NLDS : Dodgers @ Cubs

Tony M · 09-30-2008, 03:11 AM

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His Own Bad Self · 10-01-2008, 12:00 AM

Cubs 3-1. I actually don't trust Z right now. But Harden and Dempster should be able to handle their business. I know, the Dodgers are better than the season record. Beyond Manny, though, I'm not scared of that lineup. The Cubs have eight guys, all of whom can keep an inning going (nine if Marquis or Zambrano are in the game).

Captain Walrus · 10-01-2008, 03:30 AM

I think the Dodgers are going to win 3-2. I think the Dodgers' pitching will be able to hold down the Cubs' NL best offense enough to win three. I think Ethier is going to have a great series when the Cubs try too hard to dance around Manny.

f.montoya · 10-01-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Walrus

I think the Dodgers are going to win 3-2. I think the Dodgers' pitching will be able to hold down the Cubs' NL best offense enough to win three. I think Ethier is going to have a great series when the Cubs try too hard to dance around Manny.

Same here. Dodgers are much more dangerous than their record.

AnotherAlias · 10-01-2008, 08:40 AM

On paper, the Cubs look stronger.

Isn't Dodger stadium a pitcher's ballpark? Isn't that part of the reason the Dodgers have a 3.01 ERA @ home? Their ERA spikes to 4.38 on the road.

Cubs OPS vs. Dodgers OPS shows a pretty significant difference too, doesn't it?

Cubs OPS @ home: .839
LA OPS @ home .731

Cubs OPS away: .758
LA OPS away: .732

Cubs have a stronger lineup too. But this is baseball and these are the Cubs...anything can happen, right?

Runs scored...Total - Cubs 855, LA 700

Cubs @ home: 454
LA @ home: 351

Cubs away: 401
LA away: 349

piperclap · 10-01-2008, 08:47 AM

uhh, the Dodgers are barely over 500, how are they dangerous?

Also, screw ESPn for all this "Curse" talk. It best stop after game 1 tonight, or I'm not watching ESPN until after the Series is over.

AnotherAlias · 10-01-2008, 08:52 AM

It's clear that people who spot off about "the Curse," also buy into voodoo, witchcraft, 9/11 conspiracies, Nostradamus and other unproven mysteries in life...

bigdgp2 · 10-01-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherAlias

It's clear that people who spot off about "the Curse," also buy into voodoo, witchcraft, 9/11 conspiracies, Nostradamus and other unproven mysteries in life...

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Ping: D'artagnan

EDIT: Back on topic.. go Cubs! The Dodgers are not dangerous; let their runs scored/allowed do the explaining. However, this being the playoffs, anything can happen.

LAD - 700 RS; 648 RA
CHC - 855 RS; 671 RA

jarmenia · 10-01-2008, 09:21 PM

The boo birds started coming out in the 5th inning of Game 1. When does the crying start? Long live the curse!!!!!

piperclap · 10-01-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jarmenia

The boo birds started coming out in the 5th inning of Game 1. When does the crying start? Long live the curse!!!!!

With all due respect, isn't there a major highway nearby you can go play in?

jarmenia · 10-01-2008, 09:58 PM

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With all due respect, isn't there a major highway nearby you can go play in?

Sure, 75 is right down the street but being able to hear a pin drop in the landfill is far more entertaining

jarmenia · 10-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Saw this on Stltoday forums and just had to LOL

CHCfan · 10-01-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jarmenia

Saw this on Stltoday forums and just had to LOL

it's be funnier if it were true

Captain Walrus · 10-01-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdgp2

EDIT: Back on topic.. go Cubs! The Dodgers are not dangerous; let their runs scored/allowed do the explaining. However, this being the playoffs, anything can happen.

LAD - 700 RS; 648 RA
CHC - 855 RS; 671 RA

Yes, the run differential favors the Cubs. But to say the Dodgers aren't dangerous is ridiculous. The Dodgers spent most of the season without Furcal and with Kent playing poor defense at second, Andruw Jones and Juan Pierre starting games in the outfield, and Ethier getting benched.

P.S. Manny Ramirez.

In a short series, the Dodgers don't need to rely on Kershaw (still young and iffy) or Maddux. They didn't take their bad relievers like Proctor and they aren't starting Kent, Pierre, or Jones.

Run differential is a piece of the puzzle. It isn't the whole puzzle.

jazzrack · 10-01-2008, 11:24 PM

dodgers 7 cubs 2.

& who isn't dangerous

jarmenia · 10-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Cubs being the cubs in the top of the second. It's only a matter of time until zamNoBraino explodes.

jarmenia · 10-02-2008, 10:08 PM

nic bunt by furcall. Good play be the 2nd baseman to make it close.

jarmenia · 10-02-2008, 10:10 PM

Bases clearing double. 5-0 Dodgers

Bobbuttons · 10-02-2008, 10:55 PM

Cubs need to get their head out of their arse and play like a team that won 97 games and is playing a team that only won 84.

jarmenia · 10-02-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

Cubs need to get their head out of their arse and play like a team that won 97 games and is playing a team that only won 84.

The Cubs are playing Cubs playoff baseball and the Dodgers are a lot better than that 84 win team during the regular season.

View Poll Results: Result
Cubs 3-0	6	12.50%
Cubs 3-1	24	50.00%
Cubs 3-2	4	8.33%
Dodgers 3-0	0	0%
Dodgers 3-1	4	8.33%
Dodgers 3-2	10	20.83%
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09-30-2008, 03:11 AM	#1
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10-01-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
His Own Bad Self All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,221	Cubs 3-1. I actually don't trust Z right now. But Harden and Dempster should be able to handle their business. I know, the Dodgers are better than the season record. Beyond Manny, though, I'm not scared of that lineup. The Cubs have eight guys, all of whom can keep an inning going (nine if Marquis or Zambrano are in the game). Last edited by His Own Bad Self; 10-01-2008 at 12:01 AM.

10-01-2008, 03:30 AM	#3
Captain Walrus All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles of Los Angeles Posts: 552	I think the Dodgers are going to win 3-2. I think the Dodgers' pitching will be able to hold down the Cubs' NL best offense enough to win three. I think Ethier is going to have a great series when the Cubs try too hard to dance around Manny. __________________ Captain Walrus's logos: HERE From the Majors to the minors, from the past to the present, from professional to college, from Japan to Cuba, from the Negro Leagues to the World Baseball Classic. ALSO Captain Walrus's All-Timers League Quick-Start: HERE A 48-team league featuring the all-time greatest players in the Majors. Players' ratings are based on their 6 best major league seasons, neutralized.

10-01-2008, 09:21 PM	#9
jarmenia Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,503	The boo birds started coming out in the 5th inning of Game 1. When does the crying start? Long live the curse!!!!! __________________ When is good enough, good enough?

10-01-2008, 08:40 AM	#5
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	On paper, the Cubs look stronger. Isn't Dodger stadium a pitcher's ballpark? Isn't that part of the reason the Dodgers have a 3.01 ERA @ home? Their ERA spikes to 4.38 on the road. Cubs OPS vs. Dodgers OPS shows a pretty significant difference too, doesn't it? Cubs OPS @ home: .839 LA OPS @ home .731 Cubs OPS away: .758 LA OPS away: .732 Cubs have a stronger lineup too. But this is baseball and these are the Cubs...anything can happen, right? Runs scored...Total - Cubs 855, LA 700 Cubs @ home: 454 LA @ home: 351 Cubs away: 401 LA away: 349

10-01-2008, 08:47 AM	#6
piperclap All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 671	uhh, the Dodgers are barely over 500, how are they dangerous? Also, screw ESPn for all this "Curse" talk. It best stop after game 1 tonight, or I'm not watching ESPN until after the Series is over.

10-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#7
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	It's clear that people who spot off about "the Curse," also buy into voodoo, witchcraft, 9/11 conspiracies, Nostradamus and other unproven mysteries in life...

10-01-2008, 10:05 PM	#12
jarmenia Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,503	Saw this on Stltoday forums and just had to LOL __________________ When is good enough, good enough?

10-01-2008, 11:24 PM	#15
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	dodgers 7 cubs 2. & who isn't dangerous __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

10-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#16
jarmenia Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,503	Cubs being the cubs in the top of the second. It's only a matter of time until zamNoBraino explodes. __________________ When is good enough, good enough?

10-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#17
jarmenia Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,503	nic bunt by furcall. Good play be the 2nd baseman to make it close. __________________ When is good enough, good enough?

10-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#18
jarmenia Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,503	Bases clearing double. 5-0 Dodgers __________________ When is good enough, good enough?

10-02-2008, 10:55 PM	#19
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	Cubs need to get their head out of their arse and play like a team that won 97 games and is playing a team that only won 84. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!