10/25 World Series Game 1: Cubs (Lester) vs Indians (Kluber) 7 p.m., FOX

[soccer10k]

We're finally here. When Theo took this team over after the 2011 season, we all had dreams that this day would come. We suffered through a couple terrible seasons and regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the method, it's certainly paid off. But while we're happy with the pennant, the ultimate goal has yet to be achieved. Four more wins. 108 more outs to get to end 108 years of suffering. I said Kershaw was on notice before the last game and the Cubs crushed his hopes and dreams. Now it's your turn, Cleveland. I know it's been 68 years for you, but you're going to have to wait at least one more.

 

BeliEVEN? Ended it.

BelieVin? Sorry, no happy ending here.

Believeland? The Cubs are coming for you.

 

 

CUBS are 110-61-1 when they play a baseball game

CUBS are 7-3 in the playoffs

CUBS are 49-36-1 on the road

CUBS are 27-8 when Lester starts

CUBS are 0-0 against the Indians

CUBS are 9-9 all time against the Indians

 

Go CUBS !!

 

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EDIT: I knew I was forgetting something.

Edited October 24, 2016 by soccer10k

[Tim]

We've got this. Cubs in 5

[Brian]

BeliEVEN? Ended it.

BelieVin? Sorry, no happy ending here.

Believeland? The Cubs are coming for you.

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[Tim]

Cubs are favored 61-39 on 538 and 63-37 on Fangraphs. Let's do this.

[muntjack]

I just can't articulate this feeling appropriately to anyone. Every superlative has exhausted it's meaning. I'd probably do just as well with grunts and loud gestures. You guys understand, though. We're here.

[17 Seconds]

I just can't articulate this feeling appropriately to anyone. Every superlative has exhausted it's meaning. I'd probably do just as well with grunts and loud gestures. You guys understand, though. We're here.

 

it gives me a feeling that i haven't had since being a kid on christmas morning

[Andy]

Hey, I'm posting in a mother horsefeathering Cubs World Series game thread.

[davell]

Have we actually named Lester for game 1? I coulkd see us using Jake against Kluber and lining Lester up against Bauer.

[Andy]

Have we actually named Lester for game 1? I coulkd see us using Jake against Kluber and lining Lester up against Bauer.

We have not, but I would expect us to go Lester. He's our horse.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Cubs are favored 61-39 on 538 and 63-37 on Fangraphs. Let's do this.

 

Yeah, this Indians team doesn't scare me at all. Sure, anything could happen. But if we beat Kluber in Game 1 -- which we will -- this series is going to be short and sweet.

[Jaxbro]

Lester would be on full rest, so More or less swap jake and Kyle

 

Wonder how good Bauer's finger is healing. Francona said he'll play by ear between Bauer and Tomlin for games 2 and 3. Gripping a bat in game 3 can only feel awesome for Bauer

[Cubswin11]

Apparently Kipnis sprained his ankle in the post-game celebrations, he's going to play Tuesday but hopefully it at least bothers him some during the series

[ScrubMD]

The Cubs are in the World Series.

[Brian]

To quote Bill Murray we got too many sticks, there will be a 5-6 dong game.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I can't believe how crazy it is to see a game thread here with World Series and Cubs in the title and not be a tree or imb joke

[UMFan83]

Honestly I still don't think it has sunk in and I don't think it will until I see Dex walking up to the plate to start game 1.

[Tracer Bullet]

Lol. World horsefeathering series

[soccer10k]

Have we actually named Lester for game 1? I coulkd see us using Jake against Kluber and lining Lester up against Bauer.

We have not, but I would expect us to go Lester. He's our horse.

 

I put Lester in there because he'd be going on normal rest and didn't think they'd care about 7 vs 8 days off for Jake since he'll pitch Game 1 or 2 anyway. Lester threw 108 on Thursday but was coming off 77 the start before so it's not like they stretched him to 120.

[UMFan83]

Kluber will be tough. We faced him last September and he went 7.2 IP giving up 4 hits and 1 run. The Cubs finally got to him in the 7th with a Rizzo RBI triple. Kluber wasn't in the game when Bryant walked off with a very nice opposite field (but wind aided) HR

 

Edit: Also of note: Schwarber went 0-4 with 4 K in that game

[minnesotacubsfan]

4 more wins plz.

 

oh, and thank you for proving that staying blue & true WILL payoff eventually. I want many of these

 

go cubs goooooooo

[Brian]

The Indians will not be scared to run like the Dodgers, Lester's going to need to keep the bases as clear as possible and Ross is going to need to be on point. Also might want to think about going back to the regular season Lester alignment of Javy at 3rd if they're going to be bunting.

[Bigloubaby]

its probably dopey thinking on my part, but I'd like to see Arrieta pitch at home, just to get his bat in the lineup.

[Tim]

The Indians will not be scared to run like the Dodgers, Lester's going to need to keep the bases as clear as possible and Ross is going to need to be on point. Also might want to think about going back to the regular season Lester alignment of Javy at 3rd if they're going to be bunting.

This will help you feel better: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jon-lesters-oddities-all-on-display/

[halplm]

This is gonna be fun.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

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