Chicago Cubs baseball!!!

Cliffy6745

For all my shit talk about Ross, Wrigley is awesome. It is everything the stupid new Yankee stadium is not

Gtilley8

Cliffy6745 said:

For all my shit talk about Ross, Wrigley is awesome. It is everything the stupid new Yankee stadium is not

I can understand a yankees fan's hatred of Ross. I almost appreciate it..... With him coming from the Red Sox. I think that is the greatest thing about baseball fans, when factoring in your last comment. There's plenty of old school hatred in the game, plenty of "your team sucks", plenty of I don't like this player "just because." But there's a certain fraternity you're in when you truly love the game. An appreciation for the history. The old Yankee stadium..... That's a place that baseball dreams are made of. I'll never be a Yankee fan, but I'll always dream about what it would have been like to have played there....to have grown up going there to see ball games. Although I'm not a tiger's fan, Tiger Stadium is where I saw the most games growing up. I'll always remember sitting at tiger stadium, where legends played. Wrigley has always been the pinnacle for me, and when I walk in, I get to feel the same way my father, and his father, and my great grandfather felt when they walked in as kids. It's more than a game..... It's about life and love, and the people you'll never forget. So, thank you for that last comment, because it shows you're a true fan of the game. Everyone should appreciate that.

HesCalledDyer

Man, Rondon has been garbage since he came back. Sure, we're up a couple touchdowns in this game, but there's gonna be a 4-3 or 2-2 game next month where we need him to hold the fort down. I'm not sure he can do it.

pureoc

HesCalledDyer said:

Man, Rondon has been garbage since he came back. Sure, we're up a couple touchdowns in this game, but there's gonna be a 4-3 or 2-2 game next month where we need him to hold the fort down. I'm not sure he can do it.

Last 7 outings he has a 6 era, last 15 outings a 5.93. I just can't trust him in a close game at this point. Up 3 maybe Id throw him but if anyone gets on I'd yank him. In the playoffs Id prefer to see 7th Edwards 8th Strop 9th Chapman.

pureoc

Also saw Cubs plan on 11 pitchers and 14 position players for playoffs. My guess

SP - 4
Lester
Hendricks
Arrieta
Lackey

Bullpen - 7
Chapman
Strop
Edwards
Rondon
Wood
Montgomery
Grimm or Smith for last spot although I wouldn't mind Zastryzney
Cahill and Hammel can watch in street clothes

Postition Players - 14
Rizzo
Baez
Russell
Bryant
Soler
Fowler
Heyward
Contreras
Ross
Montero
Zobrist
Szczur
2 of these 3 Lastella, Coghlan, Almora, probably Almora is odd man out but I hope he makes it. Coghlan is just awful and Lastella deserves to be punished for his childish behavior.

Gtilley8

pureoc said:

Also saw Cubs plan on 11 pitchers and 14 position players for playoffs. My guess

SP - 4
Lester
Hendricks
Arrieta
Lackey

Bullpen - 7
Chapman
Strop
Edwards
Rondon
Wood
Montgomery
Grimm or Smith for last spot although I wouldn't mind Zastryzney
Cahill and Hammel can watch in street clothes

Postition Players - 14
Rizzo
Baez
Russell
Bryant
Soler
Fowler
Heyward
Contreras
Ross
Montero
Zobrist
Szczur
2 of these 3 Lastella, Coghlan, Almora, probably Almora is odd man out but I hope he makes it. Coghlan is just awful and Lastella deserves to be punished for his childish behavior.

I'd love to see Almora get the nod over LaStella. He really came back down to earth after his little tantrum.

2-feign-reluctance

Will it happen? Is this the year? You guys shitting bricks yet?

darwinstheory

Gtilley8 said:

pureoc said:

Also saw Cubs plan on 11 pitchers and 14 position players for playoffs. My guess

SP - 4
Lester
Hendricks
Arrieta
Lackey

Bullpen - 7
Chapman
Strop
Edwards
Rondon
Wood
Montgomery
Grimm or Smith for last spot although I wouldn't mind Zastryzney
Cahill and Hammel can watch in street clothes

Postition Players - 14
Rizzo
Baez
Russell
Bryant
Soler
Fowler
Heyward
Contreras
Ross
Montero
Zobrist
Szczur
2 of these 3 Lastella, Coghlan, Almora, probably Almora is odd man out but I hope he makes it. Coghlan is just awful and Lastella deserves to be punished for his childish behavior.

I'd love to see Almora get the nod over LaStella. He really came back down to earth after his little tantrum.

I'd agree, but I think they will want to carry an extra pitcher on their playoff roster. Having more versatile guys like Bryant, Baez and LaStella make having an extra pitcher and 3 catchers much more feasible.

Gtilley8

2-feign-reluctance said:

Will it happen? Is this the year? You guys shitting bricks yet?

I can only shit bricks twice, and both will be part joy and part disbelief.
1. out 27 of the 4th win of the NLCS.
2. out 27 of the 4th win of the WS.

Anything other than those 2 things, and it will be nothing new to me, or any of us really. I like seeing the most successful regular season in 80 years. This has been a really fun. But I want pennants and hardware.

darwinstheory

Gtilley8 said:

2-feign-reluctance said:

Will it happen? Is this the year? You guys shitting bricks yet?

I can only shit bricks twice, and both will be part joy and part disbelief.
1. out 27 of the 4th win of the NLCS.
2. out 27 of the 4th win of the WS.

Anything other than those 2 things, and it will be nothing new to me, or any of us really. I like seeing the most successful regular season in 80 years. This has been a really fun. But I want pennants and hardware.

+1

HesCalledDyer

I wasn't selected for NLDS tickets. That's fine, but they better win so I have a chance at a future round!

bflynn1

I wasn't selected either. I have my hotel booked for October 29th and 30th anyway. Here's hoping for World Series tickets so I can attend games 4 and 5.

Just to be there in Wrigleyville will do just fine though.

Degeneratefk

If the current state make it to the world series, I will be in Chicago for game 4-7. I don't care that I won't be able to afford tickets. I just,want to be on the north side when,the cubs when it all. That will be an experience thathat only the birth of my children can compare to

pureoc

Degeneratefk said:

If the current state make it to the world series, I will be in Chicago for game 4-7. I don't care that I won't be able to afford tickets. I just,want to be on the north side when,the cubs when it all. That will be an experience thathat only the birth of my children can compare to

Yup should it happen it'd be 3rd best day of my life.
1A. Wedding
1B. Birth of son
3. Cubs

Can't think of anything in life other than my family or friends I've willingly given so much of my time or money to. Yes work and school may have consumed a lot of time, but those are out of necessity. 162 gms a yr that I've watched or listened to at a minimum 75% of them. I don't go to as many gms as I used to since being married but at least get to 1 at Wrigley and 2 or 3 in Milwaukee. Back in my mid 20s Id go to at least 10 gms at Wrigley a yr and every gm in Milwaukee. Then add in all the time spent reading articles about them or discussing them with friends who are also fans. The time and money I've invested in this team in my 36+ yrs of life would easily make it the 3rd best day of my life.

HesCalledDyer

I will definitely be in Wrigleyville if we make it to the WS, even if I don't get in the stadium.

Gtilley8

HesCalledDyer said:

I will definitely be in Wrigleyville if we make it to the WS, even if I don't get in the stadium.

I've made the deal with my wife that I'll be there once there's a clinching game in the WS. Also didn't get selected for NLDS tickets. Not worried. We have bigger fish to fry.

HesCalledDyer

Justin Grimm has worn his fucking welcome out. I don't want to see him on the mound the rest of the season.

pureoc

Theo 5 yr extension!

HesCalledDyer

pureoc said:

Theo 5 yr extension!

PJ-Cubs

pureoc said:

Theo 5 yr extension!

Also gave extensions to Hoyer and McLeod

Gtilley8

PJ-Cubs said:

pureoc said:

Theo 5 yr extension!

Also gave extensions to Hoyer and McLeod

That's the story within the story, in my mind. McLeod has done a tremendous job and Hoyer obviously has a great working relationship with Theo. Great news.

darwinstheory

This is like a terrible April Fools Day joke for white sox and cardinal fans everywhere!

HesCalledDyer

Fuckin Arrieta, dammit!

Gtilley8

HesCalledDyer said:

Fuckin Arrieta, dammit!

The buccos were bound to hit this guy at some point. His numbers have been ridiculous against them. He just needs to not hang that pitch in a couple of weeks.

lastexit78

Huge Giants fan here, been thinking for a while the Giants have to be the one team the Cubs don't want to see in the NLDS. Finally spoke to the biggest Cubs fan I know today and he feels the same. For as much of a mess as the Giants have been in the 2nd half they still have 4 very good SP's and a huge amount of successful playoff experience. The 4 game series in early September were all games that could have gone either way. Cards or Mets don't have the starting pitching to go head to head with the Cubs. I think the Cubs would be and deserve to be huge favorites if this series ever came about. Superior hitting and bullpen and a slight advantage in starting pitching. Anyway I'll be pulling for you guys minus a Giants series. I predict we do face off and the Cubs win a 5 game series for the ages and the experience of beating the Giants propels them to a WS title. The Giants are still scary but have major issues that I couldn't image then fixing in a few weeks. Still think it would be a great series though, a little '89 rematch.

Gtilley8

lastexit78 said:

Huge Giants fan here, been thinking for a while the Giants have to be the one team the Cubs don't want to see in the NLDS. Finally spoke to the biggest Cubs fan I know today and he feels the same. For as much of a mess as the Giants have been in the 2nd half they still have 4 very good SP's and a huge amount of successful playoff experience. The 4 game series in early September were all games that could have gone either way. Cards or Mets don't have the starting pitching to go head to head with the Cubs. I think the Cubs would be and deserve to be huge favorites if this series ever came about. Superior hitting and bullpen and a slight advantage in starting pitching. Anyway I'll be pulling for you guys minus a Giants series. I predict we do face off and the Cubs win a 5 game series for the ages and the experience of beating the Giants propels them to a WS title. The Giants are still scary but have major issues that I couldn't image then fixing in a few weeks. Still think it would be a great series though, a little '89 rematch.

I agree with you. I'm more scared of the giants than probably any other team, now that Wilson Ramos is out for the Nats. It's big to probably avoid seeing Bumgardner in game 1, given he'd have to pitch the play in game.

And yes, we still owe you for Will Clark's series in 89.

lastexit78

Gtilley8 said:

lastexit78 said:

Huge Giants fan here, been thinking for a while the Giants have to be the one team the Cubs don't want to see in the NLDS. Finally spoke to the biggest Cubs fan I know today and he feels the same. For as much of a mess as the Giants have been in the 2nd half they still have 4 very good SP's and a huge amount of successful playoff experience. The 4 game series in early September were all games that could have gone either way. Cards or Mets don't have the starting pitching to go head to head with the Cubs. I think the Cubs would be and deserve to be huge favorites if this series ever came about. Superior hitting and bullpen and a slight advantage in starting pitching. Anyway I'll be pulling for you guys minus a Giants series. I predict we do face off and the Cubs win a 5 game series for the ages and the experience of beating the Giants propels them to a WS title. The Giants are still scary but have major issues that I couldn't image then fixing in a few weeks. Still think it would be a great series though, a little '89 rematch.

I agree with you. I'm more scared of the giants than probably any other team, now that Wilson Ramos is out for the Nats. It's big to probably avoid seeing Bumgardner in game 1, given he'd have to pitch the play in game.

And yes, we still owe you for Will Clark's series in 89.

Gtilley8 said:

lastexit78 said:

Huge Giants fan here, been thinking for a while the Giants have to be the one team the Cubs don't want to see in the NLDS. Finally spoke to the biggest Cubs fan I know today and he feels the same. For as much of a mess as the Giants have been in the 2nd half they still have 4 very good SP's and a huge amount of successful playoff experience. The 4 game series in early September were all games that could have gone either way. Cards or Mets don't have the starting pitching to go head to head with the Cubs. I think the Cubs would be and deserve to be huge favorites if this series ever came about. Superior hitting and bullpen and a slight advantage in starting pitching. Anyway I'll be pulling for you guys minus a Giants series. I predict we do face off and the Cubs win a 5 game series for the ages and the experience of beating the Giants propels them to a WS title. The Giants are still scary but have major issues that I couldn't image then fixing in a few weeks. Still think it would be a great series though, a little '89 rematch.

I agree with you. I'm more scared of the giants than probably any other team, now that Wilson Ramos is out for the Nats. It's big to probably avoid seeing Bumgardner in game 1, given he'd have to pitch the play in game.

And yes, we still owe you for Will Clark's series in 89.

It would be a classic series. The ballparks alone would make the series watchable. The best NL team of the 1st half of this decade vs the team that is likely to the best of the 2nd half. You guys would flatten the Mets or the Cards. Hope I'm wrong but I don't think the Nats get by the Dodgers. I also don't think there is an AL team that could beat the Cubs. None have good enough starting pitching and you can't slug your way through October. Just ask Toronto last year. Kansas City was such a unique team with their speed and great bullpen, there isn't an AL team with those strengths this season. They all hit for power, have two quality starting pitchers and good but not great bullpens.

HesCalledDyer

What do you guys think the playoff rotation should be? At this point, I'd like to see:
1-Lester (arguably best pitcher on the team this season, 2x WS champion)
2-Lackey (2x WS champion)
3-Hendricks (arguably 2nd best pitcher on the team)
4-Arrieta ("Mr. Five Innings 2016")

Sorry Hammel, you're coming out of the pen.

Gtilley8

I think we have to go with what's worked all season, while playing the match-ups. If it's a lefty heavy team, I say we go Lester in game 1. If it's more righty, we go Hendricks. I'm torn at the 3 spot because we know what Jake can do when he's on. I say you go a 2 headed monster in the 3 spot, starting Jake, and if he's got his can't throw a strike, walking too many hitters thing, then you come in with Lackey. Something just tells me that Jake is going to be on this postseason.

HesCalledDyer

I hope so. Perhaps understanding the rest of these games are utterly meaningless, he was just out there going through the motions last night. Although, outside of maybe 5-6 games, he has struggled all season long getting past the 5th.