Chicago Cubs Thread

[Bobman1 2,909]

I noticed there was a Mets thread, and decided it was time for a Cubs thread. I hope I'm not the only poster in here, as IU basketball goes from November to March (soon to be early April!), and Cub season goes from early April to October+. (this year and many years to come) I'm the most excited for this season as I've ever been, and should be one helluva ride. Go Cubs Go!

[JaybobHoosier 11,821]

BARF!!! Go Cards!

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I do enjoy watching the Cubs find a way to blow it every year.

Honestly don't know how much of a threat the Cardinals will be this year. Their rotation is solid, but has a lot of injury risk. Some big question marks around Holiday and Molina health-wise as well. I think the Cubs will take the Central pretty handily. 

[Bobman1 2,909]

I do enjoy watching the Cubs find a way to blow it every year.

Honestly don't know how much of a threat the Cardinals will be this year. Their rotation is solid, but has a lot of injury risk. Some big question marks around Holiday and Molina health-wise as well. I think the Cubs will take the Central pretty handily. 

It does seem like every year the cardinals have a big injury to one of their projected rotation guys. But they also always find a way to bring up young, somewhat, unheard of talent, who can perform very well.

[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

It's only spring training, but it seems like the big names are ready. I'm seeing highlights on Facebook from multiple people. It's going to be a fun year. Bummer that javi is on the dl to start the year but I think he is going to have a big year.

[pappy1865 2,174]

20 hours ago, Calipari said:

I noticed there was a Mets thread, and decided it was time for a Cubs thread. I hope I'm not the only poster in here, as IU basketball goes from November to March (soon to be early April!), and Cub season goes from early April to October+. (this year and many years to come) I'm the most excited for this season as I've ever been, and should be one helluva ride. Go Cubs Go!

They could be set for the foreseeable future.  This year should be a fun ride!  They were a year ahead of schedule last year, so this year, well, next year is NOW!

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Go Cubs! Schwarbie with the grand slam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mdn82 25,456]

I love the fact this isn't a one year deal. We are set up now and into the future.

[Bobman1 2,909]

Lester! Jon Lester started out his career 0-66, hit a two run shot today! Also pitched a great game but that's beside the point.

[mdn82 25,456]

Lester! Jon Lester started out his career 0-66, hit a two run shot today! Also pitched a great game but that's beside the point.

If he attempted a pick off I might just die.

[Bobman1 2,909]

The lineup today, looked very much like what could be the lineup tomorrow @ the Angels.

CF Dexter Fowler, RF Jason Heyward, 3B Kris Bryant, 1B Anthony Rizzo, 2B Ben Zobrist, LF Kyle Schwarber, DH Jorge Soler, C Miguel Montero, SS Addison Russell

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,746]

Cubs off to the start we were all hoping for. Looking forward to see how the bottom of the rotation holds up. 2-0 on road against what projects to be a solid team.

[Fulkme15 488]

Great way to start the year, excited to see how Lackey looks Thursday.

[Bobman1 2,909]

Cubs off to the start we were all hoping for. Looking forward to see how the bottom of the rotation holds up. 2-0 on road against what projects to be a solid team.

Our "bottom" of the rotation should be very solid if Hammel can pitch the way he did Pre All Star break last year. And if lackey has even as close to as good of a year as he has last year.... We will see.

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[mdn82 25,456]

8 hours ago, Calipari said:

Our "bottom" of the rotation should be very solid if Hammel can pitch the way he did Pre All Star break last year. And if lackey has even as close to as good of a year as he has last year.... We will see.

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I still see us going out and picking up a pitcher at the deadline. 

[Naturalhoosier 15,353]

Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick

Kyle Schwarber is down in the outfield and it does not look good. Scary. #Cubs

 

 

What happened here?

[LIHoosier 24,997]

2 minutes ago, Naturalhoosier said:

Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick

Kyle Schwarber is down in the outfield and it does not look good. Scary. #Cubs

 

 

What happened here?

Reading that he collided with Fowler on a ball in the gap, ended up being an inside the park HR. Seeing tweets that he got up under his own power but the cart had come out to get him anyway.

[Naturalhoosier 15,353]

Just now, LIHoosier said:

Reading that he collided with Fowler on a ball in the gap, ended up being an inside the park HR. Seeing tweets that he got up under his own power but the cart had come out to get him anyway.

Reading it was a leg injury?  Hopefully only precautionary measures w/the cart.

[Naturalhoosier 15,353]

http://m.mlb.com/video/v578074083/

[BlueDevil 8,644]

I'm afraid he's gone for the year