QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 10:31 AM)
I would agree with this if talent was the only variable.
The Cubs' organization is so far in its own head about the 100 years and all that crap that I think they're in full freakout mode right now.
GOATS AND BLACK CATS AND ROGUE FANS AND HAUNTED BASEBALLS.....AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!
I really think that if the Dodgers can get an early lead in Game 3 the Cubs will fold.
QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:50 PM)
Wow. What a reminder the playoffs are a whole different entity.
It just seems so amazing how quiet Wrigley was the past 2 games. Eerie quiet. I could hear the pitch hit the mitt on TV. Think of how nuts that is compared to the regular season when those crazies were going wild a majority of the games.
Do you guys think the Cubs FOR CERTAIN are dead? Or will they bring it back to Wrigley. The Dodgers actually aren't that good. Is it OVA?
Man I hope we win tomorrow and get it to the Cell 1-1.
It isn't over but the Dodgers are actually an extremely good team with Manny and the Cubs have not hit Kuroda all year. Plus I think if the Dodgers can take an early lead in game 3 the Cubs will fold.
QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:59 PM)
This isn't even close to the same Dodger offense the Cubs saw. I tried to tell my dumbass Cub slurping friends. They know now.
Manny completely changes the complexion of a lineup. The Dodgers have a lot of solid hitters and those guys just all seem to produce more when you stick a hitter of Manny's caliber in a lineup. They get more chances with guys on base and see better pitches. Plus a return from Furcal and you suddenly have a very strong lineup.
And it doesn't hurt that Lowe has been absolutely on fire on the mound.
QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:00 PM)
I could see him getting 3 years, 70 million from the Yankees.
Yanks sign Manny, Tex, and CC after not making the playoffs this year? I wouldn't put it past them.
It will be interesting to see the type of contract Manny gets this off season. The guy can absolutely rake but he is 36 and his defense (not that it matters with the way he swings the bat) is really bad and will only get worse.
QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:54 PM)
Isn't it f***ing awesome to root for him? That's it...trade Quentin for Lincecum, and sign Manny.
F it...just move Quentin to CF and Manny to LF and just mash the ball.
QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:10 PM)
Blah, that 3rd strike wasn't close. Big inning for Billingsley here.
I would be furious if I was Manny, that looked to be a good 6 inches of the plate.