MLB: ***Official 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Chicago Cubs Season Thread***

[CYdTracked]

After hearing Maddon talk in the post game presser it sounds like they are not ruling out Schwarber in LF if the doctors think his knee will be OK for it. I was very skeptical when they put him on the roster and after seeing hit hit these 2 games if they clear him to play the field I say why not because it's been 108 years and if 1 swing makes the difference in a game its worth the risk. Heyward, Soler, and Coghlan haven't shown anything with the bat so far so why not let the kid go at it

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Looks like it could be blowing out pretty hard come Friday Night:

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Pete Rose says Tomlin gave up 36 HR's, 4th most in baseball.

 

[CyForPresident]

Like ARod said, plant his ass on the warning track and get 3 at bats from Schwarber and then sub him out.

 

[tm3308]

Do you play Schwarber in LF Game 3? Would love that bat in the lineup and sub him out late in the game for a defensive replacement but only Theo and Joe really know if his knee is ready for it. Other than Zobrist he has been the Cubs best hitter in this series so far

If this happens and he keeps raking, how crazy would it be to see Schwarber get WS MVP after playing a game and a half during the regular season?

 

[SaraV]

Early morning thought of the day...

If Schwarber doesn't injure himself in game 3 of the season, do we have the "coming out" party that we've had for Baez? As I think about it a little more, I guess Zobrist did get a touch banged up in July(?), so Baez was playing 2nd in his stead. Then, when Zobrist came back, he was playing LF, and Baez was the everyday 2B.

Hmmm....

 

[Clark]

Do you play Schwarber in LF Game 3? Would love that bat in the lineup and sub him out late in the game for a defensive replacement but only Theo and Joe really know if his knee is ready for it. Other than Zobrist he has been the Cubs best hitter in this series so far

It's a tough call that basically comes down to the medical team. Running the bases is one thing, playing outfield defense 6 months after tearing ligaments in your knee is another.

The problem with using Schwarber as your key pinch hitter is Andrew Miller so if he can physically handle it he should start.

 

[CyJack13]

Do you play Schwarber in LF Game 3? Would love that bat in the lineup and sub him out late in the game for a defensive replacement but only Theo and Joe really know if his knee is ready for it. Other than Zobrist he has been the Cubs best hitter in this series so far

We've played a RF who can't hit worth **** all year long. Why not play a LF who can't field?

 

[NorthCyd]

Pete Rose says Tomlin gave up 36 HR's, 4th most in baseball.

And Kyle is a ground ball pitcher, so if wind is really howling out advantage Cubs....maybe.

 

[CyForPresident]

With Kyle on the mound, you can tolerate worse outfield defense with Schwarber. Play him deep, tell him to take it easy, and just get 3 at bats from him. It's a gamble, but so is saving him for a key pitch hit

 

[Die4Cy]

Early morning thought of the day...

If Schwarber doesn't injure himself in game 3 of the season, do we have the "coming out" party that we've had for Baez? As I think about it a little more, I guess Zobrist did get a touch banged up in July(?), so Baez was playing 2nd in his stead. Then, when Zobrist came back, he was playing LF, and Baez was the everyday 2B.

Hmmm....

They traded Starlin Castro away because they knew what they had. It was just a matter of when we got to see what they knew that they had.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Hammel's coming back, it would be stupid not to pick up his option.

I agree. I just would like to see Montgomery as our #5 because I think he's better then Hammel.

 

[chuckd4735]

I agree. I just would like to see Montgomery as our #5 because I think he's better then Hammel.

Not a stretch to think this may happen and Hammel goes to the pen.

 

[ISUCubswin]

They traded Starlin Castro away because they knew what they had. It was just a matter of when we got to see what they knew that they had.

Ugh.

Still sad to think we traded him for the crap we got.

 

[Clonefan32]

Boy I hope they give Schwarber a good look at the outfield. As I think back on the last few games, I can maybe only think of one ball total that I would categorize as not a "routine" fly ball-- that being Russell's rip to right field. I get defense is important, but having his bat up 4-5 times a game is more important.

 

[CyJack13]

I agree. I just would like to see Montgomery as our #5 because I think he's better then Hammel.

I don't disagree, I really like Montgomery and I think he will be a starter by the end of next year. The Cubs still don't have much for pitching depth in the high minors and having Hammel or Montgomery in the pen give them some quality depth. I know Hammel struggled again late in the year, but we've been spoiled. Most teams would love to have a 5th or even 4th starter that is a 1.5 WAR pitcher.

 

[CyJack13]

Ugh.

Still sad to think we traded him for the crap we got.

Could have had Syndegard for a deal with Castro as the headliner a few years ago.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Could have had Syndegard for a deal with Castro as the headliner a few years ago.

Yeah...I think the front office was smart in terms of waiting to see if Russell or Baez would turn out, but I'm also sure they're kicking themselves for not making the move now.

At the same time, we trade Castro for Syndergaard, my gut tells me we wouldn't have seen Hendricks this year.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Can't post a pic because work has it blocked, but go wikipedia "Javier Baez" and check out what it says under his picture.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[CycloneErik]

It's all so beautiful!