caulfield12 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Seemingly the biggest problem for the Cubs this year is going to be keeping up their competitive "edge" in the last 6-8 weeks of the season...if they win the division by TOO MUCH, and start resting some of their regulars along with Lester/Arrieta, there's going to be the danger they're vulnerable to a team that survived the tempest of the playoff race and probably a win or go home wild card match-up. Not easy just to "turn it back on" after not being in competitive mode for so long...the Cubs learned that last playoff season with the long layoff before NLCS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 8, 2016 -> 05:08 AM) Seemingly the biggest problem for the Cubs this year is going to be keeping up their competitive "edge" in the last 6-8 weeks of the season...if they win the division by TOO MUCH, and start resting some of their regulars along with Lester/Arrieta, there's going to be the danger they're vulnerable to a team that survived the tempest of the playoff race and probably a win or go home wild card match-up. Not easy just to "turn it back on" after not being in competitive mode for so long...the Cubs learned that last playoff season with the long layoff before NLCS. Definitely a possibility. Also to play without having to withstand too many injuries. Still a really good problem to have if you're the Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 You have wonder if both Chi teams dominance is due to more bad teams this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I've spent five days in Chicago in the last 18 years, so I don't give a s*** about the Cubs, but Arrieta will get a loss or a no decision today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (God Loves The Infantry @ May 8, 2016 -> 08:33 PM) I've spent five days in Chicago in the last 18 years, so I don't give a s*** about the Cubs, but Arrieta will get a loss or a no decision today. And another Dusty choke. Since when is Petit a late inning reliever. Cubs of course have a pitcher lead off the 7th with a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Joe Maddon is obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Joe Maddon is obnoxious. What'd he do? Other than Ricketts, Joe is the person involved with the Cubs I love to hate the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 You have wonder if both Chi teams dominance is due to more bad teams this year. Both teams have two very talented teams in their division (CLE/KC, PIT/STL) who are badly underperforming right now. I think both win their division but both will get challenged more than they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 14 runners stranded by Ryan Zimmerman ALONE today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 8, 2016 -> 05:39 PM) What'd he do? Other than Ricketts, Joe is the person involved with the Cubs I love to hate the most. Tried to say Ramos was blocking the plate. It's 100% warranted and a smart challenge to make, but ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 8, 2016 -> 05:50 PM) 14 runners stranded by Ryan Zimmerman ALONE today That breaks the record by 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 8, 2016 -> 05:50 PM) 14 runners stranded by Ryan Zimmerman ALONE today That lineup is horrible around right now (other than Murphy killing the ball so far this year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ May 9, 2016 -> 12:18 AM) That lineup is horrible around right now (other than Murphy killing the ball so far this year). Yep, Zimmerman/Rendon/Werth are really bad. That's a team that needed to get Cespedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 It seems they can't lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Bryce Harper had zero ABs in his last 11 plate appearances. 3 IBB, 7 BB, 1 HBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Not unlike when Barry Bonds was in his heyday with the Giants...hardly getting any pitches to hit. Not so great for the fans, but sound strategy at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 8, 2016 -> 08:46 PM) Not unlike when Barry Bonds was in his heyday with the Giants...hardly getting any pitches to hit. I think that was the last time I've seen a player walk that much in a game. Bryce Harper is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 8, 2016 -> 07:52 PM) Bryce Harper had zero ABs in his last 11 plate appearances. 3 IBB, 7 BB, 1 HBP Whatever it takes to win, right? Nats fans on Twitter are crying foul, but the Cubs embarrassed them this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ May 8, 2016 -> 10:55 PM) Whatever it takes to win, right? Nats fans on Twitter are crying foul, but the Cubs embarrassed them this weekend. Tanner Roark is crying too. If I'm playing the Nationals, I am doing exactly what the Cubs did. That dude isn't getting the bat off his shoulder until anyone else in that lineup shows they can beat me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Zimmerman wet the bed and the cubs look like geniuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ May 8, 2016 -> 11:04 PM) Zimmerman wet the bed and the cubs look like geniuses Dude. They're 24-6. That's .800 ball. They look like geniuses all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I was hoping for the game to go 25 innings just so Harper and Zimmerman could continue to rack up the BB and LOB numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 2, 2016 -> 11:25 PM) It's finally catching up to the Yankees and the Sox are stuck with Fat Panda. Just don't understand the Heyward type contracts. Remember when the Cubs were so cheap they weren't letting the grounds crew work overtime? They sent them home early if there was no rain in the forecast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ May 8, 2016 -> 11:18 PM) Dude. They're 24-6. That's .800 ball. They look like geniuses all the time. They could have been 25-5 if Maddon doesn't pitch to Goldschmidt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ May 6, 2016 -> 11:29 PM) Guys, I hate to say I told you so, but I did. 125 wins is on the horizon. Still waiting for you to back up those words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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