Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Did in June. Nice enough place. Odd that wasn't the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.You should take in a game at Chavez Ravine sometime.Like there's a choice in this series?THINK BLUE
Did in June. Nice enough place. Odd that wasn't the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.You should take in a game at Chavez Ravine sometime.Like there's a choice in this series?THINK BLUE
Sorry, recurring theme here, but what is it since oh, say August...Team OBP%Dodgers - .333Cubs - .354In a series that involves tough pitching, this will be the x-factor.....Cubs in 4
since I'm boredDodgers - .360Cubs - .349But the Cubs have outscored the Dodgers 275 - 250 over that same stretch.Sorry, recurring theme here, but what is it since oh, say August...Team OBP%Dodgers - .333Cubs - .354In a series that involves tough pitching, this will be the x-factor.....Cubs in 4
Did in June. Nice enough place. Odd that wasn't the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.You should take in a game at Chavez Ravine sometime.Like there's a choice in this series?THINK BLUE
Interesting, thanks!I swear, if the Limp Ditkaless Wonders aren't my favorite posters, I don't know who is...since I'm boredDodgers - .360Cubs - .349But the Cubs have outscored the Dodgers 275 - 250 over that same stretch.Sorry, recurring theme here, but what is it since oh, say August...Team OBP%Dodgers - .333Cubs - .354In a series that involves tough pitching, this will be the x-factor.....Cubs in 4
I'll change it when I get back.Just know that it is indeed the "official" thread, sans asterisks, thank Christ...THINK BLUE.Regular Crust Pizza said:This should be a poll.I'll take the Cubs.
I'm relaxed and looking forward to tomorrow. Whether players admit it or not, I really think that competitive juices get flowing once they're in the game so it's not like they're tanking at bats.Either way, though, it's the Dodgers. Let's go get 'em!Night Hawks, it was just a question, relax down bro, I know they're not afraid, they're pros. It's just that somebody, earlier in the thread, brought it up and I was wondering if there was some truth to it (that the Cubs weren't keen on playing LA).No player will ever admit it, but I don't believe them, because there are certainly instances where a team would prefer to play one team, over another...like the Mets over the Dodgers, for example.
I knew you were a windsock. Would a real midwest baseball fan say something like this about a midwest baseball team and their fans?I think not.Bad M/U for the Cubs. The Dodger's pitching is going to be tough and the Manny factor could have a huge impact. However- the Cubs seem to have a lot of the x factors going their way this year and can pour on the runs. Good luck to all and especially to Cub fans if the team blows another post season AGAIN!
I think not- that is about the most accurate thing that you have ever said. It would not phase me one bit to see the Cubs and the Twins (if they get there) take a beating in the post season. Sorry trader I just do not like any of the midwest teams this year aside from the Sox.I knew you were a windsock. Would a real midwest baseball fan say something like this about a midwest baseball team and their fans?I think not.Bad M/U for the Cubs. The Dodger's pitching is going to be tough and the Manny factor could have a huge impact. However- the Cubs seem to have a lot of the x factors going their way this year and can pour on the runs. Good luck to all and especially to Cub fans if the team blows another post season AGAIN!
That's funny I'm rooting for the winner to lose in the next round.I'm rooting for the winner of this series to win the whole thing.
"Windsock", I love it.If there was any doubt as to the quality of this matchup, and dare I say, this thread as well. Well, that has certainly been dispelled with the entrance of...I knew you were a windsock. Would a real midwest baseball fan say something like this about a midwest baseball team and their fans?I think not.Bad M/U for the Cubs. The Dodger's pitching is going to be tough and the Manny factor could have a huge impact. However- the Cubs seem to have a lot of the x factors going their way this year and can pour on the runs. Good luck to all and especially to Cub fans if the team blows another post season AGAIN!
Yup that's right. Learn some lessons"Windsock", I love it.If there was any doubt as to the quality of this matchup, and dare I say, this thread as well. Well, that has certainly been dispelled with the entrance of...I knew you were a windsock. Would a real midwest baseball fan say something like this about a midwest baseball team and their fans?I think not.Bad M/U for the Cubs. The Dodger's pitching is going to be tough and the Manny factor could have a huge impact. However- the Cubs seem to have a lot of the x factors going their way this year and can pour on the runs. Good luck to all and especially to Cub fans if the team blows another post season AGAIN!
POWER MONSTER!!!
so its a verb now? i like it.Soriano & A-ram will each dong
Just saw on ESPN Furcal is expected to start at SS and bat leadoff. FurcalMartinMannyEtheirBlakeLoneyKempDewittPitcherjust a guess although Martin and Kemp could swap placeshas furcal been mentioned?
I like this kid. Kid's got cojones.Why should Cubs fans be worried about a team that finished 6 games above .500 in the regular season and just 40 - 32 in the West against Arizona, Colorado, San Fran, and San Diego. Easily the worst division in baseball. Dodgers are 36 - 45 on the road, while the Cubs are 55 - 26 at home. You ain't winning 1 in Chicago.You had a good September? 9 vs San Diego in Sep, 6 vs San Fran. You also played Colorado, Pittsburgh, and Arizona in Sep. No one else. Good job!You have Manny now? Wow, you also did in your 2 - 11 stretch in August. You have no chance in this series!
Me too. But let's see if he'll put his money where his mouth is.Wanna bet, TheWalkmen? 2 - 1 on the series. Neither one of us will pay juice (that's the approximate odds). We'll have a trusty FBG keep the cash, and then distribute it after the series. Money up front.You in?I like this kid. Kid's got cojones.Why should Cubs fans be worried about a team that finished 6 games above .500 in the regular season and just 40 - 32 in the West against Arizona, Colorado, San Fran, and San Diego. Easily the worst division in baseball. Dodgers are 36 - 45 on the road, while the Cubs are 55 - 26 at home. You ain't winning 1 in Chicago.You had a good September? 9 vs San Diego in Sep, 6 vs San Fran. You also played Colorado, Pittsburgh, and Arizona in Sep. No one else. Good job!You have Manny now? Wow, you also did in your 2 - 11 stretch in August. You have no chance in this series!
I'll bet. I don't want in for more than $50 though.ETA: only $50 because I don't normally bet on sports.....Me too. But let's see if he'll put his money where his mouth is.Wanna bet, TheWalkmen? 2 - 1 on the series. Neither one of us will pay juice (that's the approximate odds). We'll have a trusty FBG keep the cash, and then distribute it after the series. Money up front.You in?I like this kid. Kid's got cojones.Why should Cubs fans be worried about a team that finished 6 games above .500 in the regular season and just 40 - 32 in the West against Arizona, Colorado, San Fran, and San Diego. Easily the worst division in baseball. Dodgers are 36 - 45 on the road, while the Cubs are 55 - 26 at home. You ain't winning 1 in Chicago.You had a good September? 9 vs San Diego in Sep, 6 vs San Fran. You also played Colorado, Pittsburgh, and Arizona in Sep. No one else. Good job!You have Manny now? Wow, you also did in your 2 - 11 stretch in August. You have no chance in this series!
Fair enough. I was aware that I'd be paying $100 if I lost. I'm not really a sports better, so I'd rather not bet, but definitely willing to put my money where my mouth is on this one.In all honesty, I'm so nervous about the series I'm about to soil my pants sitting in my office. The Cubs should win, but they also should've won either game 6 or 7 of the 2003 NLCS.That would mean that if the Dodgers beat the Cubs, you would owe me a $100, more than you want. Since you're not into betting, let's shine it. All that matters is that you were indeed willing to. Good enough...
Good luck with the Cubs.
He did look really bad up to that point. It was really bothering me, as Dempster could barely even sniff the strikezone at that point.I was just telling my wife during that at bat, when it had gone 0-2, how bad he'd looked to me at the plate tonight. Real defensive and not in control.If it's possible in real life to use the smiley, my wife just did.
Glad to see Joe thinking like I was and putting Wade out there this inning. Wade's turning into what Guillermo Mota was.Lowe bailed himself out of the 6th inning nicely, but his stuff is declining and I don't want to see him in the 7th, even if they don't get to him in the order.
It was a breaking ball that was a full, I don't know, four inches below the bottom of the zone. It was a good pitch. I have no idea how Manny hit it hard or could lift it so that it would leave the yard, much less leave the yard by 50 feet. That was an insane home run.When I said it was okay to walk Manny, I didn't mean it was okay to walk the rest of the lineup.Unbelievable.