2015: The Back To The Future Season

[Powdered Toast Man]

At the start of last night's game, Pat Hughes mentioned that it was the first time in the 5 years that Starlin Castro has been a Cub they were 3 games over .500.

I heard that, too. Also, Kris Bryant in center is a thing I don't hate.

I get the sense that was more of an emergency late-inning thing rather than something they want to do frequently. He might spot start there today, but I imagine Szczur will be up soon and would fill that backup role if needed.

Wait, are we assuming Fowler is going to the DL? Because I thought I heard he injured himself in the first inning then proceeded to steal a base then got lifted in the 5th. Removing him was precautionary. I'd imagine he doesn't play today and gets a break. Denorfia will start in CF, most likely. Right?

[Quality Start Machine]

At the start of last night's game, Pat Hughes mentioned that it was the first time in the 5 years that Starlin Castro has been a Cub they were 3 games over .500.

I heard that, too. Also, Kris Bryant in center is a thing I don't hate.

I get the sense that was more of an emergency late-inning thing rather than something they want to do frequently. He might spot start there today, but I imagine Szczur will be up soon and would fill that backup role if needed.

Wait, are we assuming Fowler is going to the DL? Because I thought I heard he injured himself in the first inning then proceeded to steal a base then got lifted in the 5th. Removing him was precautionary. I'd imagine he doesn't play today and gets a break. Denorfia will start in CF, most likely. Right?

They're calling Almora up.

[R-V]

At the start of last night's game, Pat Hughes mentioned that it was the first time in the 5 years that Starlin Castro has been a Cub they were 3 games over .500.

I heard that, too. Also, Kris Bryant in center is a thing I don't hate.

I get the sense that was more of an emergency late-inning thing rather than something they want to do frequently. He might spot start there today, but I imagine Szczur will be up soon and would fill that backup role if needed.

Wait, are we assuming Fowler is going to the DL? Because I thought I heard he injured himself in the first inning then proceeded to steal a base then got lifted in the 5th. Removing him was precautionary. I'd imagine he doesn't play today and gets a break. Denorfia will start in CF, most likely. Right?

That's definitely the hope, but who knows. It looks like Szczur needs to stay in Iowa for 10 days, so he may not be available for callup until the Milwaukee series. So that could be 7 games or so that they're in a bit of a pickle in CF if Fowler needs to sit.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

At the start of last night's game, Pat Hughes mentioned that it was the first time in the 5 years that Starlin Castro has been a Cub they were 3 games over .500.

I heard that, too. Also, Kris Bryant in center is a thing I don't hate.

I get the sense that was more of an emergency late-inning thing rather than something they want to do frequently. He might spot start there today, but I imagine Szczur will be up soon and would fill that backup role if needed.

Wait, are we assuming Fowler is going to the DL? Because I thought I heard he injured himself in the first inning then proceeded to steal a base then got lifted in the 5th. Removing him was precautionary. I'd imagine he doesn't play today and gets a break. Denorfia will start in CF, most likely. Right?

No assumptions are being made about the DL--just that he'' likely sit out today for sure.

But yeah, if Dexter goes to the DL, I imagine it'd be MAX ZHERXER time.  I honestly hope to never see Junior Lake in a Cubs uniform ever again.

[SKO]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

At the start of last night's game, Pat Hughes mentioned that it was the first time in the 5 years that Starlin Castro has been a Cub they were 3 games over .500.

I heard that, too. Also, Kris Bryant in center is a thing I don't hate.

I get the sense that was more of an emergency late-inning thing rather than something they want to do frequently. He might spot start there today, but I imagine Szczur will be up soon and would fill that backup role if needed.

Wait, are we assuming Fowler is going to the DL? Because I thought I heard he injured himself in the first inning then proceeded to steal a base then got lifted in the 5th. Removing him was precautionary. I'd imagine he doesn't play today and gets a break. Denorfia will start in CF, most likely. Right?

That's definitely the hope, but who knows. It looks like Szczur needs to stay in Iowa for 10 days, so he may not be available for callup until the Milwaukee series. So that could be 7 games or so that they're in a bit of a pickle in CF if Fowler needs to sit.

God damnit you're right.  Let's hope Dexter heals.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

BWAHAHAHAHA

[Saul Goodman]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

Line-up:
LF Denorfia
1B Rizzo
RF Soler
CF Bryant
SS Castro
C Castillo
2B Russell
P Hendricks
3B Herrera

[Powdered Toast Man]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

Well, punch me in the dick. I love you, Joe Maddon.

[Eli]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

BWAHAHAHAHA

Well, this'll be interesting, if nothing else. I know he did play there in college quite a bit, but it's something that was very rarely mentioned as he was coming up through the minors.

[Yeti]

So, since Almora is a bust, we get this lineup:

1B: Rizzo
2B: Baez
3B: Castro
SS: Russell
LF: Schwarber
CF: Bryant
RF: Soler
C: Montero until Vic Caratini comes up

I didn't ever want to create the actual batting order because I was stumped on who'd be your leadoff hitter. Either Russell or Castro, I guess

[Quality Start Machine]

So, since Almora is a bust, we get this lineup:

1B: Rizzo
2B: Baez
3B: Castro
SS: Russell
LF: Schwarber
CF: Bryant
RF: Soler
C: Montero until Vic Caratini comes up

I didn't ever want to create the actual batting order because I was stumped on who'd be your leadoff hitter. Either Russell or Castro, I guess

Rizzo will be hot off his 40/40 season. He leads off.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

Line-up:
LF Denorfia
1B Rizzo
RF Soler
CF Bryant
SS Castro
C Castillo
2B Russell
P Hendricks
3B Herrera

I just realized that Denorfia IS in the lineup...in LF...

[Quality Start Machine]

Holy shit Kris Bryant is starting in CF.

Line-up:
LF Denorfia
1B Rizzo
RF Soler
CF Bryant
SS Castro
C Castillo
2B Russell
P Hendricks
3B Herrera

I just realized that Denorfia IS in the lineup...in LF...

LF is Pittsburgh is a canyon.

[Eli]

It's a minor/temporary thing, but the entirety of bench today is David Ross, Miguel Montero and Chris Coghlan. That's ... gross.