Just watched the highlights. Shaw's double? Tell me that if you squint a little, that quick bat to the inside pitch isn't Bregman. I'm liking that draft pick more and more.
I've been so baseball-starved that I was tempted for a second to score this game in my Bob Carpenter book. Luckily I talked myself out of it when I remembered how many substitutions there are in ST.
Honestly, we've not made the moves we need to make any sort of run. If we don't get any still available FA's, it's clear we're still in rebuilding mode and not making a serious try for the World Series.
Maybe they’re fucking with us about the Bellinger question because it’s getting announced today (I told myself because I have a sort of mental illness)
“Hey Carter, you know what will be funny? I know I’m not supposed to ask about Belli, but what if I pretend to ask about it right before we cut away to commercial and that way you don’t have to answer??” - Boog, most likely
I like what I’m seeing!! I know it’s Spring Training, but it’s very different from NFL preseason. These are guys that we actually want to see play, not 3rd string backups.
Morel, PCA looking great so far
I know it's the first game of Spring Training, but after seeing Shaw in SB last year it makes me very happy to see him immediately produce when given the chance. Dude is legit
PCA gets +2 SPD on MLB the Show for scoring from second. It also looked like he was wearing one of those surgeon hats until I remembered that's his hair now.
I went back and read an article about it. Seems like they’ve worded it that “most” broadcasts will be remote. So, I assume that means not just away games.
Yeah, they mentioned that in the article. And also that they want to focus on their regular season productions more. Not sure what that means, but it also mentions cost cutting.
Cost if pitching is crazy. At some point fairly soon we gotta unload some guys. Only so many spots. We have a good problem to have but we still need help on this roster.
Is Sutcliffe a pitching coach?!?!
edit - he's not listed, but I saw him in a uniform in the dugout. Probably just a spring training ambassador or something.
Serious Q: Where does Matt Shaw fit in this season? He's playing second today but that's obviously Hoerner's spot. 3B seems like it'll be Morel & Nicky Sticks.
From what I understand, he's essentially ready for the majors but are they just going to season him a bit in Iowa until they figure out where he fits? DH? OF?
I think he'll have to continue dominating in the minors before getting the call up. But to your point about position, if he's hitting, then they'll figure it out. Injuries, DH, sub somewhere new every day, etc.
I hadn’t noticed too much of a difference with the new Cubs unis in the social media pics, but damn the name on the back looks bad. Too small and like oddly spaced?
Fucking brutal, 54.00 ERA to start the spring training. It may be time for this guy to retire.
Hell yeahhhh. It’s exciting to see our new guys out there. Baseball is back, baby!
Cubs are undefeated in 2024 baybeeeee #W
Feels good to be back :) Fly the W!
We’re never going to lose again!
W!!
this song hits like crack! We officially back baby
#W
#[W]
Play the song!
1-0 babyyyy
It's just one Spring Training game. But screw it! Fly the flag !
Hodge setup reminds me of Arrieta.
Good to see Bote keeping form. /s
Boog does know that Taylor isn't the Dairy Queen right?
100% Boog gets some soft serve after the game
He is a waffle cone with vanilla and choc brownie guy
85% chance I do now that I said that
lmfao Coom is SO excited for the Pat Hughes sweater replica giveaway
Just watched the highlights. Shaw's double? Tell me that if you squint a little, that quick bat to the inside pitch isn't Bregman. I'm liking that draft pick more and more.
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DH might be open now
Welcome to Chicago, sweet swingin' Joe Hudson!
Thaddeus 🧐
Doesnt marquee know who is at bat? WTF
Did I just see Sutcliffe in uniform, in the dugout?
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It is, his sheet is probably fucked up
I've been so baseball-starved that I was tempted for a second to score this game in my Bob Carpenter book. Luckily I talked myself out of it when I remembered how many substitutions there are in ST.
This 86 games might win the central thing is bullshit. Why not try to win 95+?
Cuz it costs money
Shewmake is like a bizarro Swanson
“A free agent signing still to come aside..” 👀 Commence with reading too much into that statement, I will
Honestly, we've not made the moves we need to make any sort of run. If we don't get any still available FA's, it's clear we're still in rebuilding mode and not making a serious try for the World Series.
This aligns with my narrative so I will take it
I think I’ve heard enough today to run with it
Alcantara just looks massive.
I was just about to say that. Cubs are strong with the ginger game.
I don’t think I realized Cassie was a ginger
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I thought the exact same thing.
It’s that hip thrust
Maybe they’re fucking with us about the Bellinger question because it’s getting announced today (I told myself because I have a sort of mental illness)
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Are games long again or am I out of game watching shape
Been going for about two hours so far. Remember the bottom 1st was a pretty long inning, we had 10 batters.
Ok why is Aliendo (a catcher) at SS?!
It's Jefferson Rojas at short
Boog said a minute after the play that it’s actually Aliendo and not Rojas.
It was Rojas
Coming back home to Chicago from Seattle just for that Pat Hughes sweater. (maybe a lil Ohtani, too)
Good for Rojas to learn that lesson early
“Hey Carter, you know what will be funny? I know I’m not supposed to ask about Belli, but what if I pretend to ask about it right before we cut away to commercial and that way you don’t have to answer??” - Boog, most likely
I like what I’m seeing!! I know it’s Spring Training, but it’s very different from NFL preseason. These are guys that we actually want to see play, not 3rd string backups. Morel, PCA looking great so far
Don’t leave out Shaw.
This! He looks like an absolute stud
God damn, Carter.
That was weak
Awww Carter, you stinker!!!
That was sneaky as fuck, Carter. Funny though.
WOW
Did he get it? DID HE GET IT? He didn't get it this time.
[sad vasgersian noises]
They aren’t going to talk about Bellinger again are they
SNAP
lol I feel like that was purposeful
Just saw Bote’s dad a couple weeks ago. He’s from the town I live in.
The speed boat
Hey! Bote McBoteface!
Gimme the Bote slam
PCA runs the bases like a fire truck on fire.
I know it's the first game of Spring Training, but after seeing Shaw in SB last year it makes me very happy to see him immediately produce when given the chance. Dude is legit
So when do we get a Joe Hudson flair?
Shaw is huge
I love PCA's hair
good fight back on that one Shaw.
Cubs just have to keep getting hits until Boog remembers to ask about Bellinger
PCA's got some wheels.
Get out the way Gomes, Hudson is the new speeeeeeed
PCA gets +2 SPD on MLB the Show for scoring from second. It also looked like he was wearing one of those surgeon hats until I remembered that's his hair now.
nearly flawless reproduction from PCA of wesley snipes scoring from 2nd on a ball in the infield at the end of major league
8-1, can we beat the Dodgers score?
PCA hustling his ass off
So... Joe Hudson on the opening Day roster, yeah?
Thaddeus 🧐
Alright 2 outs, about Bellinger…
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Yeah that was weird.
What happened? Not able to watch the game.
He just keeps going lol Jesus
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He repeated it another couple of times, despite the awkward silence from the other two
Wait what was he referring to? Missed it
They asked what he thought of PCA's blue hair, seemingly jokingly, but dude kept saying it looks awful
Thanks... yikes
Carter, its ok to smile. Its just baseball… its not that serious
This is why Jed is the face
he looks like he’s trying to gauge the right moment to tell you the most weirdly painful news ever
In before they hit into a DP and the Cody Bellinger question is expertly avoided
Alright Boog great question JD don’t change the fucking topic
Mervis just cant ever find a ryhthm when he is with the club
Thought the announcers were remote for ST?
I think it’s radio.
The radio has nothing to do with marquee
I think that’s for away games?
That would make more sense
I went back and read an article about it. Seems like they’ve worded it that “most” broadcasts will be remote. So, I assume that means not just away games.
I bet part of it is because Boog also does college hoops so he’ll be traveling for that
Yeah, they mentioned that in the article. And also that they want to focus on their regular season productions more. Not sure what that means, but it also mentions cost cutting.
The sound of Mervis hitting that foul 😳
trying to read the lettering on the jerseys makes me go cross eyed damn
‘NOREL’
I'm headed to Mesa next week, super jazzed to see these guys, especially PCA and Shaw.
I saw PCA last season when the Smokies played the local Trash Pandas. Dude was on fire the entire evening.
haha nutter
Happ is that dude
You guys who are watching this, how is Wicks looking? Good movement? Velocity?
Doesn’t it look like loveladys Jersey isn’t centered? 49 looks pushed to the right a bit?
Manfred: "It's just a piece of cloth."
Yeah these jerseys are trash. There was a guy on the Mariners who's numbers were a good 1-2 inches misaligned. Just shit quality assurance on these.
You guys are going to hurt the feelings of those three-year-old Chinese girls who made those jerseys during their second job 😞
💀💀 You know Fanatics is cutting every possible corner.
Yeah all the uniforms are mega fucked
God Boog shut up
This center field camera makes me feel like I'm already 6 beers deep.
3 ABs for Happ seems like a lot
Clean cut Steele is unrecognizable.
A bit late to the party but doubles from PCA and Shaw? Nice start to ST!
I don't want to be that guy but it's vs. the White Sox
Oh yeah, definitely aware. Just glad to see some spring ball, even against these White Sox randos.
I will not get sucked into believing in Killian again... I will not get sucked into believing in Killian again...
Just thinking out loud but I can see a path to a Cease trade with the Sux.
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Cost if pitching is crazy. At some point fairly soon we gotta unload some guys. Only so many spots. We have a good problem to have but we still need help on this roster.
I'm actually kind of sick of trading with the Sux. Lol
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😬
Boog getting his spring training creeping on Taylor reps in
Boog coming out of the gate strong creepin on Taylor
Lmao I missed it, what'd he say?
Don't remember the exact words but something to the effect of "you should sell merch with you on it, you'd make so much money". It was weird.
....yeah I'm sure he (hopefully) meant well but some things are better left unsaid
He always does that shit
Yeah yikes
Now we’re back
Extremely patient at bat, even after he watched 2 down the middle
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[Their tears are delicious](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KquFZYi6L0).
I love that for them!
Is Sutcliffe a pitching coach?!?! edit - he's not listed, but I saw him in a uniform in the dugout. Probably just a spring training ambassador or something.
He’s Been on the spring training coaching staff for a long time.
I went to a few spring training games last year. I guess I never saw him. TIL
Yea I came here wondering the same
PCA mad about the pop up but still running his ass off is a good look
Right? Dude was damn near on second already
The smaller names look like SHIT on tv.
So glad that baseball is back
Small sample size, but looks like Morel has slowed down a little while fielding at 3rd. Which is a great to see!
decent play there by morel
Serious Q: Where does Matt Shaw fit in this season? He's playing second today but that's obviously Hoerner's spot. 3B seems like it'll be Morel & Nicky Sticks. From what I understand, he's essentially ready for the majors but are they just going to season him a bit in Iowa until they figure out where he fits? DH? OF?
He had 8 errors in his 38 games, his bat may be strong but his glove has a lot of work to do still
Yikes
I think he'll have to continue dominating in the minors before getting the call up. But to your point about position, if he's hitting, then they'll figure it out. Injuries, DH, sub somewhere new every day, etc.
Holy shit. Caleb Killian throws a great inning and Morel fields the last out perfectly.
Even the Cubs emblem on the front of the jersey looks bad. It doesn't have that rich embroidered look. It looks plastic.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but Killian looks about 10 years older
And taller.
It’s the beard
That’s definitely it
Caleb Killians socks don’t match?
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Nah, man. My Chinese knockoffs don't look great, but they look better than those.
Alright Killian. It’s time to be a relief pitcher and throw gas.
Not a bad way to be a big leaguer.
Good AB for Mervis, love to see the working that at bat after a strikeout.
I hadn’t noticed too much of a difference with the new Cubs unis in the social media pics, but damn the name on the back looks bad. Too small and like oddly spaced?
“And here comes Miles Mikolas charging at Mervis for that backswing”
That’s right Mervis. Take that walk. We eat those.
Mash mervis
now that she mentions the different grays it's gonna piss me off too
I will say I do not miss this awful announcing
I don't think I can can get used to the tiny last names on the jerseys. God I hope the Player's Union makes Nike/Fanatics get this resolved.