IGT: NL Wild Card Game: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 7:08PM TBS

[brett05]

The Cubs still have Kris Bryant, right? They can play the bench and win 1-0 behind Jake Cy Arrieta.

GO CUBBIES!!!!

 

[SilenceS]

This seems pretty odd. You claimed that righties hit Cole better than lefties and you subsequently loaded the Cubs' lineup with lefties.

Yea, thats why I said its hard to predict. Righties hit him better but will Joe trust a Baez to start at third and Bryant in right? Cogs has hit pretty well for the Cubs. Or do you bench Scwarber and play Cogs in left. Also, do you want your bench to be almost all lefties? This is why they make the big bucks and I play arm chair manager with you guys.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Yea, thats why I said its hard to predict. Righties hit him better but will Joe trust a Baez to start at third and Bryant in right? Cogs has hit pretty well for the Cubs. Or do you bench Scwarber and play Cogs in left. Also, do you want your bench to be almost all lefties? This is why they make the big bucks and I play arm chair manager with you guys.

Soler in RF. Coghlan in LF.

 

[SilenceS]

Soler in RF. Coghlan in LF.

You want Soler in right? I don't know man. His defense is really bad out there right now and I don't see him doing much against Cole. Don't get me wrong. Cogs isn't a world beater in the OF, but Soler def. has problems with routes to the ball. This should be a low scoring game. Joe is going to have to balance defense with offense.

 

[Parade_Rain]

You want Soler in right? I don't know man. His defense is really bad out there right now and I don't see him doing much against Cole. Don't get me wrong. Cogs isn't a world beater in the OF, but Soler def. has problems with routes to the ball. This should be a low scoring game. Joe is going to have to balance defense with offense.

Yes. I want his bat. He's a FB hitter.

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

We're going to light up Cole. I'm so freaking pumped for this game!!!! I might not even be able to go to work on Wednesday.

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

You want Soler in right? I don't know man. His defense is really bad out there right now and I don't see him doing much against Cole. Don't get me wrong. Cogs isn't a world beater in the OF, but Soler def. has problems with routes to the ball. This should be a low scoring game. Joe is going to have to balance defense with offense.

I wouldn't start Soler. One error in the OF could determine the game.

 

[SilenceS]

Doing a little more digging. I can see Joe benching Cogs. He is 0 for 8 with 5 K's against Coles. By far, the worst on the team. Montero has been the best against him followed by Rizzo. Soler is 2 for 7 against him with 2 singles. Schwarber is 1 for 5 and 1 walk. So, I'm going to change my prediction after finding those numbers.

Fowler
Schwarber
Bryant
Rizzo
Castro
Montero
Soler
Arrieta
Russell

There is still a possibility of putting Baez at third and Bryant in right but I consider that a long shot.

 

[FrankieLyrical]

Cubs 5
Pirates 1

 

[FrankieLyrical]

I'm so nervous/excited/anxious about this game! :buttrock:

 

[SilenceS]

CC Sabathia out of the playoffs. Checked himself into rehab for alcoholism. WOW!

 

[knoxville7]

The need for the balanced schedule is here.

Go Cubbies!

Cubbies are going to

whoever wins this game will sweep....its a one game playoff afterall

 

[TL1961]

Cubs swept both "one game series" they played in Sept.

 

[brett05]

445 more posts and the Cubbies

 

[knoxville7]

roll with

Fowler - CF
Schwarber - LF
Bryant - RF
Rizzo - 1B
Castro - 2B
Montero - C
Russell - SS
Arrieta - P
LaStella - 3B

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Anyone want to predict the lineup? Remember, righties actually hit Cole better then lefties.

Shot in the dark but

Fowler
Schwarber
Bryant
Rizzo
Castro
Montero
Russell
Arrieta
Cogs

Its kind of hard to predict because this seems to be his favorite type of lineup. But, I don't know if he would trust Baez to start or Soler. Soler has been struggling. Russell is in their for D. I can see him subbing Baez later in the game if we have lead for defense.

With Baez and Soler off the bench... sign me up for this lineup.

Damn this team is stacked.

 

[Boobaby1]

With Baez and Soler off the bench... sign me up for this lineup.

Damn this team is stacked.

Time for Scwharber, Bryant, and Rizzo to shine.

Oh! And Jake too.

 

[Parade_Rain]

I wouldn't start Soler. One error in the OF could determine the game.

One swing of the bat can determine the game.

 

[A.C. Milan]

i'd go with

Fowler CF
Schwarber RF
Bryant LF
Rizzo 1B
Castro 2B
Montero C
Baez 3B
Russell SS
Arrieta P

 

[TC in Mississippi]

i'd go with

Fowler CF
Schwarber RF
Bryant LF
Rizzo 1B
Castro 2B
Montero C
Baez 3B
Russell SS
Arrieta P

Yep, that's it. I think that's the best balance of offense and defense you can put out there right now.