Houston Astros (Absolutely-Terrible) @ Chicago Cubs (Marginally-Better) 10/1-10/3

[Rice Cube]

Peace out, Houston Astros. Enjoy your new digs in the American League.

Houston Astros



(#1 Draft Pick)





AT




Chicago Cubs



(#2 Draft Pick)





Wrigley Field, Chicago IL






Monday, October 1
Some Guy (Lucas Harrell) vs. Jason Berken
7:05 PM Central
TV = CSN, Radio = WGN



Tuesday, October 2
Some Other Guy Who's Probably As Bad as Chris Volstad (Bud Norris) vs. Chris Volstad
7:05 PM Central
TV = CSN+, Radio = WGN




Wednesday, October 3
Bargain Bin Crap (Edgar Gonzalez...no, not that one) vs. Pure Garbage (Travis Wood, who isn't actually garbage but could be better)
1:20 PM Central
TV + Radio = WGN​

 

[Rice Cube]

I might update the starters later but frankly it doesn't really matter, both teams suck

Make sure you read the poll carefully if you are bothering to vote.

 

[Rice Cube]

Okay, Muskat updated the pitching matchups. So first post also updated.

http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2012/09/30/930-cubs-vs-astros/

 

[Rice Cube]

The Cubs can avoid 100 losses if they sweep the Astros

 

[Uman85]

ray:

 

[Rice Cube]

Cubs need the Rockies to win at least one game to secure the #2 pick

 

[Rice Cube]

Not sure how the StubHub convenience fee works but if you want to go to games this series it'll cost you as little as nine cents a ticket starting tonight :lol: Under a dollar to get in, with the ability to sneak into the 100s and closer by the time the stretch is sung.

 

[MRubio52]

I think this would be the first time in 40 plus years that two 100 loss teams played each other should the 'Stros win one before game 162.

 

[Rice Cube]

The Cubs actually have a 7-5 record against the Astros this season, the only team thus far that they will have a winning record against other than the Braves (which made no sense, but weird shit happens in baseball). They need to win one to ensure the winning record, unless the entire series gets rained out or canceled due to putting both teams out of their misery. Since the rain looks like it's staying away until the season finale, I guess we'll have to wait and see

 

[brett05]

The Cubs can avoid 100 losses if they sweep the Astros

How about today we go out arm and arm. Out of the playoffs and 100 loses

 

[Rice Cube]

Well, the 100 losses would guarantee the #2 pick so I wouldn't be completely heartbroken

 

[Rice Cube]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/01/got-19-cents-go-see-the-cubs-play-the-astros/

Get them before the prices rise any more! :lmao:

 

[Rice Cube]

Cubs lineup: DeJesus CF, Sappelt RF, Rizzo 1B, Soriano LF, Castro SS, Valbuena 3B, Castillo C, Barney 2B, Berken P

 

[Rice Cube]

Preview time...

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_houmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=preview

 

[Mr. Cub]

Let's go out with a and avoid triple digits. World Series next year!

 

[Rice Cube]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_houmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=gameday

Let's see where the Berken can do.

 

[Rice Cube]

No no-hitter

 

[Rice Cube]

Excellent AB by Castro. Too bad they couldn't cash in.

 

[Rice Cube]

Excellent pitch by Berken, that'll help us get the #2 pick

 

[Rice Cube]

Stretch time. Cubs still losing.