Tony

I really don't think that's the case with Nick. I don't want to speak for everyone....but if Madrigal hits for a high average, shows good defense and plays smart, all things we were told about over and over and over again.....then he met expectations. Thus far....he has shown 1 out of the 3. That's not enough for a guy that will probably stay around a .750 OPS. I hope we see the other traits come out. He still has plenty of time. But thus far......hasn't been there at the ML level.

I'm just glad we cleared that up.

Don't you dare assume what my opinion is. I LOVE ANDREW VAUGHN

No. Everyone in the game thread last night was almost unanimous that pulling Gio at that time was the right call, and something Gio wouldn't have done. Leury batting 6th and playing Opening Day was a valid question and he didn't do anything to prove TLR right. On the flip side, Eaton had a huge night. Most agreed Bummer got a raw deal last night and the defense let him down. It's one game. But a team with World Series aspirations needs to win those games on most nights. Especailly when the rotation has question marks at #4 and #5, you need to win the starts Gio leaves with a lead.

Then why are both runs unearned for Bummer? If they aren't earned for Bummer...how is it his fault? Who earned those runs? Nicky?

God Robert can make himself look awful.

Keep shaking your head...maybe it will help you eventually. Shake hard.

This is incredibly not important...but is that Boras behind home plate?

Yep, this wasn't on Bummer tonight. He did more than enough to get them out of the inning with the lead.

lol, come on. There was NO shot at getting him at the plate.

Mike Trout is a decent excuse.

This is what non-elite teams do, year after year after year. It's a one-run game. Aaron Bummer gave up two soft groundballs, Sox couldn't make either play. Mike Trout then hit a single. It should have been Trout standing on 1st with two outs right now, with Bummer getting the K on Rendon. But....that's not decent teams do.

This ain't on Bummer

I see Nicky is still up to his old tricks in 2021. Wonderful

Yeah.....that seems like a direct result of Tony not being in the dugout for a decade.

That works, thx

This is one of the most important roles a manager plays, obviously. My gut says it's the right call here.

Jesus that's scary

TLR SAYS SUCK IT

We're aware of the new Ads, we're working on it.

Obviously a few things would have to happen to make it come true, but I don't even know how bold it is. 1. The Sox wanted Joc, and have for quite some time. Some reports out there that they wanted him to do a strict platoon with Engel which is why he didn't take the Sox offer (which was better than the Cubs) 2. I really don't know if Eaton is going to work out, and they only made a 1 year commitment to him. 3. With Eloy out and Vaughn still a question mark (It's Opening Day, lol) both corner spots have openings. 4. Unless the Cubs surprise everyone.....they will be selling sooner than later.

Joc Pederson will be on this team before July 1

Speed kills, baby

It's very possible. Every manager out thinks himself at some point. There is also the added element of we just don't know if Tony has lost anything off his fastball, and if he has...how much? Lastly, and of course the most important thing.....any manager is as good as his roster is. Over 162, I think they are probably in decent hands.....but again only time will tell.

Honestly, I’m not totally sure. I’m taking a wait and see approach, I think it’s only fair. I want to see how TLR operates these first two weeks, I think we’ll get a good idea of what to expect by then.