World Series IGT: Chicago Cubs @ Cleveland Indians Game 1

[TC in Mississippi]

What has it been in the post season with Miggy? I think Jake has lost his right to a personal catcher, at this point. And against the base-stealing Indians, the slow-delivery Arrieta with bad-back Montero doesn't sound like a good idea.

I couldn't care less about the personal catcher aspect I just think that with Jake's command and control issues I want the better framer in there.

 

[Diehardfan]

I couldn't care less about the personal catcher aspect I just think that with Jake's command and control issues I want the better framer in there.

I hear ya but those same control and command issues usually lead to walks for Jake. Cleveland has stolen more bases than the Giants and Dodgers combined....walks to this team can turn into doubles in a hurry.

 

[TL1961]

I hear ya but those same control and command issues usually lead to walks for Jake. Cleveland has stolen more bases than the Giants and Dodgers combined....walks to this team can turn into doubles in a hurry.

The point is that the better framer maybhelp keep the walks down, thus they cant steal.

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Here's some poetic justice for you. 5 years ago today.

http://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7147573/chicago-cubs-introduce-theo-epstein-president-baseball-operations

 

[SilenceS]

The only way for Cleveland to run is to get on base. The Cubs are going to go with whats best for that not to happen.

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Coghlan in RF. A little surprised at Schwarber batting 5th.

 

[greg23]

Only surprise is coglhan.....actually a shocking addition.

Not like he's killed kluber.....1-3......but if heyward is an auto out then ok but thought they'd roll with him in rf with the dh

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

The only way for Cleveland to run is to get on base. The Cubs are going to go with whats best for that not to happen.

So you think Montero then is the best way to prevent runners from getting on base, with his pitch framing?

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

Wow The Babe is batting 5th? Holy! And how the F did Cogs get in the lineup? Both of those are surprises to me. Either way -- lets do this!!!

 

[clonetrooper264]

Coughlin...didn't see that coming

 

[TC in Mississippi]

Wow The Babe is batting 5th? Holy! And how the F did Cogs get in the lineup? Both of those are surprises to me. Either way -- lets do this!!!

Cogs is a lefty with a .284/.410/.433 and an OPS of .842 in the second half. It's not a perfect option but it's absolutely worth a shot. If the Cubs can win this game they could win it in as little as 5 games. This game is huge.

 

[fatbeard]

The only way for Cleveland to run is to get on base. The Cubs are going to go with whats best for that not to happen.

Well, it's not just a matter of getting guys on base...they have to get the right guys on base. They have one prolific basestealer and three other guys who are good, but it's not like 1-9 are going to be running all night long. And even if they can do that, successfully stealing bases only slightly increases expected runs scored.

 

[Omeletpants]

I shocked they are bring Schwarber back with no real live pitching practice except the Toledo Mud Hens. Love the guy but dont be surprised if he goes 0-4

 

[TC in Mississippi]

I shocked they are bring Schwarber back with no real live pitching practice except the Toledo Mud Hens. Love the guy but dont be surprised if he goes 0-4

If he goes 0-4 but makes hard contact twice he's done his job. So much of this move is the mental aspect.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

I shocked they are bring Schwarber back with no real live pitching practice except the Toledo Mud Hens. Love the guy but dont be surprised if he goes 0-4

I'm guessing you'll be right there to remind everyone if he does.

 

[Omeletpants]

If he goes 0-4 but makes hard contact twice he's done his job. So much of this move is the mental aspect.

I'm hoping he goes 4-4

 

[Parade_Rain]

I was thinking the surprise would be Zobrist in RF and Contreras in LF, but let's see how Cogs does.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I'm hoping he goes 4-4

Liar.

 

[Omeletpants]

Liar.

Always starting shit and especially after Silence said he wouldnt let trolls like you ruin his WS.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Always starting shit and especially after Silence said he wouldnt let trolls like you ruin his WS.

Tell it to Taco.