MLB: ***Chicago Cubs 2015 Season***

[CyJack13]

Happy to hear Ryne Sanberg through out the opening pitch wearing Ernie Banks jersey last night. That's really cool on a lot of levels. Hope we see more of Ryno.

I'm all for honoring him for his playing accomplishments, but I'm glad this front office wanted nothing to do with him in a managerial role.

 

[tm3308]

It shouldn't. The problem is Lester can only start one more game regardless, and I'd rather it be on full rest. Had the Cubs been able to set the rotation and were able to go Arrieta on short rest and Lester for game 5, that would be one thing. But I just don't think the difference between Hammel and Hendricks is enough to downgrade from Lester on full rest to short rest.

Its irrelevant now, but had the Cubs lost last night, you absolutely throw Lester on short rest. Facing elimination, you go with what gives you the best chance to win the game right in front of you, not what gives you the best chance to win tomorrow's game IF you get through tonight.

you can't pull punches when you're in a do or die scenario, which is why Lackey is throwing for St. Louis tonight.

 

[cyhiphopp]

that's the best hitting lineup they can throw out there

Yeah, I think 1 through 6 they have a good chance to hit a home run. :wink:

 

[cycloneG]

Yeah, I think 1 through 6 they have a good chance to hit a home run. :wink:

And 7 almost had one!

 

[laminak]

You could be right, but I still start Castro at SS tonight.

Castro's resurgence started and maintained when he was moved to 2nd after coming off the bench. Keep him there.

 

[CycloneErik]

Keep it simple. Castro is playing well at 2nd. Baez can play a very solid SS. Just go with that.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Keep it simple. Castro is playing well at 2nd. Baez can play a very solid SS. Just go with that.

Pretty sure that's what they'll do.

 

[CyJack13]

Its irrelevant now, but had the Cubs lost last night, you absolutely throw Lester on short rest. Facing elimination, you go with what gives you the best chance to win the game right in front of you, not what gives you the best chance to win tomorrow's game IF you get through tonight.

you can't pull punches when you're in a do or die scenario, which is why Lackey is throwing for St. Louis tonight.

This is such poor logic. There's tons of evidence that pitching starters on short rest does not produce good results. If the Cubs had lost, they would need to win two games to advance. To win two games you need as many well pitched innings as possible, starting Lester on short rest makes it much more likely that you get five OK innings instead of seven good innings.

As someone else mentioned, it's similar to playing hero ball in basketball, which also produces very poor results.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[ISUCubswin]

For my dear Cub fans

I will not defend Bode on this but the bolded is just stupid.

I hope the Cardinals face the Cubs in the NLDS. Take that however you wish

Game 1 was a St. Louis Cardinal domination. Jaime choked in game 2. That error set the tone for the entire game. The young Cub roster became relaxed for the first time and the game was pretty much over from there. Now Airietta is due for a not so great game. Game 3 coming up. Cardinals win in 4.

Best record in baseball... check

100 wins... check

NL Central champs... check

Home-field until the World Series... check

Ending the playoff dreams of the Cubs or Pirates en route to a pennant and a title...

Never a doubt. We are the best team in division, NL, and MLB. We will continue to show that we are in October with our depth and postseason experience. The greatest organization in baseball.

The thought of knocking the cubs out of the playoffs almost gives me a boner.

We are the St. Louis Cardinals. We don't find excuses, we find solutions. This is a winning franchise and will be fine. Still have 4 GREAT starters. Waino is coming back too. Nobody (especially the Dodgers and Cubs) want any part of us. This team is going to the World Series.

I'll excuse your homerism for a moment, but the Cards have had the Dodgers/Cubs number. You really can't dispute this. Pirates are decent, though I don't think they are beating the Cards in a 5 game series, and the Mets have a strong staff, but chemistry (Harvey)/offensive issues going into playoffs (offense has been good of late but playing good 1/5 months of the year doesn't convince me).

My bad luck has already occurred this year (UAB). This would be an even bigger upset, but could have should have would of, this upset isn't happening.

Cubs will not win a playoff series this season. Just not their years.

Looks like we will run away with it this year. Time for another ring!!

I have fairly low expectations for the Cardinals every year. I expect them to be in the NLCS every year.

If you disagree with me, you just don't know baseball and don't know what you are talking about.

Seriously, nobody is touching us in the NL. Don't even get me started with that team in Chicago that hasn't won anything since my grandma was alive. CAKE!!!!!!!!!

 

[CoKane]

Poor 1970. He may never rise to the occasion again

 

[Clark]

8 more wins left. The offense we all dreamed of is taking shape and now we'll get to actually set our rotation so that Lester and Arrietta can throw the first two games.

 

[NorthCyd]

So I suppose the game will be Saturday night. Is there even a question here as to who we watch?

 

[mctallerton]

So I suppose the game will be Saturday night. Is there even a question here as to who we watch?

schedule

 

[Bobber]

Go Cubs Go! We have more to do this year, but will even be more fun next year when we upgrade our pitching!

 

[Bret44]

 

[HitItHard58]

My shotgunnin days are well behind me but there's a good chance it's going down when I get home tonight. Who's with me!?!?!?!

 

[cycloneG]

My shotgunnin days are well behind me but there's a good chance it's going down when I get home tonight. Who's with me!?!?!?!

I'm in! One down!

 

[CYandIareBFFs]

I've always been a fan of baseball, it's my favorite sport. I thank my father for teaching me discipline and appreciation of the game through being a life-long Cubs fan. I have watched this team play 90% of their games since April 5th. This has been the single most exciting sports team to watch my entire life. I love this team, I love how much support they're getting, and I love our chances. GO CUBS! GO!

 

[NorthCyd]

My shotgunnin days are well behind me but there's a good chance it's going down when I get home tonight. Who's with me!?!?!?!

I'm about 2 hours ahead of you.