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10/09 CUBS (LESTER) @ CARDINALS (LACKEY), 5:30 PM CT, TBS

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I knew Ross would get the start...still sucks to see it confirmed.

I do not agree with this sentiment.

There are pros and cons. Ross is obviously far inferior to Miggy with the bat, but he's a better thrower to bases, which could help with Lester pitching.

 

I wish we were facing a lefty so Ross would at least stand some chance of being useful at the plate, but it's fine. I'm sure Joe will immediately PH Montero if/when Lester comes out.

 

That's also one of the many values of having Schwarber. You don't have to be afraid of subbing in Montero and risking being out of catchers.

 

Schwarber himself is at risk of getting replaced defensively though. My guess is Ross stays in as long as the Cubs have a lead, but come the last 3 innings we'll see Montero PH for Ross or a pitcher if they're chasing the game.

 

Well presumably they would only replace Schwarber for defensive purposes if they have the lead and are not in need of offense. But if they do need offense then he will stay in and Montero can also bat for Ross.

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Cardinals are now trying to be like Texas A&M and Alabama, claiming titles they didn't actually win.

 

... They won the Division.

Not in 2001.

 

http://m.bbref.com/m?p=XXleaguesXXNLXX2001.shtml

 

As much as I hate the Cardinals, I don't mind them claiming that as a title.

Baseball doesn't have co-champs.

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I know win/loss means little but I think Lester's W/L and the Cubs offense when Lester pitches is more indicative of David Ross than anything. He and Lester are both black holes on offense and it's hard to overcome.
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CUBS win more when Ross catches.

 

Because he catches the two best pitchers on the team

 

              Ross            Montero         Castillo        Schwarber       Teagrden 

Lester        16-12  (.571)    0- 4  (.000)
Arrieta        7- 1  (.875)   18- 7  (.720)                                    1- 0 (1.000)
Wood           1- 0 (1.000)    0- 3  (.000)    3- 1  (.750)
Hammel         1- 1  (.500)   11-12  (.478)    0- 1  (.000)    4- 1  (.800)
Hendricks      2- 1  (.667)   15- 6  (.714)    1- 2  (.333)    2- 3  (.400)    0- 1  (.000)
Wada           2- 1  (.667)    3- 1  (.750)
Roach                          0- 1  (.000)
Richard                        1- 0 (1.000)                    1- 1  (.500)
Beeler         1- 0 (1.000)                                    0- 1  (.000)    1- 0 (1.000)
Haren                          7- 2  (.778)                    0- 2  (.000)

Totals        30-16  (.652)   55-36  (.604)    4- 4  (.500)    7- 8  (.467)    2- 1  (.667)

 

When "the two best pitchers on the team" start.........

 

CUBS are 23-13 (.639) when Ross catches

CUBS are 18-11 (.621) when Montero catches

 

When any other pitcher starts..............

 

CUBS are 7-3 (.700) when Ross catches

CUBS are 37-25 (.597) when Montero catches

 

 

Now, Derwood...... repeat after me........

 

"CUBS win more when Ross catches."

 

 

 

Go CUBS !!

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I know win/loss means little but I think Lester's W/L and the Cubs offense when Lester pitches is more indicative of David Ross than anything. He and Lester are both black holes on offense and it's hard to overcome.

 

No, no that is wrong.

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I know win/loss means little but I think Lester's W/L and the Cubs offense when Lester pitches is more indicative of David Ross than anything. He and Lester are both black holes on offense and it's hard to overcome.

 

This may be the most ridiculous thing you've posted, and that's saying something.

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How's everyone feeling today? Nervous like Wednesday or relaxed?

 

I feel so much more relaxed than before the Pirates game.

 

 

Yep, no matter what there's more after today, so not nearly the nerves of the WC game. Today is really big though, if the Cubs win they're in tremendous shape to win the series in 3 or 4.

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How's everyone feeling today? Nervous like Wednesday or relaxed?

 

I feel so much more relaxed than before the Pirates game.

 

 

Yep, no matter what there's more after today, so not nearly the nerves of the WC game. Today is really big though, if the Cubs win they're in tremendous shape to win the series in 3 or 4.

 

Definitely. I just feel THAT much more confident; it really feels like they knocked out the tougher team to face in this series in the WC game.

 

Plus I just "need" them to win one of these games; come back to Chicago for game 3 with Arrieta and unleash the backbreaker.

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How's everyone feeling today? Nervous like Wednesday or relaxed?

 

I feel so much more relaxed than before the Pirates game.

 

 

Yep, no matter what there's more after today, so not nearly the nerves of the WC game. Today is really big though, if the Cubs win they're in tremendous shape to win the series in 3 or 4.

 

Definitely. I just feel THAT much more confident; it really feels like they knocked out the tougher team to face in this series in the WC game.

 

I really feel like I should be more scared/nervous about playing a 100 win team, but somehow our familiarity with the Cardinals makes me less nervous, not more.

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How's everyone feeling today? Nervous like Wednesday or relaxed?

 

I feel so much more relaxed than before the Pirates game.

 

 

Yep, no matter what there's more after today, so not nearly the nerves of the WC game. Today is really big though, if the Cubs win they're in tremendous shape to win the series in 3 or 4.

 

Yeah, my nervousness is pretty high considering it's not the one-game situation like Wednesday. Like you said, a win puts the Cubs in great position to win the series in three or four games; but, on the flip side, a loss tonight puts the Cubs squarely behind the eight-ball (I'm not sure how much faith I have in Hendricks tomorrow--perhaps I'm wrong--and I'd prefer not to have him pitching on the road looking into the face of a 2-0 deficit). I guess this is my way of saying that, gut feeling, winner of tonight's game wins the series.

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