Post by Commissioner Erick on May 20, 2022 20:08:04 GMT -5
Chicago Cubs (0-0) @ Milwaukee Brewers (0-0)
CHC: Tillman Corriga (0-0, 0.00)
MIL: Mike Arnold (0-0, 0.00)
Cubs 5 Key Stats:
2: The number of players in Chicago’s projected starting lineup who had more than 13 home runs last year. Francisco Lindor hit 19 and Kris Bryant hit 28. Chicago doesn’t have much established power in this matchup against one of the league’s best pitchers.
9: Platinum Stick Awards for Francisco Lindor: Lindor remains an electric talent, with lightning reflexes at the plate and in the field. He’s not willing to waive his no-trade-clause, which hurts Chicago’s rebuild, but also allows them to play one of the PBA’s legends at Shortstop every day.
1.3: The lowest seasonal WAR total in Juan Carrizales’ Career. Bonkers has been one of the best relievers in PBA history, and has produced 1.4 WAR every year the last three seasons. He’ll miss two months, really hurting Chicago’s bullpen. David Janes will move into a Closer role and Cletus Draves was strong last year, but there may be ripple effects in the middle innings.
136: Tillman Corriga’s strikeouts total last year. The former Top 100 Prospect pitched reasonably effectively, but only struck out 17.2% of hitters. Instead, Corriga limited the long ball to get to his solid 4.22 ERA. He worked to a 3.86 WBC ERA this offseason.
2022: The last year Yoan Moncada hit greater than .253. Moncada still has some speed and doubles pop, but has been a second division player for some time. The Cubs are hoping his return to the city he had his best years in can rejuvenate him.
Brewers 5 Key Stats
119: Milwaukee wins in 2027. The Brewers set the record for most wins in a season last year and return largely the same team again with a year more development. 120+ is definitely in play.
$37,310,221: Milwaukee’s 2028 Season Ticket Revenue. Despite a frenzied fanbase coming off a championship, Milwaukee hasn’t done a fantastic job generating revenue from selling tickets. That could be an impediment in keeping their team together in future years.
22.98: Mike Arnold’s career WAR. Arnold has had a dominant start to his career with three All-Stars, a Cy Young, and a World Series title. He’s already 36th in career WAR and he’s only had two full seasons, an injury-shortened one, and a half season.
.216: Danny Tammaro’s average last year. Most Brewers had sensational seasons, but Tammaro only played 25 games and didn’t perform well when he did. He had four postseason starts and played in seven playoff games, but had a .611 playoff OPS. He crushed Colorado Springs though and Milwaukee hopes he could return to his 2015 form.
.309: Nick Rollins’ average last year. The rookie played a quarter of a season and was terrific when he played. He slugged 10 home runs and eight doubles, showing excellent power to complement his average. He did strike out a fair amount, 37 times in 40 Games, but with his production when he made contact, Milwaukee will take it.
Questions for the GMs:
For Jon Richardson, Hawkeye is obviously a tough arm to hit against. Do you have any strategy for scoring runs off him today?
A bunch of your relievers had good years last year, but a few of the best ones are injured. How confident are you with your relief core today?
Tillman Corriga was pretty good last year, but wasn’t as dominant as I’m sure you hoped. What are you looking for today?
For Luke Grimmelbein, Will Dulihanty is on the IL with back tightness, but he’s told reporters he’s fine. Will he be called up for the game or start the year in Triple-A?
Why didn’t you bring back Eichiro Umaba as your Bench Coach?
How disappointed are you that you didn’t get more revenue for your season ticket subscriber base?
TRIVIA: Among players with 56+ career home runs, who is the only player to not have a season with at least 164 career strikeouts?
CHC: Tillman Corriga (0-0, 0.00)
MIL: Mike Arnold (0-0, 0.00)
Cubs 5 Key Stats:
2: The number of players in Chicago’s projected starting lineup who had more than 13 home runs last year. Francisco Lindor hit 19 and Kris Bryant hit 28. Chicago doesn’t have much established power in this matchup against one of the league’s best pitchers.
9: Platinum Stick Awards for Francisco Lindor: Lindor remains an electric talent, with lightning reflexes at the plate and in the field. He’s not willing to waive his no-trade-clause, which hurts Chicago’s rebuild, but also allows them to play one of the PBA’s legends at Shortstop every day.
1.3: The lowest seasonal WAR total in Juan Carrizales’ Career. Bonkers has been one of the best relievers in PBA history, and has produced 1.4 WAR every year the last three seasons. He’ll miss two months, really hurting Chicago’s bullpen. David Janes will move into a Closer role and Cletus Draves was strong last year, but there may be ripple effects in the middle innings.
136: Tillman Corriga’s strikeouts total last year. The former Top 100 Prospect pitched reasonably effectively, but only struck out 17.2% of hitters. Instead, Corriga limited the long ball to get to his solid 4.22 ERA. He worked to a 3.86 WBC ERA this offseason.
2022: The last year Yoan Moncada hit greater than .253. Moncada still has some speed and doubles pop, but has been a second division player for some time. The Cubs are hoping his return to the city he had his best years in can rejuvenate him.
Brewers 5 Key Stats
119: Milwaukee wins in 2027. The Brewers set the record for most wins in a season last year and return largely the same team again with a year more development. 120+ is definitely in play.
$37,310,221: Milwaukee’s 2028 Season Ticket Revenue. Despite a frenzied fanbase coming off a championship, Milwaukee hasn’t done a fantastic job generating revenue from selling tickets. That could be an impediment in keeping their team together in future years.
22.98: Mike Arnold’s career WAR. Arnold has had a dominant start to his career with three All-Stars, a Cy Young, and a World Series title. He’s already 36th in career WAR and he’s only had two full seasons, an injury-shortened one, and a half season.
.216: Danny Tammaro’s average last year. Most Brewers had sensational seasons, but Tammaro only played 25 games and didn’t perform well when he did. He had four postseason starts and played in seven playoff games, but had a .611 playoff OPS. He crushed Colorado Springs though and Milwaukee hopes he could return to his 2015 form.
.309: Nick Rollins’ average last year. The rookie played a quarter of a season and was terrific when he played. He slugged 10 home runs and eight doubles, showing excellent power to complement his average. He did strike out a fair amount, 37 times in 40 Games, but with his production when he made contact, Milwaukee will take it.
Questions for the GMs:
For Jon Richardson, Hawkeye is obviously a tough arm to hit against. Do you have any strategy for scoring runs off him today?
A bunch of your relievers had good years last year, but a few of the best ones are injured. How confident are you with your relief core today?
Tillman Corriga was pretty good last year, but wasn’t as dominant as I’m sure you hoped. What are you looking for today?
For Luke Grimmelbein, Will Dulihanty is on the IL with back tightness, but he’s told reporters he’s fine. Will he be called up for the game or start the year in Triple-A?
Why didn’t you bring back Eichiro Umaba as your Bench Coach?
How disappointed are you that you didn’t get more revenue for your season ticket subscriber base?
TRIVIA: Among players with 56+ career home runs, who is the only player to not have a season with at least 164 career strikeouts?
