Can Edward Cabrera be the stopper the Cubs need against the Brewers?
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Rahimi Harrison-Grody. That's a show trying to win a Marconi right there. Middays 10-2 on 104.3 The Score. Cabrera faces home plate. Acknowledges the side from his catcher Kelly. Works his motion and deals. Swing and a miss. Strike three. Cabrera gets Kelnick with a changeup.
That is courtesy of the Cubs Radio Network. Zach Zademan on the call. This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. And Edward Cabrera gets the start tonight in the third and final game of the series against the Cubs and the Brewers. And in his last outing, which you heard there, he went four and two-thirds innings, gave up three hits, one home run, and three earned runs, three walks, and only two strikeouts. Edward Cabrera has had a mixed bag lately. It was five innings before that against Texas, and then against the Reds it was six. And they need him to be the stopper tonight, do the Cubs, to try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Brewers. But the question now becomes, even after what we saw at Crosstown, is it likely?
Here's why it's not likely that he'll be a quote-unquote stopper, because when I think of stoppers, I think of lots of zeros on the board. Edward Cabrera has given up at least three runs in each of his last seven starts. He went two starts, looked fantastic, and then ever since then, it's been, you're going to get runs off of me. Now, what's most concerning about this is... He didn't make it through the fifth inning last time out. That's the first time he hasn't pitched five innings. At least he was giving you the innings before. But if he's not even giving you a quality start, he's not even giving through five innings.
What is the significance of Edward Cabrera's start against the Brewers?
As taxed as this rotation is, they did just get Caleb Thilbar back. That's good news. They can't be in a position where he only goes five innings. He's got to go at least six innings to give them a chance. And Giving up three runs is just too much at this point right now. And can he do it? Sure.
How has Edward Cabrera performed in recent games?
It's possible. The problem is, even though they are 7-2 in his nine starts this season, the Cubs offense was going in a lot of those games. Here's the ultimate stat, Mark. Point one. You know what that number is? That is the wins above replacement number for Edward Cabrera through nine starts. That means he's been a tick above average.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, and you expected more from him when you signed him this year. He's still walking too many guys. Like you said, that last start felt like a real-ass game against the White Sox. The game against Texas, same thing. He was better in the Cincinnati game in the start previous to that where he goes six innings, allowed three earned runs on nine hits. walked a couple of guys as well but yeah i think not just considering the the fine line that the cubs are under right now needing the pitching because the bats aren't there in general you need more from edward cabrera i said at the beginning of the season that i thought that he would be their ace and he's not that he is not that right now for the cubs so they we need you bud we need you
Well, and I feel like the Cubs definitely put the capital in that trade behind Edward Cabrera, hoping he would be something of an ace. And that was part of this. You know, Cade Horton obviously gets injured, but it's the last seven starts, as you mentioned, to Marshall out of the nine. 5-2-6 ERA and a 1.5 whip. And that's where the walks really come into play. When you have that many base runners, when you have that much contact, and there's been a discussion about the velocity and the arm angle, especially when we saw him struggle that last time through the order against the White Sox.
What challenges does Cabrera face as a potential 'stopper' for the Cubs?
The Brewers hitters are going to take advantage of this at a more impactful rate. And that's what concerns me about tonight. The changeup is his bread and butter. Can he throw that enough and enough effectively against these hitters to where they're not hunting for his fastball, which may not have the command that he wants it to?
His ERA has gone up in every single start since he pitched two shutout efforts to start the season.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:42
2
What is the significance of Edward Cabrera's start against the Brewers?
1:42–2:00
3
How has Edward Cabrera performed in recent games?
2:00–3:45
4
What challenges does Cabrera face as a potential 'stopper' for the Cubs?
3:45–5:11
5
Why is consistency important for Cabrera's pitching?
5:11–7:12
6
How have injuries impacted the Cubs' pitching rotation?
7:12–8:32
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