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2017 regular season thread 

Post#1 » by hermes » Sun Apr 2, 2017 1:56 pm

now that we have a title in hand, and a deep, young, loaded team lets see if we can get some kind of dynasty going

here's hoping the pitching stays together, because that seems to be the biggest concern

any other thoughts? first game is tonight with the cards!
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Post#2 » by hermes » Tue Apr 4, 2017 10:32 pm

lost the opener

everyone panic!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post#3 » by Kizz Fastfists » Wed Apr 5, 2017 12:52 am

hermes wrote:lost the opener

everyone panic!!!!!!!!!!!


The turd birds are clearly a better organization. The Cubs were lucky last year. The Cubs will return to form and lose 90 games this year. Another 100+ years of sucking coming up.
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Post#4 » by hermes » Wed Apr 5, 2017 10:58 pm

won last night and rain today, will finish the series tomorrow
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Post#5 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Apr 6, 2017 9:42 pm

A solid opening series. Now on to Milwaukee.
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Post#6 » by hermes » Thu Apr 6, 2017 10:43 pm

schwarber! nice win
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Post#7 » by Kizz Fastfists » Sun Apr 9, 2017 10:48 pm

Another solid series. They shouldn't have been shut down in the opening game like they were, but they got their act together and won the series. Now for the first home series of the season. The Dodgers are solid, but without Kershaw going the Cubs should take the series and are in a good position to sweep them.
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Post#8 » by hermes » Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:00 pm

looks like the banner raising festivities were pretty cool last night, anyone make it there?

presenting the rings tonight
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Post#9 » by hermes » Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:28 pm

took, the dodgers series...cooking right along

almora had some really nice catches today, such a great defender out there
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Post#10 » by Kizz Fastfists » Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:13 am

Almora is going to be a very good player. He should get 140+ starts in CF this year. The team is playing good ball so far. Pirates are up next.
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Post#11 » by hermes » Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:33 pm

well it doesn't seem like we have the pirates number like we did last year
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Post#12 » by hermes » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:06 am

swept by the pirates, that stinks

we are going to be good right? should i be panicking yet or is it too early?
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Post#13 » by karch34 » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:09 am

We'll be fine. It's just going to be an adjustment to playing with a target on our backs. It's a long season.
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Post#14 » by Kizz Fastfists » Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:27 pm

It was an ugly series. It happens. They were going to lose a series at some point. They got swept twice last season and one of them was a 4 game series. They should be able to get back on track against the Brewers.
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Post#15 » by hermes » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:55 pm

do we need bullpen help or will this group come around?
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Post#16 » by hermes » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:21 pm

what a come back!
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Post#17 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:12 pm

hermes wrote:what a come back!


A walk off is always a fun win. Another series win. A nice rebound from the 4 game losing streak. Reds and their hot start are next. Cubs have the rotation set for a chance to sweep them and jump on top of the division.
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Post#18 » by hermes » Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:32 pm

its great that heyward is off to a good start, he's really hitting well
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Post#19 » by Kizz Fastfists » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:17 pm

They took 2 out of 3 from the Reds to get back on top of the division. Now it is time for some revenge against the Pirates.
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Post#20 » by hermes » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:49 pm

offense is really starting to hits its stride now

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