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I don't like Castro as the leadoff man all the time. But against lefties, I'm OK with it.

Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:24p

He didn't shut down the discussion.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:22p

I don't think abandoning the platoon will be that big of a help.

Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:12p - 1 reply

I think you're being irrational.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:11p

I'm gonna say this:

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:03p - 2 replies

We're really talking about two platoon spots.

Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 11:58a - 1 reply

The only thing that makes sense in the comparison ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:53a

Now ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:45a - 2 replies

Presumably ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:45a - 1 reply

Rizzo is streaky, but I generally like his approach.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:43a - 1 reply

#winning

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:40a

Wow.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:24a - 3 replies

Apples to appleseed (singular).

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:22a - 1 reply

And Zambrano wasn't crucified at the beginning.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:20a - 1 reply

Um ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:20a - 1 reply

Oh, hey ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:16a - 2 replies

We crucified Zambrano for YEARS of those antics.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:15a - 1 reply

Um ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:09a - 2 replies

We're sort of in the ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:02a - 1 reply

Yeah, sorry -- I'm kinda hungover so maybe I wasn't that clear.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:01a - 1 reply

Yeah. You might be right.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:00a - 2 replies

We're arguing a subjective point.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:59a - 1 reply

Because the Cubs are losing a lot of close games.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:56a - 1 reply

I'm not saying they should only project 'core' players.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:55a - 2 replies

That's a good point.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:52a - 1 reply

Well ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:52a

Because if Castro is part of the core ...

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:51a - 1 reply

Well, anybody can have a bad at-bat.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:48a - 1 reply

Another three years?

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:44a - 1 reply

OK, but there's a difference.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:42a - 1 reply

I'm going to assume that the coaching staff has tried.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:32a - 2 replies

I'm obviously not debating his age.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:28a

I want Castro to start fixing his own problems.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:23a - 1 reply

This.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:19a - 2 replies

Sorry, no.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:15a - 2 replies

Here's the thing, TJ.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:55a - 1 reply

I'm not sure I agree with that.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:21a - 1 reply

I think this is could happen.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:15a - 3 replies

Bad hitting with RISP is something that is concerning, Tim.

Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:14a - 2 replies

They couldn't pull him back now that Camp's hurt?

Commented on Shawn Camp On DL; Rafael Dolis Recalled on May 22 2013, 4:43p - 1 reply

Hmmm.

Commented on Shawn Camp On DL; Rafael Dolis Recalled on May 22 2013, 4:36p - 3 replies

It was Bob Brenly.

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 12:38p

Al, you're just being stubborn.

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:58a - 1 reply

There was talk in ST 2012 ...

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:55a - 2 replies

OK. Fair enough.

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:53a - 1 reply

It sounded like you were generally discounting scrap-heap pickups.

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:42a - 1 reply

Agreed.

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:41a - 1 reply

Your words:

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:24a - 2 replies

Why do they sign guys like this?

Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 10:56a - 1 reply

Will do.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:28p

Right.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:27p

Jerk. ;)

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:27p

Oh, nice.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:25p - 1 reply

I think we're agreeing here, SWL.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:21p - 2 replies

I have no patience for players who make repeated mental mistakes.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:15p - 1 reply

Right. And I feel good against 2 of 3 this weekend.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:14p - 2 replies

Their best pitcher against (maybe) our third best.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:13p - 3 replies

Do you think Jackson has a pattern of playing like this?

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:10p - 1 reply

Well, even though they've played better ...

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:09p - 1 reply

The difference ...

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:00p - 1 reply

You mean, not backing up at the plate better?

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 6:59p - 1 reply

Bell's send was awful. Like, piss poor.

Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 6:57p - 2 replies

Eh, let's just see a good performance by Edwin ...

Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:07p

Yeah.

Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:01p - 1 reply

Maybe he can't play center anymore?

Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:00p - 1 reply

Byrd's not starting?

Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 12:45p - 2 replies

Ha.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 12:20p

Well, couldn't the same thing be said of Russell?

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:15a

That's not the same thing as a "full inning".

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:14a - 1 reply

Russell's made 20 appearances.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:13a

Well, it's how Gregg is normally used.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:08a - 2 replies

The "properly warmed up" point is very subjective.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:59a - 1 reply

Very true.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:56a

If they're doing that, why not put them in for matchups?

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:55a

Well, Russell's happiness isn't that important.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:54a - 1 reply

Gregg didn't look bad.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:52a

And I'd agree with you ...

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:50a

Probably.

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:48a - 1 reply

I'm not sure how warming up for an appearance ...

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:46a

Maybe they're trying to stretch Shark out?

Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:45a - 1 reply

	I don't like Castro as the leadoff man all the time. But against lefties, I'm OK with it. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:24p
	He didn't shut down the discussion. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:22p
	I don't think abandoning the platoon will be that big of a help. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:12p - 1 reply
	I think you're being irrational. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:11p
	I'm gonna say this: Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:03p - 2 replies
	We're really talking about two platoon spots. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 11:58a - 1 reply
	The only thing that makes sense in the comparison ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:53a
	Now ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:45a - 2 replies
	Presumably ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:45a - 1 reply
	Rizzo is streaky, but I generally like his approach. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:43a - 1 reply
	#winning Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:40a
	Wow. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:24a - 3 replies
	Apples to appleseed (singular). Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:22a - 1 reply
	And Zambrano wasn't crucified at the beginning. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:20a - 1 reply
	Um ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:20a - 1 reply
	Oh, hey ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:16a - 2 replies
	We crucified Zambrano for YEARS of those antics. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:15a - 1 reply
	Um ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:09a - 2 replies
	We're sort of in the ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:02a - 1 reply
	Yeah, sorry -- I'm kinda hungover so maybe I wasn't that clear. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:01a - 1 reply
	Yeah. You might be right. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:00a - 2 replies
	We're arguing a subjective point. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:59a - 1 reply
	Because the Cubs are losing a lot of close games. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:56a - 1 reply
	I'm not saying they should only project 'core' players. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:55a - 2 replies
	That's a good point. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:52a - 1 reply
	Well ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:52a
	Because if Castro is part of the core ... Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:51a - 1 reply
	Well, anybody can have a bad at-bat. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:48a - 1 reply
	Another three years? Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:44a - 1 reply
	OK, but there's a difference. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:42a - 1 reply
	I'm going to assume that the coaching staff has tried. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:32a - 2 replies
	I'm obviously not debating his age. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:28a
	I want Castro to start fixing his own problems. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:23a - 1 reply
	This. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:19a - 2 replies
	Sorry, no. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:15a - 2 replies
	Here's the thing, TJ. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:55a - 1 reply
	I'm not sure I agree with that. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:21a - 1 reply
	I think this is could happen. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:15a - 3 replies
	Bad hitting with RISP is something that is concerning, Tim. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:14a - 2 replies
	They couldn't pull him back now that Camp's hurt? Commented on Shawn Camp On DL; Rafael Dolis Recalled on May 22 2013, 4:43p - 1 reply
	Hmmm. Commented on Shawn Camp On DL; Rafael Dolis Recalled on May 22 2013, 4:36p - 3 replies
	It was Bob Brenly. Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 12:38p
	Al, you're just being stubborn. Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:58a - 1 reply
	There was talk in ST 2012 ... Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:55a - 2 replies
	OK. Fair enough. Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:53a - 1 reply
	It sounded like you were generally discounting scrap-heap pickups. Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:42a - 1 reply
	Agreed. Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:41a - 1 reply
	Your words: Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 11:24a - 2 replies
	Why do they sign guys like this? Commented on Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Bullpen Mismanagement on May 22 2013, 10:56a - 1 reply
	Will do. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:28p
	Right. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:27p
	Jerk. ;) Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:27p
	Oh, nice. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:25p - 1 reply
	I think we're agreeing here, SWL. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:21p - 2 replies
	I have no patience for players who make repeated mental mistakes. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:15p - 1 reply
	Right. And I feel good against 2 of 3 this weekend. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:14p - 2 replies
	Their best pitcher against (maybe) our third best. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:13p - 3 replies
	Do you think Jackson has a pattern of playing like this? Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:10p - 1 reply
	Well, even though they've played better ... Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:09p - 1 reply
	The difference ... Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 7:00p - 1 reply
	You mean, not backing up at the plate better? Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 6:59p - 1 reply
	Bell's send was awful. Like, piss poor. Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 6:57p - 2 replies
	Eh, let's just see a good performance by Edwin ... Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:07p
	Yeah. Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:01p - 1 reply
	Maybe he can't play center anymore? Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 1:00p - 1 reply
	Byrd's not starting? Commented on Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 5/17, 1:20 CT: A Former Rivalry on May 17 2013, 12:45p - 2 replies
	Ha. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 12:20p
	Well, couldn't the same thing be said of Russell? Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:15a
	That's not the same thing as a "full inning". Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:14a - 1 reply
	Russell's made 20 appearances. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:13a
	Well, it's how Gregg is normally used. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 10:08a - 2 replies
	The "properly warmed up" point is very subjective. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:59a - 1 reply
	Very true. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:56a
	If they're doing that, why not put them in for matchups? Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:55a
	Well, Russell's happiness isn't that important. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:54a - 1 reply
	Gregg didn't look bad. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:52a
	And I'd agree with you ... Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:50a
	Probably. Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:48a - 1 reply
	I'm not sure how warming up for an appearance ... Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:46a
	Maybe they're trying to stretch Shark out? Commented on Cubs 6, Rockies 3: No DH Needed! on May 16 2013, 9:45a - 1 reply

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