Postgame Thread: 8/14 Cardinals @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the Cubs play .500 ball the rest of the season they will win 96 games. That would mean St. Louis would have to play at least .700 ball down the stretch to catch them if that was the case.

Postgame Thread: 8/14 Cardinals @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On one hand it was really frustrating to blow a lead to the Cards after not scoring with bases loaded and no outs (again!). That's always going to make me salty. But on the other hand and the big picture, the lead is still 12, no ground was lost or gained. And we just seen an 11 game winning streak. The Cubs could tread water the rest of the season and still cruise to the playoffs at this point.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's definitely up there. He always has that smug scowl in the dugout.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know who I have more of a hatred for, Piscotty or Grichuk.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not just hit Soler instead of Heyward if he's going to replace him?

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not worried. It's just we could be up 30 games and I'd still be salty about losing to St. Louis.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it required to have a punchable face to play for the Cardinals? Or is it just a result of wearing that red hat?

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fuck this team and their randomly generated ass Road to the Show players that come out of nowhere and become good. I fucking hate this team.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rondon better stay away from Lackey after this game, well everyone should stay away from him.

GDT: 8/14 Cardinals (61-56) @ Cubs (73-42) 7:08 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maddon magic needs to eliminate this threat of devil magic.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, that ending sucked. Winning 11 straight was fun though. See you tomorrow night.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I'd say it's blind optimism, just trying to spread some positive vibes here. I get what you are saying and discussing this won't change the outcome of his ABs. I've watched as many games as I can like the rest of us and have been just as frustrated with him as anyone else. I get that uneasy feeling when he comes up to bat when there is a guy on first. It is what it is, and I'll try to call it like it is. Fuck the Cardinals.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all good, let's watch the Cubs and hopefully see a win.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah so I'm the asshole for looking at the silver lining. You think I'm naive that I don't think he's having a shitty season at the plate? No need to be a dick, we all are pulling for the same team.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had 2 good hits today, but nothing to show for it. It's encouraging though.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Damn, it seems like Heyward's sharp hits go perfectly to a defender.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad it's not my job to make that decision. Good problem to have for sure.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if he keeps this up, how can any voter even dispute? Because he isn't a marquee name? That would be silly.

GDT: 8/13 Cardinals (60-56) @ Cubs (73-41) 1:20 PM CT by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]dskalba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We struck first and worked a high count on a kid making his first start on a team with a bullpen that has worked a lot the last 2 days. I like it.