MLB 2016 Thread

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Appears that those looking to skip the lines in Wrigleyville got an early start today...

7:45am

 

[bono_212]

Holy shit, wow.

 

[Hewson]

I mean, that's just batshit crazy. More than 12 hours before first pitch.
Think any of them will remember the game?

 

[bono_212]

That's what I was just asking a coworker, like, seriously, It's cool to be in the bar and all, but at what cost?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

So many just amazing rock stars are Cubs fans and they pick the guy from Fall Out Boy to do the anthem at the first game at Wrigley?

They almost deserve to lose now

 

[DaveC]

that bar is "murphy's bleachers". i have no idea how it works, but would they be there that early to be in line for a seat on the rooftop? i think that gives it some justification if that's a part of it.

 

[Hewson]

Some game.

 

[bono_212]

Ugh. Well at least I know now what to expect this weekend. Either a decent time or crushing defeat.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

5 shutouts in a single post season, and without two starting pitchers to boot.

Every team in baseball is going to overspend for relievers this offseason to try and copy Cleveland

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Who was talking about a pro Trump cubbie owner?

Loria pays Trump as much as he pays his players:

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/m...ia-gave-donald-trump-a-bunch-of-money-8881218

 

[DaveC]

it really sucks that every game of the world series is on at 8 pm. kids can't stay up that late to watch. i don't get why they don't at least play the weekend games in the afternoon.

 

[Hewson]

The CEO for T-Mobile is a wild man, wearing a jersey with #69 on it.

 

[bono_212]

Welp... It's still cool to be here. No regrats.

Also I'm in a bar and few blocks away. No cover.

 

[bono_212]

Holy shit.

 

[deep]

there's always next ......

 

[bono_212]

You're hilarious, but you already knew that.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Believeland

 

[Hewson]

Will be interesting to see how Kluber fares in game 7. He was very good tonight, but a 2nd straight start on 3 days rest is another matter.

Indians had to have this game, cause the next 2 pitching matchups heavily favor the Cubs.

Wednesday night is gonna be something to see.

 

[bono_212]

That's a Looooooong way away.

 

[LemonMelon]

Kluber is series MVP at this point, it's going to take some serious Cubs heroics and/or a horrendous game 7 to change that.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Will be interesting to see how Kluber fares in game 7. He was very good tonight, but a 2nd straight start on 3 days rest is another matter.

Indians had to have this game, cause the next 2 pitching matchups heavily favor the Cubs.

Wednesday night is gonna be something to see.

Game 7? What makes you think we'll even see a game 6?

 

[Hewson]

Game 7? What makes you think we'll even see a game 6?

Jon Lester

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Jon Lester

Ehhhh.

Maybe. I'm torn on tonight. I think either Chicago is going to blow em out early and hit a ton of homeruns, or Cleveland wins. I don't think Chicago wins a close game tonight.

 

[bono_212]

I agree. I expect them to win big if they win.

Though if they do win big , I'll feel a little more optimistic heading back to Cleveland.

Anyways, I'm anxious to get to it today.

 

[the tourist]

Based on who got to the playoffs, this is close to the exact matchup I was pulling for. The only team that made it that I'd have rather seen was Baltimore. I'm pulling for the Cubs to come back. I've been following them ever since they traded for one of my then-favorite prospects (Rizzo).

I'm amazed at Cleveland. And I think they will get better next year so long as Brantley, Carrasco, and Salazar get healthy.

 

[bono_212]

Baez not even trying for first. Wow...

 

[bono_212]

If this is the last game of the season, at least the defense is putting on a really fun show.

 

[the tourist]

Wow!

 

[MrPryck2U]

Maybe Cubs in 7?


Jinx: Part 2

 

[LemonMelon]

Bauer is average at best and Lester is Cy Young level, shouldn't be at all surprising that the Cubs got that one with their backs to the wall.

Can they get two great starts in a row out of Arrieta?