The OFFICIAL Cubs vs. Mets NLCS thread

[Zoop]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!! Now go to Chitown and finish it in front of those fans!

[centereacan06]

Originally Posted by Wolves4Life

Does someone know this answer: Do the umps rotate infield only or all around? I don't want to see this home plate ump anymore after this game behind the dish.

Pretty sure all around. I remember Greg Gibson was the home plate ump in one of the NLDS games and the next one he was in the outfield.

[ToppsCollector1]

Ill start to worry when theyre down 3-0 with 3 innings to go

Until then, remain calm

[hotbox]

Beautiful win.

[SportsAutoFreak]

Originally Posted by seabass97166

He still gave his team a chance to win without his usual filth. Beating Grienke in the process who was 30-5 at home. Cubs in trouble, I don't see how they can possibly beat this pitching staff 4 out 5.

Good pitching > good hitting

As I've also said, good hitting can beat good pitching, but I think it's obvious they need better pitching.

Outscored 8-2 this series. They can only blame themselves.

[Wrightfan85]

Boy, what a way to start the NLCS!

Two more wins needed!

[gonygo]

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

As I've also said, good hitting can beat good pitching, but I think it's obvious they need better pitching.

Outscored 8-2 this series. They can only blame themselves.

I'd blame the Mets. They have a little something to do w it. YEAAAAAAAAA BOY!!!!!

[SportsAutoFreak]

This is demoralizing. At least I can just watch the A.L. tomorrow without rooting for or against another team.

[xbignick]

Murphy told Grandy to go on the 2nd pitch (if you changed the channel), that's the Murphy we all know lol.

[texmcpherson]

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

[SportsAutoFreak]

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

Who cares? They have as much control over the outcome as Cubs fans do.

Win at Wrigley. Get back in this.

[centereacan06]

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

Where is this cockiness and arrogance coming from? All I see are people celebrating a Mets win. "YES! Let's Go Mets! Two more to the World Series!" is not being arrogant and cocky.

[dudenoway777]

Mets got this series 2 to 0 deficit woooooo

[gonygo]

Originally Posted by centereacan06

Where is this cockiness and arrogance coming from? All I see are people celebrating a Mets win. "YES! Let's Go Mets! Two more to the World Series!" is not being arrogant and cocky.

Exactly. Don't forget. BOTH Mets and Cubs are long suffering…Every win is HUGE for BOTH teams and need to be cherished and celebrated.

[skillovermyluck]

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

Is there such a thing as reverse bandwagon fans ... geez

can someone look up the stat on how many we have left on base .. its getting these runs that is hurting us this series .

[enbambam6986]

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I'm so glad the Cubs didn't give up Russell for Syndergaard.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

As I've also said, good hitting can beat good pitching, but I think it's obvious they need better pitching.

Outscored 8-2 this series. They can only blame themselves.

Gotta give to get. Would you rather trade for a young pitcher or overpay a 30yr old for 5-7 years? You also have to remember that these young hitters will eventually get paid and you don't want a ton of big contracts when that happens

[Homerun]

Even if the Mets only win 1/3 at Wrigley (which is the worst case scenario most likely), I still like their chances to win.

If deGrom can dominate and the Mets win game 3, I think the Cubs are done.

[CM Sports Memorabilia]

Mets fan all my life and Royals fan since 1975 so my dream/nightmare of those two playing in the World Series against each other is one step closer.

If it wasn't the two above teams my third pick would be the Cubs.

Toronto?....Please the were OK before Bautista decided to go full roid rage and with his act the past two games in KC they and him have become my least favorite team/player right next to the Yankees/Arod!

[MetDude]

Lets Go Mets !!!!!!!!! Wooooooot

[enbambam6986]

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

Haha grow a pair. I've lived in NY my entire life and have only heard "Mets suck" for the last 9 years. If you can't handle it, then this isn't your sport. Watch tennis or curling if the fans are too tough.

[metsandweezer]

2 more wins baby!

[Zoop]

Originally Posted by texmcpherson

White Sox want us to lose, Mets fans want us to lose, and Cardinals want us to lose. Sheesh. I'm trying to stay polite and tip my hat and say good game, but with everybody starting to get cocky and arrogant it's getting tough.

Welcome to my world, where everyone actively roots against my team than for the other team.

[JMPKCP]

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Here we go.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well, this was better than what they saw from Harvey last night.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It took them a while to get a hit and 20 pitches in the first isn't bad compared to Harvey being efficient last night. It doesn't negate the fact that Rizzo has disappointed this postseason with few exceptions.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Okay, Jake. It's redemption time.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Sometimes you beat the shift. I've seen that a couple times this series.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

They can't even escape the first without allowing a run.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Looks like the Orioles Arrieta is showing up.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

This is your third start, Jake. Wake up.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Arrieta giveth the playoff berth and Arrieta can taketh away.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

The starters just keep playing with fire.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well, I think I'd rather they get swept than to be up 3-1 and lose in 7.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Troll alert: Do not feed.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's getting late real early for the Cubs.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Next year is here, because next year always brings heartbreak.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Yeah well it's hard for the offense to get worse from last night. At least the Cubs look more patient at the plate.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Working Syndergaard is merely half the battle. Both pitchers are being worked, yet only one is putting up zeroes.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

The Mets defense is looking like Gold Glovers.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Simply put, they're being robbed. A lot of blame can go around for how this team looks so far, but that has been stellar defense.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well the Cubs need to get those breaks. Soon.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

At least this offense looks more inspiring than last night.

This is what I waited twelve years of my life for. All so they can flush this opportunity down the drain. You never know when you'll get back, if ever.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's the second inning, yet it feels like the eighth.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Hey, Cubs pitchers, how about not needing to give up runs in the first and settle down? Why not just come out dealing?

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's a nice consolation prize, but Cub fans want the big one.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I spent more than an hour at the gym this afternoon.

I'm not ready to turn my attention to the Bulls/Bears/Blackhawks, though I saw that loss today.

I do like other sports. There's just something about baseball and its magic I can't live without.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Yeah, well, good thing baseball doesn't have a time limit.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Hawks are proven to be clutch and have had their moments of erasing a 1-0/2-0 deficit. Too bad the Hawks are only my second love.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's what I said last night. I wouldn't panic too much if they lost Game 1. Now Game 2 is here and we all know how long the Winter is.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

You mean like how the Mets have hit three homers this series and the Cubs only one? If Citi Field is friendly to pitchers, the Cubbie arms aren't getting the memo.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well, there's always Wrigley.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

This is like that movie Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Cub fans are on the island of misfit toys waiting to be rescued from their sorrows, yet there's no Rudolph in sight.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

This game has only been an hour long, yet it feels longer.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's one of the side effects of being a Cubs fan: Lots of disappointment and hurt.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

3-0 feels like 30-0.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well, I'm going to the Cubs Convention in January. It's going to feel like a funeral.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I'm just going to lay in bed and sulk out of depression.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I was more positive last night. Now, not so much.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

No point in me even watching this game. I'm just laying down with the lights off.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

For all fans getting down on my negativity, name one thing the Cubs have done this series to make you optimistic.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

That's funny considering how you've been critical all game yourself.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Yeah, with what offense to show for it?

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

You think I'm whining and crying for attention? I couldn't take it anymore. Watching this team was too heartbreaking.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Did I say this season? Maybe my phone corrected it to season. I meant series. Name one thing they've done this NLCS that gives you hope.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I think I won't respond to you anymore. When you resort to name calling and insults, it doesn't say a lot of good about you.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It's tough. That's all. I have been with this team through and through. The good and the bad. I've watched them when they were in first place. I've watched them when they were in last. I'm not watching now because it's too depressing.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Oh I'll be watching Games 3 and 4, but if it gets ugly, that's my cue.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Except I am critical of this team, too. Don't judge me by my age. Consider the fact that I go to Wrigley every year, or that I watched this team during its not so good years. Consider that I watched them even when others didn't.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Read my posts last night. I was a lot more hopeful. 4 of 7 become a 4 of 6, now it's looking like 4 of 5.

Of course, erasing an 0-3 deficit would be a way to win your first pennant in 70 years in style. I don't lose hope just because they're behind, but there's little hope to go off of right now.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Well, I see they got a run back.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

It better be electric at Wrigley on Tuesday. They might be going two games down, but they need to support them as if they were two games up.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Wow. That was beautiful, Coghlan.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

How about less hiccups in the first?

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I can't complain about some of the catches they've made. Now how about some offense?

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Cubs got some good balls in play off of him last night.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Coghlan, you got robbed, then you robbed. Time to go deep.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

There's not a whole lot getting by this Mets defense.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

What it tells me is the Mets might be the new Braves and the Cubs might be those early '90s Pirate teams that had Bonds and Bonilla. Or if they're super lucky, they might get a token pennant like the '93 Phillies only for the window to close.

The good news is the Cubs window is just getting opened. So is the Mets, though.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

The Cubs defense has made a handful of nice plays. Schwarber demonstrated what kind of power he has.

That's where the positives end for this team so far in the series.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

And if the Cubs win three straight at Wrigley, then what? You have to play at least another game to win at Citi Field.

This team needs pitching.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Cubs are still looking for their first lead this series.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Maybe Wood should've started tonight instead.

I can't rag on Jake too much. Without him, Cubs aren't even in the playoffs, let alone the NLCS. But he's slipping when he's needed most.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

I honestly thought this. If the Cubs can push the series back to Citi Field, what's there to lose?

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Oh wow. A hit.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Cubs, offense! You need some!

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Even Rivera had his moments.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Watching the middle relief bullpen is more fulfilling and joyous for me than watching the Cubs bats. That shouldn't be the case.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

One can only hope the Cubs have a comeback in them. If not tonight, then the rest of the series.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Murphy is looking every bit the NLCS MVP right now.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

deGrom in Game 5 was different than deGrom in Game 1. He was more hittable in Game 5.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Can you rally in the ninth? If not, can you win 4 of the next 5? Champions are made of overcoming adversity.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

As I've also said, good hitting can beat good pitching, but I think it's obvious they need better pitching.

Outscored 8-2 this series. They can only blame themselves.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

This is demoralizing. At least I can just watch the A.L. tomorrow without rooting for or against another team.

Originally Posted by SportsAutoFreak

Who cares? They have as much control over the outcome as Cubs fans do.

Win at Wrigley. Get back in this.

Ramblings of a psychopath....

[Firerunner4]

Originally Posted by JMPKCP

Ramblings of a psychopath....

I give you props for taking the time to quote all that

[CM Sports Memorabilia]

Originally Posted by Firerunner4

I give you props for taking the time to quote all that

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