@SamOlbur Have to really wonder if Steele pitches aren't as effective as the first half of 2023 because he really only has 2 pitches

@SamOlbur Based on what? He had 4-5 months of elite pitching? 8-11 record before last year. The league figures guys out and exploits their weaknesses. If he had a longer track record it would be easier to give him the benefit of the doubt but you can’t rule out him being just average.

@SamOlbur Runners on 2 and 3 zero outs.. have to at least tie that

@SamOlbur Madrigal is horrendous. Know he had an rbi today but dude is an actual toddler playing 2B.

@SamOlbur Cubs get the usual gift runs via hit by pitch and errors and still can’t beat the pathetic Pirates.

@SamOlbur SAC Flies have been rally killers for us this last week

@SamOlbur And bring on the robo umps!

@SamOlbur Madrigal should never see the field again. IL Nico or whatever, but get Vazquez up here and give him a chance. Love what mastro has been doing, but you can’t do this with madrigal at 2B for another week+

@SamOlbur It just feels like the cubs haven’t been able to get their offense / starting pitching and bullpen all on the same page for a game. Yesterday against the Braves was the exception. At best they get 2/3. Today was the rare instance it was the starter that was the problem.

@SamOlbur I think it’s safe to say that he isn’t nearly as good as we thought he was. Imanaga is the ace of the future. Steele is at best a 3

@SamOlbur I'm not so sure about that Sam... Soemthings not right. He's been bad for a while now... What makes you think he's gonna be like before ?

@SamOlbur Gotta think about dfa’ing him. He had a half a good year. Hes blocking so many good players. This is hoyers fault. He should’ve spend more on the bullpen.

@SamOlbur I wish I felt the same way you do Sam, but with the way he ended up last year and so far this year I’m very concerned. He has become a two pitch pitcher and the league has caught on to him. I need convincing before jumping on his bandwagon again.

@SamOlbur Wow

@SamOlbur Steele was lucky last year. He is proving to be a bad pitcher. He loves to give up home runs. He doesn’t realize he stinks. At least they found out he is no good before giving him an extension.

@SamOlbur Why do you think he will be fine? Hopeful or do you know something we don’t know? Hopeful myself but beginning to wonder.

@SamOlbur Bold to say he will be just fine. Low velo 2 pitch starter

@SamOlbur I noticed a big slide when Steele hit his record innings pitched. He was taxed. I believe he reached that number in August. I’m optimistic he’ll get right.

@SamOlbur Not sure he will be just fine...I fear he is back tracking to his actual level...1 good year doesn't guarantee you will be good for many years to come especially when you are not a power pitcher and pitch to contact