any of the first 3 games. or if any of the other young pitchers can put up a 2ish war year, it will be nice.

Bro Newk is terrible. Stop.

[jpack1]

I guess it wasn’t all Chuck Hernandez. These guys aren’t MLB pitchers. Ridiculous

[Julio3000]

he’s really not tho. certainly has his issues but it’s funny that his average performance last year would’ve been welcome in any of the first 3 games. or if any of the other young pitchers can put up a 2ish war year, it will be nice.

He kinda is.

[CyYoung31]

he’s really not tho. certainly has his issues but it’s funny that his average performance last year would’ve been welcome in any of the first 3 games. or if any of the other young pitchers can put up a 2ish war year, it will be nice.

I know he isn’t. But he’s got some of the worst command I’ve ever seen. And it’s a shame because he may have the best stuff on the staff.

[UNCBlue012]

There’s no way in hell that not walking people is part of this organization’s pitching philosophy lol

[jpack1]

There’s something wrong in the Braves pitcher development department.

[Super]

Newk is absolutely awful to watch pitch. 4-0 lead and he’s still nibbling.

i don’t think he’s trying to nibble. just can’t throw strikes. he tries, just can’t.

[jpack1]

Newk seriously has no idea where the ball is going.

[Super]

He kinda is.

how is putting up a 2 war season really bad? he’s been a backend guy but he’s been serviceable and will probably continue to be.

[msstate7]

i don’t think he’s trying to nibble. just can’t throw strikes. he tries, just can’t.

I can see why people think he is. His strikes seem to always be in good spots

[jsebe10]

There’s something wrong in the Braves pitcher development department.

Been shouting that for over a decade now...we haven’t developed a legit pitcher since Glavine...or Smoltz.

I guess you can kind of say Folty...

[CrazyTrain]

There’s something wrong in the Braves pitcher development department.

No there was something wrong with the FO that traded for these guys.

[GeorgiaGirl]

Been shouting that for over a decade now...we haven’t developed a legit pitcher since Glavine...or Smoltz.

I guess you can kind of say Folty...

Now that's going too far. May not have developed an ace but there have been guys that developed since. The last mainly Braves guy was Alex Wood though (but on the other hand he seemed ready out of the box for the most part), Folty would count but he also had a lot of time in Houston.

Picking mostly big risk arms isn't a great idea.

[jpack1]

ACUNA.

[CrazyTrain]

Been shouting that for over a decade now...we haven’t developed a legit pitcher since Glavine...or Smoltz.

I guess you can kind of say Folty...

Teheran was good before the rebuild ruined him. Tommy Hansen was pretty damn good. Alex Wood before we dealt him for nothing. Beachy/Medlen/Minor were good before injuries.

[The Chosen One]

He might be decent.

[Super]

snitker finds a way to bat acuña leadoff and waste a HR

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ronald dad gum Acuna

[Five]

Special kid right there

[CrazyTrain]

I really think Acuna should be hitting leadoff.

[msstate7]

Special kid right there

I agree, newcomb is special

[msstate7]

Cubs need to trade Hendricks to the Phillies

[Super]

nick needs to stop trying to do anything that requires any kind of speed. like diving for balls and taking 2.

[Five]

I agree, newcomb is special
I c ya lol

[buck75]

Chip: “Look at Nick fly!”

[Super]

vintage heyward defense

[TURBO]

Are we good again?

[jpack1]

I think the Cubs are drunk.

[buck75]

BMac haulin it

[UNCBlue012]

Acuna just makes me happy, man. We are so lucky to have him.

[UNCBlue012]

Swanson may still be the same hitter lol

[CrazyTrain]

Acuna just makes me happy, man. We are so lucky to have him.

He’s a monster

[msstate7]

Dansby is a class act. Sees an old man struggling and helps him out

[Julio3000]

how is putting up a 2 war season really bad? he’s been a backend guy but he’s been serviceable and will probably continue to be.

Forgive my inadequate deference to his not-quite-2.0 WAR 2018.

He’s excruciating to watch. And the back end of this rotation is not much to brag about. But, you’re right, he’s only truly awful if you consider that we traded Tron Simmons for him.

[CyYoung31]

Been shouting that for over a decade now...we haven’t developed a legit pitcher since Glavine...or Smoltz.

I guess you can kind of say Folty...

Millwoo, Hanson, Medlen, Minor, Teheran, Wood. Countless relievers like Kimbrel.

Hell, Bruce Chen and Odalis Perez were in the majors for years.

[bravesfanMatt]

Is 5 enough. I predict 6 more walks by the Braves staff before it is over..

[Super]

Forgive my inadequate deference to his not-quite-2.0 WAR 2018.

He’s excruciating to watch. And the back end of this rotation is not much to brag about. But, you’re right, he’s only truly awful if you consider that we traded Tron Simmons for him.

i mean i’m not asking you to be super impressed, but he was decent last year. certainly not terrible

[Enscheff]

Acuna is a lock to go 30/30

[Super]

also as chip intelligently points out again: newcomb was 12-9. winning record = good pitcher

[Super]

Acuna is a lock to go 30/30

bet

[Enscheff]

Cubs are just aggressive enough to bail Newk out of all his control issues.

It will be nice when the Braves get pitchers who can throw strikes.

[CyYoung31]

Not sure if you should let Newcomb face Bryant.

[msstate7]

Not sure if you should let Newcomb face Bryant.

Rather parsons?

[CyYoung31]

also as chip intelligently points out again: newcomb was 12-9. winning record = good pitcher

This is the kind of analysis you can’t get by watching EPSN.

[CyYoung31]

Rather parsons?

Yeah

[Five]

Newk throwing a gem right now.

[USMA76]

Not sure if you should let Newcomb face Bryant.

No worries, mate..8^)

[Super]

Not sure if you should let Newcomb face Bryant.

think you really need to let newcomb log some innings if at all possible.

[nsacpi]

Newk throwing a gem right now.

effectively wild

[UNCBlue012]

Newk is a weird ass pitcher and I don’t think I like him very much. I have zero faith in the guy.

[nsacpi]

think you really need to let newcomb log some innings if at all possible.

off day tomorrow

#shortleash

[Enscheff]

Newk throwing a gem right now.

4 walks in 4 innings on 87 pitches is a gem?

We must be watching different games.

[bravesfanMatt]

Newk throwing a gem right now.

TOR for sure

[Super]

This is the kind of analysis you can’t get by watching EPSN.


casual fans watching epsn don’t appreciate analytics yet

[bravesfanMatt]

4 walks in 4 innings on 87 pitches is a gem?

We must be watching different games.

I am thinking sarcasm.

[Super]

off day tomorrow

#shortleash


well it’s a combo of short starts every game yes but also are the bullpen options any better? are we at all confident in that? idk, let the man roll

[msstate7]

off day tomorrow

#shortleash

Eh, snit will go with parsons, Luke, or tomlin. Rather newcomb

[Enscheff]

bet

Is anyone who isn’t proven to be completely unaccountable willing to enter into this bet?

[Julio3000]

i mean i’m not asking you to be super impressed, but he was decent last year. certainly not terrible

You are right. He is not terrible.

[UNCBlue012]

Donaldson looks fantastic tonight.

[buck75]

Thursday’s minor league schedule:
http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?cid=&lid=&org=144&sc=&sid=milb&t=affiliate&ymd=20190404

[CyYoung31]

Donaldson just needs a ball of dip in his mouth and he’d be your stereotypical 70/80’s slugger.

[Dalyn]

Nice to see Donaldson looking comfortable at the plate.

[msstate7]

So we let Newcomb hit only to pull him immediately.

[Super]

short leash was right. here we go...

[Dalyn]

Whhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyyy

[bravesfanforlife88]

Damn Newk 5 run lead and can’t go at least 5 innings? Fail

[nsacpi]

we'll see how that short leash thing goes

#fingerscrossed

[tululush]

So we let Newcomb hit only to pull him immediately.

Lol Snit doesn’t make much sense.

[msstate7]

Heck yeah

[Enscheff]

Snit gave up a leadoff PA so Newk could pitch to a single batter? Maybe that could have been a swing for Camargo vs a LHP?

Sigh...

[msstate7]

Come on Donaldson. Sheet

[msstate7]

Atta boy parsons

[nsacpi]

Parsons looks good. Maybe this year's Biddle.

[CyYoung31]

Maybe it’s because he’s from my home area, and the place I went to college, but I think I like Wes Parsons.

[CyYoung31]

Parsons looks good. Maybe this year's Biddle.

He gonna be left off the post season roster?

[nsacpi]

He gonna be left off the post season roster?

I think we tanking this year so AA gets a bigger bonus

[msstate7]

Hendricks throwing fastballs by acuna lol

[nsacpi]

Hendricks throwing fastballs by acuna lol

makes me want to question his bat speed

[msstate7]

makes me want to question his bat speed

It's slow, no doubt about it

[msstate7]

Cash it in mac

[jpack1]

Good to see Ozzie barrel some balls up.

[Tapate50]

Ozzay!

[The Chosen One]

If Ozz can get back to Pre-All Star Break Oz from last year... whew.

[The Chosen One]

Man, who knew defense could be so overrated.

[msstate7]

Swanson don't play that crap

[thethe]

Hey, this is fun

[UNCBlue012]

SWANSONGGGG

[jpack1]

Good to see Dans catch a break. Hit that ball hard.

[UNCBlue012]

If Ozz can get back to Pre-All Star Break Oz from last year... whew. I was just going to compliment his swing from the left side.

[Tapate50]

AA failed us

[bravesfanforlife88]

Emma is getting excited

[nsacpi]

best part of tonight's game is shutting up those Cubs fans

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/224f2c7017a8648030d423d06ae243ed/tenor.gif?itemid=8148956

[striker42]

Why are the Braves wearing Cubs unis tonight?

[Enscheff]

How did the Braves manage to run into a team playing even worse than them so far in 2019?

The Cubs look awful.

[msstate7]

So Lester on Wednesday... wonder where camargo draws first start at.

[drewdat]

I caught the ball! Now I am going to throw it and record an out!

April Fool's!

[CyYoung31]

How did the Braves manage to run into a team playing even worse than them so far in 2019?

The Cubs look awful.

Bobby must’ve sprinkled some of his regular season magic-pixie dust on the field prior to the game.

[USMA76]

Emma is getting excited

Not sure but I think I like the prospect of Emma getting excited.

[bravesfanMatt]

Well this is more like it. I can enjoy baseball highlights tonight.

[striker42]

How did the Braves manage to run into a team playing even worse than them so far in 2019?

The Cubs look awful.

We're lucky not to catch them playing better ball. Too much talent on that club to keep this up.

[CyYoung31]

So Snit still hasn’t learned that Biddle has reverse splits.

[CyYoung31]

Zoringus is phenomenal.

[thewupk]

So Lester on Wednesday... wonder where camargo draws first start at.

Needs to replace Donaldson asap because he cant hit

[CyYoung31]

This is comical.

[Five]

4 walks in 4 innings on 87 pitches is a gem?

We must be watching different games.

Jesus, come on man, sarcasm. You’re better than that.

[bravesfanforlife88]

After watching the Cubs...things are pretty good in atlant

[CrazyTrain]

Nice game for Ozzie

[bravesfanforlife88]

O’Day update: threw today and had an issue. Will be shut down for a few weeks at least

[bravesfanforlife88]

Not sure but I think I like the prospect of Emma getting excited.

I think we all do

[CyYoung31]

O’Day update: threw today and had an issue. Will be shut down for a few weeks at least

He gone.

[CrazyTrain]

What a play by Acuna.

[TURBO]

https://media.giphy.com/media/TMvUyRusOgXNm/giphy.gif

[CyYoung31]

Wow.

[CrazyTrain]

Wow

[CrimsonCowboy]

Just your average 6-5-3 put out

[jpack1]

That was pretty cool

[bravesfanMatt]

Wow^3

[CrimsonCowboy]

Welcome back Timothy Miller

[striker42]

Great play by JD there. It's definitely been our night to this point.

[UNCBlue012]

Donaldson is making me like him again

[The Chosen One]

this team is FINNISH

[msstate7]

Albies
Donaldson
FF
Acuna
Camargo ss
Markakis
Flowers
Ender

Think this would be my lineup vs Lester Wednesday. Take it easy on Swanson's wrist

[thethe]

Albies
Donaldson
FF
Acuna
Camargo ss
Markakis
Flowers
Ender

Think this would be my lineup vs Lester Wednesday. Take it easy on Swanson's wrist

Sit markakis.

Need swansons defense every night.

[CyYoung31]

Albies
Donaldson
FF
Acuna
Camargo ss
Markakis
Flowers
Ender

Think this would be my lineup vs Lester Wednesday. Take it easy on Swanson's wrist

Not starting Markakis against a LHP.

[msstate7]

Not starting Markakis against a LHP.

Who you starting? Joyce, Culberson?

[UNCBlue012]

Donaldson DESTROYED that ball... foul. Damn.

[nsacpi]

my guess is Ender sits on Weds...Camargo in left, Acuna in center

[msstate7]

Maybe send one of wright/Wilson down and give Duvall a shot vs Lester

[The Chosen One]

Guzman pitching

[msstate7]

my guess is Ender sits on Weds...Camargo in left, Acuna in center

That's what I'd love to do, but can we trust camargo in the OF?

[CyYoung31]

Who you starting? Joyce, Culberson?

Camargo.

[CyYoung31]

WTF was that about?

[USMA76]

Just came back to the game...what was the inning-ending confrontation with Donaldson all about?

[Enscheff]

I bet we see both Culberson and Camargo tomorrow.

[CyYoung31]

Just came back to the came...what was the inning-ending confrontation with Donaldson all about?

Wondering the same thing. Didn’t see Donaldson in the picture. Saw dude bitching at Albies.

[CyYoung31]

I bet we see both Culberson and Camargo tomorrow.

Leave the board bet?

[CyYoung31]

Albies thought it was a dirty slide. It wasn’t.

[USMA76]

Just saw the replays and I think our guys overreacted.

[CyYoung31]

Just saw the replays and I think our guys overreacted.

Uh oh McCann is back and rubbing off on the team.

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ECp7E2Y6wRafoJndzQa8fQwBqnw=/2x0:3997x2663/1200x800/filters:focal(2x0:3997x2663)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/20172379/20130952_pjc_sz2_005.0.jpg

[CyYoung31]

Great night for Albies. Good to see.

[UNCBlue012]

Dawg... Albies is taking walks too?

[drewdat]

Brach is auditioning for our rotation

[bravesfanMatt]

With Mac running Bryant could have walked the ball to first and still got him.

[bravesfanforlife88]

With Mac running Bryant could have walked the ball to first and still got him.

It’s okay I’m ready to go dancing with Emma

[bravesfanforlife88]

That....was nasty

[CrazyTrain]

That was a filthy pitch from Viz

[Five]

We are on the board!!!

[CyYoung31]

Fitting way to end it.

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/P6x0U.gif

[bravesfanMatt]

Come on turbo. Where is she.

[The Chosen One]

Someone get a gif of Mac getting hit in the nuts. That's my new win celebration gif.

[TURBO]

https://media.giphy.com/media/26BoEvanGQUZZY6eQ/giphy.gif

[bravesfanforlife88]

Wow tha LFer for the Cubs is awful....a few errors then keeps running on a flare to Albies to end the game

[50PoundHead]

Following on Gameday. How does one pop into a double play? I am guessing base-running blunder.

[bravesfanMatt]

Someone get a gif of Mac getting hit in the nuts. That's my new win celebration gif.

Can be our losing gif. Emma and elephant got the wins covered.

[striker42]

If ever I complain about the Braves playing awful baseball, remind me of this game. That was a clinic in bad baseball the Cubs just put on. A masterpiece of mistakes.

[bravesfanMatt]

Following on Gameday. How does one pop into a double play? I am guessing base-running blunder.

Blooper I guess he thought would drop or forgot how many outs.

[nsacpi]

Following on Gameday. How does one pop into a double play? I am guessing base-running blunder.

little flare behind second the runner thought was gonna drop

[nsacpi]

pen did a good job tonight...Parsons might be a keeper

[50PoundHead]

little flare behind second the runner thought was gonna drop

When you're down eight, you might want to make sure.

[CyYoung31]

Following on Gameday. How does one pop into a double play? I am guessing base-running blunder.

Mark Zagunis. That’s how.

[Five]

Mark Zagunis. That’s how.
Might have been our MVP tonight.

[thewupk]

Adam Jones has 3 hr so far

[CyYoung31]

Are the Braves good again?

[thewupk]

Are the Braves good again?
For at least 48 hrs

[thewupk]

Braves will have a good offense and defense. Going to come down to the pitching.

[zbhargrove]

I'm going to wait on judging the young starters... I know I'd be amped up being a part of a rotation right out of camp my rookie year. Especially in a place like Philly in that crowd on opening day after they acquired the world.

[50PoundHead]

Adam Jones has 3 hr so far

He's really fallen off the past few years, but I was still surprised it took so long for someone to sign him.

[thewupk]

He's really fallen off the past few years, but I was still surprised it took so long for someone to sign him.

With the state of affairs in MLB it didn't surprise me that much. The veteran aged 30+ player who's a ~1 WAR guy isn't going to garner much attention in FA these days.

[Chico]

Fun game to watch even if we did get helped out by errors and the Cubs leaving men on base.

The pen going 5 innings with ZERO BB's and Ozzie getting 2 doubles left handed were my highlights.

[TheBravos]

Remember when Ronald started ice cold and everyone (including us), thought he had no chance at ROY? That’s how I feel about our young starters. I feel they will get better as the year goes....they better. One or two of them taking off is what AA has gambled on.

[50PoundHead]

With the state of affairs in MLB it didn't surprise me that much. The veteran aged 30+ player who's a ~1 WAR guy isn't going to garner much attention in FA these days.

All true. I just thought with the Braves paying Markakis what they did, the market for Jones would be slightly more lucrative than it turned out to be. Jones' defense seems to have fallen off as much or more than his bat. His reverse splits may have scared off folks looking for a true RHH for the bench. That said, he can at least stand in CF without making a fool of himself. He's in a hitters' park, so it will be interesting to see if his power numbers hold up.

[Nerfherders]

The game last night reminded me of how impossible it is to win less than 40 games in a season.

[nsacpi]

Fun game to watch even if we did get helped out by errors and the Cubs leaving men on base.

The pen going 5 innings with ZERO BB's and Ozzie getting 2 doubles left handed were my highlights.

Parsons, Biddle and Sobotka have looked pretty good so far. Getting Minter back will help. Hopefully Snit will have 6-7 guys in the pen he has confidence in and be able to avoid riding any one guy too hard.