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Lol ... I read that as 'Chief's Kiss' ... And ... I tried to listen to that video you posted to the thread, really tried, tried to keep an open mind, but just couldn't take it and shut it down after 30 seconds. And now I have to eat breakfast again. Like the lineup ... it's a good lineup to put in just before a break. Hope we get the split because ... well ... more than anything ... I HATE LOSING TO THE CHISOX!

I don't know the whole story, but it appears that in the renovation, the wheelchair accessible seats were moved into locations with sightline issues. It's more involved than that, so I'm not making light of this, at all. But, the claim is that Wrigley, post-renovations, is less accessible than before, and does not meet ADA standards. https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cubs-wrigley-field-lawsuit-americans-with-disabilities-act/12051494/

No one’s forcing you.

Maybe they saw something we couldn’t?

Well done, T3

Well ... I was out or I would have ... it was massage day, followed by lunch with a friend

yes?

Alternative viewpoints are fine; critical viewpoints are fine; hopeful viewpoints are fine. Incessant negativity just to be contrary isn't a viewpoint, and it's not being pragmatic, it's trolling. Keep that in mind.

The photos are AMAZING!

Well ... I'd agree with that, too ... but then it just falls back to the FO for not doing enough to shore up the BP before the trade and then made it even worse

My issue isn't with the trade, and still isn't. At that time and place, I'd probably still do it. HOWEVER, I would have also worked to find better arms for the pen. That's the issue I have. Not that the FO traded Rogers, but that they did nothing to boost the pen and relied on Duffey and Pagan. Especially knowing the starters they had. Yes, Duran has worked out, but he was a rookie, and Jax has worked out. But that's not something that I think anyone could have counted on to start the season. And even then, we were still short higher quality arms. The lack of other moves is what makes the trade so glaring and why people hammer on the 'They traded away Rogers!' song over and over. Not because people think Rogers is Mariano (I don't think anyone has made that claim, and if they do, they are wrong) but because the FO did nothing to solidify a questionable BP.

Half way to my 2 or fewer pick! Woohoo!!

Sigh ... and now I need a hug ...

Then he may need a hug

'Hello darkness my old friend ... '

I, personally, don’t want any of our pitchers participating in the ASG.

Ah, well, I think that’s a bit different than what van had in mind. Yes, we all have choices.

If you are being trolled, please send me a PM. Seriously.

We actually tried that, and it didn't work. It just ended up with bickering and name calling and people commenting on the perceived character of posters and not on content. But, if you are game, then have at it in the game threads. But, the rules are ... you have to be objective and fair, (judging positive vs negative is subjective, so you have to try and remove that, if you can); you can't 'go after' certain posters just because you don't like them and what they have to say or how they say it; you can't have anyone on ignore; you have to be good at discerning between critical commentary and negativity just to be negative - not everyone is as articulate as you, so you have to be discerning about that, too, in order to be discerning about critical vs negative; no elitism; you have to also keep the 'positive trolls' in line as well; and you have to be present during the entire game to help direct the discussion to keep it on track, even during a really bad game. If we want to 'achieve' self moderation, everyone who is complaining about the negativity, has to be present and on board with this. And you have to do all this without 'attacking' anyone or calling them names or being overly sarcastic about anyone's intelligence.

Yeah ... but you have to get past one to get to the other ... some would prefer they lose the division just so they won't lose in the playoffs, again (at least a few have stated such in other threads)

I agree with that premise in general, but that isn't what is happening with the Twins hitting. As I stated above, yes, a well-pitched game would be an explanation for some of the losses, but consistent situational hitting is a problem with this team ... and that isn't explained away with 'but the pitching on the other team.' Sometimes the simplest explanation is the offense just isn't getting it done when they need to.

Yes.

Dude, let's not count our chickens before they're hatched!

Lol ... Occam's Razor ... the simplest theory is that the offense isn't getting it done when the situation needs it, not that you need to invent reasons for it

No one is asking you to sugar coat it, but I would never have guessed from your comments that you weren't upset about it, so thanks for clarifying