2016 Fall Classic- Tribe vs Cubs- World Series Thread

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Oct 30, 2016 10:35 AM
Ironman92;1820055 wrote:Yeah, it ain't over. Crazy enough but every game remaining is a must win for both teams.
I don't think it's a must-win for Cleveland.

Up 3-2 with two games at home and your ace still left isn't a "bad" spot to be in.
Oct 30, 2016 10:35am
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Oct 30, 2016 10:43 AM
sportchampps;1820038 wrote:Ugh why are people starting a championship parade Facebook group.
That was started right after the Cavs parade. There was a Browns one as well.
Oct 30, 2016 10:43am
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Oct 30, 2016 10:45 AM
Tickets only down to $685

Cubs offense is mostly inept right now. Rizzo looks good, Heyward funny enough looks good but about it. Baez looks to have given up, Contreras cannot layoff anything, Fowler lost and most importantly Bryant's swing is further away from where it needs to be than when he started the series.

David Ross will start and be a better bat than Contreras. If Baez wasn't so damn good on defense I could see Zobrist at 2nd and Soler/Coughlin/Almora in the OF to replace.

I think Maddon will try something unexpected with the lineup. Maybe something like:

1. Zobrist
2. Heyward
3. Rizzo
4. Bryant

I don't know...I know you guys hate to hear it but the enamoring over Schwarber may have been closer to the right amount than you wanted to believe/hear. Without him I can't create a lineup that produces much worry....with him it's a totally different story 4x a game. As a fan I hate not seeing him play at home and in this entire series
Oct 30, 2016 10:45am
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Oct 30, 2016 10:47 AM
sportchampps;1820038 wrote:Ugh why are people starting a championship parade Facebook group.
That was made well before the world series.
superman;1820042 wrote:Well, its been 108 years so we can wait one more. Congratulations to the Tribe.
Called.
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1820047 wrote:I'd be more inclined to pitch Merritt tonight instead of Bauer on short rest who looked terrible in his last outing.
This. Merrit on a short leash with Salazar coming out of the pen.
GoChiefs;1820059 wrote:That was started right after the Cavs parade. There was a Browns one as well.
I didn't even know it was that long ago.
Oct 30, 2016 10:47am
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Oct 30, 2016 10:51 AM
iclfan2;1819820 wrote:Back to the actual game, what's the word on Lackey?


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He sucks.
Oct 30, 2016 10:51am
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Oct 30, 2016 2:41 PM
I'd rather have Merritt pitch than Bauer.

With that said, we seal this up in Cleveland in Game 6. I don't think tonight will end well for Cleveland.
Oct 30, 2016 2:41pm
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Oct 30, 2016 3:41 PM
sleeper;1820167 wrote:I'd rather have Merritt pitch than Bauer.
Agreed. Or our All Star pitcher Salazar.
Oct 30, 2016 3:41pm
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Oct 30, 2016 3:49 PM
In Tito We Trust

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Oct 30, 2016 3:49pm
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Oct 30, 2016 3:51 PM
I'd start Merritt, if he sucked bring in Bauer but if he gave them a chance thru 5...go for it
Oct 30, 2016 3:51pm
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Oct 30, 2016 4:36 PM
Ironman92;1820195 wrote:I'd start Merritt, if he sucked bring in Bauer but if he gave them a chance thru 5...go for it
This. Doesn't seem like Chicago is hitting the slower stuff with movement this series. Give the kid a shot, none of these guys have seen him yet.
Oct 30, 2016 4:36pm
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Oct 30, 2016 5:29 PM
No. Bauer.

It would not be smart, IMO, to throw a soft tossing pitcher before Tomlin. Throw Bauer who has 95 mph stuff so Tomlin can be more effective.
Oct 30, 2016 5:29pm
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Oct 30, 2016 5:45 PM
Laley23;1820219 wrote:No. Bauer.

It would not be smart, IMO, to throw a soft tossing pitcher before Tomlin. Throw Bauer who has 95 mph stuff so Tomlin can be more effective.
I see your point but feel Merritt (if can pitch to the game plan) would give Cubs 1 less thing to be comfortable about. All pressure on them...they see Bauer, they gain confidence....might never look back.

Regardless the Tribe is playing with house money tonight.
Oct 30, 2016 5:45pm
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Oct 30, 2016 5:49 PM
Looks like I was dead on. Tribe probably won't get this one, but roll in Game 6. Print the shirts
Oct 30, 2016 5:49pm
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Oct 30, 2016 5:50 PM
Classyposter58;1820221 wrote:Looks like I was dead on. Tribe probably won't get this one, but roll in Game 6. Print the shirts
Let us know when you lose your virginity.
Oct 30, 2016 5:50pm
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Oct 30, 2016 6:03 PM
Chisenhall is sick and Guyer is starting in RF
Santana in LF, Napoli 1B
Oct 30, 2016 6:03pm
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Oct 30, 2016 6:16 PM
Guyer was a great pick up.


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Oct 30, 2016 6:16pm
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Oct 30, 2016 6:20 PM
Guyer starts vs lefties.

Edit: drunj
Oct 30, 2016 6:20pm
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Oct 30, 2016 6:20 PM
Get on, get moving tonight versus Lester. Did a decent job game one, but damn go almost first pitch everytime. Lindor proved you can get a jump and STILL get back if he steps off lol
Oct 30, 2016 6:20pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:09 PM
Here we go. My heart says Bauer is awesome and Lester isn't sharp and we win the World Series tonight.

My mind says we scored on Lester on an infield single that went 40 ft and a Hit By Pitch and he dominated other than that and we don't touch him tonight and the Cubs could feast off Bauer again.
Oct 30, 2016 8:09pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:14 PM
^^^^^^ Keep drinking.

I like it.
Oct 30, 2016 8:14pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:23 PM
Struck out the side. Lester is good


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Oct 30, 2016 8:23 PM
Well that was a miserable 3 at bats.
Oct 30, 2016 8:23pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:24 PM
Where's he going?
Oct 30, 2016 8:24pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:26 PM
Poor start. :(
Oct 30, 2016 8:26pm
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Oct 30, 2016 8:30 PM
Bauer Pauer .
Oct 30, 2016 8:30pm