Genghis Khan
The worst version of myself
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Don Mattingly, go Fuck yourself.
Ok yeah I remember that now and the Ausmus story.No, that happened top 9, and the Astros I believe went 1-2-3 in the bottom half and the series went back to St. Louis, where Roy Oswalt completely dominated in Game 6.
The key then was the same as it is now. The team kept it loose and didn't panic. Apparently, on the flight to St. Louis, Brad Ausmus had the pilot come over the loudspeaker with something like, "If you look out the window to your right, you'll see the Albert Pujols home run ball..."
I'm not sure he could give you very much today.Ok yeah I remember that now and the Ausmus story.
Hopefully history repeats itself, would be nice to have a Oswalt to run out there.
All I know is that following the Cubs on a day to day basis over the years there is a huge difference between Maddon and the previous few managers. Not even close. Lou Piniella is the only Cubs manager of the past 25 years I can think of that is in the same class.Joe Maddon is probably the best manager in baseball btw.
He makes a difference, but I think it's much less than people think. Maybe the actual difference in a small handful of games but that's about it. The Rays were supposed to be absolute shit this year with their injuries to SP's and the type of lineup they put on the field. So bad that Maddon walked away from the situation. We bring in someone with absolutely no experience and get 80 wins.All I know is that following the Cubs on a day to day basis over the years there is a huge difference between Maddon and the previous few managers. Not even close. Lou Piniella is the only Cubs manager of the past 25 years I can think of that is in the same class.
How he compares to the rest of the league I can't say for sure but just looking at the results the guy got in Tampa and his first year in Chicago I don't think it is possible to have a conversation about the best manager in baseball without giving him serious consideration.
I don't think there is a way to really quantify a manager WAR, but there is no doubt Maddon is the perfect guy for this team at this time.He makes a difference, but I think it's much less than people think. Maybe the actual difference in a small handful of games but that's about it. The Rays were supposed to be absolute shit this year with their injuries to SP's and the type of lineup they put on the field. So bad that Maddon walked away from the situation. We bring in someone with absolutely no experience and get 80 wins.
GFYEither Texas or Cubs for me.
I will probably "pull it off" if the Cubs win the World Series.I can only imagine what a lifelong Cubs fan will feel if they finally pull it off.
This is exactly why I, as a Cubs fan, would rather see the Cubs face the Dodgers than the Mets. Kershaw and Greinke are phenomenal but not infallible. Not a whole lot else about that team should scare anyone.Dodgers just bore me. 2 great pitchers and then mostly a bunch of overpriced stiffs. If Puig was still as exciting as he once was, maybe I'd feel different but they are just meh to me.
DIAFI think the Mets/Cubs NLCS would be a hell of a series to watch. Dodgers just bore me. 2 great pitchers and then mostly a bunch of overpriced stiffs. If Puig was still as exciting as he once was, maybe I'd feel different but they are just meh to me.
Also, since we're posting videos of favorite recent playoff plays I'll go with this one.
Such a horrific read, jump and overall play. I couldn't help but laugh my ass off when it happened. Not a routine fly ball, but when playing no doubles it should have been pretty easy.Wow...Cruz was not even close to that.