Lackey tomorrow...bombs away

I wonder if Wainwright is stretched out enough to potentially start Game 5 and go 4-5 innings.

 

That would be really nice if he could, but I'm not counting on it.

Saw Bernstein on Twitter speculating Arrieta's arm is bugging him due to an excessive amount of stretching by him between pitches

 

Haha no. He's just human and can't be perfect forever.

Lackey tomorrow...bombs away

 

That's the right move though, Lynn has been bad. Could really use a healthy Carlos Martinez now

That was fun game to watch tonight. I'm enjoying this series as a fan.

Lackey ownnnns the cubs though.

I'd be shocked if the Cubs lose tomorrow. They seem to have the Kavorka this year.

Saw Bernstein on Twitter speculating Arrieta's arm is bugging him due to an excessive amount of stretching by him between pitches

The excessive inning increase and number of hard sliders screams TJ in the near future.

The excessive inning increase and number of hard sliders screams TJ in the near future.

Arrieta has also redeveloped his pitching style to throw entirely across his body. If he was a college pitcher we'd be hearing people scream injury risk.

I heard it all this morning from cubs fans at work. Not worried if they win this series because they never thought they would be there, next year will be a cake walk, and lackey will be in a cub uniform in 2016. I don't get these people at all.

I heard it all this morning from cubs fans at work. Not worried if they win this series because they never thought they would be there, next year will be a cake walk, and lackey will be in a cub uniform in 2016. I don't get these people at all.

I mean... okay. That'll show you?

I mean... okay. That'll show you?

 

They showed me alright. HAHA. Must have been my Sox jacket.

 

A healthy Carlos Martinez would have been a big difference maker in this series, the Cardinals just look beat up. Still a bit surprised that so many are calling this series over already, Hammel has been complete trash for months, and he's been very prone to giving up the long ball. Would not be surprised to see the Cardinals score a bunch today.

I heard it all this morning from cubs fans at work. Not worried if they win this series because they never thought they would be there, next year will be a cake walk, and lackey will be in a cub uniform in 2016. I don't get these people at all.

Why Lackey, though? I'm pretty sure it will be David Price in a Cubs uniform.

Why Lackey, though? I'm pretty sure it will be David Price in a Cubs uniform.

If the Dodgers lose tonight I wouldn't be surprised to see them throw everything and the kitchen sink at Price, they really lack SP depth for a team with such a large payroll.

Why Lackey, though? I'm pretty sure it will be David Price in a Cubs uniform.

 

Because that will hurt the cards. Duh. hahah. That is their logic here at work.

If the Dodgers lose tonight I wouldn't be surprised to see them throw everything and the kitchen sink at Price, they really lack SP depth for a team with such a large payroll.

I know they'll be in it, but I feel like the Cubs will still get him.

Why Lackey, though? I'm pretty sure it will be David Price in a Cubs uniform.

 

I've read a few places lately they'll go after Price and Lackey for their rotation.

I know they'll be in it, but I feel like the Cubs will still get him.

 

Arrieta is going to get paid this year and it will be an unexpectedly big hit to them. His agent is Boras and his free agency is still a few years off.

I'm trying to decide who is a better matchup for the Cubs, if they get to NLCS.

 

Mets have the pitching. Dodgers have the pitching, too, obviously.

Mets seem to have better offense, though.

I've read a few places lately they'll go after Price and Lackey for their rotation.

 

I think Price reuniting with Maddon is nearly a given.

I'm trying to decide who is a better matchup for the Cubs, if they get to NLCS.

 

Mets have the pitching. Dodgers have the pitching, too, obviously.

Mets seem to have better offense, though.

Probably the Dodgers at this point, their pitching beyond Kershaw and Greinke is sorely lacking and if they make it to the NLCS neither of those two will be able to pitch Game 1. I know the Cubs went 7-0 against the Mets but both teams are a lot different from the last time they played. Only thing is you have to wonder how the young arms and Harvey are going to hold up the deeper the Mets go.

Arrieta is going to get paid this year and it will be an unexpectedly big hit to them. His agent is Boras and his free agency is still a few years off.

If Arrieta ends up getting a huge number through arbitration that could affect their bid for Price. Funny how this board is the only place I've read that just 100% assumes Price is going to the Cubs, everywhere else I've read thinks he could still go several places, even end up staying in Toronto. I know there's a Maddon connection, but I still think he goes to the highest bidder.

If Arrieta ends up getting a huge number through arbitration that could affect their bid for Price. Funny how this board is the only place I've read that just 100% assumes Price is going to the Cubs, everywhere else I've read thinks he could still go several places, even end up staying in Toronto. I know there's a Maddon connection, but I still think he goes to the highest bidder.

Good points and would like to add that the Dodgers have shown they are willing to spend huge on their payroll. Another factor from Price's perspective could be the ballparks. Pitching in Dodger stadium sounds better than pitching in Wrigley.

i wouldnt be surprised to see the yankees open up the wallet for Price