Chicago Cubs baseball!!!

Wobbie said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

bflynn1 said:

Yeah I shiver a bit thinking about how Daniel Murphy knocked us around with the Mets

I'll agree with that.  Murphy has had our number.  Don't underestimate the Dusty Baker factor here, though.  He's bound to blow at least one game due to just being stubborn.  The Nats don't exactly have a real scary bullpen, and the prospects of playing against a less than 100% Bryce Harper shift the series in our favor, I believe.  Whatever happens, its been a pretty fun year of baseball on the north side.  I could really get used to making the playoffs every year.  

Agree with the Dusty Baker factor.

one of the most overrated managers ever. right there with Bobby Cox

uh.....logan? dusty has never been overrated. in fact, he's been BLAMED for playoff failures in SF, chicago, cinci and washington.

he's a way cool dude, tho.

Mr. Toothpick never disappoints!  And yes, he's extremely overrated.  You, me, and the guy downtown living under I75 could have managed all 4 of those teams to the post season.  

Biggest spot of the season, and Dusty lays off making the decision on Weiters.  Then makes sure he tells the press after the game that he discussed it with him on the mound.  Zero talk about numbers or match-ups, maybe having some sort of data to back up his move.  I read somewhere that his reasoning was "I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if Schwarber hit one out."  WOW!  He had to know we'd counter with a very capable right-handed batter.  

How is Anthony Rizzo not in the discussion for MVP?

I know Postseason doesn't count toward voting, but if what he's done so far this series isn't an indicator of how valuable (you know, the V in MVP) he is - and has been - to this team, I don't know what is.

Dude had career highs in almost every major offensive category this season, is one of the best defensive 1B in the league, and led his team from 4.5 GB and a sub-.500 record at the break to a second straight NL Central Division title and third straight trip to the playoffs.  Frank fucking Chance was the last Cubs 1B to do the latter.

So they move the game and we're still delayed lol

Postponed till tomorrow afternoon. 

PJ-Cubs said:

bflynn1 said:

Postponed till tomorrow afternoon. 

We will be facing a much tougher pitcher tomorrow

Yep, Strasburg again. We can beat anyone though. 

Nope. They're throwing Roark tomorrow. Strasburg game 5 if necessary. I love Dusty!!

^^ Exactly. I'm wondering if Dusty forgot he's no longer managing the Cubs. Seems he's doing everything in his power to help us. We'll take it! 

PJ-Cubs said:

Strasburg is under the weather and could not do his bullpen session today

Yeah and Dusty is complaining his team is sick from mold at Wrigley. Now I've heard it all. 

I'm more worried about Arrieta after what - 15 days rest?

I can't imagine leaving a game I paid that much to see when my team has two at bats left. Anything can happen.