World Series IGT: Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians Game 5

[Omeletpants]

I'm just one of many....take off the rose colored glasses.

No one here has any discussions with you, for obvious reasons...they usually turn sour quickly.

But look at the morons you are alligned with: Spunky, Parade Rain, Fatbeard. The combined IQ of that group isn't 100

 

[ijustposthere]

Shit for brains, it's called an insult on maddons part and every bullpen pitcher will remember his lack of confidence

Imagine how the Giants BP felt when Bochy went to Bumgarner on two days rest in Game 7 of 2014 for 5 freaking innings! He's not even a BP pitcher!

 

[bamainatlanta]

Imagine how the Giants BP felt when Bochy went to Bumgarner on two days rest in Game 7 of 2014 for 5 freaking innings! He's not even a BP pitcher!

I'd have to imagine that Lester is available in the BP if it goes to a game 7

 

[FatBabiesHaveNoPride]

So, you are mad that Maddon took his best pitcher and played him in the biggest spot of the series because of conjecture. Got it. Who says you arent stupid? Also, Chapman was a starter in the minors. He has thrown more than 40 something pitches many times in his life. I know, I know. This is the first time you ever heard of him.

Chapman is Maddon's best pitcher? Funny, I thought that was the staff ace who was actually already pitching in the game.

Chapman is a closer. A one inning fireball throwing mid season signing closer. He doesn't throw multiple innings. That's not what closers do.

His 42 pitches last night was the longest outing of his career. He made his earliest appearance in a game since 2012.

And we care about what he threw in the minors? Why not go all the way back to little league?

Even John Smoltz was talking about what a risky move it was. If it it backfired - either via him blowing the save or him having to be taken out for the bat and replaced with whom exactly (Strope? Rondon? Grimm or Wood who pitched the night before?) - people would be handing Maddon his ass.

But we shouldn't listen to John Smoltz or the other analysts we heard from post game. We should listen to smart forum guys.

“Chapman came in a did something he has never done before,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said.

 

[FatBabiesHaveNoPride]

Eh, Fatbabies is known for his stupidity. He gets wrecked on the Bears board constantly. So, he came here to try to troll.

I have no idea who you are. The fact that you know who I am and or my proclivities on various elements of a sports forum tells me you should probably seek friendships, employment and relationships with other human beings.

 

[fatbeard]

The shit for brains reference applies to all your posts

"Cubs have morphed into one of the worst teams in baseball. Not a chance in hell they would win a single playoff game."

 

[Parade_Rain]

I'd have to imagine that Lester is available in the BP if it goes to a game 7

Yes. Lester said he would be in the BP for Game 6 and 7 after last night's game.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Chapman is Maddon's best pitcher? Funny, I thought that was the staff ace who was actually already pitching in the game.

Chapman is a closer. A one inning fireball throwing mid season signing closer. He doesn't throw multiple innings. That's not what closers do.

His 42 pitches last night was the longest outing of his career. He made his earliest appearance in a game since 2012.

And we care about what he threw in the minors? Why not go all the way back to little league?

Even John Smoltz was talking about what a risky move it was. If it it backfired - either via him blowing the save or him having to be taken out for the bat and replaced with whom exactly (Strope? Rondon? Grimm or Wood who pitched the night before?) - people would be handing Maddon his ass.

But we shouldn't listen to John Smoltz or the other analysts we heard from post game. We should listen to smart forum guys.

“Chapman came in a did something he has never done before,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said.

If the players don't perform, the manager is always going to get his ass handed to him. Is this the best ability you have to talk baseball?

 

[BearsJR]

Actually played quite a bit. As well as high school. Was kinda boring.

I'm certain you have no friends or family as evidenced by the abundance of posts that you offer during games.

But you're like about 17,894 posters on this forum - bunch of wannabe class clowns who get excited about being able to type '****' on an internet forum. Unfunny and uninteresting. Any discussion of anything sports related devolves into nonsense. It's like listening to my 6 yard and fart jokes.

****...you're right that was exciting. Oh and I have a 6 year old too, and he and I both think fart jokes are hilarious!! That's all I had to offer, carry on.

 

[Mr. Cub]

Mr. Napoli sure is confident and glad its going back to Cleveland so they can win it in front of their fans....

Man, I hope the Cubs pull off this comeback. It would be so sweet!

But seeing how our offense has struggled almost the whole series, I'm not super confident, but hey, maybe it's time they go bonkers these last 2 games.

 

[Diehardfan]

But look at the morons you are alligned with: Spunky, Parade Rain, Fatbeard. The combined IQ of that group isn't 100

They are certainly all far more intelligent than.....oh, wait....that's right. You can't "align" yourself with anyone because NO ONE here wants to associate themselves with a foul mouthed twit.

****In the future...when trying to rip someone, at least spell things right or you look even more illiterate than you already appear to be.****

 

[Parade_Rain]

Mr. Napoli sure is confident and glad its going back to Cleveland so they can win it in front of their fans....

Man, I hope the Cubs pull off this comeback. It would be so sweet!

But seeing how our offense has struggled almost the whole series, I'm not super confident, but hey, maybe it's time they go bonkers these last 2 games.

There were signs about the offense. Bryant stayed true to the strike zone and didn't chase breaking balls low/away out of the zone. Russell looked much better. Yes. He did strike out on a very low breaker, but overall, he wasn't trying to do too much. Heywards swing looked better (for Heyward) and he did time some pitches up. The only one who concerns me is Baez. Adding Schwarber back to the mix will make the lineup longer, as Maddon likes to say. There is at least a decent chance this goes to Game 7.

 

[Diehardfan]

There were signs about the offense. Bryant stayed true to the strike zone and didn't chase breaking balls low/away out of the zone. Russell looked much better. Yes. He did strike out on a very low breaker, but overall, he wasn't trying to do too much. Heywards swing looked better (for Heyward) and he did time some pitches up. The only one who concerns me is Baez. Adding Schwarber back to the mix will make the lineup longer, as Maddon likes to say. There is at least a decent chance this goes to Game 7.

I don't know if you noticed, but that one foul ball Heyward hit cleared Sheffield and got close to landing on a rooftop. I backed up the DVR to see if my eyes were playing tricks on me. This guy has some real power....the Cubs need someone to bring it out of him.

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

Well, the addition of Schwarber will help a ton. Baez, Fowler and Contreras are struggling mightily. JHey had three K's yesterday but actually had two pretty decent at bats. He ripped one that would have gone yard had it stayed in play.

Zobrist had one of the worst at bats I've seen him have all year (the one where he was up 3-0 and popped up an awful pitch). In general, far too much awful at bats from too many different guys.

We can win if only Contreras and Baez are having poor at bats. I doubt either of them comes out of the funk this series. But its the other guys that need to step it up. And it starts with Fowler. Fowler needs to have a huge game tomorrow.

 

[Parade_Rain]

I don't know if you noticed, but that one foul ball Heyward hit cleared Sheffield and got close to landing on a rooftop. I backed up the DVR to see if my eyes were playing tricks on me. This guy has some real power....the Cubs need someone to bring it out of him.

Yes. He should have effortless power. I did notice.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Well, the addition of Schwarber will help a ton. Baez, Fowler and Contreras are struggling mightily. JHey had three K's yesterday but actually had two pretty decent at bats. He ripped one that would have gone yard had it stayed in play.

Zobrist had one of the worst at bats I've seen him have all year (the one where he was up 3-0 and popped up an awful pitch). In general, far too much awful at bats from too many different guys.

We can win if only Contreras and Baez are having poor at bats. I doubt either of them comes out of the funk this series. But its the other guys that need to step it up. And it starts with Fowler. Fowler needs to have a huge game tomorrow.

I wonder if Maddon tinkers with the lineup and bats Schwarber 4th instead of 5th?

 

[bamainatlanta]

I don't know if you noticed, but that one foul ball Heyward hit cleared Sheffield and got close to landing on a rooftop. I backed up the DVR to see if my eyes were playing tricks on me. This guy has some real power....the Cubs need someone to bring it out of him.

you have to wonder if Heyward gets on base if they will try to get him to steal second more often

 

[Diehardfan]

you have to wonder if Heyward gets on base if they will try to get him to steal second more often

If they continue to be in a funk....what I'd really like to see is a few hit & runs. Get the infielders moving around, open up some holes...plus it could really create some havoc if the Indians are in that shift they've been using.

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

So what are you guys lineups for tomorrow? Here is what I would have:

CF Fowler
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
LF Zobrist
DH Schwarber
SS Russell
RF Heyward
C Ross
2B Baez

Obviously 6-9 is concerning, as Russell/Contreras/Baez have all gone cold. But I thought Russell at least has made good contact a couple of times. I think Baez is the most automatic out of the three, at this point. Heyward had three K's yesterday but I thought he had two solid at-bats.

How would you guys go?

 

[bamainatlanta]

So what are you guys lineups for tomorrow? Here is what I would have:

CF Fowler
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
LF Zobrist
DH Schwarber
SS Russell
RF Heyward
C Contreras
2B Baez

Obviously 6-9 is concerning, as Russell/Contreras/Baez have all gone cold. But I thought Russell at least has made good contact a couple of times. I think Baez is the most automatic out of the three, at this point. Heyward had three K's yesterday but I thought he had two solid at-bats.

How would you guys go?

I'd switch Zobes and Schwarbs