Collar is getting a bit tight.

Yeah, they'll probably crap it away in record-breaking, spectacular fashion.

It's like the fifth time Happy Days did a flashback to when Richie met Fonzie.

We've all seen it before. Nothing new under the sun.

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Good thing they got off to the ridiculous start



They'll be alright I think

Wow. Didn't even turn this back on after listening at work. Had this one in the W column.

But don't anyone dare criticize or it's "Cub fan panic" !!!!

The next phase of this narrative is that "this isn't the same team you will see for the postseason".

I think they will be alright as well. I just worry that they'll overreact and have to start making desperation trades to fill perceived holes.

At the end of the day, if Arrieta, Lester, and Lackey perform in a sub par manner, it doesn't matter who they acquire for the bullpen. The Giants or Nats will destroy them in the playoffs.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

Bernstein and Holmes are already saying that.

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I asked my wife to pick up some raisin toast. We already have butter in the frig. That should calm my nerves.

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Dan speaking for management and Holmes speaking for Dan who is speaking for management. Perfect.

The radio dial is your friend. Turn it. Or do what I just did- turn the power off completely and fire up the toaster.

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This team was better two ye...months ago.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Yeah, I thought this one was different but it's probably 1977.

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I'm not listening to Dan and Holmes. Just went off of Leash's post.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Don't blaspheme Jose Cardenal. He's my favorite player of all time. OF ALL TIME!

I traded a 1974 Billy Williams for a 1975 Jose Cardenal.

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If only Heyward could put up Biittner's 77 numbers.

Luckily all teams have the same chance of winning in the playoffs. So you got a 1 out of 8 chance.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Could be the Scot Thompson Curse.

The timing works out. Can't be a coincidence.

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Wow. The Jim Hendry of card traders.

I was just about to say this. It is a good thing that MLB playoffs are such a crapshoot. We get in, we gotta shot.

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Darko still having a fun summer????????? It's eating at you admit it

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

I had two.

The good news is they are all worthless now.

SO LONG RETIREMENT!

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One 't'.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

The 'fro on Jose's 1975 Topps was epic.

Not Oscar Gamble epic...but still real good.

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In four months, we're going to look back at these past two weeks and laugh.

These two weeks won't matter in the least.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Damn it, Don. Let's not have this go to Krazy Ivan Court.

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This will be the August 2005 of the Cubs' season.

Everything will be fine and get rolling for the playoffs.

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Cubs looking about as bad as you could imagine lately. Starting pitching -- bad. Bullpen -- extra bad. Hitting -- bad. Defense -- really bad.

if the Cardinals weren't 11-23 at home (vs non reds/brewers), the Cubs might be in trouble.

I bet Murph is loving this.