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Buckle up, fitness frendts…and the rest of you.

What’s on YOUR mind?

Mark Prior doesn’t blame Dusty Baker for destroying his arm

I was preparing to start this thread,  when I saw our good friend Dave’s comment (in the previous thread):

http://www.si.com/thecauldron/2016/08/03/mark-prior-chicago-cubs-no-regrets

A good Mark Prior interview. No longer plays, but is a good pitching coach for a SD Padres farm team. His praise of Dustdick and Towel drill Rothschild, I could have done without, however.

Happy Anniversary, FDB.com!! And GO CUBS! – Dave

Thoughts? Drivel?

…let’s not pollute Fro’s thread on Mr. Tillman any further…have at it, my frendts!

To be clear, I’m not panicking.

Plus: Arrieta pitched well.

Minus: Another bullpen FAIL. And to make it worse, then loading the bases with no outs and FAILING to score one run (for the tie), or more.

Our friend ernie has offered the following…I think he’s been watching the Cubs longer than I have, I’m happy to feature his thoughts here:

(from another blog): “Sorry… but if your closer blows a hold or save in 4 out of his last 5 or 6…AND then you can’t score a single run with bases loaded, no one out…You ain’t a legit playoff team. It’s that simple. THIS is why you don’t give up the farm to go “all-in” this year.”

ernie: “Hey, Genre, this might be a good post for the near future. Do the Cubs go “all-in” this year? I agree with the poster, this team is not ready to make a serious run for the playoffs this year. Forget trading valuable farm pieces for a Chapman or a Miller. Play out the year, see what you can get in Winter Meetings, and see if this club matures enough in 2017 to be a legit contender. They aren’t there yet, that’s a fact.”

Back to me. You see this guy? I would NOT trade him.

Have at it.

After Dusty Baker’s mistake, the Nationals face yet another test of their resilience

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/after-dusty-bakers-mistake-the-nationals-face-yet-another-test-of-their-resilience/2016/07/17/a60c0ad0-4a95-11e6-acbc-4d4870a079da_story.html

At least one team has their number (going back to last October)….and we’re not at the halfway point.

No, that’s not the Windy City skyline.

Viva 1969! Just kidding…

Stir the pot, my frendts!

Gentle reminder: it’s been awhile.

You know what? This season is far from over. The Cubs are not a lock to win anything.

I believe that Joe Maddon is an A-List manager, but the lack of solid relief pitching will bite the Cub’s in their collective asses if moves aren’t made to bolster the pen.

I invite you all to weigh in and stir the pot.

(Ernie…what does it mean?)