GDT: 2018 NLWC - Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs - 10/2 @ 8:05 PM

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Cubs fans right now

Guess we wont b seeing KBIB till March when he attempts to bash everyones favorite team. Thank God.

 

[John Price]

They had the best record in the NL a few days ago too.

Cray.

 

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They had the best record in the NL a few days ago too.

Cray.

Now they have the best record of all the eliminated teams. Should make a nice plaque for them.

 

[Ivan13]

He'll disappear for a while now.

Thank God.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

Wow going to miss KBIB’s low effort trolling we’re not allowed to call trolling for some reason.

 

[John Price]

Wow going to miss KBIB’s low effort trolling we’re not allowed to call trolling for some reason.

Will you be at Yankee Stadium tonight

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

Will you be at Yankee Stadium tonight

I live in Baltimore.

 

[Duke33]

Well the loss didn't stop MLB network from slobbering all over the Cubs for fifteen minutes this morning. I guess they need to get what they can since Colorado didn't get the memo about not beating one of the media darlings.

Cubs really have no one to blame but themselves. They had a comfortable division lead and weren't very good down the stretch, then scored two runs in two playoff games, both at home.

Maddon continues to be perplexing. Really not seeing what people see in this guy.

 

[John Price]

Maddon continues to be perplexing. Really not seeing what people see in this guy.

I hear this narrative a lot but the team has made the playoffs every time with him, made 3 straight NLCS series, and won a world series.

 

[Otto]

Well the loss didn't stop MLB network from slobbering all over the Cubs for fifteen minutes this morning. I guess they need to get what they can since Colorado didn't get the memo about not beating one of the media darlings.

Cubs really have no one to blame but themselves. They had a comfortable division lead and weren't very good down the stretch, then scored two runs in two playoff games, both at home.

But lets give credit to Milwaukee... they were 20-6 in September

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

I hear this narrative a lot but the team has made the playoffs every time with him, made 3 straight NLCS series, and won a world series.

In no way is this post a response to the one it quoted.

 

[John Price]

In no way is this post a response to the one it quoted.

it is. Maddon managed the Cubs to 3 straight NLCS berths, and one WS. And everyone is talking about him being overrated? Biggest bunch of crap I've heard in 20 years.

 

[Summer Rose]

What do you have against big cities, small town girl?

I took the midnight train going anywhere.

(Serious answer: it's in Arizona sports fans' blood to hate Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and New York generally, if you're an actual native like me. Why Boston? For one, I'm a Blue Jays fan.)

 

[Papa Francouz]

Well, that sucked. Maybe next year.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

it is. Maddon managed the Cubs to 3 straight NLCS berths, and one WS. And everyone is talking about him being overrated? Biggest bunch of crap I've heard in 20 years.

He’s had one of, it not the most, talented teams in the NL each of those years, so it’s not like he has them punching above their weight or anything that would actually impress me. I’m not going to pretend I watch him all regular season, but in his Cubs tenure I’ve just found him to make tons of tactical mistakes, mostly in regards to bullpen matchups.

 

[Duke33]

it is. Maddon managed the Cubs to 3 straight NLCS berths, and one WS. And everyone is talking about him being overrated? Biggest bunch of crap I've heard in 20 years.

Nonsense. With that talent he should be getting them to the playoffs every year. Arguably were it not for a massive choke by Cleveland the Cubs would still be looking for their first WS in forever.

Just looking at this year in particular, the Cubs had so many chances to salt that division away and never did. Particularly down the stretch. I'm sick to death of hearing about the creativity and innovations from Maddon. Especially when these experts keep blathering on about it even after his loaded team scored a grand total of two runs in two critical games. Not to mention letting the division slip away for one thing.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Damn, that's gotta suck having to watch your team lose on their own turf, back to back nights, with little to no offense shown by the hometown Cubs in either game.

Thought for sure the Cubs had the upper hand when it was all square and headed to extras, but I guess the gods of baseball had other ideas.

Rockies/Brewers should be a killer matchup.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

I wouldn’t fire Maddon because it seems like he’s a good clubhouse guy, but I just don’t think he’s very good tactically.

I will say, I think it’s more or less impossible to judge a hitting coach, and I loved Chili Davis as a player/video game character, but I’d fire him for sure. I’m surprised they haven’t announced it already to be honest.

 

[Terry Yake]

i never paid an ounce of attention to the cubs before a few years ago but kbib has made me absolutely hate them

guys like baez and contreras haven't helped either

 

[Otto]

He’s had one of, it not the most, talented teams in the NL each of those years, so it’s not like he has them punching above their weight or anything that would actually impress me. I’m not going to pretend I watch him all regular season, but in his Cubs tenure I’ve just found him to make tons of tactical mistakes, mostly in regards to bullpen matchups.

Going into 2015 who other than Rizzo would you describe as "talented"? And even Rizzo had only the one good season prior.

 

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Going into 2015 who other than Rizzo would you describe as "talented"? And even Rizzo had only the one good season prior.

Jon Lester?

They were loaded with good young talent and some really solid players. 2015 was KBIB's first year but he was a highly touted prospect that made an immediate impact as an all-star and ROY winner. The 2015 season is probably the one where you could say Maddon did a good job getting the most out of his team and exceeded expectations. 2016 they were stacked with a lot of guys having career years they haven't replicated. They won it all so yeah, pat on the back there. 2017 and 2018 were pretty big failures though.

 

[rangerssharks414]

enjoy russell, darvish and chatwood, cubbies

And Heyward

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

Going into 2015 who other than Rizzo would you describe as "talented"? And even Rizzo had only the one good season prior.

I mean beyond Rizzo they had the #2, 5, and 19 prospects in baseball and had just graduated 2014’s #4 prospect (Baez). They brought in the biggest pitcher in free agency, Arrietta was coming off a 2.50 ERA, Hendricks was promising. There were also a few solid veterans in Fowler and Montero and I think we were mostly still excited about Starlin that winter. Like I don’t think they were being projected as a 97 win team, but everyone was expecting the Cubs to make The Leap shortly. They made it a year early and if you want to credit Maddon for that it’s fine by me, but it doesn’t change my opinion that his tactical work has been a negative for them and that you can’t just say he’s a good manager just because the Cubs have been successful with him.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

i mean i doubt he'd say anything different though.