Championship team wins that game

that's what my dad texted me last night when we talked about it. This is one where champions show their spots, not their Achilles heel.

Wheaton Dad is a smart guy

Kind of crossing threads here, but a Championship pitcher doesn't give up 4 runs in the first.

What the hell was Cone-treras doing bunting in the 9th.

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I don't think it is the same thing. I agree with the idea that was a game championship teams find a way to win.

But every "championship pitcher" that has ever existed has given up 4 runs in the first inning at times. Hell look at Lester giving up 10 runs in the first awhile back.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

In that situation-- rubber match of a home series against a playoff team-- a Championship pitcher doesn't give up 3-4 runs in the first inning. Especially after a rain delay.

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Let's assume he does

Especially when that game falls on a Thursday and the opposing team is wearing red jerseys.

I mean, in that situation, obviously just a huge no-no...

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Like I've said and most cub fans have stated, Quintana is a nice #3. I don't know why you Sox fans keep comparing him to an ace.

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This can't be a serious post

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Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

I think you quoted the wrong guy;

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That's just silly.

In fact, I'm tired of all you whiny-beta Cub fans crying all the time. Just tired of it. The Subdvision, I get it, it's all part of the "game", but I expect better from Cub fans. Just tired of the negativity and shit.

I don't think it's Sox fans comparing him to an ace.

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I hold them to a high standard now, Bob-oh

They known what they are doing. They just have to get in the playoffs and then it's "GO" time.

IDK....you really trust the bullpen come playoff time???

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The same thing was said last year.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

This BP has been the best thing about this club all season. This game was more the exception than the rule. It just bothered me the Cubs let a relief pitcher who looked washed up 5 years ago beat them.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

6 RBI game, 2 Home Runs. Chance to tie it with your 3rd home run of the game and you attempt to bunt twice.

I couldn't sleep last night.

Chapman is way better than anyone the Cubs had in that pen last year...and this year.

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Im glad I missed that.

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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

What worries me about the bullpen besides Grimm and Duensing, or Koji's 85mph fastballs with spotty location, or Edwards falling apart after not getting a few strike calls, or not knowing which version of Rondon or Strop we are getting is the Cubs bullpen ranks 4th in the MLB in BB, and 9th in the MLB in IP. Those two stats could destroy this team come playoff time if they don't correct them.

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I think Chapman and Davis is a wash. Both are top tier closers.

The rest of the bullpen is pretty much identical.

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