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World Series 2016: Cubs v. Indians
cubs.com ^ | 10/25/16 | GRRRRR

Posted on 10/25/2016 4:01:38 PM PDT by GRRRRR

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To: GRRRRR

I thought I heard a billy goat.....


21 posted on 10/25/2016 4:18:03 PM PDT by bubbacluck (America 180)
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To: GRRRRR

A few questions concerning line-ups, from someone who didn’t pay a lot of attention to either team. Why Coughlan (is Hayward just going to be a defensive sub, going forward)? Is Soler the regular LFer? Is Zobrist no longer the regular 2nd baseman? Is it now Baez’ job? Is Montero below Ross on the depth chart?

For Cleveland: I thought Naquin was their everday starter now? Is that not true? And who is their backup catcher?

Thanks.


22 posted on 10/25/2016 4:19:31 PM PDT by jjsheridan5
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To: GRRRRR

The only reason I’m hoping Cleveland wins is because Obama is cheering for Chicago. I know, it’s a sad excuse. But so be it.


23 posted on 10/25/2016 4:20:03 PM PDT by Rushmore Rocks (,)
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To: Liberty Valance

I want to see a really good series... I am torn.. years ago I used to take my girlfriend to see the Indians play.. later I worked downtown Chicago in the Loop for a dozen years.


24 posted on 10/25/2016 4:20:38 PM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")
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To: MUDDOG

Gotta love Carlos, man! He plays a mean guitar!


25 posted on 10/25/2016 4:25:04 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
I live in the Chicago area and have been a White Sox fan forever. I've made peace with myself in coming to the conclusion that, I want the Cubs to win...only so I don't have to see all these old ladies on the news that have been waiting to see the Cubs in the World Series for 50+ years.

But my gosh...all the political ads during the commercial breaks (the pre-game show is being broadcast over the local Fox affiliate) are already getting my blood boiling.

26 posted on 10/25/2016 4:27:12 PM PDT by BureaucratusMaximus (Economy says: White House worse than expected.)
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To: lyby

Always has been a problem

On another note, “Laaa”...I wonder what Galileo would think of the “settled” science re: GlowBull Climate Warming Change?

That was the original Flat Earth Society too!


27 posted on 10/25/2016 4:27:57 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: GRRRRR

Go Mariners!!

Oh, wait. The Mariners aren’t in the World Series. Again.


28 posted on 10/25/2016 4:29:07 PM PDT by WeatherGuy
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To: WeatherGuy
Two games short of the wild card. I'm calling for every player to get a Participation Trophy.

Again.

29 posted on 10/25/2016 4:31:15 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: GRRRRR

I want the Indians to win to keep Steve Goodman’s “Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request” relevant.

They already screwed up one line:
“You know, the law of averages Says anything will happen that can,” that’s what it says,
“But the last time the Cubs won a National League pennant Was the year we dropped the bomb on Japan”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=96&v=c10REBi26hU


30 posted on 10/25/2016 4:31:31 PM PDT by Gil4 (And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, ax and saw)
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To: JohnLongIsland

I watched some sort of Bryant Gumball story on HBO the other day. It was about how the Yanks became so hated by winning some many World Series.

The reporter said the 2016 Cubs have the potential to become “hated” as well...


31 posted on 10/25/2016 4:31:52 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: jjsheridan5

Heyward hasn’t hit all year, though he’s the regular gold glove RF. If Coughlan is starting, Maddon’s probably looking for more offense.

Baez is the 2B of the future. Since he’s been hot, need to keep him in the lineup. He’s proving to be probably an all-star 2B offensively and defensively.

Zobrist becomes the super utility guy. He was picked up for that role anyway and ended up being a starter until the young guys like Baez proved themselves. There is no regular left fielder. Schwarber was being groomed for that as well as Bryant. But Bryant has stayed solid at 3B, and Schwarber got hurt so Zobrist is the choice. He has been hot hitting all year, so he won’t come out of the lineup.

Ross is Lester’s personal catcher so he will catch when Lester pitches. Wilson Contreras is the catcher of the future whose performance this season is pushing Montero down in the depth chart (he’s aged anyway). And Ross is retiring. So catchers should be Contreras and Montero next year in that order unless Montero also retires.


32 posted on 10/25/2016 4:33:33 PM PDT by AlmaKing
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Obozamma is a dirty Sox fan...his rooting is invalid. Its a rule


33 posted on 10/25/2016 4:33:35 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: GRRRRR

Trump has the same chance of winning as the Cubs and Indians in the World Series!


34 posted on 10/25/2016 4:36:52 PM PDT by 2nd Amendment (Proud member of the 48% . . giver not a taker)
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To: GRRRRR

Got to root for the Cubs!


35 posted on 10/25/2016 4:39:56 PM PDT by Conserv
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To: AlmaKing

Thanks. I feel smarter already.

I like seeing Ross out there, because he makes me feel less old.


36 posted on 10/25/2016 4:40:28 PM PDT by jjsheridan5
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To: BureaucratusMaximus
My mom Bernice, missing you even more as this game starts. She had my brother take this picture in front of her front door - a polaroid I later scanned. She passed in 2008 and this was taken in 2003, she was pretty excited the Cubs were in the NLCS against the Florida Marlins.

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So after talking with her on the phone after that picture was taken I shot this of our daughter with one of our dairy goat kids and photoshopped the Go Cubs on the goat. I mailed her a print and she was so excited she showed it to all her bingo buddies and had it taped on the corner of her tv for the series. Her favorite player of all time was Ron Santos.
GO CUBS!!!!

 photo kristingocubs2003.jpg

37 posted on 10/25/2016 4:45:56 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Missing you /johnny (JRandomFreeper). Time to Pray, Prepare, and Participate.)
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To: Gil4

Cubs win and Trump wins...

Seems like a plan


38 posted on 10/25/2016 4:48:03 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: GRRRRR

Well they shouldn’t have gotten that man’s goat.


39 posted on 10/25/2016 4:48:53 PM PDT by SkyDancer (Ambtion Without Talent Is Sad - Talent Without Ambition Is Worse)
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To: MomwithHope

http://www.billygoattavern.com/


40 posted on 10/25/2016 4:51:32 PM PDT by A. Morgan (Ayn Rand: "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")
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