MLB needs Cubs to go deep in playoffs

[Illusion]

With both New York teams out of the playoffs MLB will need the Cubs to make a deep run this October.

[I.R.B]

Oh they will, they will win it all!

[bigboydan]

I think your forgetting about the Dodgers Illusion.

[Deuce]

WS will be Cubs/White Sox

[I.R.B]

Dodgers don't have the story behind them like the Cubs do...

[bigboydan]

WS will be Cubs/White Sox

No faith in your Tigers to beat the White Sox tomorrow uh Deuce.

[I.R.B]

WS will be Cubs/White Sox

Wsox? they have to win 2 in a row to even get into the Playoffs...

[Deuce]

No faith in your Tigers to beat the White Sox tomorrow uh Deuce.

Tigers and Yanks should play for who the biggest loser is.

[I.R.B]

Yanks are the biggest losers for 08. Not making the Playoffs for the yanks is worst then the Tigers shit season..

[pat venditto]

let me break it down for the people

nl

lad > cubs

chi > philly

chi < lad

al

min > rays

bos > angels

min > bos

You heard it first

[Cloak & Dagger]

let me break it down for the people

nl

lad > cubs

chi > philly

chi < lad

al

min > rays

bos > angels

min > bos

You heard it first

The Rays LIKE the stage

dont forget that

[LT Profits]

let me break it down for the people

nl

lad > cubs

chi > philly

chi < lad

al

min > rays

bos > angels

min > bos

You heard it first

Phillies play Milwaukee. Cubs can't be in NLCS if you have them losing to Dodgers in the first round.

[Art Vandeleigh]

According to this logic there should only be sports franchises in New York and Chicago, maybe L.A., maybe 6 to 8 teams in each city, that should keep MLB in the black for many years.

[Western]

Rays v Cubs WS

[I.R.B]

According to this logic there should only be sports franchises in New York and Chicago, maybe L.A., maybe 6 to 8 teams in each city, that should keep MLB in the black for many years.

Just like all sports, they need a little HYPE behind a team or two to push ratings... This year its the Cubs & the Dodgers.. The casual fan will tune in more often if they know the team an the story behind that team... This year should be a great Playoffs for MLB & MLB fans...

[Sinister Cat]

Heard on ESPN this morning that TBS isn't even putting their #1 broadcast team on CHC/LAD, it's going on Red Sox/Angels instead.

[I.R.B]

Well no suprise on that one.. I think the Cubs need to get past the first round before anyone gives them respect...

[I.R.B]

Respect as a Playoff team...

[Western]

As if the Cubs are going out in the first round. Hell, the Dodgers won't beat Harden, Z or Dempster. Cubs are way more potent offensively than the Dodgers. Take Manny out and the Dodgers cease to exist. I tjink people are trying to convince themselves that the Dodgers are going to win. Well, good luck against that offense from the Cubs.

[daggerkobe]

get real patty..... Dodgers have no chance. This is coming from a fan of 20+ years.

Dodgers starting pitching isn't even in the same league with Lilly, Zambrano, Harden and Dempster. And their closers suck. We all know 350 pound fatass Broxton can't handle the pressure and Saito is coming off the DL and not looking good.

Dodgers hitters, other than Man-Ram, are unproven in the playoffs and could not hit Cubs pitching when they had numerous chances to beat them during a series in Chicago earlier this season.

Dodgers will be lucky to win a game.

[fiveteamer]

I don't understand Ryan Dempster.

This guy is basically a piece of shit his entire career, what happened this year?

I say he chokes in the playoffs.

Dodgers +850 to go.. all.. the.. way!

[I.R.B]

Dodgers Starters are probly the worst in the NL side of the playoffs... Manny can't carry this team to the WS by him self... Lad lose 1st round...

[daggerkobe]

Dempster was an all-star starting pitcher with the Marlins so it's not all that surprising.

[fiveteamer]

Dagger, really? You didn't think the year Dempster had was all that surprising?

It blew me away.

Dodgers take game 1. Cubs have bee coasting since July.

[daggerkobe]

Dempster once won 29 games over 2 seasons as a starter with the Marlins. Then I guess he lost his confidence. But he's certainly gained it back.

He's like 15-3 at home.... and beat the Dodgers 3-1 at Wrigley.

I don't like the Dodgers chances at all.

[I.R.B]

Dempster will throw a Gem come game 1...

[I.R.B]

I really just can't see the Dodgers hitting to much off these pitchers... They have all been Gold this year... Nothing is making me think they will be shit in the playoffs...

[Illusion]

Heard on ESPN this morning that TBS isn't even putting their #1 broadcast team on CHC/LAD, it's going on Red Sox/Angels instead.

Isn't Chip Carry their lead man? I know he had a falling out with the Cubs a few years back. Not sure if that has anything to do with the move.

[pavyracer]

Who cares what the MLB wants! Let the best team win it all.

[daggerkobe]

I do think Dodgers will get plenty of hits, but not runs. They went what 1-for-30 with RISP @ Chicago this season? Scoring a grand total of 3 runs in 3 games.

The only clutch hitter they got is Manny and Pinella is smart enough to pitch around him and walk him. All the others are proven chokers.

[fiveteamer]

dagger, it's the playoffs, crazy shit happens sometimes...

[Willie Bee]

Dodgers don't have the story behind them like the Cubs do...

I disagree. FOX will no doubt want the BoSox in it from the AL, but I think it's a coin flip for them when it comes to either the Dodgers or Cubs from the NL. Lots of storylines for a Dodgers-Red Sox Series, with Manny returning to Fenway and a Torre-Francona battle from the top steps.

Me, I'm rooting for a Twins-Brewers World Series now.

[Magica10]

LoL, yeah i heard the Commish sent a note to every playoff team regarding this!!! ???

Please let the Cubs make up for 100 years of Futility! ~~ Commish Office

I dont think so dude, MLB will Live, Its the CUBS FANS who need them to go deep! MLB gives two Sh!ts who ends up where, and they have nothing to do with any of it, unless ofcourse they can find some good Umps who can Contact Mr NBA ref Scammer!! That Call will be used with 1-800-Collect..... from Jail ofcourse!! LOL

please, the Cubs And MLB Have no corrolation to how they do, and If they bow out in the first round? MLB, and all of us who follow it? WONT BE SURPRISED THE CUBS FOUND A WAY TO CHOKE FOR 101 YEARS!! LOL

Like i said, the only People hoping that the Cubs go deep or make a W.S appearance? CUBS FANS!! PERIOD!!

[daggerkobe]

dagger, it's the playoffs, crazy shit happens sometimes...

Yeah, I know. But Dodgers have 1 playoff game win since 1988..... because they always find ways to lose.

Remember when Kent & Drew were thrown out b2b at the plate? That should've been a triple with 2 runs scored. Instead they got 0 and got swept by the Mets.

[fiveteamer]

lol yeah I remember that.

That was pretty disgusting...