edfunderburk

I love the sound of the ball coming off Chourio’s bat. i played through college & even into my late 20’s … not sure I ever hit a ball as smoothly as he does

I agree that he hit it too hard … I’d prefer to wait a few more innings before bunting in that situation.

Monasterio is struggling in Nashville too. Durbin is coming around offensively but I’m not sure he can play 3rd base at the major league level. Even if we lose Capra (which I don’t believe will happen), it’s probably time to look elsewhere.

I agree. Was that a Murphy decision or does he allow his players to make decisions on bunts?

I watched “Just A BIt Outside” this afternoon. Excellent movie (documentary). Love that early 80’s Brewers team.

I’ll sleep much better if I stay up until the Cubs lose

Quintana is a savvy vet! That was sweet.

Hopefully, the entire game … I don’t have work tomorrow

Possibly both

Nice to have Hoskins walk to start the inning Always great to have SPEED on the bases

How many three up three down first innings have our pitchers had this season? I would guess fewer than games where the initial batter homered

The Cubs are sending Justin Steele for a second opinion on his elbow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Alden González of ESPN and Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times). The southpaw landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with elbow tendinitis, a surprising move that came two days after Steele fired seven shutout innings against Texas. Steele told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Wednesday that he expected it to be a minimal 15-day stint. The Cubs sent him for an MRI on Thursday. Counsell did not specify the results of that imaging. To this point, there’s no indication it’s any more serious than the initial tendinitis diagnosis. It’s nevertheless of some concern any time a pitcher goes for multiple evaluations on an elbow problem. Elbow tendinitis also sent Steele to the injured list for a couple weeks last September. Counsell indicated the recurring nature of the injury contributed to the decision to go for multiple opinions. “We want to make sure we know why it has happened again so Justin’s got all the information and then we can go from there,” the manager said. Monday’s start was easily Steele’s best of the season. He’d allowed at least three runs in each of his first three appearances. Steele punched out eight against three hits and two walks against the Rangers. However, his fastball averaged a season-low 90.2 MPH in that start after sitting in the 91-92 range during his first three appearances. It clearly didn’t sap his effectiveness, but it was seemingly a sign that he wasn’t operating at full strength.

Learning to take walks will give him better pitches to hit This should be a top priority for Jackson as the season progresses

Hopefully in a save situation

I enjoy watching minor league games via the MLB app. However, the Biloxi Shuckers CF camera angle is so crooked that it makes me dizzy.

I wonder who will be removed from the 40-man roster for Yoho

Why option Peguero over Elvin Rodriguez?

No laughter from me … I always liked the idea

Brock Wilken is hitting .063 to start the season in Biloxi. I wonder if the HBP to the face broke him.

Ditto with Conner Thomas & Elvin Rodriguez

I wish McMahon was on the plane with the Brewers to Phx … I’d be happy to leave both Dunn & Capra + a prospect! 😏

I hope Elvin Rodriguez is sent to Nashville to make room for Quintana tomorrow

I’m old & need some sleep … early morning & a long day at working coming soon so, I will post this now with confidence & say “good night all”

I honestly thought it would be at least June to get even

We are now at 0 run differential