Chicago Cubs fans - Rebuilding Year 2023

[docsoliday1]

Well, between the dis not notifying me again and me working so much, I've fallen behind AGAIN.

Going to game tomorrow. Hope our guys aren't too exhausted from two games today. Go CUBS go. Tried to make that blue, but phone doesn't want to cooperate.
(edit. able to fix it at home)

 

[Kewz1]

Well I’m going to pretend this last game didn’t occur and just focus on the 7 wins in a row...

Doc, good to see you! Have a great time at the game! My son is going over with two friends. Hoping you all are celebrating a W in Hot-lanta!

 

[Deb & Bill]

11 days, 11 games, 4 cities. Ugh.

But Victor got a Home Run today with Willson on base. Two RBIs.

 

[FINFAN]

Brave's game was delayed by rain last night and ended pretty late (they lost) so maybe they will be more tired than out *rested* guys? Fonty vs Monty on the bump~Doc and Kewz DS...have a great time at the game. KEEP THE CROWD IN IT! The team has said repeatedly how much of a difference it makes, you guys can be the catalyst! and as always
GET THE W!!!!!
Card's lost and have Wong /Gyorko on the DL and Carpenter left the game with nausea . Could it be the salsa?

 

[FINFAN]

from the South Bend Cubs twitter:


As reported by multiple media outlets, it is expected that @Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly will be assigned to the #SBCubs for a rehabilitation outing. Gates open at 6pm and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm.

 

[FINFAN]

Guys, I totally forgot Giminez is in IA and will most likely be on the 40 man.

ALSO...anyone care to explain to me how on earth JHey's grand slam was left off of this list? The Bote/Rizzo B2B bombs?
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/the-10-best-walk-off-home-runs-of-2018/c-292431240

 

[Deb & Bill]

Guys, I totally forgot Giminez is in IA and will most likely be on the 40 man.

ALSO...anyone care to explain to me how on earth JHey's grand slam was left off of this list? The Bote/Rizzo B2B bombs?
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/the-10-best-walk-off-home-runs-of-2018/c-292431240

He did say those were his favorite walk offs of the year. And he couldn't have two Cubs walk offs, right? But we have our own favorites.

 

[docsoliday1]

For Fin.

 

[docsoliday1]

Ready for the game!

Side note: I got that jacket when I was stationed in Korea (1990 - 1991). First time in a long time I've been able to wear it.

 

[FINFAN]

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For Fin.

DAN THE MAN!!!!!!!!!
You know how you said we must be related? I have the SAME jersey ! Looking GOOOOOOOOD Doc!!!!!!!!

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Ready for the game!

Side note: I got that jacket when I was stationed in Korea (1990 - 1991). First time in a long time I've been able to wear it.

Rock the Cubbie Blue!!! Take care of that jacket tonight, looks like rain (again )

 

[FINFAN]

So I guess I jinxed Giminez, tho I think he must be thrilled to go back to MN
Welcome our newest catcher, another Wilson, lol (and preddy dang good at framing)
#mntwins have traded Bobby Wilson to #Cubs for Chris Gimenez and a player to be named or cash.



#Cubs today acquired catcher Bobby Wilson from the Twins for catcher Chris Gimenez and a player to be named or cash consideration. Wilson was placed on the 10-day DL. To make room for Wilson on the 40-man roster, RHP Cory Mazzoni has been designated for assignment.




Wilson, 35, has caught more than 2,500 big-league innings in his career for the Angels, D-Backs, Rays, Rangers, Tigers and Twins

 

[robinb]

Guys, I totally forgot Giminez is in IA and will most likely be on the 40 man.

Nope. Gimenez traded to the Twinkies. Apparently Bobby Wilson has been on Joe's radar for a while.

I'm not sure we got the better deal in the 35-year old catcher swam, but I trust Joe.

 

[FINFAN]

Nope. Gimenez traded to the Twinkies. Apparently Bobby Wilson has been on Joe's radar for a while.

I'm not sure we got the better deal in the 35-year old catcher swam, but I trust Joe.

^See above post lol~ just a few minutes before you so must've crossed...they swapped catcher's. Giminez is retiring next year so I bet he is quite happy to end back in MN. I don't think new Wilson has much of a bat, but apparently pitcher's like to work with him

Sahadev Sharma‏Verified account @sahadevsharma
According to Baseball Prospectus' metrics, Wilson is a solid framing catcher. Ranked 25th this year (Caratini 91 and Contreras 104 out of 105). Heard pitchers love throwing to him.
wow..I mean, I love Willy and knew his framing (and calls that get robbed when he fires to throw a runner out) was bad but those ranking are brutal.
@sahadevsharma
Jim Hickey was literally wearing a Bobby Wilson catcher's mitt (they were in Tampa together for a bit) while talking to us. "When I was in Tampa Bay, that was the big rave, that the pitchers love throwing to him. He calls a really good game, he sees the ball well."

2:25 PM - 30 Aug 2018

I really miss Rossy

 

[FINFAN]

Doc, you guys saw a great game! Kewz son, too!

but JHey...hamsting....

Tommy came out and hit that bomb for Jason.

 

[FINFAN]

from the South Bend Cubs twitter:


As reported by multiple media outlets, it is expected that @Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly will be assigned to the #SBCubs for a rehabilitation outing. Gates open at 6pm and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm.

he pitched 1 inning as planned~
South Bend Cubs‏Verified account @SBCubs
Drew Smyly STRIKES OUT THE SIDE! In his one inning in a Cubs uniform tonight, the southpaw flashes a one inning gem! #EverybodyIn

 

[docsoliday1]

I got Zoby's autograph on my hat.

Was on TV

And Cubs win!!!

Fantastic night!!!

 

[robinb]

You had a much better game than I did yesterday!

 

[FINFAN]

I got Zoby's autograph on my hat.

Was on TV

And Cubs win!!!

Fantastic night!!!

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We both have hats signed by Zo! He signed mine on my birthday and we got the W! Lol! Getting on TV is so cool. We made it on once during the 7th inning stretch..after oh..40 years of going to games? Lol. You got to see TLS 1st home run this year! It appears Braves fan's are quite salty over the amount of Cub fans who were at the gamelooked like quite a few! I think putting on the Marino jersey earlier brought you good luck

 

[FINFAN]

man, Q had a great game~ what a waste. Zo covering a LOT of real estate tonight, and the Joe West show as expected. Nice bomb by Javy but can't leave the bases loaded twice and not get any. I was looking for Schwarb's to PH but Vic appeared (maybe based on his homer the other day?) TLS zoning out thinking there were 2 outs with the tootblan. So bummed JHey on the DL, but looking forward to seeing KB starting tomorrow! Brewers get Curtis Granderson and Gonzales but I think the best thing out of that trade is it altered the Nats rotation so now they miss Scherzer. I am pretty sure they actually tried to do that. Well, turn the page, be happy they don't have to catch another flight tonight and get em tomorrow!

 

[FINFAN]

HAPPY KB DAY!