I'm as hopeful as they come and that thought even crept in after the Fowler leadoff HR.I can't imagine how many times I said/thought this during game 7
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I don't take your comments as snarky and I do agree that vibes matter in sports. However, contrary to your opinion, I will take the opposite view and say they matter way less in baseball than in any other sport because baseball in the most part consists of a series of one on one battles and the hyped up hustle factor is less than in contact sports. If you felt more vibes in baseball I respect that.
In any event, November 2, 2016 was one of the best days in my life. Even seeing replays of the game and the aftermath to this day makes me teary eyed.
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Same here. I was watching a replay of game 7 last year when I was home sick one day and I still cried when it finished. My great grandpa lived from 1919-2008, watched the Cubs every day and never got the chance to see them win it. Always think of him and happy he would be. My favorite line of his anytime the Cubs had anyone good he'd say "oh by the All star break, they'll trade him for a couple of sore-arm pitchers"
PCA keeps this up, and he is headed for MVP in the National League
We’re not talking motivational speeches though. We’re talking about having a veteran guy with a lifetime .284 BA who can talk to youngsters about approach, making adjustments, how they’re being pitched to (pitch sequencing), and just life in baseball. There is certainly value in that. Wouldn’t elevate him enough if he was hitting .203 as starting 1B, but he’s the backup. “Key to success” might be overstating it, but I don’t think it is a stretch to think Turner’s value goes beyond what happens between the lines.
Sounds like he suffered from PTSD from the Ernie Broglio trade. Thankfully that was before my time.Same here. I was watching a replay of game 7 last year when I was home sick one day and I still cried when it finished. My great grandpa lived from 1919-2008, watched the Cubs every day and never got the chance to see them win it. Always think of him and happy he would be. My favorite line of his anytime the Cubs had anyone good he'd say "oh by the All star break, they'll trade him for a couple of sore-arm pitchers"
we will never know
sometimes , little things can & do make a difference . clubhouse chatter & talk can’t hurt
I'm not minimizing his locker room contributions and I'm in no way a Turner hater but I just thought "The Key to Cubs' Success" was a bit too much.
I think the most disappointing thing about his on field play is that he only has 2 extra base hits (2 doubles) in 80 plate appearances. His eye test seems like he still has professional at bats and I hope he continues his improved play.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
He’s adding onto those stats tonight…
We might be good.
At the risk of being negative after such a NICE win, Julian Merryweather should not be pitching when the outcome of a game is still in the balance.
At the risk of being negative after such a NICE win, Julian Merryweather should not be pitching when the outcome of a game is still in the balance.
Great comeback. I will be at the game today.
So long as someone named Ohtani is healthy and playing in the National League, this is a pipe dream at best.
mattcoldagelli
- Script Illinois Enthusiast
Seiya 3-run HR for the lead. Not as clutch as it could have been, though, they were only tied, not trailing. Guy really needs to step it up.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
7th, 8th and 9th innings belong to the Cubbies!
Ohtani can hit a TON, no doubt. However, PCA effects a game in both halves of an inning. He's probably going to win a gold glove and he's on pace for 44 home runs and 140 RBI's. If the season ended TODAY, PCA is the MVP, hands down.
All that said, it's Memorial Day. The whole discussion is for interest alone.
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