The OFFICIAL Cubs vs. Mets NLCS thread

SportsAutoFreak · 10-15-2015, 10:24 PM

They said the Cubs couldn't beat the Pirates. Then they said they couldn't beat the Cardinals.

Mets fans: Bring. It. On.

Make your picks here! Also pick the MVP for the series.

xbignick · 10-15-2015, 10:24 PM

Put Mets first, hurry before you can't edit it!

Jaypers · 10-15-2015, 10:24 PM

Talented youthful pitching (NY) vs. talented youthful hitting (CHI).

Noyce.

enbambam6986 · 10-15-2015, 10:26 PM

Ummmm Cubs don't compare to Kershaw and Greinke...just sayin

SportsAutoFreak · 10-15-2015, 10:26 PM

Tried posting a poll. Wouldn't let me. This phone hasn't worked well tonight.

death2redemptions · 10-15-2015, 10:27 PM

This is going to be the best NLCS in decades! I can feel it....coming in the air tonight.

bcubs · 10-15-2015, 10:27 PM

Cubs in 6

centereacan06 · 10-15-2015, 10:30 PM

As a baseball fan, I'm so happy the Cardinals or Giants are not in the LCS. Nice to see some fresh faces.

Mets have home field advantage. If you thought NLDS Game 3 was loud, get ready for NLCS Game 1.

centereacan06 · 10-15-2015, 10:30 PM

I said in the ALCS thread: it's cool knowing that either the Royals or Blue Jays will be in the World Series.

I think it's even cooler knowing that either the Mets or Cubs will in the World Series.

death2redemptions · 10-15-2015, 10:31 PM

I just heard the Cubs are 7-0 against the Mets this year? That is nuts.

Postseason is a whole different ball game though.

centereacan06 · 10-15-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by death2redemptions

I just heard the Cubs are 7-0 against the Mets this year? That is nuts.

Postseason is a whole different ball game though.

All games came well before the Mets made all of their deals. I'm sure Eric Campell was playing 3rd and John Mayberry Jr. was batting cleanup.

xbignick · 10-15-2015, 10:34 PM

Mets: 683 R, 99 wRC+ (2nd half: 373 R, 114 wRC+)

Cubs: 689 R, 96 wRC+ (2nd half: 354 R, 105 wRC+)

Mets: 3.45 ERA, 3.60 xFIP, 8.23 K/9, 2.36 BB/9 (2nd half: 3.72 ERA, 3.55 xFIP, 8.49 K/9, 2.25 BB/9)

Cubs: 3.36 ERA, 3.37 xFIP, 8.81 K/9, 2.51 BB/9 (2nd half: 3.42 ERA, 3.24 xFIP, 9.04 K/9, 2.48 BB/9)

Wrightfan85 · 10-15-2015, 10:34 PM

I'm gonna be ballsy...

Mets in 5. Addison Russell not being there will sting.

texmcpherson · 10-15-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrightfan85

I'm gonna be ballsy...

Mets in 5. Addison Russell not being there will sting.

Apparently you haven't heard of Javier Baez. I love me some AddRuss but don't underestimate Javy.

centereacan06 · 10-15-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

Apparently you haven't heard of Javier Baez. I love me some AddRuss but don't underestimate Javy.

Big power but also a big strikeout bat. And the Mets have strikeout pitchers.

GreatAlbert · 10-15-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

Big power but also a big strikeout bat. And the Mets have strikeout pitchers.

Do you know what the Cubs have done all year while having a healthy amount of strikeouts? That can be said about Bryant as well.

It should be a fun series nonetheless!

centereacan06 · 10-15-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatAlbert

Do you know what the Cubs have done all year while having a healthy amount of strikeouts? That can be said about Bryant as well.

It should be a fun series nonetheless!

Of course, but against 3-4 big strikeout pitchers, it may be a long series for him and other Cubs strikeout bats. But, obviously, opposite could be said - could be a tough series for Mets pitchers against one of the NL's best young lineups.

I have a feeling this won't be the last time the Mets/Cubs meet in October.

enbambam6986 · 10-15-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

Apparently you haven't heard of Javier Baez. I love me some AddRuss but don't underestimate Javy.

Apparently you haven't Havnt heard that DeGrom, Harvey, syndergaard, and matz are strikeout pitchers and throw 95+. Can't wait to see Baez...

texmcpherson · 10-15-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

Big power but also a big strikeout bat. And the Mets have strikeout pitchers.

He's been a lot better than last year. I believe 3-4 right now, I know not a huge sample size. But a monster 3 run homer last game. Beats some scrub as a replacement.

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Originally Posted by enbambam6986

Apparently you haven't Havnt heard that DeGrom, Harvey, syndergaard, and matz are strikeout pitchers and throw 95+. Can't wait to see Baez...

No, i've definitely heard of them. They're the main reason I wanted to play the Dodgers actually. But Baez shouldn't be taken for a weak link either.

enbambam6986 · 10-15-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

He's been a lot better than last year. I believe 3-4 right now, I know not a huge sample size. But a monster 3 run homer last game. Beats some scrub as a replacement.

No, i've definitely heard of them. They're the main reason I wanted to play the Dodgers actually. But Baez shouldn't be taken for a weak link either.

His strikeouts say otherwise

valleyofsun · 10-15-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by enbambam6986

Apparently you haven't Havnt heard that DeGrom, Harvey, syndergaard, and matz are strikeout pitchers and throw 95+. Can't wait to see Baez...

All fastball pitchers against a team full of HOT fastball hitters. This should be a whole lot of fun. As a matter of fact, give me a couple of cups of joe for this.

awz50 · 10-15-2015, 10:38 PM

Lets go Mets!

tigers3735 · 10-15-2015, 10:39 PM

Mets in... 7

SportsAutoFreak · 10-15-2015, 10:43 PM

No amount of titles the Mets win would mean more than a title for Cubs fans. It's not like the Cubs are pushovers in pitching either.

SportsAutoFreak · 10-15-2015, 10:49 PM

Even the strikeout prone can have a big game.

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SportsAutoFreak Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,065	The OFFICIAL Cubs vs. Mets NLCS thread They said the Cubs couldn't beat the Pirates. Then they said they couldn't beat the Cardinals. Mets fans: Bring. It. On. Make your picks here! Also pick the MVP for the series.

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xbignick Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29,316 xxbignick	Mets: 683 R, 99 wRC+ (2nd half: 373 R, 114 wRC+) Cubs: 689 R, 96 wRC+ (2nd half: 354 R, 105 wRC+) Mets: 3.45 ERA, 3.60 xFIP, 8.23 K/9, 2.36 BB/9 (2nd half: 3.72 ERA, 3.55 xFIP, 8.49 K/9, 2.25 BB/9) Cubs: 3.36 ERA, 3.37 xFIP, 8.81 K/9, 2.51 BB/9 (2nd half: 3.42 ERA, 3.24 xFIP, 9.04 K/9, 2.48 BB/9) __________________ @xxbignick on twitter Last edited by xbignick; 10-15-2015 at 10:41 PM.

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enbambam6986 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12,476 enbambam	Ummmm Cubs don't compare to Kershaw and Greinke...just sayin

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death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	This is going to be the best NLCS in decades! I can feel it....coming in the air tonight.

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centereacan06 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19,502 centereacan06 centereacan06	As a baseball fan, I'm so happy the Cardinals or Giants are not in the LCS. Nice to see some fresh faces. Mets have home field advantage. If you thought NLDS Game 3 was loud, get ready for NLCS Game 1.

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death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	I just heard the Cubs are 7-0 against the Mets this year? That is nuts. Postseason is a whole different ball game though.

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Wrightfan85 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 3,487 HOFpostcardcollector Wrightfan85	I'm gonna be ballsy... Mets in 5. Addison Russell not being there will sting.

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SportsAutoFreak Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,065	No amount of titles the Mets win would mean more than a title for Cubs fans. It's not like the Cubs are pushovers in pitching either.

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SportsAutoFreak Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,065	Even the strikeout prone can have a big game.