How should the struggling Cubs adjust their lineup?
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What lineup adjustments should the Cubs consider?
Rahimi Harrison-Grody.
AJ, how are you?
Good. I can't believe how fancy y'all are now. I mean, it used to just be a radio call-in show. Now I got to put clothes on to do this thing. I can't peak too early. I got to kind of try to control my peaking. So, you know, it's a little early to already put a shirt and a hat on. Middays 10-2 on 104.3 The Score.
Now the 0-2 pitch on the way. Strike three called. Ian Half called out on strikes. for the second time in the game. And here comes the pitch.
How are injuries affecting the Cubs' performance?
Swing and a miss. Strike three. PCA tripped up near home plate, making a hefty follow through. One away.
That was Zach Zaidman and Pat Hughes on the call. Ron Coomer as well. This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. And we talked about this earlier. It wasn't just a... It's not just the fact that your pitching staff is injured. We know that. It's not just the fact that your bullpen isn't up to snuff. We know that. They are also somewhat injured. The Cubs lineup is very much... Up for discussion when you've dropped two or three to the Brewers, you've dropped two or three to the White Sox.
What are the statistics on the Cubs' batting with runners in scoring position?
You might get swept by the Brewers tonight, depending on what happens. And in the meantime, Marshall brought it up as well. The runners in scoring position with this team is a problem. Almost every day we've talked about those numbers. 24th ranked batting average with runners in scoring position.
It's all a problem.
Yeah, it feels a bit that way right now, despite having those two 10-game win streaks. So it was brought up on the morning show. Of course, we were going to bring it up amongst ourselves. But it is an indicator for me, Mark Grody, Marshall Harris, when Bruce Levine even mentions the idea of tinkering with the lineup. And Mark, I just want to get you ready for this weekend's Inside the Clubhouse show with Bruce. When you hear Bruce talk about that, I think that's a good indication of something probably needs to change.
No doubt about it. And as an update on that, Bruce and I were texting away yesterday telling me about what's going to be lined up. We've got some cool things that I don't want to reveal right now because we want to make sure that it is in stone. But, yeah, we will be out at Gallagher Way doing a three-hour and 45-minute edition of Inside the Clubhouse. I get to fill in for David Haw and Bruce Levine. I don't know why he's allowing me to work with him, but he is.
He wants to face the conflict between you two head on.
I think he does. Bruce is a beautiful man and a great baseball man as well. You know, for sure, for sure. Yeah, there's not a lot going well for the Cubs at this moment. And I definitely want to hear what you guys have to say about specific lineup changes because I know you both have thoughts. But my bigger thought is, and I will ask this to her, we will ask Jed Hoyer about this, is because I said it in transition. The Cubs have good hitters. I like the Cubs' offense. So is it a matter of just being in a slump, or are there actual changes that need to be made for the Cubs? Does somebody need to be benched? Do you need to bring somebody in from the outside when we talk about potential trades and bringing guys in?
What lineup changes have been suggested by the hosts?
We know that the pitching needs fortification, but is there an issue, a real issue, with any of the Cubs' position players going forth throughout the season?
I think it depends on who you ask and when you ask them, Grody. But I'll say this. I think the Cubs have a good lineup. And I say good because I think the strength is they're evenly balanced from top to bottom. The problem is part of that balance is that no one is out here scaring you. Who's the scariest hitter in the Cubs lineup? I don't feel like pitchers, especially if you're a good pitcher, an established pitcher in baseball, whether that's a Jacob Mizorowski, whether that's Kyle Harrison later on today. Who is there like... all right, you got to be really careful with this guy. That's the biggest difference between this Cubs lineup and some of the lineups that you see across baseball of teams with winning records, of teams with playoff aspirations.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What lineup adjustments should the Cubs consider?
0:00–0:32
2
How are injuries affecting the Cubs' performance?
0:32–1:16
3
What are the statistics on the Cubs' batting with runners in scoring position?
1:16–3:12
4
What lineup changes have been suggested by the hosts?
3:12–5:13
5
Who are the key hitters that need to step up for the Cubs?
5:13–7:20
6
How does lineup protection impact player performance?
7:20–9:26
7
What role does Michael Bush play in the Cubs' lineup strategy?
9:26–11:19
8
What are the implications of the Cubs' current struggles on their season?
11:19–15:40
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