Eagles27 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 We'll go with an interesting NL Central match-up this week. Fri - Nelson vs Lackey Sat - Anderson vs Montgomery Sun - Davies vs Hendricks The Brewers are still hanging in the race, but a rough series could end their playoff hopes. How confident are you guys going into this? @bkobow05, @Boondoggle, @CentralFC, @ChaRisMa, @Cheesehead430, @Chiefs_5627, @crkone, @domonz, @fattlipp, @jake1962, @Ketchup, @MathMan, @ramssuperbowl99, @SplashDive, @stallyns, @titanrick, @titans0021 After 3 straight losses, the Cubs took the last two against the Pirates to split the series. How do Cubs fans feel their team is playing going into the post-season. Are the Cubs a serious threat to win back-back world series titles? @Adrenaline_Flux, @anonymousGM, @base615, @Bear Down, @Blazer026, @Breesus mode, @CBears019, @G08, @HyponGrey, @hrubes20, @iPwn, @Its A Sabotage, @Lions017, @oldman9er, @packerrfan74, @Raider87, @Superman(DH23), @TITANSEATPEOPLE, @Titansfan_13, @whodatworm23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles27 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 First week of the NFL season, so we'll see how this goes. Two of the most active fan bases we have here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Go Pack...errr...I mean Brewers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 26 minutes ago, Eagles27 said: First week of the NFL season, so we'll see how this goes. Two of the most active fan bases we have here though. If Aaron Donald is a member of FF he might post here a bunch. His weekend is wide open. (Yes Cubs fans, we may hate each other, but we share a hatred for Cardinals fans, and by extension, the Rams.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline_Flux Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Cubs are my #2 (basically 1B) so... Go Cubs! I have been watching the NFL opener though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 At this point im expecting the brewers to narrowly miss the wc spot. Colorado is tanking a bit too though so we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I'm not overly excited about the Cubs' chances right now. The bullpen seems to have at least 2 meltdowns a week, despite having really good relievers back there. That's the fickle nature of a bullpen for you. Lester has been battling control issues for awhile now. Russell may not even make it back before the preseason. There's plenty to be pessimistic about in regards to the Cubs pulling it off again. But on the other hand, Contreras will be back very soon, Arrieta has been pitching great since the ASB, and Hendricks finally found his missing velocity from last year. Dodgers are really struggling down the stretch which breathes a little life into the rest of the NL contenders as well. Should be a fun next couple weeks. It hasn't made the rounds much in the media yet, but today was supposed to be a day game at Wrigley (city of Chicago doesn't want the Cubs playing Friday night games). But after a night game in Pittsburgh and having to travel back, the Cubs petitioned the league to change it to a night game (after the city gave its consent this one time). The Brewers objected to the petition, but the league approved it without hesitation. Apparently the Brewers are pretty pissed off about the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, hrubes20 said: It hasn't made the rounds much in the media yet, but today was supposed to be a day game at Wrigley (city of Chicago doesn't want the Cubs playing Friday night games). But after a night game in Pittsburgh and having to travel back, the Cubs petitioned the league to change it to a night game (after the city gave its consent this one time). The Brewers objected to the petition, but the league approved it without hesitation. Apparently the Brewers are pretty pissed off about the situation. Part of the frustration from the Brewers stems back to the BS "rain delay" where the Cubs were granted the night after they completely blew out their bullpen. The game was cancelled way in advance of first pitch instead of waiting and seeing like team normally do, and no rain ever came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: Part of the frustration from the Brewers stems back to the BS "rain delay" where the Cubs were granted the night after they completely blew out their bullpen. The game was cancelled way in advance of first pitch instead of waiting and seeing like team normally do, and no rain ever came. They still had 4 guys in the bullpen who had not thrown the previous day. But even still, why would they be cranky about something that 1. Is in the new CBA (no day games after night games in different cities); and 2. Doesn't put them at any sort of disadvantage? Just seems extremely petty to me. You can argue about the rain delay game all you want, but had it not been for the City of Chicago, this would have always been a night game anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbuff23835 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Why doesn't the city want them playing at night? @hrubes20 I've never looked into this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 58 minutes ago, hrubes20 said: They still had 4 guys in the bullpen who had not thrown the previous day. But even still, why would they be cranky about something that 1. Is in the new CBA (no day games after night games in different cities); and 2. Doesn't put them at any sort of disadvantage? Just seems extremely petty to me. You can argue about the rain delay game all you want, but had it not been for the City of Chicago, this would have always been a night game anyway. Yeah I agree that it's petty to still be worried about it, especially since the Brewers won the make up game. But I think the rain out game was where this whole fuss came from and there was some context needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 7 hours ago, bigbadbuff23835 said: Why doesn't the city want them playing at night? @hrubes20 I've never looked into this Wrigleyville is highly residential. More security is needed for night games. The city is cheap (and corrupt) and wants as few night games as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I hope this is the FF thread for the coronation of ace Jimmy Nelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans0021 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: I hope this is the FF thread for the coronation of ace Jimmy Nelson. Not able to watch, did he get hurt on the bases? Feels weird to pull him after five scoreless with only 79 pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans0021 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 And there's my answer. God I'm ready for the DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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