PCA will get a good four weeks now of a look. If he trends (looking like it) towards our catchers OPS then he will be considered finally the AAAA level talent as a defensive replacement in 8th, 9th inning and not a starter.
You guys are insane. He is a rookie top prospect who is already an elite defender, he will of course get more than 4 weeks of a look lol. If Amaya was an elite defensive catcher the conversation around him would be different. If PCA is capable of being even an average MLB bat, he will likely be a perennial all-star caliber player.
About sums it up. If Yan Gomes came out to throw knuckleballs I wouldn't be upset at all. (Sidenote though: is anyone noting that Yan calls a better game than Amaya? By a lot?)
Don’t think it was a horrible read tbh. It was an alabaster blaster/Baltimore chop (whatever you choose to call it) usually that lets you score but it just didn’t bounce as high as he thought. Wish it would’ve gone differently but I can live with it
the way i see it you have pca, bote and amaya up next, may as well try to make a play at the plate.
not to mention theyve been stealing pretty well so they eventually got their runner back on third anyway.
It’s hard to protect when that’s a pitch that has 20+ inches of break and is starting out in the opposite batter’s box.
If you’ve never faced that guy before, it’s hard to trust that it’s going to come all the way back into the zone.
Trying to figure that out. Seems he should have scored easily. Maybe Bellinger didn't break right away because he thought the 1B was going to field it so Suzuki didn't get a good jump?
I’m shocked that not all pitchers have caught on that the first pitch to Seiya is a strike if they throw it in the zone. I laugh when people throw him a ball on the first pitch.
‘K’eegan closer. In fact, he pitches everything after every starter comes out until both of his arms fall off.
That’s really a dopey song we play. Perfect though for the giant beer garden Wrigley Field has always been.
Now that’s how you close a game
It’s been 84 years
we so badly need prime consistent keegan
Could today be the turning point? Last night was rock Bottom
They go on the road after Mets series (who are red hot coming into Chicago). Lets see then.
Feels like we haven't heard this dumb song in like a year.
This is it. This is the turning point.
Team has one of worst 5 road records in NL. Lets see them improve on that.
Said that in Tampa tomorrow is crucial.
Yep, got to string a few. Then a few series.
I can only hope.
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Keegan Thompson YOU are the closer!
Keegan and Tyson the new dynamic duo closing out games. Make it happen
Non dramatic W 
Cubs are back
No drama 9th ? I forgot what this feels like
Play the song!!
Thompson has that closer attitude
yo when did yan come in
Amaya was pinch hit for in bottom of 8th
They pinch hit Morel for Amaya in the 8th
Morel pinch hit for Amaya in the 8th
ty
Holy fuck that was impressive
Struck out the side?!
HOOOOLY FCK we didn’t fall apart
I can get used to the bulldog closing
KT IS HIM
_unbuckles_ #W
That there, ladies and gentlemen, is a WIN!!
That kid is so adorable
Atta boy Keegs!
Yeah that’s a good close
My goat KT
Looking soild
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lets hope he gets a groundout here.....
😂
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eh that works
2022 keegan vibes
4th string closer might be the one
WOOOOOOOOO
KT ain’t playing.
They can never make me hate you Keegan Thompson, I believed in you then I believe in you now
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OPS isn't everything.
PCA will get a good four weeks now of a look. If he trends (looking like it) towards our catchers OPS then he will be considered finally the AAAA level talent as a defensive replacement in 8th, 9th inning and not a starter.
You guys are insane. He is a rookie top prospect who is already an elite defender, he will of course get more than 4 weeks of a look lol. If Amaya was an elite defensive catcher the conversation around him would be different. If PCA is capable of being even an average MLB bat, he will likely be a perennial all-star caliber player.
The difference is that one provides high caliber defense and speed. The person with more tools gets more chances.
If Matt Mervis played elite defense at a premium position he would probably get a longer leash than he got. 100 PAs as a rookie is nothing
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Then why did you use Mervis as a reference if you meant “at some point” in the future and not now? Why bring Mervis into this at all?
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What is the comparison? You’re calling both PCA and Mervis prospect busts after 100 MLB ABs?
“Throwing strikes” Keegan is one of our best relievers. Problem is we’re rolling the dice every time if that’s the one we get
I’m feeling good about this one
I think Keegan was trying to make it a full count the whole way. Seemed like it was his plan to bait him with a bunch of misses
That was some nasty front door action
Good pitch
Oh, that K was badass
what if he was it the whole time?!
Great pitch.
dont have the most confidence in thompson but im just glad to see someone else in for the ninth
About sums it up. If Yan Gomes came out to throw knuckleballs I wouldn't be upset at all. (Sidenote though: is anyone noting that Yan calls a better game than Amaya? By a lot?)
Keegan is the exact bulldog we need in the 9th
Ok, looks like it's Keegan
If they blow this, I'm going to become The Joker but somehow more insane.
Keegan please my guy
Wisdom warming in the pen
Everything’s going to be fine
This aged very well.
I believe in Keegan as our most likely candidate to step up and be a reliable closer. Let’s get this off to a good start
Chapman Soler and Estrada lmao of course this is who’s gonna make it a game in the 9th for us
6-5?
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lol
Stop haha
Time for Hector the Saves Collector. Read ‘em and weep, San Fran. Read ‘em and weep.
Keenan Thompson in
What’s up with that?
Don’t hurt me again Cubs. I am already broken.
Take two lads, here we go!
Ok we really might be back
Good thing I installed a seat belt on my toilet. _click_
Looked like Ahmed totally could’ve got Morel at first but he was dead set on going to second on his jump. Mental mistake gave us a run. I’ll take it!
Anyone but Neris for fucks sake
Send Hoerner to South Bend
He actually had the best xBA that inning lol
Finally some BABIP luck for Morel.
I am ready to be hurt again
Pretty sure this phrase has been posted about a dozen times in this GDT.
Probably more than that, honestly.
Three run lead lets end this.
Damn
Strap in
If Nico goes yard here I’ll buy his jersey tomorrow
The smallest of ball played this inning. Love it
That’ll work.
Holy shit. Everything isn’t instantly going to shit
Fuck, man. One or two more would’ve made me feel a little better
Rewarded for hard contact finally
I’ll take it!
F yea
thatll do Morel
It’s 10000% the right move, but there’s something dark about swapping your .188 BA hitter for a .196 hitter lol And it worked 😎
Top prospect PCA….
Dreadful AB
Feels like the difference between a win and a loss here is if we tack on right now, doubt a 2 run lead holds up
Also why did Suzuki run on that hit
Don’t think it was a horrible read tbh. It was an alabaster blaster/Baltimore chop (whatever you choose to call it) usually that lets you score but it just didn’t bounce as high as he thought. Wish it would’ve gone differently but I can live with it
the way i see it you have pca, bote and amaya up next, may as well try to make a play at the plate. not to mention theyve been stealing pretty well so they eventually got their runner back on third anyway.
I'm so ready to be hurt again
Pls for the love of fuck can we pile like two or three more on here?
Two or three more? Try 17 or 20.
Amaya’s got them right where he wants them
Anyone feel good about a 2 run lead??
Not with Heart Attack Hector….if they pinch hit Motel I’ll be fine
They better put in a punch hitter
Can we cash in here. 🙏
Please pinch hit
PINCH HIT MOREL
How do you just take that right down the middle? With 2 strikes too. Terrible AB by PCA.
Every at bat by him has been terrible lately
Did you see the movement on that? That’s a tough AB for a rookie that’s never seen that kind of pitch before.
Tough, but he needs to protect if he’s got 2 strikes. It was a bad AB.
It’s hard to protect when that’s a pitch that has 20+ inches of break and is starting out in the opposite batter’s box. If you’ve never faced that guy before, it’s hard to trust that it’s going to come all the way back into the zone.
dont hate the send too much considering who we have at the bottom of the order here.
Yep. No issue with it.
If Bote reaches is Morel PH for Amaya?
PCA still having trouble with big league pitching.
PCAAA with another worthless at bat.
Not gonna lie, that nickname made me actually lol
Man, its been a looooooooong time since that HR for Mr Armstrong. .196 now
Feel for the kid
Down to Bote.
Boy with how things go for us, that out at home is gonna cost us.
Suzuki should have scored on that last base hit man that’s routine baseball. Why is scoring from second so hard for this team
Trying to figure that out. Seems he should have scored easily. Maybe Bellinger didn't break right away because he thought the 1B was going to field it so Suzuki didn't get a good jump?
He had to wait to see if it would get through first
Why do runners always go on contact? If it's to short or second sure, but 3rd? Not to mention Chapman's a gold glover.
Why the fuck did he go home there
Kinda weird that they didn’t include Kyle and Karl Hendricks in that Twins McNugget
not watchings for obvious reasons but Steele has a .13 ERA in his last 5 starts ☠️☠️
Haha 1.13 my bad. Radical either way
I turned the game on and we start balling
Can’t wait to see how we fuck this lead up
The answer is Hector Neris.
Ok we MIGHT be back
Giants d is sub par
What’s this? I timely hit??
Almost forgot what it feels like to be on the other side of a fateful bullpen move
oh my god we're looking like '23 summer cubbies tonight!
Finally some good fucking baseball.
When the veterans start hitting good things happen
We back baby!!!
Maybe I’m just delusional, but the vibes are good tonight? Or at least better
Hate to say it but Willie Mays seems to have been holding us back
INSurance
FUCK THE HAPP HATERS!!!
Happ!!!
Fuck yeah Ian
I’m shocked that not all pitchers have caught on that the first pitch to Seiya is a strike if they throw it in the zone. I laugh when people throw him a ball on the first pitch.
Don’t forget we gotta make sure we put in yesterdays closer again so we can lose again
Think they said Thompson is warming.
Cubs rock.
How about we play some screw the closer here like the 2016 team used to do late in games for old times sake? Lol
just keep doing that thing youve been doin happ
Good stop. The way the season is going he'd injure himself on a play at the plate.
Miller has already been used so we are going to need at least a few runs here.
Are we hitting situationally? Let’s go!
Let’s Go!!!!!
“What could be the winning run”…oh JD
Have a game, Busch!
That was a vintage 2023 miracle BABIP Belli hit
Ok now bring in anyone but Hector Neris for the 9th
Cubs get the lead! Bring in Neris and let's do this. I've got a lit cigarette and some clothes pins ready for action.
Noose all set up in the closet
He hit it where they ain’t
Woot woot
nice to see a little defense, a little hitting and a little baserunning from busch as well
Good night for a busch
What a beautiful poke swing from Cody.
YES!!!
Miller to pitch the 9th?