Comments on: GAME 4 RECAP: DIAMONDBACKS 3 CUBS 2

By: Isaac Bennett

Isaac Bennett — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:39:23 +0000

Definitely agree that Baez changes things, Rob. Means Zobrist, Bryant and Baez can all get reps in the outfield if there is a particularly tough matchup for Soler.

I don’t think Maddon will manage any differently in light of the injury, no.

By: Isaac Bennett

Isaac Bennett — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:37:18 +0000

Looks like Jorge may be coming around a bit. Szczur is a nice backup plan, but Baez being back really changes this equation as well.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 06:16:23 +0000

If Soler continues to look completely lost at the plate, Joe is going to most definitely give Szczur a long look out in left. You at least know you’re getting a well above average glove out there with him, and his bat has been above average since spring training.

I do hope Soler can turn it around and I have always believed he would do it, but his at bats are wearing down my faith.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:36:30 +0000

Onward is a good descriptor. I can’t remember such a gut-wrenching blow so early in the season, although I’m sure there rare 14 Mark Prior injuries I’m forgetting about.

Obviously this situation means that Soler’s role becomes critical, but I wonder if the key in all this could be Baez when he returns…adds a legit bona fide glove at third if the Cubs want to put Bryant in left.

The other thought I have is, without being panicky based on one freak play, if the Cubs are more likely to use Zobrist in left to keep Bryant at the relatively injury-safer position of third base. PANIC!