8/28 Cubs (Lester) @ Dodgers (Stewart), 3:10 PM, CSN/TBS

[Sammy Sofa]

I give up. I'm gonna be 0-3 in game threads.

 

But you fixed Heyward, so it's cool.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Soler's on deck.

[NotSoSober]

I could get stoned and listento Scully's terrible ways all day long.

[Ski]

Can we maybe hit straight fastballs, guys?

[Cubswin11]

Nice Georgie

[soccer10k]

Nice PA from Soler.

[Ski]

Christ this is sad.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Do you let Lester come out for the 7th?

 

He's due up 3rd, so if there's anyone on base it's an easy no. Maybe even if it's 2 out and none on too.

 

I guess my only question is why would we extend any of our pitchers past 100 at this point of the year? Not saying they won't, but why?

[UMFan83]

Christ this is sad.

 

Heavens forbid this offensive juggernaut has a couple of off games

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Do you let Lester come out for the 7th?

 

He's due up 3rd, so if there's anyone on base it's an easy no. Maybe even if it's 2 out and none on too.

 

I guess my only question is why would we extend any of our pitchers past 100 at this point of the year? Not saying they won't, but why?

 

"Extend" depends on the situation. Lester was cruising pretty well, the only threatening hitter due up is LH, and Lester going another inning keeps bullpen arms from getting used too much. Sure you can always use the bottom of the pen guys, especially in September, but in a 0-0 game you're still playing to win, that's what all the players sign up for.

[Sammy Sofa]

Christ this is sad.

 

Heavens forbid this offensive juggernaut has a couple of off games

 

Ski flat out makes me root for a Cubs loss. He's THAT awful.

[NotSoSober]

I was worried about Grimm earlier in the season, but the reaper is back

[Sammy Sofa]

I was worried about Grimm earlier in the season, but the reaper is back

 

He and Cahill have really come on nicely, plus Montgomery and Edwards looking good. When Strop and Rondon are back, the Cubs will have a pretty horsefeathering awesome bullpen.

[Sammy Sofa]

The Dodgers' version of Ski is going bananas right now.

[soccer10k]

Well done, Grimm.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

 

He's due up 3rd, so if there's anyone on base it's an easy no. Maybe even if it's 2 out and none on too.

 

I guess my only question is why would we extend any of our pitchers past 100 at this point of the year? Not saying they won't, but why?

 

"Extend" depends on the situation. Lester was cruising pretty well, the only threatening hitter due up is LH, and Lester going another inning keeps bullpen arms from getting used too much. Sure you can always use the bottom of the pen guys, especially in September, but in a 0-0 game you're still playing to win, that's what all the players sign up for.

 

I'm probably being overly cautious, but I am more focused on October. So if a guy is at 100 and it's tied in August, oh well if we lose.

 

I say we at least try to increase our playoff chances by 0.5 percent by using the advantage of a big lead to rest regulars and not push anyone past 100.

[soccer10k]

KB-Rizzo-Zobrist coming up? Time for some runs.

 

Or at least a run.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Grimm's last 2 months: 17 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 24/4 K/BB, 1 HR

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Do you let Lester come out for the 7th?

 

He's due up 3rd, so if there's anyone on base it's an easy no. Maybe even if it's 2 out and none on too.

 

I guess my only question is why would we extend any of our pitchers past 100 at this point of the year? Not saying they won't, but why?

 

You do want to make sure they can handle 110-120 if necessary in October (obviously would be nice to just turn it over to the 3-headed bullpen monster before 110 pitches).

[Transmogrified Tiger]

 

I guess my only question is why would we extend any of our pitchers past 100 at this point of the year? Not saying they won't, but why?

 

"Extend" depends on the situation. Lester was cruising pretty well, the only threatening hitter due up is LH, and Lester going another inning keeps bullpen arms from getting used too much. Sure you can always use the bottom of the pen guys, especially in September, but in a 0-0 game you're still playing to win, that's what all the players sign up for.

 

I'm probably being overly cautious, but I am more focused on October. So if a guy is at 100 and it's tied in August, oh well if we lose.

 

I say we at least try to increase our playoff chances by 0.5 percent by using the advantage of a big lead to rest regulars and not push anyone past 100.

 

I'm with you in this case, but if they had sent him out for the 7th I wouldn't have been furious. Especially since they would've likely pulled him at the first sign of trouble.

[NotSoSober]

Grimm's last 2 months: 17 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 24/4 K/BB, 1 HR

Nasty, and he's our 4th best guy out of the pen

[NotSoSober]

lol....remember when Joc mentioned as Bryats equal? I think not mother [expletive]

[Cubswin11]

Rizzo just missed that

[soccer10k]

Too many pop ups today.

[Cubswin11]

Jesus christ