Why do you have to rest the number 1 catcher every 3 or 4 days? Is this another one of those "today's players can't possibly play as often as players ten years ago because "reasons" thing? Caratini got one PA against the lefty and the lefty crushing platoon lineup has scored zero runs in fourteen innings.
These Cubs hitters have some good approaches at the plate. Not a lot of chasing out of the zone, good two strike swings. They're hitting the ball hard too.
Generally speaking, I would think taking a ball off the leg (which ends up breaking his kneecap) would lead to worse long term effects than a concussion. To say there isn't an explanation to it is ridiculous.
The hostile takeover of Brewerfan has reached phase two as now loyal brewer fans can no longer scroll through their beloved forum without a bombardment of ads for products they will never buy.