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QUOTE (MO2005 @ Oct 4, 2008 -> 10:33 AM) I mean look at what the last 6 world series champions have in common? 2001 Diamondbacks small ball, 2002 Angels small ball, 2003 Marlins small ball, 2004 Red Sox small ball, 2005 WhiteSox small ball, 2006 Cardinals same 2007 RedSox same Does Kenny and Jerry understand this? It works, why change it? I almost start thinking sometimes it's about money..What draws more fans?? Homeruns so kids can try to catch a ball Yeah, LOL to saying that the Red Sox played small ball. Both those teams hit a ton of HR and didn't steal bases. The 2006 Cardinals team had basically no speed at all and just got lucky their pitching staff was hot in the postseason. The 2005 White Sox bunted, but they hit a ton of HR and really after April "small ball" was no what drove that offense. Plus, in the postseason just about every big hit was a HR. I will give you that the Marlins and Angels played small ball at times, mostly the Marlins though. The 2001 Diamondbacks had limited speed and hit a ton of HRs.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 06:09 PM) Don't forget it starts tonight at 8PM CST on Directv. It is actually airing on Wednesdays this year.

Get slower Konerko

f***ing pathetic defense there

Anderson blows at the plate.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 10:31 AM) I would agree with this if talent was the only variable. The Cubs' organization is so far in its own head about the 100 years and all that crap that I think they're in full freakout mode right now. GOATS AND BLACK CATS AND ROGUE FANS AND HAUNTED BASEBALLS.....AAAAGGGHHHH!!!! I really think that if the Dodgers can get an early lead in Game 3 the Cubs will fold.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:50 PM) Wow. What a reminder the playoffs are a whole different entity. It just seems so amazing how quiet Wrigley was the past 2 games. Eerie quiet. I could hear the pitch hit the mitt on TV. Think of how nuts that is compared to the regular season when those crazies were going wild a majority of the games. Do you guys think the Cubs FOR CERTAIN are dead? Or will they bring it back to Wrigley. The Dodgers actually aren't that good. Is it OVA? Man I hope we win tomorrow and get it to the Cell 1-1. It isn't over but the Dodgers are actually an extremely good team with Manny and the Cubs have not hit Kuroda all year. Plus I think if the Dodgers can take an early lead in game 3 the Cubs will fold.

We got so lucky not to get Fukudome. Can you imagine two Nick Swisher's in the lineup. Eww

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:59 PM) This isn't even close to the same Dodger offense the Cubs saw. I tried to tell my dumbass Cub slurping friends. They know now. Manny completely changes the complexion of a lineup. The Dodgers have a lot of solid hitters and those guys just all seem to produce more when you stick a hitter of Manny's caliber in a lineup. They get more chances with guys on base and see better pitches. Plus a return from Furcal and you suddenly have a very strong lineup. And it doesn't hurt that Lowe has been absolutely on fire on the mound.

Real nice piece of hitting by Kemp, 7-0 Dodgers.

Another nice inning by Billingsley.

Horrible, terrible, pathetic, unbelievably bad call at 2b there.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:09 PM) Hello fellas,whats the score? 6-0 Dodgers Top 6

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:00 PM) I could see him getting 3 years, 70 million from the Yankees. Yanks sign Manny, Tex, and CC after not making the playoffs this year? I wouldn't put it past them.

It will be interesting to see the type of contract Manny gets this off season. The guy can absolutely rake but he is 36 and his defense (not that it matters with the way he swings the bat) is really bad and will only get worse.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:54 PM) Isn't it f***ing awesome to root for him? That's it...trade Quentin for Lincecum, and sign Manny. F it...just move Quentin to CF and Manny to LF and just mash the ball.

So this Manny guy is pretty good

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:48 PM) That has to be interference on Lee at 2nd base. Billingsley gets another DP ball so it doesn't matter.

That looked like my defense in my softball game tonight

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:10 PM) Blah, that 3rd strike wasn't close. Big inning for Billingsley here. I would be furious if I was Manny, that looked to be a good 6 inches of the plate.

What a ridiculous outside corner for Zambrano in that inning. If Billingsley gets the same zone the Cubs are in big trouble.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:08 PM) Wow, why are they pitching to Manny here? Zambrano has too big of an ego not to

5-0 Dodgers. Wow just wow

I really want Manny to get to the plate here

Great play by Furcal there. 2-0 Dodgers