This thread is for the wildcard games

[David]

 

Jeepers, it's almost like there isn't a good way to lose a playoff series. WEIRD.

 

Running NLCS to 0-5, losing however many World Series in a row. And that is before we get to the possibility of heartbreaking chokes and crushing sweeps.

 

Stop, stop; your doom boner can only get so erect.

 

something something in your mouth

[Sammys Boombox]

Cu-eto! Cu-eto!

[badger]

The 108 year drought team getting eliminated by the 3-WS-this-decade Giants would basically disprove karma as a concept.

 

Forgot we have to deal with you in the post season. Damn.

Do point out where I made any fatalist assumptions in this statement.

 

Meh, I'll admit I was slightly wrong but you def didn't post about how beating the Giants would confirm karma as being horsefeathers

[trushar]

was it peavy last year talking about schwarber's walkup music? they're all easy to hate. horsefeathers that team and horsefeathers even years. those are going to be OUR even years now.

[Ski]

I read on Yahoo that out of the twelve teams that have been at least six games better than the major's second best team since the divisional era began, eleven made the World Series (2001 Mariners the only team not to win a pennant).

 

I really hope that bodes well for us.

[badger]

Giants giants, even years, good against the Cubs, horsefeathers the media and the Giants already

[Hairyducked Idiot]

 

Jeepers, it's almost like there isn't a good way to lose a playoff series. WEIRD.

 

Running NLCS to 0-5, losing however many World Series in a row. And that is before we get to the possibility of heartbreaking chokes and crushing sweeps.

 

how the horsefeathers is this fun for you

 

take SVP's advice

 

Javy becoming the next Leon Durham or Alex Gonzalez. 100 Bartman references. Bryzzo going 0-fer and developing a reputation as chokers. Knowing that even if next year's team wins 115, every article about them will ask if they can really hack it in the postseason. Arguments that we don't have a "true ace."

[UMFan83]

Some of you guys are horsefeathers. If the Cubs are going to win it all, they will have to beat the best. horsefeathers the Giants

 

We have to beat ourselves?

[BigSlick]

i can't believe how much doomsaying is in the last few pages

 

i feel serene and satisfied and quite confident

[mikeyt34]

i can't believe how much doomsaying is in the last few pages

 

i feel serene and satisfied and quite confident

 

Totally. It's kinda strange. Only game I'm truly concerned about is game 3 against Baumgarner but hopefully we'll be up 2-0 when that happens.

[Cubswin11]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

[mikeyt34]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

Maybe this will force Maddon to keep Almora instead of quitter Seal boy. Doubtful, but maybe.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

Not so sure about that.

[David]

yeah, post big papi miggy is a stud

[Cubswin11]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

Not so sure about that.

How so?

[David]

so cueto and either samardzija or moore in games 1 and 2?

[David]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

Not so sure about that.

How so?

 

Isn't what he's saying obvious?

[Gilby]

Eh, I think Montero will be matched with Arrieta no matter what.

 

And looking at Miggy's numbers vs Shark, I bet he'll catch Hendricks too.

Edited October 6, 2016 by Gilby

[ScrubMD]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

I'd still be very surprised if Montero doesn't catch Arrieta.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

Not so sure about that.

How so?

 

I think I might prefer to punt a spot in the order to get Montero catching Arrieta instead of Contreras.

 

so cueto and either samardzija or moore in games 1 and 2?

 

Almost certainly Samardzija in Game 2

[Cubswin11]

 

Not so sure about that.

How so?

 

Isn't what he's saying obvious?

I fail to see how Montero over Willy in the Bumgarner game is a good thing

[mikeyt34]

Having to face Bumgarner instead of Syndergaard in game 3 means we will get to see Willy over Montero in that game most likely. Which is a good thing. Also with facing 2 lefties possibly (Moore and Bumgarner) it means more Willy and Soler and less rat seal boy, which is exponentially great.

 

I'd still be very surprised if Montero doesn't catch Arrieta.

 

I know it sounds strange but I wonder if Maddon would ask Jake whom he wants? Behind closed doors of course. My bet is Jake would want Miggy.

[Cubswin11]

Also if Bumgarner leaves some of those FB up in the zone in game 3 like he did tonight I feel like whichever of Georgie/Javy is getting a start that game will do something very bad to one of them

[David]

How so?

 

Isn't what he's saying obvious?

I fail to see how Montero over Willy in the Bumgarner game is a good thing

 

horsefeathers how meatbally it might seem, i don't want anyone but montero catching arrieta in the playoffs

 

and with how well he's been hitting (even if it is a lefty) it's enough for me not to care that much about same handed matchup in for a few ABs

[David]

Also if Bumgarner leaves some of those FB up in the zone in game 3 like he did tonight I feel like whichever of Georgie/Javy is getting a start that game will do something very bad to one of them

 

was envisioning georgie putting those on the street earlier