I think that relief appearance in a WS game merits your own thread
Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2016, 10:31:38 PM
I think that relief appearance in a WS game merits your own thread
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 27, 2016, 08:24:50 AM
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Indeed. I get why they are excited about what he can do for them as a starter next year but when that curveball is working he's such a devastating option out of the pen.
Quote from: SKO on October 27, 2016, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 27, 2016, 08:24:50 AM
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Indeed. I get why they are excited about what he can do for them as a starter next year but when that curveball is working he's such a devastating option out of the pen.
This is the genius of Epstein at work. Because I'm a paranoid pessimist, whenever I think about next season I worry about how the pitching will hold up. (Aren't they just due for some injuries?) But a good number of the relievers in the Cubs pen are guys who might be starting on about half the teams in baseball, Montgomery included. I still think Epstein will seek to improve the rotation through trades this off season, if only to help clear a path toward regular starting for Baez and Schwarber. Montgomery being an innings-eating nightmare may be one of the best things that can happen to the pen next year.
Quote from: SKO on October 27, 2016, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 27, 2016, 08:24:50 AM
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Indeed. I get why they are excited about what he can do for them as a starter next year but when that curveball is working he's such a devastating option out of the pen.
There's a simple solution... He can be the 5th starter all year, but he'll be a 5th starter that will be useful on a playoff roster out of the pen. Best of both worlds.
Quote from: Canadouche on October 27, 2016, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 27, 2016, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 27, 2016, 08:24:50 AM
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Indeed. I get why they are excited about what he can do for them as a starter next year but when that curveball is working he's such a devastating option out of the pen.
This is the genius of Epstein at work. Because I'm a paranoid pessimist, whenever I think about next season I worry about how the pitching will hold up. (Aren't they just due for some injuries?) But a good number of the relievers in the Cubs pen are guys who might be starting on about half the teams in baseball, Montgomery included. I still think Epstein will seek to improve the rotation through trades this off season, if only to help clear a path toward regular starting for Baez and Schwarber. Montgomery being an innings-eating nightmare may be one of the best things that can happen to the pen next year.
Really? They are going into the third game of the World Series and you are worried about next season? Carpe Diem!
Quote from: CBStew on October 27, 2016, 09:35:46 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 27, 2016, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 27, 2016, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 27, 2016, 08:24:50 AM
He came up huge in Game 3 against SF too, giving the Cubs 4 scoreless innings before running out of gas in a game where Bochy burned his bullpen, leading to their pants shitting in Game 4.
Indeed. I get why they are excited about what he can do for them as a starter next year but when that curveball is working he's such a devastating option out of the pen.
This is the genius of Epstein at work. Because I'm a paranoid pessimist, whenever I think about next season I worry about how the pitching will hold up. (Aren't they just due for some injuries?) But a good number of the relievers in the Cubs pen are guys who might be starting on about half the teams in baseball, Montgomery included. I still think Epstein will seek to improve the rotation through trades this off season, if only to help clear a path toward regular starting for Baez and Schwarber. Montgomery being an innings-eating nightmare may be one of the best things that can happen to the pen next year.
Really? They are going into the third game of the World Series and you are worried about next season? Carpe Diem!
Just responding to SKO's comment about where to slot Montgomery next year.
And anyway -- of course I'm thinking about next year. This is such an amazing, exciting team, it's hard to stop myself from looking ahead and imagining them building on their already-growing legend.
R.A. Dickey retire bitch
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 19, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
R.A. Dickey retire bitch
Fuck that, trade him to Milwaukee.
One of us should probably have bumped this when he recorded the final out of the World Series.
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 02:42:25 PM
One of us should probably have bumped this when he recorded the final out of the World Series.
We were busy
Quote from: thehawk on July 19, 2017, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 02:42:25 PM
One of us should probably have bumped this when he recorded the final out of the World Series.
We were busy
Really? I was just home watching a ballgame.
Quote from: thehawk on July 19, 2017, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 02:42:25 PM
One of us should probably have bumped this when he recorded the final out of the World Series.
We were busy
I'm trying to remember if I was even aware Mike Montgomery was on the mound. After Edwards was pulled I was kind of just catatonic there and then he got Martinez so fast I barely had time to process it and then I spent a good half hour face down on the floor sobbing.
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 03:59:52 PM
Quote from: thehawk on July 19, 2017, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 02:42:25 PM
One of us should probably have bumped this when he recorded the final out of the World Series.
We were busy
I'm trying to remember if I was even aware Mike Montgomery was on the mound. After Edwards was pulled I was kind of just catatonic there and then he got Martinez so fast I barely had time to process it and then I spent a good half hour face down on the floor sobbing.
I was too busy staring deep into Kris Bryant's dreamy eyes as he slipped and threw to Anthony for me to remember who the pitcher was.
Second straight very good outing from the marginal upgraxe over John Lackey
Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2017, 09:30:07 PM
Second straight very good outing from the marginal upgraxe over John Lackey
Bleacher Nation: Your home for bullshit toleration. (http://www.bleachernation.com/2017/08/28/john-lackey-says-he-threw-the-ball-well-yesterday-and-you-know-what-hes-right/)
GET HIM SKO
Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2017, 09:30:07 PM
Second straight very good outing from the marginal upgraxe over John Lackey
Based upon his last two outings, I'd say he's a significant upgraxe.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 29, 2017, 08:09:20 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2017, 09:30:07 PM
Second straight very good outing from the marginal upgraxe over John Lackey
Based upon his last two outings, I'd say he's a significant upgraxe.
Intrepid Reader: Huey: Oof.
Pssst ... you're blowing this, Mike
bump.
"The Cubs have filled Darvish's spot by moving Mike Montgomery from the bullpen to the rotation. Montgomery, who is 2-1 with a 1.14 ERA in four starts, will make his fifth start on Tuesday against the Dodgers."
Please don't tell me that when Darvish comes back Montgomery goes back to the bullpen.
Quote from: CBStew on June 18, 2018, 05:18:14 PM
"The Cubs have filled Darvish's spot by moving Mike Montgomery from the bullpen to the rotation. Montgomery, who is 2-1 with a 1.14 ERA in four starts, will make his fifth start on Tuesday against the Dodgers."
Please don't tell me that when Darvish comes back Montgomery goes back to the bullpen.
DRMP
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2018, 08:36:22 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 18, 2018, 05:18:14 PM
"The Cubs have filled Darvish's spot by moving Mike Montgomery from the bullpen to the rotation. Montgomery, who is 2-1 with a 1.14 ERA in four starts, will make his fifth start on Tuesday against the Dodgers."
Please don't tell me that when Darvish comes back Montgomery goes back to the bullpen.
DRMP
MRCP
Quote from: PenFoe on June 20, 2018, 10:27:01 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2018, 08:36:22 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 18, 2018, 05:18:14 PM
"The Cubs have filled Darvish's spot by moving Mike Montgomery from the bullpen to the rotation. Montgomery, who is 2-1 with a 1.14 ERA in four starts, will make his fifth start on Tuesday against the Dodgers."
Please don't tell me that when Darvish comes back Montgomery goes back to the bullpen.
DRMP
MRCP
SEAM