Matt W

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@Handre I agree this played a part of Nike's fall. However, around 2020 Nike shifted their focus from a more traditional wholesaler approach to a newer DTC (direct to consumer) sales model. That did not go well and they are now trying to rebuild their relationships with retailers.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@voiceofcohen2 1 run over 2 games is a recipe for losing two games. Also opening with a lefty vs righties like tatis and Machado maybe wasn't smart. Not like Boyd has dealt game 1 previously.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@voiceofcohen2 @WatchMarquee @LanceBroz 50 homers. If he does that cubs likely are #1 wc and playing in Wrigley. Well the bullpen but 50 homers helps overcome that more than an extra steal.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@Handre Was talking with a stranger at hotel bar. He owned a transmission repair biz. He said this almost bankrupt him. The negative economic ripples impacted an entire ecosystem of small auto repair businesses

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@DOM_Frederic Agree with sentiments but not sure he is better than any of core. Bryant was MVP, Baez was MVP runner up in their best years. If PCA can repeat this, yes. But i thought Bryant was on HOF path at one point.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@Brett_A_Taylor Didn't Sammy Sosa alone hit 9 homers in a game, lol. These blowouts are fun but let's get back to winning the close ones.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@chuckyham55555 @CubsZone The only other comparable OF in free agency is Arozarena or Happ. Weak free agent class of hitters.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@cody__cubs I think the playing with his kid knee injury is a blessing in disguise. Last year he was spent by time playoffs started. This year he will be ready to bring his A+ game.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@Michael_Cerami Happy is a bit of a enigma. His full season stat lines are incredible consistent. However it is a roller coaster on how he achieves it in season.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@MLBNow Javy Baez the year he got 2nd in MVP, 2018 i believe???

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@MLBcathedrals Just went to Rangers new stadium. Perfectly mediocre. Ranked way to high.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@KyleCoroneos Mmpk

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@Michael_Cerami Belli. Left handed middle of the order bat that plays gold glove defense. Doubtful that both PCA and Busch work out for those worried about blocking a prospect.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@LaurelSnyder In the country realm George Straight has a pretty long run of hits. 60 #1 hits and CMA album of year in 3 different decades.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@BleacherNation In general, this is a flaw of current playoff setup. The 1st wild card team, #4 seed, will often be a better than the worst div winner, #3 seed. This makes being the 6 seed a better match up than being the 5 seed. Would also rather be the number 2 seed versus the 1 seed.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@CubbyBlueDotCom Awesome

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@TalkinBaseball_ Anthony Rizzo, to me he was the face of 2016 cubs, a Roberto Clemente award winner and just a cool fun dude to cheer for.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@BleacherNation Verlander, although I don't like doubling his contract with a similar situation with Scherzer.

[Brian Richmond @bmrichmond]

Someday I hope to love something as much as Cardinals fans love themselves.

[Matt W @DrummerMattW]

@PJ_Mooney You mean replacing Schwarber with a hitter who is just like Schwarber didn't change a multi year problem. The offense was declared broken, no changes made and surprise, still broken.