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[Scoobert]

NL Cy Young?

Clemens, Oswalt or Pavano?

I know it sounds bad, but I hope it's not Pavano. He becomes a Free Agent after the season, and if he wins the Cy Young he'll be asking for a lot more money than he's expected to be getting.

 

[Eminem]

I actually might catch one of those games....

thye should have played a game there against the cubs, as someone here said. I shit you not, sox fans would have been there in a fucking instant. woulda been sold out as fast as the sox/cubs series.

 

[Lathentar]

I know it sounds bad, but I hope it's not Pavano. He becomes a Free Agent after the season, and if he wins the Cy Young he'll be asking for a lot more money than he's expected to be getting.

He seems like the best bet... 17-5 with a 2.94 ERA, 2 CG, 2 SO.

 

[Mrbob]

Exxxxxxxccccccceeeeeeelllllllleeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnt. Everything is going according to plan.

 

[Desperado]

Exxxxxxxccccccceeeeeeelllllllleeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnt. Everything is going according to plan.

?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

?

They scored one run.

 

[Matrix]

I actually want the Cubs to win this game,I just pray that the stros win tonight.I want the stros to gain half a game on both these teams.

 

[Mrbob]

ALLLLLLLOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!! My 6-0 prediction against the Marlins was shattered in game one. Looks like I'll have to settle for 5-1......

ARAM with a solo shot. This rookie is getting shelled! 5-0 Cubs in the bottom of the 3rd. Four runs already in and no outs!

 

[Desperado]

split dh for the scrubs and fish. sweet.

 

[Eminem]

arg, why'd they have to pitch the kid? dumb move

 

[Mrbob]

split dh for the scrubs and fish. sweet.

It'll be even sweeter after the Stros and Giants LOSE tonight!

We got our big stint with Pittsburg and Cincinnatti coming up while the AsSssssstros play St. Louis and San Fran.

 

[Eminem]

Remember the last time the Cubs led at home against the Marlins?

 

[Desperado]

Remember the last time the Cubs led at home against the Marlins?

ooooh, buurn. :lol

 

[Mrbob]

;___;

Prior was pitching too. ;__;

Hey Eminem, remember the last time the White Sox beat the Twins for the Central Division crown?

 

[Matrix]

We got our big stint with Pittsburg and Cincinnatti coming up while the AsSssssstros play St. Louis and San Fran.

Jesus you lost two of three to the expos at home,I hope you dont consider those Cubs games cakewalks.

 

[Desperado]

Let's go STROS!

 

[Miguel]

"I KNOW YOU WANNA HIT THAT! I KNOW YOU WANNA HIT THAT! HIT THAT!"

 

[Mrbob]

Cubs are pouring it on in game two.

Save some of these runs for the next games biznatches!

 

[Matrix]

Eeweeweweww we went 1-2-3 in the first innning...we will lose!

 

[Scoobert]

arg, why'd they have to pitch the kid? dumb move

Because the Marlins have so more games to play than their are days. They also have 3 double headers in a 10 day span. The Marlins need 6 starters to get by. And this pitcher today, was the best choice the Marlins had. It really is a tough spot for a pitcher in his first ever game.

But the Marlins will bounce back, hopefully. Willis and Burnett are starting the next two games. Hopefully Willis doesn't fatigue and Burnett brings his A game.

 

[Eminem]

I understand that, but they had no one else besides a kid from freakin' A ball? I know the guy they wanted had arm problems, but still. An A ball pitcher in one of the biggest games of the year?


well, cubs win this one. now time to get drunk!

 

[Scoobert]

Yeah, he was really the Marlins second choice. He's the closest MLB pitcher the Marlins have in the minors. He probably won't even start another game, well, especially after this start. He was really just there for one game.

Marlins couldn't use someone from the bullpen because they are all bullpen type players, they would get rocked just as bad. Plus with the long stretch of games, they need their bullpen guys healthy and ready to go. Only choice was a minot league pitcher, and he's all the Marlins really had.

 

[Mrbob]

I just found this as part of an article on the Chicago Cubs website.

Off the record: The Cubs have had gripes this season about the umpires, the media, the Houston Astros, and the pitch calling. But they're not whining.

"Let's put it in the grave -- we ain't no whiners," Baker said Friday. "The thing I hate the worst is whining. That's one of my rules. I don't allow whiners in my house. Ask my wife and my son. I don't like whiners. You don't get nothing from whiners.

"All I know is I've never seen this much coverage on non-baseball stuff since I've been in baseball," he said. "Not even close. I could almost wrap 10 years of stuff into this one year."

Why weren't these hot topics last year?

"Last year, it was exhilarating and thrilling, the fact that we were winning in the first place. Correct?" Baker said. "This year is, 'How come we're not in first place?' Last year was the thrill that we were winning. The story line has changed. I'm so tired of talking about it.

"I've just got one job to do, manage and win," he said. "I don't have no more time -- this ain't Peyton Place, this is Chicago. I don't have time for that stuff no more. It's a waste of my time and energy. Then I get frustrated, upset, and I do not need that."

OK, end of story.

Roofles.

 

[Eminem]

hahahahahah. whatever you say dusty.

 

[Scoobert]

He doesn't whine, but didn't he just whine? Maybe he should talk to his players? Maybe the Cubs don't know the definition of whining?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

He's whining about how he's not a whiner.

 

[Matrix]

Munro sucks.....I miss Andy and Wade

 

[Mrbob]

Pirates up 2-0 in the 3rd! GO PR8S!!!

 

[J2 Cool]

great day so far starting with the second game for the Cubbies Prior looked really good out there too. I'd love to see Prior, Wood, Zambrano, and Maddux turn it on. I know last year Wood had a fantastic September and Prior continued his 2nd half streak to the end. I think Zambrano can throw right up there with them guys though and they should really install some confidence and avoid falling apart. It's just a matter of time until we get hot

 

[Mrbob]

great day so far starting with the second game for the Cubbies Prior looked really good out there too. I'd love to see Prior, Wood, Zambrano, and Maddux turn it on. I know last year Wood had a fantastic September and Prior continued his 2nd half streak to the end. I think Zambrano can throw right up there with them guys though and they should really install some confidence and avoid falling apart. It's just a matter of time until we get hot

Yup! It's time to win the wild card! What is in the past is in the past! Time to take it home and go to the playoffs!

Update: Pirates leading 4-1 after 4 now!

 

[Matrix]

God are Cubs fans all douches...one win and you start talking all this shit,its rather bizzare.What if your team turns around and loses tomorrow? You said the same shit after you beat the expos the first game and then your team lost 3 in a row.I hope history repeats itself...fuck the split,I want the dumb Cubs and their ignorant/stuck up fans to shut it once and for all.

 

[Mrbob]

:lol

Pot, meet kettle. :lol

 

[Desperado]

durrr...I guess that 12 game win streak didn't happen...huhuhuh

NICE play by Bidge robbing the HR! Looked like Beltran out there haha

 

[Matrix]

We won 12 in a row ...what have you done lately to talk shit? You have fallen apart.When the stros were losing I wasnt talking shit after they would win one game,you do this every time.

You have been spewing your ignorant rants about your team all season long and your predictions have all been false...keep it up.

 

[J2 Cool]

God are Cubs fans all douches...one win and you start talking all this shit,its rather bizzare.What if your team turns around and loses tomorrow? You said the same shit after you beat the expos the first game and then your team lost 3 in a row.I hope history repeats itself...fuck the split,I want the dumb Cubs and their ignorant/stuck up fans to shut it once and for all.

jeez, did i say anything that ignorant/stuck up and offensive? I just dont think we'll ever completely have our ship sink with so many aces on one team. Someone will keep it afloat and with the talent we have we're bound to start some streaks.

 

[Mrbob]

:lol

You talk like just because the Stros won 12 straight they are no automatically the cock of the walk! :lol If you take out that 12 game hot streak they were 64-63. 12 games is a nice achievement, but you make it sound like they have already won the wild card because of it! They look like they are back to playing .500 ball! Let me remind you friend that it only takes a one game difference to get into the playoffs. And nothing would be sweeter than seeing the Cubs beat the stros for a playoff birth again by one game!

 

[Matrix]

Not you,its bascially for Bob and the missing in action biggest douche of all time Cubsfan.

 

[Matrix]

:lol

You talk like just because the Stros won 12 straight they are no automatically the cock of the walk! :lol If you take out that 12 game hot streak they were 64-63. They look like they are back to playing .500 ball! Let me remind you friend that it only takes a one game difference to get into the playoffs. And nothing would be sweeter than seeing the Cubs beat the stros for a playoff birth again by one game!

1. I have no idea what your first sentence means.
2.This is the team that showed up at the start of the season and were beating teams like the Cards,bascially hitting the shit out of the ball and playing solid D.
3.Let me remind you that that even if the Stros dont get in...you're a Cubs fan and your team is the Cubs...all hope is lost for you....you will choke in the regular season or in the playoffs...its your dustiny.

 

[Desperado]

 

[Matrix]

Desperado dont feel bad,the stros will still be in a tie for the Wildcard lead even if they lose this game,if the Giants lose.
To tell you the truth I'm shocked they're even in this,this team has a starting rotation of...
All-stars-
Roy
Roger


Decent sometimes -
Backe
Carlos




Bum-
Pete

If they pull this off,it will only show how more pathetic the teams that were infront of us were.Are we overachiving right now..most likely,but dont feel bad if this team losses with the pitchers they're throwing out there...just be happy that we are in this and the Cubs dont have it easy like every one once thought.

 

[Desperado]

This is just dumb. They get down and almost out of the race and then they come on strong, but when they lead they crumble? =/

 

[Matrix]

Its the media...they started talking about the Stros and saying shit like they would win the WC now......heh its a fucking jinx.

As for Bob,again...

Do I think they have a chance...yes.Do I think its automatic like you think it is for your Cubs?... No and I dont know why you think I thought they had this shit wrapped up.

If the Stros lose tonight which it looks like they will and win tomorrow that wont make me think they're taking the WC...They have only 2 good pitchers they can count on right now and are still in this shit,so excuse me for getting pumped about the teams play lately.You talk shit even when your team looks like utter shit one game and then faces a rookie pitcher the next game and beats up on him and then you start saying shit like " its all planned,everything is falling into place,the O is back,look at this team...15 in a row now baby!" I know some of its tounge and cheek,but damn if it isnt annoying to read every day.

Most of my posts lately have been about the hot play of them and the fact the annual Cubs joke is happening.

 

[Matrix]

Stros lost!!!! its all going according to plan!!!! you will see its our garnerstiny! hahaha see I can do it too



Lets hope Randy Johnson shuts down the shitty Giants.

 

[Lathentar]

Give it a rest Desperado.

They just won 12 games in a row. Its not like they're falling apart.

 

[Mrbob]

What happens if there is a four way tie for first place at the end of the year (Sorry San Diego fans)??

Matrix, I haven't guaranteed anything for the Cubs. I've said it's time for this Cubs team to stop acting like biatches and step up. The Cubs are the most talented team of all the wild card hopefuls. It's damn time they stop playing like bumbling idiots and crush these teams like I know they can. Fundemental baseball, they need to learn it in these last 24 games. Also, spare me the injury crying. Cubs were decimated with injuries for nearly 2/3 of this year.

 

[JJConrad]

A freeway World Series between the Angels and the Dodgers would be awesome (for me). Won't happen, but it'd be awesome. So, I'm torn. On one hand, you have the Red Sox breathing down the necks of those Damn Yankees. On the other, the Red Sox are also running away with the AL wild card race. If only the A's would keep losing and let my Angels beat them.

I don't care if its the Cubs or the Astros, but somebody better beat the Gaints in the NL wild card. I'm not too worried them winning their division, unless my Dodgers fall apart... again.

The Giants should win tonight. It the D'backs. Even if the Big Unit pitches another perfect game, Arizona still needs to score a run to win.

What happens if there is a four way tie for first place at the end of the year (Sorry San Diego fans)??

2003 Postseason tiebreaker It's in there somewhere. I'd assume it similar to a 3-way tie

 

[Desperado]

Give it a rest Desperado.

They just won 12 games in a row. Its not like they're falling apart.

Yeah I know it's just that in the last series with the Bucs we rocked Perez and Van Benschoten and now we're getting shut down by them. annoying, especially when we could use these wins..

 

[Miguel]

:lol @ Matrix/J2Cool/MrBob/Desperado.

CHILL DUDES! :lol

Good fucking lord.


2 team tiebreaker - 1 Game playoff

3 team tiebreaker - Winner (Team A) of head to head matchup (against other 2 teams) picks either
A) 2 Home games, plays game 1 against lowest ranked team (Team C). Winner of that game plays last team (Team B)
Game 1 = Team B @ Team A. Game 2 = Team C @ winner of Game 1.
B) 1 Away game, Team C @ Team B is game 1. Winner of game 1 plays Team A.
Game 1 = Team C @ Team B. Game 2 = Team A @ winner of game 1.

4 team tiebreaker - Mini Playoff. Team A vs Team D. Team B vs Team C. Winners of those two games face each other. Winners of Game 3 make the playoffs.

 

[Mrbob]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

 

[MASB]

NL Cy Young?

Clemens, Oswalt or Pavano?

I don't know the numbers on Oswalt and Pavano, so I can't comment on them. But if Clemens is in the running, then Randy Johnson should beat him handily. Randy's numbers are better than Clemens' in just about every category. Put Clemens on a team like the Diamondbacks and his win/loss record would be terrible too. Of course politics plays a part in it, so a pitcher on a winning team with lesser stats will usually beat a pitcher on a losing team with better stats.

And the Braves finally win. Hurray for the Expos!