10/2/18 NL WILD CARD Rockies (Freeland) @ CLERBS (Lester) 7:00 CST ESPN

[gflore34]

When this game is over, who should we root for in the playoffs?

Bears

 

This season ends baseball for me. As long as the Brewers don’t win, I don’t care

 

 

Should they make WS, the Astros or Red Sox will kick the horsefeathers of them.

[CubInOK]

Throwing a pitch-out in 2018

 

Throwing a pitchout on a 3 ball count

[chibears55]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

 

It really seems like he doesn't want to be there. And I sincerely hope they oblige him.

He probably misses Davey Martinez

[Brian]

the last Cubs out is recorded and I will not watch another second of baseball till Spring, I've had enough of it

[weis21]

lester is at 56 (i think that is close) pitches through 4. he could realistically go 7 (maybe even 8) and the cubs are down 0-1.

 

that's not even an optimistic take. it's an observation.

[bcl412]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

It would seem to be very unlike both teams/FO’s to make their decision based off the postseason. Off other reasons, sure. But just based off playoff performances I find that hard to believe. I still don’t think Joe is gone unless he decides to retire.

 

An excuse to get rid of him for other reasons so soon after the title? The Russell horsefeathers?

[imb]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

It would seem to be very unlike both teams/FO’s to make their decision based off the postseason. Off other reasons, sure. But just based off playoff performances I find that hard to believe. I still don’t think Joe is gone unless he decides to retire.

 

what makes you think it would be "based off playoff performances" in maddon's case? It's more likely (assuming this report is real, who knows) that they want to get rid of maddon but are wary of doing it if the cubs make an extended run in the playoffs again. Losing the division lead and then dropping 163 and the WC game at home would just allow them to more easily cut Maddon loose without too much scrutiny.

[ScrubMD]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, I still find it hard to believe the Cubs would fire a guy 2 years removed from a World Series title and in the middle of a 4 year playoff run. The only way it happens is if the rift between him and the front offense is irreconcilable.

 

I hate the Maddon is "the manager who won the World Series for the Cubs" when he did everything in his power to blow it.

[NotSoSober]

3-4-5 due up. Yay?

Likely a nay. Maybe if Caratini comes in it'll be a neigh

[r_mack]

Theo hitting golf balls at people in his box

[weis21]

the last Cubs out is recorded and I will not watch another second of baseball till Spring, I've had enough of it

this I can agree with completely

 

just think/hope it's not tonight

[Irrelevant Dude]

lester is at 56 (i think that is close) pitches through 4. he could realistically go 7 (maybe even 8) and the cubs are down 0-1.

 

that's not even an optimistic take. it's an observation.

If the Cubs are still trailing, he likely doesn't take his next at bat.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, I still find it hard to believe the Cubs would fire a guy 2 years removed from a World Series title and in the middle of a 4 year playoff run. The only way it happens is if the rift between him and the front offense is irreconcilable.

I feel like there is a correlary between this idea and the "Flacco is elite" argument, but I can't quite emote it right now.

[Gilby]

BDJ, Professor, and Hamels can carry this team. Just need a few horsefeathering runs

[UMFan83]

Man imagine how good he’d be tonight on 4 days rest

[TMan92]

lester is at 56 (i think that is close) pitches through 4. he could realistically go 7 (maybe even 8) and the cubs are down 0-1.

 

that's not even an optimistic take. it's an observation.

If the Cubs are still trailing, he likely doesn't take his next at bat.

 

No way if still 1-0

[chibears55]

Brett from BN certainly thinks so

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, I still find it hard to believe the Cubs would fire a guy 2 years removed from a World Series title and in the middle of a 4 year playoff run. The only way it happens is if the rift between him and the front offense is irreconcilable.

He has 1 year left on deal, if there no interest in extending him, probably would be the best time to bump him and get someone else in now..

 

Girardi said he wants to manage again

[soccer10k]

the last Cubs out is recorded and I will not watch another second of baseball till Spring, I've had enough of it

this I can agree with completely

 

just think/hope it's not tonight

 

I'll probably treat it like I treated the Cubs in like 2012. If they're on and I'm not doing anything, I'll tune in for a bit. But it won't be appointment viewing.

 

Might watch the World Series depending on the matchup.

[TMan92]

 

Olney mentioned on his podcast today that there is speculation within baseball that Roberts and Maddon could be gone if they get bounced early.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, I still find it hard to believe the Cubs would fire a guy 2 years removed from a World Series title and in the middle of a 4 year playoff run. The only way it happens is if the rift between him and the front offense is irreconcilable.

He has 1 year left on deal, if there no interest in extending him, probably would be the best time to bump him and get someone else in now..

 

Girardi said he wants to manage again

 

No thanks

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I hope there's boos if they're still getting shut out by the 7th.

[UMFan83]

Lol didn’t even have to move

[Andy]

Dude didn't even have to move. Our guys are really accurate with their line drives.

[Brian]

Cubs lead the league in outs where the defender doesn't have to move at all

[imb]

freeland might throw a complete game lmao

[Irrelevant Dude]

That's going out on a limb Buster.