Joe Maddon
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Home Run Happy, Insanely Awful Call, Jake’s Last Stand, Rizzo’s Funk
For the fourth time in the series, the Cubs scored first on the strength of a home run. This time…
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Joe V. Wade: Maddon Didn’t Want to ‘Dry Hump’ Davis When Making Throw Choice
Joe Maddon seems like a pretty conservative guy, one who believes abstinence is the best form of run control. He…
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Going with Lackey Wasn’t a Good Call, But Cubs Were Hosed Either Way
I dislike Joe Maddon’s decision to use John Lackey instead of Wade Davis in the 9th inning of a tie…
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The Rundown: For Lack(ey) of a Better Word, Downright Inoffensive, Stop Walking People
Ever since the discussions began maybe two months or so ago, I’d given the same response when asked what I…
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The Rundown: Maddon Loyal to a Fault, Cubs Can’t Score, Strasburg Changed Things, Mist Opportunities
“If Carl throws a first-pitch ball, I’d go out and pull him right away.” Those were my (only half-joking) words…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Jay Leads Off, Zobrist in Right, Baez at Second, Backing Arrieta with Chance to Clinch
With a win Tuesday (weather permitting), the Cubs will move on to their third NLCS in as many years. I…
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The Rundown: R-I-Z-P-E-C-T, El MagZo Justifies Maddon’s Moves, Heyward’s Swing Still Awkward
There are precious few rules by which I’ve chosen to live my life, and I think we’re good enough friends…
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In Defense of Joe Maddon’s Pitching Decisions
Rarely is there an unequivocal, slam-dunk decision in baseball. And in big-game moments, particularly ones that don’t work out, a…
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The Rundown: Matchup of Managerial Minds, Dusty the Cool Dude, Arrieta Fine, Happ Driven
One received loads of criticism for the way he handled the Cubs’ talented pitching staff when they had a chance…
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The Rundown: Arrieta Skips Sim Game, Scherzer Reportedly Targeting Game 3
It was a case of “no news is who-knows news” when we learned that Jake Arrieta would not be pitching…
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