***official 2016 chicago cubs season thread*** - Page 142

MBumgarner40 · 10-05-2016, 10:45 PM

See y'all on Friday

. Cueto vs Lester should be a great game

mfw13 · 10-05-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

I feel good about it, Giants have postseason practice/history/success. But we have a good ball club in all aspects and we now have a little postseason history ourselves so this isn't new to us either.

True. But last year the Cubs weren't even expected to make the playoffs, so there wasn't much pressure on them.

This year the pressure on the Cubs is huge...

CoolG · 10-05-2016, 11:12 PM

Will be an exciting series with Giants who have proven they are the measuring stick with the titles over the last 5 years.
Cubs in 4 in this one.

texmcpherson · 10-05-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

True. But last year the Cubs weren't even expected to make the playoffs, so there wasn't much pressure on them.

This year the pressure on the Cubs is huge...

I think every time the Cubs get into the playoffs the expectations are huge. But I know what you're saying. Gonna be tough, gotta play the game and not worry about what you're "expected" to do. One game at a time.

ToppsCollector1 · 10-07-2016, 10:52 PM

Cubs end another playoff losing streak. Only this time it didn't take 4 appearances over 12 years

glassnickels · 10-07-2016, 11:09 PM

That. Was. Awesome.

There is no place better on earth than Wrigley Field.

texmcpherson · 10-07-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glassnickels

That. Was. Awesome.

There is no place better on earth than Wrigley Field.

Were you there I take it?

That had to have been a blast. And the excitement when Javy hit that.

glassnickels · 10-07-2016, 11:21 PM

It was tough to see that it went in the basket. Most people in my section thought it was caught. I actually called it in the 7th that Javy would hit a solo bomb for the win. Can't wait for tomorrow night! I always think I should sell my tickets, but I never can. Too many good times.

Firerunner4 · 10-07-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glassnickels

It was tough to see that it went in the basket. Most people in my section thought it was caught. I actually called it in the 7th that Javy would hit a solo bomb for the win. Can't wait for tomorrow night! I always think I should sell my tickets, but I never can. Too many good times.

That's awesome buddy, I couldn't imagine seeing something like that in person. I'll live vicariously though you! Pumped for you

mfw13 · 10-07-2016, 11:38 PM

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I always think I should sell my tickets, but I never can. Too many good times.

Good call. There are some experiences that no amount of money can replace....

CubKings · 10-08-2016, 02:33 AM

So cool. Glad we got that first win. Javy is the man!

Only slightly less nervous about this series now.

chansen10 · 10-08-2016, 09:36 AM

Man I really thought that posey ball was out when he hit it.. Thank god lol.. Chapman doing exactly what we got him for.. Going to be a tough series.. Thankfully Bum pitched the play in game

cntryislandboy · 10-08-2016, 06:35 PM

Waiting very impatiently for tonights game. I honestly feel after being a life long Cubs fan the time if finally here and how ironic it would be.

glassnickels · 10-08-2016, 06:40 PM

Somehow it feels colder than yesterday even though the temp is higher. Not as much wind though so maybe they'll fly out more.

Big35Hurt · 10-12-2016, 04:46 PM

Alright Cubs fans....two questions:

1) Who would you rather play in the NLCS?

2) If the Cubs win the NLCS, who would you rather play in the WS?

Nyfancam01 · 10-12-2016, 04:48 PM

Hope the cubs have to play the nats then the indians

GO CUBS

glassnickels · 10-12-2016, 04:51 PM

I think they could beat the Dodgers or the Nats, so I'm picking Nats for two reasons - no West coast game times for sure and to see if Joe walks Harper again.

Would rather the Indians in the WS since it's closer to drive and Toronto's bats could be scary if the wind is blowing out.

Big35Hurt · 10-12-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by glassnickels

I think they could beat the Dodgers or the Nats, so I'm picking Nats for two reasons - no West coast game times for sure and to see if Joe walks Harper again.

Would rather the Indians in the WS since it's closer to drive and Toronto's bats could be scary if the wind is blowing out.

I hear ya on the west coast games. I have to work early, so these last 2 nights were brutal. I could barely stay awake at work today.

Agree with wanting Cleveland. The thought of the Blue Jays winning the World Series makes me ill, there's not a single player on team I like, and their fans are obnoxious. At least with Cleveland, they have Lindor.

ToppsCollector1 · 10-12-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Alright Cubs fans....two questions:

1) Who would you rather play in the NLCS?

Dodgers

2) If the Cubs win the NLCS, who would you rather play in the WS?

Cleveland. Only because then wed get to see the two teams with the longest WS drought battle it out

texmcpherson · 10-12-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Alright Cubs fans....two questions:

1) Who would you rather play in the NLCS?

2) If the Cubs win the NLCS, who would you rather play in the WS?

It's a really tough question honestly. Dodgers (Seager, J. Turner, Kershaw, Hill, Jansen, Maeda) Nats (Murphy, Harper, Melancon, Roark, Scherzer, Rendon, T. Turner).

I'm going to have to say the Dodgers. If you look at the Nats hitters vs. the Dodgers hitters through the postseason the Nats are hitting much better. And I believe both teams pitching can be beat, either way you're going to have to play tough pitching so I'll take the team whose bats aren't as hot.

The Jays are en fuego, I'll take the Indians. Outside of Kluber their pitching is more hittable.

dbhoops5002 · 10-13-2016, 10:56 AM

I am hoping for the Dodgers, I want no part of watching Daniel Murphy against the Cubs is this year's playoffs. Last year was enough for me! Go Cubs!

Wrigs37 · 10-13-2016, 12:14 PM

The thought of Dusty Baker beating the Cubs in the NLCS sickens me... On the other hand Dusty would most likely get completely out managed and lose the series himself. That being said, I would rather play the Dodgers...

I'll take the Indians in the WS...

Big · 10-13-2016, 01:11 PM

Just got my bleacher seats for NLCS Game 1! Go Cubs.

glassnickels · 10-13-2016, 02:28 PM

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Just got my bleacher seats for NLCS Game 1! Go Cubs.

You win the old ticket lotto? Congrats! I'll be at both games as well. Really thought I'd be able to sell one game this time lol. Nope. Too much fun.

Big · 10-13-2016, 02:41 PM

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You win the old ticket lotto? Congrats! I'll be at both games as well. Really thought I'd be able to sell one game this time lol. Nope. Too much fun.

Yeah won the ticket lottery. I got 2 tickets for game 1 and 2 tickets for game 6. But I'm hoping for Cubs in 5!

10-05-2016, 10:45 PM	#3526
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10-08-2016, 06:35 PM	#3538
cntryislandboy Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 178 murtaugh_2388 WindyCitySports	Waiting very impatiently for tonights game. I honestly feel after being a life long Cubs fan the time if finally here and how ironic it would be. __________________ COMC available cards 497

10-05-2016, 11:12 PM	#3528
CoolG Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,033	Will be an exciting series with Giants who have proven they are the measuring stick with the titles over the last 5 years. Cubs in 4 in this one.

10-07-2016, 11:09 PM	#3531
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	That. Was. Awesome. There is no place better on earth than Wrigley Field.

10-07-2016, 11:21 PM	#3533
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	It was tough to see that it went in the basket. Most people in my section thought it was caught. I actually called it in the 7th that Javy would hit a solo bomb for the win. Can't wait for tomorrow night! I always think I should sell my tickets, but I never can. Too many good times.

10-08-2016, 06:40 PM	#3539
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Somehow it feels colder than yesterday even though the temp is higher. Not as much wind though so maybe they'll fly out more.

10-12-2016, 04:46 PM	#3540
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,482	Alright Cubs fans....two questions: 1) Who would you rather play in the NLCS? 2) If the Cubs win the NLCS, who would you rather play in the WS?

10-12-2016, 04:48 PM	#3541
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10-12-2016, 04:51 PM	#3542
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	I think they could beat the Dodgers or the Nats, so I'm picking Nats for two reasons - no West coast game times for sure and to see if Joe walks Harper again. Would rather the Indians in the WS since it's closer to drive and Toronto's bats could be scary if the wind is blowing out.

10-13-2016, 10:56 AM	#3546
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10-13-2016, 12:14 PM	#3547
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10-13-2016, 01:11 PM	#3548
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