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Cubs 2023 Season
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Shane Walsh
aka "Captain Oblivious"
- Cynthiana, Kentucky
Lots of talk online about the new LED light upgrades at Wrigley.
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Cubs debut the newest update to Wrigley Field Monday
It was a subtle change to the century-old park in 2023 that became noticeable when the Cubs beat the Mariners on Monday night.
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Welcome back to the Bigs, Nelson Velazquez!
And it’s going to get increasingly difficult to keep Mash down at Iowa if he keeps up what he’s doing.
And it’s going to get increasingly difficult to keep Mash down at Iowa if he keeps up what he’s doing.
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Cubs have scored 10+ runs 3 times in their first 10 games.
It took them 69 games to score 10+ runs 3 times last year. Only did it a total of 6 times last year.
It took them 69 games to score 10+ runs 3 times last year. Only did it a total of 6 times last year.
It’s really early, but a fun team record watch might be Nico Hoerner’s stolen bases.
The team record is 84 set way back in 1896. With 5 in 10 games Hoerner is on pace for 81.
Cubs 40+ SB seasons since the end of the dead ball era:
58 Juan Pierre 2006
54 Ryne Sandberg 1985
54 Eric Young 2000
47 Davey Lopes 1985
45 Bob Denier 1984
44 Ivan De Jesus 1980
43 Kiki Kuyler 1929
43 George Grantham 1923
41 Ivan De Jesus 1978
The team record is 84 set way back in 1896. With 5 in 10 games Hoerner is on pace for 81.
Cubs 40+ SB seasons since the end of the dead ball era:
58 Juan Pierre 2006
54 Ryne Sandberg 1985
54 Eric Young 2000
47 Davey Lopes 1985
45 Bob Denier 1984
44 Ivan De Jesus 1980
43 Kiki Kuyler 1929
43 George Grantham 1923
41 Ivan De Jesus 1978
It's fun to watch Cubs baseball again!
Eric Young was a lot of fun that season.
It’s a very 80s look. Top third of the lineup all over .300, but combining for 1 HR. Lead off man stealing bags. Emphasis on defense
Semi-related aside, I went to the White Sox @ Twins game last night. This was my first game with the new rules implemented and WOW the pace of play is noticeably different. The game went to extra innings and the official length of game was 2 hours and 23 minutes.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
It's really great. It's not like everyone is paying attention to the pitch clock in a distracting way, it just keeps proceedings moving.
More action in the field, more action on the basepaths, it feels like the baseball of my childhood again, and that feeling is the golden ticket of this sport.
The other gigantic success story of this recent spate of CBA and rules changes is that teams are playing their best prospects again.
Progress!
My favorite part is that the games are so fast, you don't waste as much money at the concession stand.
(Teams are adjusting to this, however): Twins among MLB teams extending alcohol sales with shorter games
Cubs have signed their first free agent of 2024. All Star, Gold Glove outfielder Ian Happ signed for 3 years and $61 million.
That takes him through his year 31 season. Seems like a nice reasonable deal for all parties.
That takes him through his year 31 season. Seems like a nice reasonable deal for all parties.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Nice job Jed
The Cubs are much more willing to meet player asks on AAV than on deal length, which is sensible all things considered.
If you just totally refuse to bury bad money on the end of deals you're going to lose out on the top end of the marketplace, that has to be figured out, but for Ian Happ there's a deal-making space.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
he seems like a nice guy
but he also seems like a guy who would be working at a tire store if not for baseball
best wishes to him , I like him and hes a good guy
If nothing else he has an A+ first name.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
and I have a 28 year old son named Ian
it means something special to me. my Ian is honestly a prince among men
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Username checks out
Suzuki back in the lineup tonight.
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Sticks!
Sticks!
Chicks dig the longball
Now we have to hold our breath until it gets to the top of the rotation again.
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