OT: Other Chicago & General Sports Thread XLVI: World Series-bound!

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CptnSerious

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Congrats, Cubs fans! Enjoy it. This city will be up for grabs if the Cubs win 4 more games.

On another note, I'm interested to see how the Indians perform on Tuesday with almost a week off. These guys are used to playing everyday for the most part. Back in 2012 when the Tigers had more rest than the Giants I called a sweep. Not gonna say anything this time.
 

HeisenBaez

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There will be a World Series game that involves the Cubs and a World Series game at Wrigley Field for the first time in our lives (unless you are an old timer, who remembers the 1945 series.

Never thought I would get to say that.

Go Cubs Go!!!
 

Easy E

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There will be a World Series game that involves the Cubs and a World Series game at Wrigley Field for the first time in our lives (unless you are an old timer, who remembers the 1945 series.

Never thought I would get to say that.

Go Cubs Go!!!

So besides Miller, what else can we expect from the Indians?
 

Blackhawkswincup

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So besides Miller, what else can we expect from the Indians?

- A trio of veteran power bats (Napoli , Kipnis and Santana)
- A trio of young stars who are pretty underrated and get on base often (Lindor , Ramirez and Naquin)
- A strong veteran bullpen
- Rotation that is not as good as Cubs with only Kluber ace quality but Salazar , Tomlin and Bauer have had there moments. Missing Carrasco hurts them

Indians are just a solid blend of youth/vets that as a team plays well in all facets of game. They are essentially IMO an upgraded version of what Twins used to be

Francona is a pretty good manager as well with experience in big games
 

Easy E

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- A trio of veteran power bats (Napoli , Kipnis and Santana)
- A trio of young stars who are pretty underrated and get on base often (Lindor , Ramirez and Naquin)
- A strong veteran bullpen
- Rotation that is not as good as Cubs with only Kluber ace quality but Salazar , Tomlin and Bauer have had there moments. Missing Carrasco hurts them

Indians are just a solid blend of youth/vets that as a team plays well in all facets of game. They are essentially IMO an upgraded version of what Twins used to be

Francona is a pretty good manager as well with experience in big games

So Cubs win in 5?
 

Blackhawkswincup

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Probably 6

I think guys like Salazar/Bauer can come thru with strong game. They just lack consistency but if they are on game both are capable of giving 6 strong innings which will allow Francona to go to pen only when he has to
 

Easy E

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Probably 6

I think guys like Salazar/Bauer can come thru with strong game. They just lack consistency but if they are on game both are capable of giving 6 strong innings which will allow Francona to go to pen only when he has to

Long break for Cleveland while our bats are hot.
 

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Congrats to the Cubs fans. I despise you guys, but I am a baseball fan second. You guys more than deserve this. Long overdue is an understatement. Now.. if Cleveland can continue to win in their city, that would be great. :laugh:

One of these teams will end their long W.S. drought.
 

Hawksfan2828

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That popup to the Bartman area in the 9th was almost poetic.

The Cubs had this one in the bag tho so I wasn't too worried with Chapman on the mound throwing 100 heat every pitch.
 
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