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Feel like Chapman always has issues when he has to pitch more than an inning. Or isn't in a top/bottom of the 9th save situation.

Still think it's a bit early to say the Cubs are in trouble though.

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

You know, I've become accustomed to your false equivalency nonsense in the US Politics thread, don't start sprinkling Giants fairy dust nonsense over here as well!

"In Maddon Speramus!"

Well, sometimes Baseball and politics go hand in hand...

Cubs are fine. Still up 2 games to 1, but Lackey goes tonight. Not their best starter by far, but get him some early run support and they'll close out the series tonight.

Otherwise, you have Johnny Cueto on Thursday night.

 Alpharius wrote:

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

It's a little early to start that particular panic, isn't it?

He is a Cardinals fan. They panic easy.

 Dreadwinter wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

It's a little early to start that particular panic, isn't it?

He is a Cardinals fan. They panic easy.

Whut?

Frankly I don't think anyone can take anything for granted this year. All the Division series have been total upsets to date. Even the Jays beating the O's was a surprise (given the Jays awful, awful September). Then you have Boston getting swept to boot.

Jays vs Cubs WS

 whembly wrote:

 Dreadwinter wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

It's a little early to start that particular panic, isn't it?

He is a Cardinals fan. They panic easy.

Whut?

Friendly rivalry sniping. #CubsHat

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

Giants just rolled a miscast on their "magic". Result on Miscast Table was 'Remove From Play'!


"In Maddon Speramus"


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 Lusall wrote:
Feel like Chapman always has issues when he has to pitch more than an inning. Or isn't in a top/bottom of the 9th save situation.

Still think it's a bit early to say the Cubs are in trouble though.

He sure came through tonight, striking out the side in order in the 9th for the win! His S3 pictches were 102mph, 103mph and 102mph! Smokin'!

4 runs in the ninth, and the Giants/Taylor Swift Album Release Stranglehold on the MLB is broken - forever!

 BigWaaagh wrote:

 whembly wrote:
Dayum... That Giants "magic" is rearing it's ugly head now...

Cubs are in trouble...

Giants just rolled a miscast on their "magic". Result on Miscast Table was 'Remove From Play'!


"In Maddon Speramus"


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 Lusall wrote:
Feel like Chapman always has issues when he has to pitch more than an inning. Or isn't in a top/bottom of the 9th save situation.

Still think it's a bit early to say the Cubs are in trouble though.

He sure came through tonight, striking out the side in order in the 9th for the win!

Yeah he did! Everyone has a poop night or two. Even in the playoffs. For the Cub's sake, better hope he only had one. lol

Crazy 9th inning there, not to mention perfect inning by Chapman to follow it up, which is totally overshadowed in all the news articles.

Dodgers also pulling off a win to keep them in it.

This is slowly shaping into the WS of my dreams

 Retrogamer0001 wrote:
Jays vs Cubs WS

I'm down for that.

I'll be honest...I want the Nats to beat the Dodgers but I wanted Kershaw/The Dodgers to win that game so that people will stop pooping all over his lack of mental toughness.

So Dodgers advance to the NLCS, was not expecting that.

I am thinking the Cubs will not have a very hard time beating them to advance to the WS, but who knows with Baseball.

Toronto/Cleveland starts at 8:00 EST, Estrada Vs Kluber. I think this one will be a serious pitcher's battle.

 More Dakka wrote:

I am thinking the Cubs will not have a very hard time beating them to advance to the WS, but who knows with Baseball.

I kind of agree with you... but I think that depends on whether Kershaw pitches the way we know he can, and whether they decide to start Urias.

Yeah, they basically clawed their way out of that slump against WA, so I don't know how much they have left in the tank.

On a related note, as the Jays get ready to face the Indians in Cleveland, today is the anniversary of the Bautista bat-flip

CUBS vs. INDIANS World Series would be great!

I would like the CUBS to win it all, but I'd be OK with the INDIANS taking it all too...

JAYS vs. DODGERS?

Ugh...

 More Dakka wrote:
Yeah, they basically clawed their way out of that slump against WA, so I don't know how much they have left in the tank.

On a related note, as the Jays get ready to face the Indians in Cleveland, today is the anniversary of the Bautista bat-flip

I hate you, so much.

Not as much as David Freese, but still.

 Alpharius wrote:


JAYS vs. DODGERS?

Ugh...

Major eye roller on that one. But I'd go Dodgers. Kershaw is a local Dallas guy. Really nice dude, too.

 Lusall wrote:

I hate you, so much.

Cubs-Jays WS 2016

 Alpharius wrote:
CUBS vs. INDIANS World Series would be great!

I would like the CUBS to win it all, but I'd be OK with the INDIANS taking it all too...

This right here for me... EXCEPT for that I would most definitely NOT be Ok with the Indians winning it. And literally, this is for the simple fact that the Cavaliers won the NBA title this year, and I'd really fething hate to hear about Lebron in a fething baseball conversation.

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
CUBS vs. INDIANS World Series would be great!

I would like the CUBS to win it all, but I'd be OK with the INDIANS taking it all too...

This right here for me... EXCEPT for that I would most definitely NOT be Ok with the Indians winning it. And literally, this is for the simple fact that the Cavaliers won the NBA title this year, and I'd really fething hate to hear about Lebron in a fething baseball conversation.

Now, now. I'm not at all a Cavs fan, but nothing but absolute respect for the way Lebron brought it on the cusp of elimination. That's MJ level awesomeness! MJ reference brings it back on topic as he played for the White Sox, who are enjoying the other Chicago baseball team in the post season from beaches of their choosing.

I am also good with cubs or Indians.

Really good game so far in Cleveland.

Cubs doing what the Rangers couldn't. That rotation, hurt as it is, is coming around at the right time.

I'd be okay with Indians or Cubs winning as well. But man, it's gonna suck for someone if both teams get into the World Series. 100+ vs 70+ year drought.


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 Ensis Ferrae wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
CUBS vs. INDIANS World Series would be great!

I would like the CUBS to win it all, but I'd be OK with the INDIANS taking it all too...

This right here for me... EXCEPT for that I would most definitely NOT be Ok with the Indians winning it. And literally, this is for the simple fact that the Cavaliers won the NBA title this year, and I'd really fething hate to hear about Lebron in a fething baseball conversation.

But Cleveland isn't going for one world series...not two...not three...not even four...

 Lusall wrote:
Cubs doing what the Rangers couldn't. That rotation, hurt as it is, is coming around at the right time.

Did you mean "Indians" there?

 Alpharius wrote:

 Lusall wrote:
Cubs doing what the Rangers couldn't. That rotation, hurt as it is, is coming around at the right time.

Did you mean "Indians" there?

Right...that's what I said. >.>

Sure.

In some overly subtle way.

And eventually the Cubs might beat the Jays.

Like the Indians already have.

Twice!

 Alpharius wrote:
Sure.

In some overly subtle way.

And eventually the Cubs might beat the Jays.

Like the Indians already have.

Twice!

But haven't you heard? It's only because of "circumstances".