Nlcs

AngelinOF · 10-05-2003, 11:31 PM

Now that the NLCS is set, who is going to represent the NL in the World Series.

holyroller · 10-06-2003, 02:10 AM

I am a fan so the appropriate disclaimer applies, but I really think the Cubs will win this.

Florida made it this far on the strength of solid across the board pitching and a good enough, but not great, offense. The Cubs have not one, but two, aces pitching at the top of their game right now. The Marlins have zero. Sure, they have good pitchers, five good starters in fact, but none are in the same league as Wood and Prior. If the Cubs get three wins from those two, this series is over and I see no reason why that shouldn't be predicted at this point.

crackpott · 10-06-2003, 03:25 AM

The series is best of 5 now?

It's hardly "series over" ...remember they'd still need to win another game some how.

I do agree the Cubs will probably win, I just wanted to pick on that statement.

holyroller · 10-06-2003, 03:31 AM

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Originally posted by crackpott
The series is best of 5 now?

It's hardly "series over" ...remember they'd still need to win another game some how. I do agree the Cubs will probably win, I just wanted to pick on that statement.

Right, I realize this

What I meant, and failed at getting apparently, was that if they get three of four when those guys start the odds of them winning one of the other four possible games are very, very good.

draven085 · 10-06-2003, 07:38 AM

Yeah, I've got to agree that the Cubbies are going to take this one, but only because of Dusty Baker. He knows how to get the most out of his veterans and really brings out the intangibiles in his players.

H I Mcdonough · 10-06-2003, 08:17 AM

I think the Cubs will make it to the series also, although it pains me to say it. Once they make it there, I don't think they can beat any of the remaining AL teams.

jaxmagicman · 10-06-2003, 08:28 AM

I have to hope the Marlins win, but I have seen what they do when they face superior pitching. They can beat up on average to good pitching, but when it comes to great pitching they lose something. I am hoping they can push it to 7 games and then it could be anybody's game. Lets go Marlins, but I think the Cubs have the Best chance at winning.

draven085 · 10-06-2003, 08:42 AM

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Originally posted by H I Mcdonough
I think the Cubs will make it to the series also, although it pains me to say it. Once they make it there, I don't think they can beat any of the remaining AL teams.

Wood & Prior give the Cubs a shot at beating anyone.

Gastric ReFlux · 10-06-2003, 08:44 AM

Cubs Cubs Cubs!

Tho the Marlins' bandwagon is looking huge in this poll.

ctorg · 10-06-2003, 10:25 AM

I think the Cubs are going to fulfill their side of the Cubs-Red Sox deal. Let's see if the Sox can even get past round 1 now.

marc · 10-06-2003, 10:29 AM

I can't pick against Prior and Wood.

matskralc · 10-06-2003, 10:38 AM

My objective guess is that the Cubs will win, but I'm definitely not rooting for them.

LivnLegend · 10-06-2003, 11:26 AM

25-2 vote! Not too many give Florida any chance!

Specs · 10-06-2003, 11:29 AM

Cubs/Sox BABY!!!

jaxmagicman · 10-06-2003, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by LivnLegend
25-2 vote! Not too many give Florida any chance!

That won't stop me from rooting for them. Besides the Marlins love it when they are the underdog. But I won't be Upset for long if the Marlins lose. It might be time for the Cubs to actually do something.

matskralc · 10-06-2003, 12:05 PM

I guess this poll just goes to show that Jeff Conine's got a LOT of dinners to pay for over the next few days.

Matt Davis · 10-06-2003, 12:09 PM

While im still mad at the Braves for blowing it once again. Im gonna watch this series and hope for my state team to win.

draven085 · 10-06-2003, 01:50 PM

Can we call the Fish lucky-ass Florida?

jgross68 · 10-06-2003, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by H I Mcdonough
I think the Cubs will make it to the series also, although it pains me to say it. Once they make it there, I don't think they can beat any of the remaining AL teams.

See: 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks

jaxmagicman · 10-06-2003, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by draven085
Can we call the Fish lucky-ass Florida?

Oh man the fish really lucked out this year. I mean they had all of their top starters the whole year. People like Mike Lowell and A. J. Burnett did not get hurt and they played in front of the largest crowds every night. They played in the weakest division where the second place team would have been last place anywhere else. Then when they got to the playoffs they got an easy opponent in the first round. I mean it was the San Frisco Giants, when was the last time they won a National League Pennant? Man the Marlins had the easy road to the playoffs, and now that they are there it keeps getting easier.

View Poll Results: Who will win the NLCS?
Chicago Cubs	33	80.49%
Florida Marlins	8	19.51%
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10-05-2003, 11:31 PM	#1
AngelinOF All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,353	Nlcs Now that the NLCS is set, who is going to represent the NL in the World Series.

10-06-2003, 02:10 AM	#2
holyroller Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: OTBL Forums Posts: 3,532	I am a fan so the appropriate disclaimer applies, but I really think the Cubs will win this. Florida made it this far on the strength of solid across the board pitching and a good enough, but not great, offense. The Cubs have not one, but two, aces pitching at the top of their game right now. The Marlins have zero. Sure, they have good pitchers, five good starters in fact, but none are in the same league as Wood and Prior. If the Cubs get three wins from those two, this series is over and I see no reason why that shouldn't be predicted at this point. __________________ Back to work, but not drawing a paycheck. TonyJ et. al.'s alias “I confused it with the chicken’s neck,” Mocanu, who was admitted to the emergency hospital in Galati, was quoted as saying. “I cut it ... and the dog rushed and ate it.”

10-06-2003, 03:25 AM	#3
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	The series is best of 5 now? It's hardly "series over" ...remember they'd still need to win another game some how. I do agree the Cubs will probably win, I just wanted to pick on that statement. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

10-06-2003, 08:28 AM	#7
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	I have to hope the Marlins win, but I have seen what they do when they face superior pitching. They can beat up on average to good pitching, but when it comes to great pitching they lose something. I am hoping they can push it to 7 games and then it could be anybody's game. Lets go Marlins, but I think the Cubs have the Best chance at winning. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

10-06-2003, 07:38 AM	#5
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	Yeah, I've got to agree that the Cubbies are going to take this one, but only because of Dusty Baker. He knows how to get the most out of his veterans and really brings out the intangibiles in his players.

10-06-2003, 08:17 AM	#6
H I Mcdonough Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 291	I think the Cubs will make it to the series also, although it pains me to say it. Once they make it there, I don't think they can beat any of the remaining AL teams.

10-06-2003, 08:44 AM	#9
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Cubs Cubs Cubs! Tho the Marlins' bandwagon is looking huge in this poll.

10-06-2003, 10:25 AM	#10
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	I think the Cubs are going to fulfill their side of the Cubs-Red Sox deal. Let's see if the Sox can even get past round 1 now. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

10-06-2003, 10:29 AM	#11
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	I can't pick against Prior and Wood. __________________

10-06-2003, 10:38 AM	#12
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	My objective guess is that the Cubs will win, but I'm definitely not rooting for them. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

10-06-2003, 11:26 AM	#13
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	25-2 vote! Not too many give Florida any chance! __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

10-06-2003, 12:05 PM	#16
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	I guess this poll just goes to show that Jeff Conine's got a LOT of dinners to pay for over the next few days. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

10-06-2003, 12:09 PM	#17
Matt Davis Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 148	While im still mad at the Braves for blowing it once again. Im gonna watch this series and hope for my state team to win. __________________ Matt Davis (Smerfmatt) Total Pro Basketball Assistant Community Manager .400 Software Studios Need Webhosting for anything or for a simleague. Check http://simleagues.com/ Remember to say smerfmatt sent you so you can get a discount.

10-06-2003, 01:50 PM	#18
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	Can we call the Fish lucky-ass Florida?