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  1. UMFan83
    Hah. They actually have a decent plan with all the platoons. They lineup looks completely different facing a righty than a lefty. The issue is, their RH options kind of suck. The Cubs strived for similar versatility but instead of multiple players, they found 2 switch hitters and inserted them into a lineup with another lefty that hits lefties well, and a couple of quasi platoons (LF/Javy and sort of catcher) and then Bryant, Russell and Heyward
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    If it were like 3 years ago, Lackey probably pitches 6-7 innings in each of his starts, maybe he gives up 1-2 more against the Giants, maybe he gets out of his jam against the Dodgers. That was the old 'ride your horses until they cant give you anything more' way of playoff managing that seems to be going the way of the dodo bird last year and this year. 4 innings and 2 ER (both from inherited runners scoring) is acceptable going up against the other team's 4th starter. Certainly better than the crap Hammel gave us from the 4 spot last year.
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    I guess I can kind of understand the angle despite the final score. If he's called safe, its 1-0 with runners on 1st and 3rd with 2 outs with Reddick up and a chance to put a crooked number on the board. The pressure on the Cubs gains, perhaps they don't break out in the 4th? I don't know just trying to understand if from their perspective.
  5. UMFan83
    Didn't I hear you say you were at the game last night or am I losing my mind? Definitely losing your mind. Stuck in central IL...nowhere near SoCal. D'oh. This series is killing me
  6. UMFan83
    Banedon did his job yesterday, now its up to you to get us within a win of the World Series. Are you up to the task? Wait what did I do? Didn't I hear you say you were at the game last night or am I losing my mind?
  7. UMFan83
    Good thing it isn't up to you. Ok, Hammel is by no means the ideal choice, but win or lose tonight, we're facing Kershaw and (if necessary, which bit likely will be,) Hill, and I like our chances with Lester and Hendricks against those 2 over Hendricks and Jake. And seeing as we don't have any other SP options, Hammel would be the quick fix for a few innings, then to Wood and/or Zaz. JFC you can't make roster changes in the middle of a series. Unless you remove Edwards from the roster for his injury, which by rule means he couldn't be on the World Series roster. So you are suggesting removing Edwards from the rest of the playoffs because of a cramp that he said is giving him less than mild pain so that you can start our 5th best starter instead of our 3rd best starter in one of the final 3 games of the series. Are you horsefeathering kidding me?
  8. UMFan83
    This is on you now. Banedon did his job yesterday, now its up to you to get us within a win of the World Series. Are you up to the task?
  9. UMFan83
    [tweet] [/tweet] It doesn't bother me seeing them complaining in the postgame or whatever, but for some reason going on twitter and continuing to complain rubs me the wrong way. Quit whining you lost 10-2.
  10. UMFan83
    So what? It bothers me. I realize its a minority opinion and makes me sounds weird.
  11. UMFan83
    Tying run is only 7 batters away
  12. UMFan83
    2 straight first pitch strikes called balls wtf. They were pretty obvious too
  13. UMFan83
    Oh well Heyward, we will always remember your epic RBI groundout and the time you managed to throw someone out despite a terrible throw and questionable replay reviews.
  14. UMFan83
    This was probably posted already but w/e
  15. UMFan83
    I'm open for suggestions if anyone has one. The Lackey one was just so natural. As long as it's not "Lester the molester"
  16. UMFan83
    I always hate the NBA and NHL playoffs for having so many days off between games but I must say right about now I wish I had a day off to enjoy this win instead of immediately going into "huge game to decide whether you can clinch on Saturday or have to beat Kershaw to stay alive" day
  17. UMFan83
    Rizzo is now hitting .250 during the NLCS
  18. UMFan83
    Who knew Angel Hernandez was actually a cool dude?
  19. UMFan83
    God we are so stupid. Even the people that make fun of people that worry we're worried
  20. UMFan83
    Yeah, is there any way to make it members only during games? Great question. A lot of sports forums do this
  21. UMFan83
    I'm starting to realize that this game isn't ending until like 11:30
  22. UMFan83
    Lmao Scissors should get an RBI for that
  23. UMFan83
    Nevermind
  24. UMFan83
    Yeah I would PH here
  25. UMFan83
    Yeah that's why you do it. Now Edwards Grimm strop and Rondon face an easier slate
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