IST:Cubs vs. Cards

[Parade_Rain]

The issue there is giving too much him off to the Div leaders. It is supposed to be a advantage to win their Div. Giving them 3-5 days off is a disadvantage. While the WC teams are keeping up the intensity.

1 game is fine. It puts the WC at a disadvantage by using up their ace in the 1 game. It is supposed to force teams to try to win their Div vs going into cruse control after they secure a spot.

So how are the two other teams with 2 of the three best records in baseball supposed to win their division? Reseed.

 

[chibears55]

So how are the two other teams with 2 of the three best records in baseball supposed to win their division? Reseed.

I get that part, but i don't expect that to be a yearly thing that a division will have 3 of the top teams...

I dont mind the 1 game WC, only because i agree the Division winner should have some kind of advantage. .
Which now is the WC team using up a top starter..

I think this will eventually make teams that feel like their heavy contenders have 3 quality starters at the start or go all in at deadline to add a 3rd quality starter...

Im sure if Hoyer knew this team would be where their at now in July, he would've upgraded with someone better then Haren..
Although im sure they didn't expect Hammel to fall flat ...

 

[chibears55]

@TonyAndracki23: Outside Pedro Strop's locker. Maddon said Strop could go to beach today and rest since he's pitched so much recently. pic.twitter.com/JApCVf0GKo

Maddon appreciate the job Strop has done for this team...

 

[CSF77]

So how are the two other teams with 2 of the three best records in baseball supposed to win their division? Reseed.

Not that way every year.

I believe that the WC was winning before because of momentum. They had to keep pushing it to get in while the leaders were resting and resetting their rotations. WC would then keep the momentum. At first glance it was great now there are more opertunity in a 2nd WC for other teams. But the result intended was to keep the advantage to the div leader.

The current situation this year just sows that the rest of the NL just sucks. There should not be 3 NL central teams dominating the NL. We saw this in the AL east for years and finally it is starting to balance out.

I wouldn't weigh this year too heavy when making a judgement on it.

I've always thought that they should do like football and basketball has done and gone with a 4 Div and toss the WC to the trash. 32 teams. 16 AL, 16 NL. 4 per Div. Takes care of the problem. Have to add 2 teams which will water down baseball again as we have seen. But rids the whole WC issue completely.

2 markets they should look at: Nashville and New Orleans.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Interesting idea overall, but I doubt New Orleans can support MLB teams with Houston close by. Also StL would likely protest a Nashville team. Memphis is part of their market for certain.

 

[SilenceS]

Eh, New Orleans probably wouldn't support a baseball team enough. Only support the Pels when they are winning even though AD is making people intrigued. We have a AAA team. The Zephyr's. Really nice AAA ballpark and fun to go to, but I just don't see supporting MLB team for 81 games every year.e

 

[chibears55]

LMAO. . shouldve had the bullpen start this game too, instead of one of the Aces.. Damn

 

[SilenceS]

Rizzo should have picked that ball. One of the easier picks. Should be 1-0 but lets hope we bring the sticks again. This isn't a strong hitting lineup today.

 

[TL1961]

Heyward's block at 2nd after he was out, led to two runs.

Bullshit.

A hard slide is one thing. Popping up on your feet and making contact after you're out? No.

 

[TL1961]

Rizzo should have picked that ball. One of the easier picks. Should be 1-0 but lets hope we bring the sticks again. This isn't a strong hitting lineup today.

Agreed. That was a ball he should have caught.

Rizzo's D lately has been shaky.

 

[JZsportsfan]

Really Lester?

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Well - not a good start.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Nice 1-2-3 inning.

Got the top of the order up... lets do some damage!

 

[Mr. Cub]

Let's trade Lester. He is a choke.

 

[chibears55]

One good thing about Rondon getting tossed yesterday, they can hopefully get to use him today. ..

2 out rally #LetsGo

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Eh, New Orleans probably wouldn't support a baseball team enough. Only support the Pels when they are winning even though AD is making people intrigued. We have a AAA team. The Zephyr's. Really nice AAA ballpark and fun to go to, but I just don't see supporting MLB team for 81 games every year.e

I didn't realize you were in New Orleans. I'm in Jackson, MS and would love a team there. I'd probably catch 8-10 games a year much to my wife's dismay. I moved here in 2012 and since then have only been to 2 games, one in 2013 In Atlanta with the Cubs in town and one in 2014 in Dallas with Boston visiting. I travel to those two cities plus St. Louis and Miami as far as places with teams but it doesn't line up well often.

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Coghlan, Rizzo, Bryant in the 8th. This would seem to be the last real chance to win this one.

 

[chibears55]

Kind of game, just waiting for cubs to explode late to win

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

This is fucking nuts!

4-3 bases loaded, no out!

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Damn that Heyward has an arm. Have to get more than the one here.