IST:Cubs vs. Cards

[Boobaby1]

I know what you were referencing. Sending the player wouldn't have have mattered if the big FA pitcher and defense had performed better in the first inning.

Not saying you, but I have no problem with them sending Rizzo. If Molina muffs the ball we all would be thinking it was a great play.

Sometimes you put it all on the defense to make a good play. They did. Give them props and move on.

I hope the Cubs send him again if the situation is the same. I happen to like aggressive play.

The Cubs damn near stole one from the Cardinals after not hitting Martinez all day.

Take 5 of 6 from the Cardinals and 3 of 4 from Pittsburgh?

I ain't bitching one bit.

 

[TC in Mississippi]

I remain convinced that the Cubs will overtake the Pirates for the 1st WC this week. The biggest peril IMO is a letdown against a Milwaukee club who might be thinking that with a new GM in place they need to show off to save their jobs (never mind that won't matter as a Chicago/Houston style rebuild is coming). Still I don't think that's going to happen as I don't think Maddon would permit that after one loss. The Cubs are playing great baseball down the stretch and I expect that to continue. They have the look of a team that could make a playoff run while Pittsburgh is down a key player (still winning 2 of 3 against a Dodgers team that doesn't scare me a lick) and St. Louis looks rattled and if Molina is hurt could feel that. Steady as she goes boys. The playoffs are coming.

 

[Boobaby1]

I remain convinced that the Cubs will overtake the Pirates for the 1st WC this week. The biggest peril IMO is a letdown against a Milwaukee club who might be thinking that with a new GM in place they need to show off to save their jobs (never mind that won't matter as a Chicago/Houston style rebuild is coming). Still I don't think that's going to happen as I don't think Maddon would permit that after one loss. The Cubs are playing great baseball down the stretch and I expect that to continue. They have the look of a team that could make a playoff run while Pittsburgh is down a key player (still winning 2 of 3 against a Dodgers team that doesn't scare me a lick) and St. Louis looks rattled and if Molina is hurt could feel that. Steady as she goes boys. The playoffs are coming.

Cubs Schedule

Milw 3
Pitt 3
KC 1
@ Cinci 3
@ Milw 3

Pirates Schedule

@ Col 4
@ Chicago 3
St Louis 3
Cinci



As long as the Cubs are 2 or less games back of the Pirates going in to the series in Chicago, it is going to be nuts in Wrigley.

 

[A.C. Milan]

our schedule looks easier, we must win all 6 games against the Brewers

 

[Mr. Cub]

our schedule looks easier, we must win all 6 games against the Brewers

And the Reds.

 

[Diehardfan]

our schedule looks easier, we must win all 6 games against the Brewers

I'll just say this....playing pressure free as teams like the Brewers and Reds will be doing is not a gimme by any stretch. Cubs will have to earn their way, just like they have all season.

 

[CSF77]

13 games left. Reds have played up to the competition for the most part. Brewers they have to just plain beat them down. Pirates series should dictate the WC.