***2016 MLB Playoff thread: Cubs win for first time since sliced bread hit market (1 Viewer)

[bigmarc27]

So did I. NTTAWWT.

Maybe it was.  I'm not sure which is better. 

 

[Limp Ditka]

I thought it was 2 dudes

It is Wrigley,

 

[Eephus]

...and Bauer. 

Yeah but he's certifiable

 

[ffldrew]

Vanover usually has a really tight strike zone, so this is nothing new. 

It'd be nice if he called Klubers just as tight

Looks like it's getting a bit smaller this inning

 

[Limp Ditka]

Yeah but he's certifiable

You're not going to drone on and on about this, are you?

 

[Eephus]

You're not going to drone on and on about this, are you?

wait til you get old

 

[belljr]

Hey guys. Drone races are on ESPN 2 sorry it's over

 

[Limp Ditka]

Schwarbs!

 

[hagmania]

Dammit! Couple yards more.

 

[Eephus]

well that was fun

 

[pollardsvision]

Sure. And I know this will bite me in the ###, but pinch hit him a few times first. He's an animal after a full spring training, but coming in essentially cold here would be quite a feat.

### bitten.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

How can a pro not throw the ball 60 ft to first

So weird, isn't it?  It's like an NBA player who doesn't even come close on free throws.

 

[James Daulton]

Assuming Kluber keeps it up, when does Andrew Miller come in?  6th? 7th?

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

### bitten.

When it came off the bat, I was sure it was gone.

I'm assuming there was a big pocket of fans in the bleachers yelling "TOO HIGH!  TOO HIGH!" as it approached the outfield.

 

[pollardsvision]

Ro. Berto!

 

[fred_1_15301]

Assuming Kluber keeps it up, when does Andrew Miller come in?  6th? 7th?

6th?  Are you watching Kluber right now?

 

[fred_1_15301]

When it came off the bat, I was sure it was gone.

I'm assuming there was a big pocket of fans in the bleachers yelling "TOO HIGH!  TOO HIGH!" as it approached the outfield.

 

 

[James Daulton]

6th?  Are you watching Kluber right now?

I know he's rolling but if they pull him quicker than can use him again sooner in the series. 

 

[fred_1_15301]

I know he's rolling but if they pull him quicker than can use him again sooner in the series. 

Doesn't really work that way.  They have to worry about securing tonight's win before worrying about anything else.  Kluber will likely pitch 3 times in this series if needed regardless of whether he goes 5 or 7 innings tonight.  This is the ####### World Series .  They're not worried about his arm.  

 

[RUSF18]

When it came off the bat, I was sure it was gone.

I'm assuming there was a big pocket of fans in the bleachers yelling "TOO HIGH!  TOO HIGH!" as it approached the outfield.

"The trajectory of the ball..."

 

[pollardsvision]

I know he's rolling but if they pull him quicker than can use him again sooner in the series. 

Yeah. Let him go 6. Then bring the bearded fella in. 

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

I know he's rolling but if they pull him quicker than can use him again sooner in the series. 

I'd target Miller for the top of fourth trip through the order.  But if CLE gets a couple more runs here I'd consider sitting Miller tonight and prep him for two innings tomorrow.

 

[Eephus]

In spite of all the Ks, Kluber's pitch count is pretty low

 

[culdeus]

I'm new to this, can they bring in the closer now?

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

I'm new to this, can they bring in the closer now?

Sincerely,

Buck Showalter

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I saw Kluber's crazy game against the Cards last year, and that's the best he ever looked to me, but this is impressive.  Kluber has more clunkers than the normal ace does so his stats while terrific, aren't Kershaw-like or anything.  But as far as K's, long outings, and the ability to have a two hitter every time out, he's one of the five or six guys that can do it. 

 

[Doctor Detroit]

6th?  Are you watching Kluber right now?

I know he's rolling but if they pull him quicker than can use him again sooner in the series. 

He's gonna start game 4. 

 

[James Daulton]

Sincerely,

Buck Showalter

####!  

 

[bigmarc27]

He's gonna start game 4. 

Yeah and I don't know why we're talking about yanking him. It's just 3-0 and the cubs can score in bunches. 

 

[James Daulton]

We are entering the golden age of SSs.  Lindor, Correa, Seager, Turner, Russell, and future guys like JP Crawford and Brendan Rodgers. 

Announcers about an hour late on this. 

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

####!  

That was a #### move.  And too soon.  Sorry about that.

 

[Ignoramus]

Lester settling down. Cubs have found a way to win late several times in the post season.  I'm not going to bed early.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Announcers about an hour late on this. 

I was watching Wings game.  What did they say? 

 

[James Daulton]

That was a #### move.  And too soon.  Sorry about that.

Around here that move was analyzed for days afterwards and as the stats came out the decision by Buck to put in Ubaldo and leave both Tillman and Bundy in the pen (despite Tillman warming up like 4 times) looks worse and worse.

 

[Eephus]

Vanover is giving the pitcher that side of the plate

 

[James Daulton]

I was watching Wings game.  What did they say? 

Basically what you posted about how many great, young SS's there are in MLB. 

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Around here that move was analyzed for days afterwards and as the stats came out the decision by Buck to put in Ubaldo and leave both Tillman and Bundy in the pen (despite Tillman warming up like 4 times) looks worse and worse.

Such a tough one to end the season on.  If it was Game 1 of a long series, maybe easier to take. But yeah, that's gonna come up all winter and again during spring training.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Miller warming up.      

 

[Hilts]

Circumstances going against Chicago.

 

[whoknew]

Man, taking Kluber out after this inning is really risky.

But I think I like it. Bring him back in game 4.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

I don't think that one's got the distance...

 

[fred_1_15301]

Man, taking Kluber out after this inning is really risky.

But I think I like it. Bring him back in game 4.

Or just let him go one more inning tonight and still bring him back for game 4.           At this point in the season, is one extra inning going to make a difference?  

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

I don't think that one's got the distance...

 

[ffldrew]

Circumstances going against Chicago.

https://youtu.be/KkKgDXnvgPI

 

[RUSF18]

I'd let Kluber go up to his normal workload. Keep Miller in reserve if you need him.

Imagine pulling Kluber early, someone finally gets to Miller, you end up losing G1, you wasted your ace's effort, and the Cubs no longer view Miller as unhittable?

 

[fred_1_15301]

I don't think that one's got the distance...

Love the major league references.  Keep em coming.    

 

[dickey moe]

More popups than an IE browser.

 

[Limp Ditka]

The idea that 10-15 more pitches means Kluber can't go in game 4 is funny. Get him back out there for the 7th.

 

[whoknew]

Or just let him go one more inning tonight and still bring him back for game 4.           At this point in the season, is one extra inning going to make a difference?  

I don't know. Maybe not. Tough call.

 

[Eephus]

Dave Roberts is bringing in Jansen