5 On It & Craig Counsell explains Cubs' decision to demote Moises Ballesteros (Hour 3)
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How do you like the White Sox's chances against Tarek Skubal when they start their series against the Tigers tonight?
I love their chances. This is a team that went through a gauntlet at the beginning of June. The Dodgers, the Braves, the Yankees. And now they get a chance to face some of the worst teams in the league. Detroit Tigers is a team that's in flux right now. Their ace has come out and said that the team needs to play harder. Yeah. Does that sound like a guy that wants to be there after this season?
What are the White Sox's chances against Tarek Skubal?
Absolutely not. And you know who could help put an end to their misery? The Chicago White Sox. And as Chuck Garfine pointed out, after poor performances from Davis Martin and Anthony Kaye, you get an opportunity to turn over the lineup. Sean Burke was out yesterday. Now you get to see what you got on the other side. So the pitching is going to be there. You know who's as hot as PCA? Colson Montgomery. Hold up now. As hot. You talking about three home runs in the last two games? Yeah. Hot and fuego. Unlike PCA.
Not unlike the guy who's got a three-game hitting streak as far as home runs go.
Colson Montgomery is hot. Miguel Vargas is the best hitting third baseman in baseball. Man, Chuck just told you that. Hey, you like stats? You like stats, Marshall? Stats don't lie. I know you like those. And so for all of those reasons, I expect the Chicago White Sox. Listen, they do this thing where they don't care. And that's what I love the most about this team.
They might need to care when it's Terrick Scooble.
No, no, no. I want them to continue not caring because that's how they continue winning. And that's why I'm not concerned about what's happening against him today.
So you're really not worried about Terrick Scooble? Wap. Oh, a whole lot of WAP. Okay, I got you. Tarek Scouble has made one start since coming off the injured list. Here's the good news. He only went four and two-thirds innings. He threw 80 pitches. He did strike out four, but he gave up three runs. Two of them earned on five hits. That sounds like a guy who is susceptible. That was in a three-to-one loss against the Guardians. I'm not saying they're going to blow up Tarek Scouble. That's not what I'm saying. What I am saying is Tarek Scouble ain't throwing a complete game shutout. Terrick Scooble's not throwing a complete game. Terrick Scooble, if you get him out of there before he can finish six innings, working the count, you've done a job to get into that bullpen.
And once you get in the bullpen, the White Sox, they'll get into your hind parts.
Yeah.
That's FCC acceptable, right? That's about as PG porn as you're going to get right there. Well, I'm just trying to get the expression. Here's the thing with this Tigers team. Their offense is not good. They've lost four of their last five games coming in, series losses to the Guardians and the Astros. In those five games, they've scored more than two runs once. Oh, wow. The White Sox score runs. You'll be hard-pressed to find the White Sox not putting up at least a three spot. If it's not against Scooble, it'll be whoever follows Scooble. I'm not scared of Terry Scooble. I think the White Sox might just have the fork to put in the Tigers this weekend. I love it. And to say, hey, you're done.
Slice that turkey up.
Five on it.
Number two. The Cubs open a series with the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field today. Who must be the most pivotal player in order for the Cubs to win a third straight series?
Well, if Alex Bregman is going to be in the two hole, I'm going to say Alex Bregman. Do something, Alex Bregman. PCA is out here getting on base. Drive him in. That's all I'm asking. I don't think that's asking a lot either. Because when you look at how good Pete Crow Armstrong has been in the month of June, it has been downright staggering. The man has hit over 400 in the month of June. He's got eight home runs in 14 games in the month of June. And usually, when he's scoring, it's because he drove himself in.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:02–0:53
2
What are the White Sox's chances against Tarek Skubal?
0:53–5:36
3
What factors influenced the Cubs' decision to demote Moises Ballesteros?
5:36–5:39
4
What are the implications of the Cubs' lineup changes?
5:39–5:42
5
How have the Cubs' recent performances affected their strategy?
5:42–6:05
6
What does Craig Counsell say about Ballesteros' performance?
6:05–6:48
7
What insights can we gain about player development in the Cubs organization?
6:48–7:04
8
What adjustments does Moises Ballesteros need to make as a hitter?
7:04–30:59
Speakers
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