10/11 - NLDS Game 4: Cubs (Lackey) @ Giants (Moore) 7:40 CT FS1/670

[davell]

 

BUTTS

[BigSlick]

The last seven playoff seasons, the Cubs have had s three game losing streak. That is a little noteworthy

 

In a trivia contest factoid kind of way, sure. In terms of meaning anything along the lines pf predicting how this or any subsequent series go? Come on.

yeah thats why i brought it up, but everyone is all antsy and wants to lash out lol

[David]

Has Lackey been paired with Ross before? Not remembering.

[minnesotacubsfan]

I see how the goat got us this year. it wasnt a fan, or a black cat, it us signing pitchers who hate women.

 

we kinda deserve this one

[minnesotacubsfan]

brb, getting booze

[CaliforniaRaisin]

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[Brian707]

Has Lackey been paired with Ross before? Not remembering.

 

 

2013 World Series game 6

[minnesotacubsfan]

hopefully,fatherly ross will have a nice and calming effect on lackey. that,or lackey hates contreras

[MUCubsfan]

Yes, Ross has caught Lackey a few times this year. The numbers aren't that different from when Willson catches him.

 

I'm okay with this move, though it does create a black hole at the bottom of the lineup... AKA not a lot of RBI chances for Bryant.

[squally1313]

hopefully,fatherly ross will have a nice and calming effect on lackey. that,or lackey hates contreras

I know Contreras grades out as a plus defensive catcher, but I still think you'd prefer Ross back there on the defensive side, after you factor in pitch calling, framing, the intangibles, etc. That makes the choice a little more of a wash in terms of who to start, and then you consider Contreras has a pretty significant advantage over Ross when it comes to pinch hitting, and I'm good with it.

 

I think if we need offense Joe won't hesitate to put in Soler early, either if Lackey has a short outing or if he wants to pull Heyward.

[CubinNY]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5 Oatsmobiles and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

[minnesotacubsfan]

one thing the inability to watch a lot of Cubs games handicaps me with is that I dont have a good feeling for how far along Contreras is in pitch framing, so I get that point on Ross

 

but I want dongs.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5[glow=red]Oatsmobiles[/glow] and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

 

 

 

pardon?

[Brian]

I called the Arrieta dong last night, so tonight I'm feeling like a Javy and an Addi dong and 3 hits from Rizzo

[CubinNY]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5[glow=red]Oatsmobiles[/glow] and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

 

 

 

pardon?

Bells Oat Ale. It is delicious.

[UMFan83]

one thing the inability to watch a lot of Cubs games handicaps me with is that I dont have a good feeling for how far along Contreras is in pitch framing, so I get that point on Ross

 

but I want dongs.

 

http://www.statcorner.com/CatcherReport.php

 

Contreras is not on the level of Ross and especially Montero, but he's above average compared to MLB as a whole.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5[glow=red]Oatsmobiles[/glow] and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

 

 

 

pardon?

Bells Oat Ale. It is delicious.

 

only 5 so far? what are you saving yourself for

[Little Slide Rooter]

We're going to win. But if not, NSBB will be equal parts depressing and frightening for the 48 hours that follow.

[davell]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5 Oatsmobiles and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

 

Don't worry, this is all of us after the game.....

 

https://twitter.com/daynperry/status/746376583695458304

[BigSlick]

Ross at catcher is kind of a surprise, but not a big deal.

 

This line up will hit a mediocre lefty pretty good

[David]

Anyone feeling angsty? I've had 5 Oatsmobiles and I'm feeling fine but worried about making it to first pitch.

 

lmao 5 beers deep 4+ hours away from the beginning of the game

[Transmogrified Tiger]

TIL Ross is hitting .283/.418/.528/.946 against LHP this year

[mikeyt34]

Ross is out there as a calming effect for the entire team, not just Lackey. Love me some Willy but I like this move tonight.

[Cubswin11]

I guess it's possible too Contreras got a little banged up or

something behind the plate last night. Don't mind Ross catching at all though, especially vs a LHP.

[CubinNY]

Ross is out there as a calming effect for the entire team, not just Lackey. Love me some Willy but I like this move tonight.

Hopefully he calmly drives in 7 runs.