Just now, Tnetennba said:

My thoughts too.  They were talking about him hitting triple digits when he first came up, then mentioned 90-93...  Yeah.

No way he’s 100 pct and that’s his velocity 

Just now, Tnetennba said:

Kopech getting no love from the home plate ump

Seriously

Just now, fathom said:

No way he’s 100 pct and that’s his velocity 

They aren't showing pitch speed, just going off what they said.  It is pretty startling if he's topping out at 93.

4 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

My thoughts too.  They were talking about him hitting triple digits when he first came up, then mentioned 90-93...  Yeah.

Really no point in Kopech going 100% today tho. But I get the concern. 

1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said:

Really no point in Kopech going 100% today tho. But I get the concern. 

It’s just he’s looked horrible since his opening outing. Cubs minor leaguers are all over him

Here’s the best way to sum it up.  I thought Kopech threw a bad change up, and the replay shows it was a fastball.  Oh well, at least they have a ton of depth this year.

4 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Really no point in Kopech going 100% today tho. But I get the concern. 

If he were Lance Lynn I wouldn't be as concerned.  He's been low 90s all spring and hasn't been super sharp.  We need a much better version than what we've seen.

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Not going to freak out over spring training stuff, but if Kopech isn’t a mostly healthy starting pitcher this season, it’s over for him here as a starter. He’s either gone, in the pen…or both. 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

It’s just he’s looked horrible since his opening outing. Cubs minor leaguers are all over him

I’ll wait to freak out until he looks like s%*# in 3-4 MLB starts. 

Andrew BOMB

3 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I’ll wait to freak out until he looks like s%*# in 3-4 MLB starts. 

This is the correct take. 

I think the back is good to go

Madrigal literally took 4 steps to throw the ball from third to first.  Nice homer by Vaughn

Colas works a 2 out walk

9 minutes ago, fathom said:

Here’s the best way to sum it up.  I thought Kopech threw a bad change up, and the replay shows it was a fastball.  Oh well, at least they have a ton of depth this year.

Rub one out man, you are panicking over a spring training game.

Wild pitch offense!

Wild Pitch offense!

1 minute ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Wild pitch offense!

Great minds

5 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said:

Rub one out man, you are panicking over a spring training game.

Shouldn’t you be ripping on Harold saying he has no sources

Enjoy AAA Nick...

1 minute ago, Tnetennba said:

Enjoy AAA Nick...

He’s making the team I’m pretty sure 

35 minutes ago, Bossanoveralls said:

All he does is hit home runs, I always say.

Is that guy still with the team after we let Leury get away??

25 minutes ago, fathom said:

No way he’s 100 pct and that’s his velocity 

Taking some off for better control? He has had better command today then I've seen in awhile. 

Just now, fathom said:

He’s making the team I’m pretty sure 

I don't doubt it.  I don't see him lasting at 3rd for long though.

Just now, ptatc said:

Taking some off for better control? He has had better command today then I've seen in awhile. 

I just hope he can be effective with that FB velocity, if that's where he is going to be now.