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David Ross Calls Out Stephen Strasburg After Dusty Baker Press Conference Fiasco

By
Aldo Soto
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Somehow Tuesday’s postponed game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs turned into one of the most bizarre and funniest stories of the season. Personally my favorite story of the year. Anyway, Dusty Baker said Tanner Roark is going to start Game 4 on Wednesday instead of Stephen Strasburg, who could have gone on normal rest. Baker’s explanation was a debacle, saying Strasburg was feeling under the weather and blaming mold in Chicago for it. However, he also said that Strasburg threw a bullpen on Tuesday and because of that he wasn’t available to start Wednesday.

At the end, it appears like Baker was making shit up to protect Strasburg, who for whatever reason, isn’t ready to start in the most important game of the season for the Nationals. This entire situation was a giant mess for the Nationals and now all the criticism has shifted from Baker to Strasburg.

With Max Scherzer unable to pitch in the first two games of the NLDS against the Cubs because of a hamstring injury, Strasburg was impressive in Game 1 on Friday, pitching a no-hitter through five innings and only allowing three hits in seven innings, striking out 10. He’s been the best pitcher in baseball and when his team needs him the most he’s not taking the ball.

Well, that didn’t sit well for former Cubs catcher and now ESPN baseball analyst David Ross.

Here’s what Ross had to say about Strasburg not making the Game 4 start, as the Cubs are one win away from eliminating the Nationals from the playoffs.

So, instead of Strasburg, Roark will start but the Nationals might have some backup. Scherzer, who pitched on Monday and Gio Gonzalez who started Game 2 on Saturday, appear to be ready to come in for Game 4.

Weird times for the Nationals, who are on the brink of elimination and don’t have their best pitcher starting in an elimination game on normal rest. Meanwhile, the Cubs are still going with Jake Arrieta and it will be his first start since Sept. 26. Arrieta, like Scherzer, also suffered a hamstring injury.

Game 4 will start at 3:08 p.m.

Notorious Cutler Hater Is Already a Mitch Trubisky Fan

By
Erik Lambert
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charles woodson

Charles Woodson is a future Hall of Fame defensive back and one of the best to ever play. He takes a lot of pride in his profession and has a long history of dislike for quarterbacks. Especially the ones who talk a big game and never deliver. That would explain why he was arguably the biggest critic of former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during his run in Green Bay.

Woodson personally intercepted Cutler three times in his career. He took a savage delight in calling the quarterback out for his shortcomings. On one Thursday Night game in 2012, the Packers intercepted him four times en route to a 23-10 victory. Cutler had openly challenged Green Bay’s secondary leading up to the game. So afterwards Woodson dropped the hammer.

“We understand that Jay is excited about, you know his new weapons but it’s the same, old Jay. You Don’t need luck. We just need to be in position and Jay will throw us the ball.”

It’s hard to argue that. Cutler has 22 career interceptions against Green Bay. Eight more than the next closest team (Minnesota). Woodson never had any respect for him. So would he level that same scruntiny on the Bears’ new young quarterback? (continue on next page)

Dusty Baker Just Screwed Up Whatever Advantage The Nationals Got For Game 4 Of The NLDS

By
Aldo Soto
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Game 4 of the NLDS between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs was postponed on Tuesday and moved to 3:08 p.m. on Wednesday. With that change in the schedule, the Nationals received a gift from mother nature, as the rain in Chicago now gives Dusty Baker the option to start Stephen Strasburg in Game 4.

Tanner Roark was scheduled to make the start on Tuesday for Washington, but now Strasburg can start on Wednesday on normal rest after pitching in Game 1 last Friday. In the series-opener against the Cubs, Strasburg allowed three hits and a walk, while striking out 10 hitters. He surrendered two unearned runs and also had a no-hitter through 5.2 innings before back-to-back singles by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo.

Strasburg was by far more dominant in seven innings than Max Scherzer was in Game 3, when he had a no-hitter through six innings.

Obviously there’s no guarantee the Cubs beat Roark, but there’s a better chance they do than beat Strasburg again.

BUT WAIT! IS THAT DUSTY BAKER’S MUSIC?!?!?!?!

IN DUSTY WE TRUSTY!

Hopefully Strasburg has plenty of time to recover from his illness after the Cubs knock out the Nationals on Wednesday.

Jake Arrieta will start Game 4 for the Cubs.

UPDATE:

We have reached peak Dusty.

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

Funny thing about him blaming the mold is that Strasburg threw a bullpen on Tuesday to get ready to pitch on Thursday, when the regularly scheduled Game 5 would be, so that’s the actual reason he can’t pitch Wednesday.

Oh, this is so Dusty it hurts.

UPDATE:

The Nationals are saying Dusty misspoke and that Strasburg threw on Monday.

So, I guess he is sticking to blaming the mold. Which is also hilarious.

Young Bulls, Wade, Quell Rumors He Was A Fucking Shmuck… Maybe

By
Matthew Milakovich
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When Dwyane Wade was signed by the Bulls prior to the 2016-17 season it was supposed to be a jovial homecoming. Wade, in the twilight of his career, was signed to mentor young Bulls like Jimmy Butler, Bobby Portis, and Doug McDermott whilst helping to usher in a new era sans the baggage of Derrick Rose. And also, if we’re being honest, he was signed to keep people in the seats.

Fast forward to the present and that’s nooooottt exactly what happened.

Butler is gone.

McDermott is gone.

Let’s just go ahead and say what transpired was the antithesis of the original plan. A plan so mired in failure, news of civil unrest and turmoil was leaking from the Bulls locker room quicker than you can say “fuck GarPax.”

A few months after the trade that sent him to Minnesota, Jimmy Butler had this to say of said allegations–

“Hell, probably some of them can’t stand or don’t like me. That’s fine,” Butler said, per the Chicago Sun-Times‘ Joe Cowley. “I’m still waking up fortunate and blessed every day, just like Dwyane is. He still has a fabulous family and a lot more important things to worry about than the opinions of others. But if they dislike him because the guy wants to win, well, then that team has some serious problems on the way.”

Needless to say, all signs pointed to an awkward exit via buyout for Wade– and that’s exactly what happened. Or so we thought…

Now Bulls players and Wade himself have seemingly flipped the script on that narrative as Dwyane Wade himself told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune that he would reach out to some of his former teammates this season to offer “support and advice.”

Ummmmm, k? Come on Dwyane, you already wasted everyone’s time wearing red. Just move on in wine and gold. Ride off into the sunset clutching LeBron’s nutsack and be gone with you.

Could it be Wade is just low-key trolling? Considering the Bulls are a division rival, I’m not sold this is an act of selflessness. I’m leaning more toward this being a downright mockery of his hometown team.

Evidently, Wade lived on an island during his riveting lone year home; why care now? However, perhaps his intentions are good. I mean… not like the Bulls pose any sort of threat anyways, right?

At any rate, the words of Bobby Portis don’t seem all that convincing. So you be the judge.

“We talked. Everything is cool,” Bulls forward Bobby Portis told Johnson. “It wasn’t like we didn’t like him or anything. It was just we had our troubles during the season.”

Mhmmmmm…

Obviously satire. But in satire there is truth. (Photo credit: the Kicker)

Veteran NFL Receiver Watched One Series and Knew Trubisky Was For Real

By
Erik Lambert
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nate burleson

Nate Burleson is a former veteran wide receiver in the NFL. He played 11 years in the league for three different teams and caught 480 passes. Most importantly he knows the difference between good and bad quarterbacks. After all he’s played with some good ones. He had Daunte Culpepper during his peak Minnesota years. Then it was off to Seattle for a few seasons with Matt Hasselbeck. Last but not least he ended his career in Detroit with Matthew Stafford.

So if anybody could be considered a proper judge of quarterback capability it’s him. He has first-hand experience on the matter. That’s why he was reluctant for the Chicago Bears to take Mitch Trubisky off his leash so soon. He knows what lack of preparation can do to a young quarterback.

In the end they made the decision, so Burleson waited like everybody else to see if the rookie would crumble. It didn’t take long for the veteran to reach an entirely different conclusion. (continue to next page)

Albert Almora Jr. Made Dusty Baker Pay For Being Scared Of Kyle Schwarber

By
Aldo Soto
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No one is going to confuse Kyle Schwarber for a good defensive outfielder and we all saw how he can become a liability, as he committed two errors on one play in Game 3 of the NLDS that led to a Washington Nationals lead over the Chicago Cubs. Yet, as much as Cubs fans were pissed off at Schwarber, there’s no question that his bat still strikes fear in opposing managers.

Max Scherzer had a no-hitter through 6.1 innings on Monday, shutting the Cubs offense down despite not looking like his normal dominant self. Then, Ben Zobrist finally delivered the first hit, with a double to left-center field and that left Nationals manager Dusty Baker with a potentially series-defining decision. With a 1-0 lead in the seventh inning Scherzer, who didn’t start until Game 3 because he was dealing with a hamstring issue, was nearing 100 pitches and had Schwarber at the plate. However, Scherzer didn’t get to face him because after a brief discussion on the mound, Baker went to his bullpen and Cubs manager Joe Maddon went to his bench.

Baker decided he wanted lefty Sammy Solis against Albert Almora Jr. instead of Scherzer against Schwarber. Why? Well, despite the .211 average, Schwarber’s power and previous postseason success is still feared.

Via CBS Chicago:

“We thought Max had had enough, especially coming off the injury,” Baker said. “Schwarber’s a dangerous man. I probably couldn’t live with myself if Schwarber had hit one out of the park on ya, which he’s famous to do that. So we thought we made the right decision.”

-Dusty Baker

The great thing about the Cubs is their depth because as much as Schwarber’s known for his power, they have Almora, who’s known for destroying left-handed pitching. On Monday, Almora did just that.

So yes, be mad that Schwarber didn’t make a routine play, but don’t question his value because fear can be very powerful.

Why Chicago Will Be Prime Real Estate for 2018 Head Coaches

By
Erik Lambert
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2018 head coach candidates

Best start building the list of top Chicago Bears 2018 head coach candidates. Nothing about Monday night signaled that John Fox and his staff were any closer to saving their job. If anything they reinforced in front of a national audience how ill-equipped they are for the task ahead. The entire 60-minute game was a showcase in doing it wrong.

Once again the play on the field was sloppy and undisciplined. There were mind-numbing penalties that negated big plays. There were dropped passes. Linemen missed blocks. This is a problem that has followed Fox since his time in Carolina. He just doesn’t know how to get his players to be sharper and play with more urgency.

Then there’s his subordinates. Dowell Loggains called a puzzling game all night. He failed miserably to utilize a game plan that fit what Trubisky does best. He called several slow-developing plays that required extended blocking against one of the best front sevens in football. That’s bad scouting work.

Even Vic Fangio isn’t immune from criticism. Injuries hampered his group on a number of plays but there were still breakdown at key moments. Never mind the fact his unit still can’t force a single turnover. Nothing about this staff is inspiring confidence. (continue to next page)

Bears Players Rallied Around Trubisky In Locker Room After Loss

By
Erik Lambert
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mitch trubisky

If people are searching for a reason why the Chicago Bears drafted Mitch Trubisky, they’ve seen plenty of signs. He’s a great passer for starters. He’s athletic and intelligent, demonstrating a tireless work ethic. All great traits for a quarterback to have. However, perhaps one of the most underrated but important parts of him is his leadership.

The best quarterbacks are the ones who are able to inspire their teammates to play better. To want to play better. He did that at Mentor High School and again at North Carolina. Teammates insisted that he wasn’t just a physical talent. He was a franchise-caliber player who could put a team on his back.

It seems the effects of that leadership began to seep out from the Bears locker room after their frustrating loss at home to the Minnesota Vikings. (continue to next page)

Mitch Trubisky’s Debut Guaranteed One Thing: John Fox Will Be Fired

By
Erik Lambert
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mitch trubisky debut

The Chicago Bears had so many chances to win the Mitch Trubisky debut game it’s not even funny. The rookie came out firing. His passes were on target and arriving with authority. Unfortunately we all forgot the simple fact that has become so prevalent of late. John Fox is still the head coach of this team.

As long as that reality remains unchanged, the people can forget about seeing progress from this team. More than ever it’s become clear that Fox was the beneficiary of inheriting almost completed rosters during his runs in Carolina and Denver. He never had to face a true rebuild and showcase whether he could make a young team smarter and more disciplined.

Considering this is the third year of his time in charge, it actually feels like the team has gotten worse in that department. Long story short? He’s now 10-27 as head coach. So remind us again why he’s still employed?

Here’s What We Learned In Bears QB Mitch Trubisky’s Debut

By
Dhruv Koul
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(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) warms up before the first half.

When the news broke that Chicago Bears coach John Fox pulled the plug on the Mike Glennon experiment and was rolling out prized rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky, the countdown to Monday Night Football officially turned into an eternity.

I hadn’t been this excited for a game since Week 17 in 2013 against the Green Bay Packers. Sure, opening days are always exciting, but this was the first true nod to the future in years. Trubisky is the first rookie quarterback since Kyle Orton to start a game for the Bears.

Of course, if Fox had his way, Mike Glennon starts tonight, and every other game this season. But thankfully he already blew his chance. And we moved to the future, starting tonight. Sure, circumstances were suboptimal. Throwing a rookie to a solid Minnesota Vikings defense under the bright lights of Monday Night Football is tough, but the reality is there was never going to be a perfect time to roll him out. He had to start somewhere.

The Bears ended up losing a heartbreaker to the Vikings. Here’s what we learned in Trubisky’s debut.

  1. Mitch Trubisky looked fantastic on his opening drive. He made some incredible throws, including a big play on a rollout to Tre McBride that was negated by a holding penalty. Mike Glennon couldn’t have made many of the throws Trubisky did on just the opening drive, never mind extending plays with his feet. Chicago is able to resemble an NFL offense with Trubisky taking snaps.
  1. I noted last week to expect the Bears defense to come out with some extra juice tonight. And they started the game on fire. They forced two 3-and-outs to start the game, and certainly got help from an inaccurate Sam Bradford. And then Leonard Floyd sacked Bradford in the end zone for a safety on drive three, despite good pass protection. The adrenaline was certainly showing early on. They have a real reason and quarterback to play hard for, and you can expect similar efforts the rest of this year, because this season has meaning.
  1. The Bears commit so many penalties, it’s insane. That’s a sign of a poorly coached team. That falls on John Fox’s shoulders.
  1. With that said, sorry, but the refs single-handedly killed a Bears drive. Holding on Markus Wheaton was questionable, at best. The OPI on Tre McBride? There was nothing there. Every ref misses a play. But on back to back plays? Come on. This game looks so much different if those plays stand. As they should have.
  1. Circling back to Fox, what the hell was that fourth down sequence on the second drive? Facing 4th-and-2, the Bears clearly hadn’t decided whether they were going for it. Then they got the play call out late. Then they called timeout. And then they continued to look stupid and got called for a delay of game. Unacceptably horrendous coaching from John Fox. And I don’t care how well the Bears do the rest of the season, they can’t allow Fox back next year. He wore out his welcome with his coaching a long time ago.
  1. The Vikings offense looked completely different with Case Keenum under center to start the second half. I’m not sure whom the Bears prepared for this week to be under center for Minnesota, but it was clear they were on their heels against Keenum.
  1. John Timu left the game with a horrific injury in the third quarter. He was playing a terrific game before that, flashing his strong instincts and playing great run defense. Wishing Timu a speedy recovery, but this team is snake-bitten with all of its injuries, just at inside linebacker alone. It’s unreal. We saw that on Jerick McKinnon’s 58-yard touchdown run. It’s a good thing Danny Trevathan returns from his suspension next week.
  1. The Vikings left a spy on Trubisky on many plays as the game went on. They weren’t about to let him beat them on designed rollouts and bootlegs and let those plays develop too far downfield. Mike Zimmer is one smart play caller on defense.
  1. Who had Pat O’Donnell throwing the Bears’ first touchdown pass of the game during Trubisky’s debut? Nobody. For all the shit I gave John Fox above, that was a heck of a call. Well done. You’re still not a very good coach though.

  1. Trubisky’s athleticism is amazing. The way he’s able to extend plays with his legs and run is refreshing after watching a statue the first four games. It was an underrated part of Jay Cutler’s game; it’s been emphasized for Trubisky. And he showed it.
  1. Tarik Cohen is great and all. But the kid needs to be decisive. He danced and ran backwards way too many times during this game. He’s an exciting as hell player, but he needs to be smarter and learn that not every play has to be a home run.
  1. Sure, the Bears got lucky on Trubisky’s first career touchdown pass. It was tipped and likely should have been intercepted. I’ll take it, but how about that play call on the two-point conversion? Incredible. Very creative and executed perfectly. Great call.
  1. Using a timeout right after the Vikings called a timeout in the fourth quarter? For what? Why aren’t you ready? Come on, Fox.
  1. Trubisky’s interception with 2:20 remaining was a crushing blow. It wasn’t a good decision, and as it is, the throw needed more air. Great play by Harrison Smith to come down with it. But that’s okay. This is an interception that Trubisky will learn from. It’s “worth it”. If Glennon had thrown that … woof.
  1. Another bullshit penalty on third down, this time called on Leonard Floyd, guaranteed a Bears loss. This ref crew was bullshit.
  1. Overall, Trubisky played like a rookie. He made some insane throws, got lucky on one, and made a bad decision on another. But I’d say he passed his first test against a tough defense. No, he didn’t win. And that’s the ultimate result. But it was a good first step. It doesn’t get much easier against the Baltimore Ravens defense next week, but his first road test will be another fun one to watch.
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