Quin Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2016 -> 11:50 PM) Giants have no chance. It will be a sweep as a matter of fact. San Fran does not have the team. Anemic lineup. Cubs have bruisers. Cubs roll. Sweep. QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 12:21 AM) I can't imagine this is possible with that game 3 matchup of Little Game Jake Arrieta and October Massacre Madison Bumgarner facing off. Bumgarner is an ungodly force in October. No way the Cubs sweep. QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 12:02 AM) Want to make a wager? QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 12:47 AM) Please Greg. PLEASE BET YOUR HOUSE. Wait...is this why the economy is so bad?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 01:16 AM) Lots of ex Sox on the Giants. WC game hero Gillaspie, Beckham, Peavy , Samardzija. Every major Chicago sports team has won a championship in my lifetime except the Cubs. No reason to change that. Wow I had no idea that Beckham was on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 12:20 AM) In my heart, I badly want the Cubs to lose. But I can't openly cheer against them as I try to be above all that. So I won't be a dick to my Cubs fan friends and mock them or root for the Giants, but I would laugh manically inside if Samardzija torches them in Game 2. Cmon, let's not try to act too noble here saying you're "above all that" not to openly cheer against the Cubs. I'm not above all that in the least bit. I'll root for the Giants, and any opponent for the Cubs after that. Now, I say all that full well knowing it's out of jealousy that I'm passionately against the Cubs. I'm jealous of their roster, I'm jealous of their general manager, and sadly enough I'm envious that they'll be perennial contenders while the White Sox can't string together two straight playoff appearances. If the Cubs did win it all, I'll be annoyed but will move on to focus on our disaster of a ballclub. It's just much more fun watching them collapse under expectations. Also who doesn't love cameras recording Cubs fans in the stands crying? Edited October 6, 2016 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 01:49 AM) Wow I had no idea that Beckham was on the team. Unfortunately for everyone, he was acquired in September so he will not be bracing us with his presence on a postseason roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This would be the last match up I'd want if I were a Cubs fan. Having to face Cueto-Bum at least 3 times(you know Bum is coming in for relief if need be after game 3) in a very short series is not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 5, 2016 -> 12:35 PM) A matchup with the Giants in the first round is a nightmare scenario for the Cubs. I think the Giants match up better with the Cubs than any other team in the NL. Cueto twice, Moore, and possibly Bumgarner twice if he goes on short rest in game 5. Cubs roster has a career OPS of 525 vs. Cueto and 597 vs. Bumgarner. Giants roster hasn't had much more success against Cubs starters either but in a tight low scoring game anything can happen. Not saying they are a lock to win the pennant but I think the 10:1 line on the Giants advancing to the World Series is the best bet in Vegas right now. We'll see if they can first get past Syndergaard tonight. What a difference one day makes. Those 10:1 odds as of yesterday afternoon are now 4:1 odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Got Cubs fans saying they'll sweep. October isn't promised unles's you're Bumgarner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Social media is already annoying me. Someone posted that the clouds take the shape of a W this morning. Make it stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2016 -> 11:50 PM) Giants have no chance. It will be a sweep as a matter of fact. San Fran does not have the team. Anemic lineup. Cubs have bruisers. Cubs roll. Sweep. Somewhere, the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma State thunder just cried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 11:35 AM) Somewhere, the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma State thunder just cried Edited October 7, 2016 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 6, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) Got Cubs fans saying they'll sweep. October isn't promised unles's you're Bumgarner. I only talked to a couple Cubs fans at work today, and they were both really nervous about facing the Giants. Their cockiness seemed to have been tied to playing the Mets, but the Giants seem to scare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 02:04 AM) I only talked to a couple Cubs fans at work today, and they were both really nervous about facing the Giants. Their cockiness seemed to have been tied to playing the Mets, but the Giants seem to scare them. I'm seeing more of a mix. Casual Cubs fans = calling a sweep Ones that watch baseball = realize it's the nightmare scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 02:34 AM) I'm seeing more of a mix. Casual Cubs fans = calling a sweep Ones that watch baseball = realize it's the nightmare scenario Exactly what I'm getting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 My friends and coworkers that are Cubs fans think I'm nuts for calling tonight's game a must win for the Cubs but this series does not set up well for the Cubs if they drop tonight's game. Plus, I've got $100 at 10:1 on the Giants to win the pennant so go Giants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 02:34 AM) I'm seeing more of a mix. Casual Cubs fans = calling a sweep Ones that watch baseball = realize it's the nightmare scenario Yep. This is what I've been seeing. All of my friends are nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 06:37 AM) My friends and coworkers that are Cubs fans think I'm nuts for calling tonight's game a must win for the Cubs but this series does not set up well for the Cubs if they drop tonight's game. Plus, I've got $100 at 10:1 on the Giants to win the pennant so go Giants! I was literally just in Vegas this past weekend. I'm kicking myself I didn't put money on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Random meaningless stat of the day: The Cubs finished 16.5 games better than the Giants in the regular season. The White Sox finished 16.5 games behind the Indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Go cubs go is back on the radio non stop. Please make it stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 10:17 AM) Go cubs go is back on the radio non stop. Please make it stop. They've played it during every passing period in my school today. It's so annoying. I purposely wore a Sox shirt today to piss people off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 10:19 AM) They've played it during every passing period in my school today. It's so annoying. I purposely wore a Sox shirt today to piss people off. Why would people be pissed off that you are wearing a Sox shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 10:25 AM) Why would people be pissed off that you are wearing a Sox shirt? Uh...because everyone else around here are Cubs fans are wearing Cubs stuff. I'm like one of 3 or 4 Sox fans that I know of in my school. I don't really care. I have and always will wear Sox stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 On the flight back from SFO last night the pilot was asking the passengers if they liked being on the way to the home of the 2016 champion Chicago Cubs. Then talked sweep. I put my headphones on and zoned out from the meatball fest that ensued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 The one great thing about the Cubs making it into the playoffs is that it gives me some really exciting baseball to watch in October that I truly care about the outcome. Tonight I will be cheering for the those Giants like they have been my team all my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Oct 7, 2016 -> 11:11 AM) On the flight back from SFO last night the pilot was asking the passengers if they liked being on the way to the home of the 2016 champion Chicago Cubs. Then talked sweep. I put my headphones on and zoned out from the meatball fest that ensued. You poor thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Maybe just me, but I'm kind of embarrassed to wear Sox stuff right now. We're a mess and they're favorites to win it all. I'll just keep to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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