Official World Series Thread

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Incredible series. Its crazy how good these rosters are and how young the players are.

these were the 2 best teams ive seen in the last 10 years aside from the 07 blowsox.

 

[Jay]

5 hours ago, Stradling said:

I too like Maddon even if he isn't the messiah a lot of people on here think he is.  Maddon won for one simple reason, he had better talent, talent that last night bailed him out.  He looked very familiar this entire series.  

What I didn't know heading into this series is that Francona was that good.  I obviously knew he was good, just didn't know he was that good.  

If we were to breakdown or list all of the questionable calls in this world series, I would assume Maddon's list would be a lot longer.  

Francona is good but I was surprised to see Shaw back out there for the 10th after the rain delay. IMO Shaw didn't look very good in the 9th, and was bailed out by the botched bunt and great fielding play by the SS. I thought having Shaw pitch the 10th was a huge mistake.

 

[Angel Oracle]

Shaw had a little command issue in the 9th, but it was worse in the 10th.    It was a short rain delay, but it still seemed to affect him.

Would Otero have been any better of an option?

Otero was excellent (1.53 ERA and 0.91 WHIP) during the 2016 season, and had been mostly solid in the post-season although allowing two HRs (1 in ALCS, GS in game 6).   But it seemed that Francona was hesitant to use him in important situations.  Did the GS by Russell sour Francona on Otero for game 7?

 

[Homebrewer]

All the Way - Eddie Vedder Cubs Song [OFFICIAL VIDEO]          

 

[Homebrewer]

 

[ukyah]

16 hours ago, Angels_Make_Me_Drink said:

I can't wait to see all of the young hot chicks who now wear Cubs gear because they grew up in a Cubs' family!

me too? 

[Tank]

9 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

The intentional walk to Rizzo proved costly for the Indians who scored the winning run.

English Cop's head just exploded.

[gotbeer]

Indians fan might live to regret this World Series tattoo

There is always one.

Reminds me of this classic.

[AngelArcher]

19 hours ago, Stradling said:

I too like Maddon even if he isn't the messiah a lot of people on here think he is.  Maddon won for one simple reason, he had better talent, talent that last night bailed him out.  He looked very familiar this entire series.  

What I didn't know heading into this series is that Francona was that good.  I obviously knew he was good, just didn't know he was that good.  

If we were to breakdown or list all of the questionable calls in this world series, I would assume Maddon's list would be a lot longer.  

He certainly did have a few head scratching calls, but the decision to pinch run for Schwarber in the 10th, really set up that inning. No way Schwarber tags up on the Bryant flyball. 

 

[Homebrewer]

http://wgntv.com/on-air/live-streaming/

Live coverage of the "Way Over The Top" Parade in Chicago.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I continue to be amazed at the sheer joy of Cubs fans over this event that has been more than a century in coming. Case in point: The fans who have visited and decorated Harry Caray's grave. Harry once said, "As sure as God made green apples, someday the Cubs are going to be in the World Series." Caray's headstone is surrounded by baskets of green apples.

 

[Richard]

 

[Blarg]

On 11/2/2016 at 10:11 PM, CALZONE said:

Maddon's team was down 3-1 and with a comeback World Series victory on the road gives him the edge IMHO.

That guy can still motivate no matter what decade.

His bullpen miss management blew a 3 run lead in the bottom of the 8th.

[ScottT]

I care about one baseball team, but I've enjoyed watching the live videos, checking out Instagram photos, etc.  

That said, I don't think there's any way I'd go near a parade and rally like that... and I'm kinda glad my team isn't that popular.

[Homebrewer]

Don't think even 1 school district would close for an Angels V parade, but all of them in the greater Chicago area closed for the day. People not in the parade/rally area before 7AM our time (9 am) were turned away. People drove in from surrounding areas and other states..Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin.. One guy I know drove down from Michigan and said he saw lots of other cars with flags etc on the highway yesterday.

Heard about 1 guy who got an Uber ride from Wisconsin..700 bucks. I knew it would be big.. but that was just nuts.

[Lou]

 

1 hour ago, Homebrewer said:

Don't think even 1 school district would close for an Angels V parade, but all of them in the greater Chicago area closed for the day.

schools shouldn't be closing because a baseball team won a championship 

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Homebrewer said:

Heard about 1 guy who got an Uber ride from Wisconsin..700 bucks. I knew it would be big.. but that was just nuts.

is he allergic to trains? dumbass

like I said, schools shouldn't be closing

[ScottT]

The price for reserving a table at a bar for the World Series was as much as that idiot's Uber ride.

[tomsred]

Maybe if he drinks enough during the ride there he will just enjoy the parade without thinking about the $700.....

 

[Ohtaniland]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

His bullpen miss management blew a 3 run lead in the bottom of the 8th.

Blarg his team went wire to wire after embarrassing us on our own field opening week. How can we possibly question his managing. He's done a terrific job balancing star players with youth. Scioscia has had the luxury of money, star players and youth for years only to fail numerous times since 2002. Best record in baseball in 2014 only to fail badly and get swept in the playoffs so don't go bashing Joe Maddon for not being perfect. He got the job done against another pretty good team and manager. 

[Lou]

1 hour ago, CALZONE said:

his team went wire to wire

incorrect 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

 

schools shouldn't be closing because a baseball team won a championship 

When I was in fourth grade, my teacher rolled a TV into the room every day so that we could watch the World Series (all were day games back then).

[Troll Daddy]

1 hour ago, CALZONE said:

Blarg his team went wire to wire after embarrassing us on our own field opening week. How can we possibly question his managing. He's done a terrific job balancing star players with youth. Scioscia has had the luxury of money, star players and youth for years only to fail numerous times since 2002. Best record in baseball in 2014 only to fail badly and get swept in the playoffs so don't go bashing Joe Maddon for not being perfect. He got the job done against another pretty good team and manager. 

 

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, CALZONE said:

Blarg his team went wire to wire after embarrassing us on our own field opening week. How can we possibly question his managing. He's done a terrific job balancing star players with youth. Scioscia has had the luxury of money, star players and youth for years only to fail numerous times since 2002. Best record in baseball in 2014 only to fail badly and get swept in the playoffs so don't go bashing Joe Maddon for not being perfect. He got the job done against another pretty good team and manager. 

Yes it's Scioscia's fault.  Remind me again when he had the collection of youth and talent the Cubs currently have?  When did he have a 1-4 as good as Lester (multiple time World Series champion that had a great year), Hendricks (ERA champ and possible cry young winner this year), Arrieta (last years Cy Young winner), and Lackey.  

[Ohtaniland]

43 minutes ago, Lou said:

incorrect 

Lol they were in second place for one day on the fourth game of the season. Come on Lou, every team is pretty much tied the first week of the season. Even we were in it until about week two.