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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: davep
Date: August 8, 2015, 2:52 pm
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Can he possibly beat out Schlitter's world record from last
year?
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: Ron
Date: August 8, 2015, 6:49 pm
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Jesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiCubs 7m7 minutes ago
Russell at SS tomorrow, per Maddon. Pretty soon this won't be
news
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: mO
Date: August 8, 2015, 7:32 pm
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Seems to be working out pretty well so far.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: craig
Date: August 8, 2015, 7:57 pm
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I thought it was interesting that Coghlan and Soler got
defensive replacements. Schwarber did not.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: BearHit
Date: August 8, 2015, 8:47 pm
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Did Schwarber have issues on the balls he fielded?
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: Jes Beard
Date: August 8, 2015, 9:50 pm
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HTML http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-ss-castro-says-winning-matters-more-demotion-184052726--mlb.html
Benched Cubs SS Castro focusing on what is best for team
By JAY COHEN (AP Sports Writer)
CHICAGO (AP) -- Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro is trying to stay
positive after he was removed from the starting lineup.
''I feel a little frustrated, especially yesterday when they
tell me I'm not going to play for I don't know when,'' the
25-year-old Castro said. ''In the beginning, I take it like
really personal, but after that I think about it and you can't
put those guys in the bench. They're really hot right now, and I
understand.''
Castro is batting .183 in 18 games since the All-Star break,
compared to .348 for Schwarber, .289 for Russell and .270 for
Coghlan over the same period. Schwarber is a natural catcher,
but he has been one of the Cubs' best hitters, leading to a
cascade of moves for Maddon that relegates Castro to a reserve
role for now.
''As a coaching staff, it's our responsibility to help him get
back and playing like he had been in the past, and that's what
we're going to try to do,'' Maddon said. ''We've been doing it
all year; it just hasn't played. Maybe like a little break,
maybe like a rebooting, something like that can help.''
Castro made the All-Star team for the third time last year,
batting .292 with 14 homers and 65 RBIs in 134 games. He then
got off to a strong start in his first season playing for
Maddon, but it quickly fell off from there. He has a career-low
.236 batting average with five homers and 46 RBIs.
Coming off the bench is a dramatic change for Castro, who has
been an everyday starter for the Cubs since he was promoted in
May 2010. He is playing under a seven-year contract worth about
$60 million that includes a club option for the 2020 season.
''I never put my head down,'' he said. ''I know the challenge
that I got. You know I know the player that I am. Just keep
working, keep doing my routine.''
Castro said the Cubs hadn't talked to him about trying a new
position to increase his versatility, and Maddon said he was
still going over the possibilities with his coaching staff.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: Reb
Date: August 8, 2015, 10:21 pm
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--- Quote from: craig link ---
>
> I thought it was interesting that Coghlan and Soler got
defensive replacements. Schwarber did not.
>
--- End Quote ---
Soler was double-switched out of game--made last out of inning
and pitcher went into his slot. That 's why Denorfia replaced
him.
Maddon could have used Szczur as a defensive replacement for
Schwarber, but didn't, which was interesting. Maybe didn't want
to burn last catcher or forgot Szczur was back in town.
I wonder if Schwarber has a shot at rookie of the year. In 1959,
Willie McCovey came up on July 30 and had OPS of 1.085 and won
playing 1/3 of season. I suppose if Schwarber played at this
pace rest of season, he'd win.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: davep
Date: August 8, 2015, 11:08 pm
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Willie McCovey (or Willie Stargell - all Willies look alike to
me) was asked if it was hard to hit home runs in Wrigley Field
when the wind was blowing in. His reply - when the big guys hit
'em, it doesn't make any difference which way the wind is
blowing.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: Reb
Date: August 9, 2015, 3:20 am
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Cubs are 61-48.
Same record as the Yankees.
Royals are only AL club with better record than Cubs.
Dodgers are 62-48, 1/2 game better than Cubs.
Otherwise, Cards, Pirates, and Cubs would have three best NL
records.
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Re: Cubs in '15 (8/3 - 12/1)
DIR By: Reb
Date: August 9, 2015, 3:26 am
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Fangraphs/Coolstandings playoff odds for Cubs now at 74.1%
Cubs chance to reach World Series 7.9%
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