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  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    To quote Lee Elia we are "fucking hotter than shit"
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    pureoc said:

    What a play by Rizzo. Pretty stupid rule runners automatically get to advance.

    I remember this happening to Rizzo about a year or two ago. He caught a foul ball and flipped into the dugout. This allowed the runner on third to score. Technically, the ball does go out of play. I understand the rule.
  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    Hey Hey.
    really enjoying watching these guys for the first time in years...
    just need to keep it going into September.

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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,557
    I bailed after getting swept by the phillies at home.
    I can't be a hypocrite and come back, can I?
    I'm older now, I can't place so much emotion on each win or loss as when I was eight.
    I am happy for those of you who never gave up,
    somewhere deep inside this muddled brain of mine I am excited for the cubs.
    Pessimistic for ever though :heartbreak:
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    edited August 2015
    I almost bailed after the Phillies sweep, but Len Kasper reminded me there was a lot of season left. I'm glad I listened to him! Come on back, Malroth!
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I still don't expect a deep playoff run if the cubs do get in. I have thought all season that we are still a starter, closer, and one more hitter away from making a deep run. This is a good season for all of the cubs to get playoff experience for next year. Because next year, the pressure will be on them.
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    But could you imagine where the cubs would be if castro hit this year? Or we actually had a good bull pen?
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Just saw another article talking about a potential Samardzija return to the Cubs. When will it ever fucking end? He can take his career sub-.500 W-L and over 4.00 ERA and shove it.
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Just saw another article talking about a potential Samardzija return to the Cubs. When will it ever fucking end? He can take his career sub-.500 W-L and over 4.00 ERA and shove it.

    I agree. He had one good year. And his record was still under .500 when they traded him. Don't want it, don't need it.
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    Last-12-Exit said:

    I still don't expect a deep playoff run if the cubs do get in. I have thought all season that we are still a starter, closer, and one more hitter away from making a deep run. This is a good season for all of the cubs to get playoff experience for next year. Because next year, the pressure will be on them.

    Best part is all the core guys are under control through at least 2020. Gives us a nice 5-6 yr window.
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    I am convinced no one in this pen knows what a 1 2 3 inning is. Expecting a bumpy 9th.
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    pureoc said:

    I am convinced no one in this pen knows what a 1 2 3 inning is. Expecting a bumpy 9th.

    Nice to see they figured out what one was!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    If they keep playing like they have recently, anything is possible in the playoffs. Though I admit, a 7 game series against the Cards would be a huge mountain to climb. Or even the Dodgers. Imagine having to face Greinke & Kershaw twice each, one of 'em possibly 3 times.
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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,259
    HesCalledDyer said:

    If they keep playing like they have recently, anything is possible in the playoffs. Though I admit, a 7 game series against the Cards would be a huge mountain to climb. Or even the Dodgers. Imagine having to face Greinke & Kershaw twice each, one of 'em possibly 3 times.

    Have to win the one game play-in game first.(Pirates probably).

  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Still shocked by this team! Wow! Of all years for WGN to say "fuck you" to everyone outside of Northern Illinios. Ugh!
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    mca47 said:

    Still shocked by this team! Wow! Of all years for WGN to say "fuck you" to everyone outside of Northern Illinios. Ugh!

    Dumbest fn move they've ever made. No way in hell you can tell me Andromeda, Salem, Manhattan or reruns of some shitty show get them better ratings than the Cubs did. Glad for mlb.tv and the fact they allow multiple logins on 1 account!!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    pureoc said:

    mca47 said:

    Still shocked by this team! Wow! Of all years for WGN to say "fuck you" to everyone outside of Northern Illinios. Ugh!

    Dumbest fn move they've ever made. No way in hell you can tell me Andromeda, Salem, Manhattan or reruns of some shitty show get them better ratings than the Cubs did. Glad for mlb.tv and the fact they allow multiple logins on 1 account!!
    Want to hook a brother up?
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,900
    pureoc said:

    mca47 said:

    Still shocked by this team! Wow! Of all years for WGN to say "fuck you" to everyone outside of Northern Illinios. Ugh!

    Dumbest fn move they've ever made. No way in hell you can tell me Andromeda, Salem, Manhattan or reruns of some shitty show get them better ratings than the Cubs did. Glad for mlb.tv and the fact they allow multiple logins on 1 account!!
    MLB?
    Multiple logins?

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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    pureoc said:

    mca47 said:

    Still shocked by this team! Wow! Of all years for WGN to say "fuck you" to everyone outside of Northern Illinios. Ugh!

    Dumbest fn move they've ever made. No way in hell you can tell me Andromeda, Salem, Manhattan or reruns of some shitty show get them better ratings than the Cubs did. Glad for mlb.tv and the fact they allow multiple logins on 1 account!!
    It's because WGN America is changing from a "superstation" to a regular cable network. They can't broadcast Cubs games nationally on a cable network due to MLB rules. This article sums it up pretty well...

    http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/dan-caesar/media-views-cubs-wgn-telecasts-being-phased-out/article_dd533376-e16c-5a90-a68e-1d36c9385019.html
  • PJ-Cubs
    PJ-Cubs Posts: 3,377
    Sale look incredible today. We were not going to beat him with the way that he was pitching.

    Offense has looked much better during our recent run. Hopefully, getting shut down today does not slow us down.

    I am still being cautious about my expectations for the Wild Card this season but it is fun to be in the hunt and playing meaningful games in mid-August.

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