Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
We'll definitely bump this thread when he gets his first hit sometime in 2018.
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2015, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
We'll definitely bump this thread when he gets his first hit sometime in 2018.
0-for-the-season, 0-for-$155 million, 0-for-America.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
You're a terrible Jew if you spell it "Johnathan."
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
You're a terrible Jew if you spell it "Johnathan."
I don't spell it at all.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 04:31:49 PM
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
You're a terrible Jew if you spell it "Johnathan."
I don't spell it at all.
We get it: you're not very bright.
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:34:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 04:31:49 PM
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
You're a terrible Jew if you spell it "Johnathan."
I don't spell it at all.
We get it: you're not very bright.
At least I'm not a terrible Jew.
WAIT
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 04:36:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:34:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 04:31:49 PM
Quote from: Bort on May 27, 2015, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 27, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Pretty glad this dude is here.
He deserves a thread.
Where's the splooge thread for Jon Lester, though?
Right here, dude.
Too late, your erroneous thread title is preserved forever in my reply.
His parents are as dumb as Bort's.
You're a terrible Jew if you spell it "Johnathan."
I don't spell it at all.
We get it: you're not very bright.
At least I'm not a terrible Jew.
WAIT
*tents fingers*
Everything is falling into pl...wait, what?
Wasn't able to watch him closely, but what I saw looked pretty good tonight. Seams like he's back in form.
Quote from: ChuckD on May 27, 2015, 09:28:00 PM
Wasn't able to watch him closely, but what I saw looked pretty good tonight. Seams like he's back in form.
He was pretty good.
Scherzer was just way better.
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 09:34:27 AM
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Intrepid Reader: Joo-Joo Gods*Temptation Intensifies*
Quote from: ChuckD on June 03, 2015, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 09:34:27 AM
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Intrepid Reader: Joo-Joo Gods
*Temptation Intensifies*
Funny, you don't look Joo-Jooish.
Quote from: ChuckD on June 03, 2015, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 09:34:27 AM
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Intrepid Reader: Joo-Joo Gods
*Temptation Intensifies*
Huey, you asshole
Quote from: SKO on June 03, 2015, 06:50:51 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 03, 2015, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 09:34:27 AM
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Intrepid Reader: Joo-Joo Gods
*Temptation Intensifies*
Huey, you asshole
Serves me right. Damnit, Jon.
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 08:08:40 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 03, 2015, 06:50:51 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 03, 2015, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 03, 2015, 09:34:27 AM
Pre-emptive motivational joo-joo push for Our guy Jon tonight.
Intrepid Reader: Joo-Joo Gods
*Temptation Intensifies*
Huey, you asshole
Serves me right. Damnit, Jon.
Sorry.
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 09:29:12 PM
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
I love advanced stats almost as much as ketchup, but if I see one more person cite Lester's dazzling FIP or xFIP while telling me to CALM DOWN HE'LL BE FINE I will...do nothing, I guess. I'm sure he will be fine but you can't really chalk these starts up to horrible luck - he's given up plenty of hard hit balls.
Quote from: R-V on June 10, 2015, 09:16:11 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 09:29:12 PM
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
I love advanced stats almost as much as ketchup, but if I see one more person cite Lester's dazzling FIP or xFIP while telling me to CALM DOWN HE'LL BE FINE I will...do nothing, I guess. I'm sure he will be fine but you can't really chalk these starts up to horrible luck - he's given up plenty of hard hit balls.
It's annoying.
But if this team picks him up again (they won 3 out of 4 after he failed to put away the Miami Series) by winning tonight and coming home with a 5-4 road trip, and if Lester is nails in September, then we can forgive him for his current tub-shitting. Definitely annoying, though.
Quote from: R-V on June 10, 2015, 09:16:11 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 09:29:12 PM
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
I love advanced stats almost as much as ketchup, but if I see one more person cite Lester's dazzling FIP or xFIP while telling me to CALM DOWN HE'LL BE FINE I will...do nothing, I guess. I'm sure he will be fine but you can't really chalk these starts up to horrible luck - he's given up plenty of hard hit balls.
Yeah I get the logic behind FIP and xFIP and why they are generally good predictors of long term success, but I feel like saying a guy isn't pitching bad unless he's walking guys and giving home runs up is misleading. If he's throwing meatballs he's throwing meatballs whether they leave the yard or not. I'm not worried because I don't think he's hurt and his velocity is fine and so I'm still sticking with the track record of success, but I agree that Lester's FIP and Chris Coghlan's BABIP have become the greatest examples of using advanced stats in a really fucking annoying and overly simplistic manner this year.
Quote from: SKO on June 10, 2015, 09:20:22 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 10, 2015, 09:16:11 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 09:29:12 PM
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
I love advanced stats almost as much as ketchup, but if I see one more person cite Lester's dazzling FIP or xFIP while telling me to CALM DOWN HE'LL BE FINE I will...do nothing, I guess. I'm sure he will be fine but you can't really chalk these starts up to horrible luck - he's given up plenty of hard hit balls.
Yeah I get the logic behind FIP and xFIP and why they are generally good predictors of long term success, but I feel like saying a guy isn't pitching bad unless he's walking guys and giving home runs up is misleading. If he's throwing meatballs he's throwing meatballs whether they leave the yard or not. I'm not worried because I don't think he's hurt and his velocity is fine and so I'm still sticking with the track record of success, but I agree that Lester's FIP and Chris Coghlan's BABIP have become the greatest examples of using advanced stats in a really fucking annoying and overly simplistic manner this year.
That's just it. Those stats are nice when you're trying to find players maybe somewhat cheaper than they otherwise would be - but bad luck can last an entire year, or most of one. It doesn't do a thing for here and now.
He's had a rough patch. I'm pretty confident he'll turn it around but right now it's pretty annoying when your ace gets battered coming off a really nice series in Washington. The Cubs are in a spot where a prolonged winning streak would do wonders for their playoff hopes. Can't have your #1 going out and taking the team out of a game before they have had a chance to settle in.
Quote from: Slaky on June 10, 2015, 09:37:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 10, 2015, 09:20:22 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 10, 2015, 09:16:11 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 09:29:12 PM
Great. The stupid mick busted Lester forever. This is why we can't have nice things
I love advanced stats almost as much as ketchup, but if I see one more person cite Lester's dazzling FIP or xFIP while telling me to CALM DOWN HE'LL BE FINE I will...do nothing, I guess. I'm sure he will be fine but you can't really chalk these starts up to horrible luck - he's given up plenty of hard hit balls.
Yeah I get the logic behind FIP and xFIP and why they are generally good predictors of long term success, but I feel like saying a guy isn't pitching bad unless he's walking guys and giving home runs up is misleading. If he's throwing meatballs he's throwing meatballs whether they leave the yard or not. I'm not worried because I don't think he's hurt and his velocity is fine and so I'm still sticking with the track record of success, but I agree that Lester's FIP and Chris Coghlan's BABIP have become the greatest examples of using advanced stats in a really fucking annoying and overly simplistic manner this year.
That's just it. Those stats are nice when you're trying to find players maybe somewhat cheaper than they otherwise would be - but bad luck can last an entire year, or most of one. It doesn't do a thing for here and now.
He's had a rough patch. I'm pretty confident he'll turn it around but right now it's pretty annoying when your ace gets battered coming off a really nice series in Washington. The Cubs are in a spot where a prolonged winning streak would do wonders for their playoff hopes. Can't have your #1 going out and taking the team out of a game before they have had a chance to settle in.
Yesterday you can chalk up a bit to Detroit being a team that can hit anyone in baseball.
I'm still far more annoyed by the 3 runs he gave up in the 2nd against the bottom of the order of an awful Marlins team.
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
Tabata leaned into it, too, and the Nats' announcers (who I find annoying anyway) were quite butthurt about it.
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
At the very least Lester should have to throw to Montero for the next couple starts, since he seems to need the fucking run support lately.
Lester for Sale, eat some of Lester's contract, problem solved done deal.
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
That Wong lead is absurd.
Also, your first pic has been stolen for Twitter purposes.
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
So you're saying anyone who gets on base against Lester is already 20% of the way to second?
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
How do you know he's *not* "practising" this every hour of every day?
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
It has to be a long con.
He's going to pitch the 7th game of the NLCS versus the Cards. Two-outs, bottom of the ninth. Cubs up 2-1. Wong singles to put the tying run on base for the Cards and takes his 20 foot lead and then ... Jon Lester unveils the secret pickoff move he's been developing all year. A pickoff move so good it that would raise the hairs on the back of Andy Pettitte's neck. Wong scrambles to get back but eats dirt 5 feet from the bag. Cubs win and capture the first of their back-to-back-to-back AAU championships.
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
I think there's a difference between Lester's issues and Ankiel's. I think that, even in his lowest moment, if you'd asked Ankiel to sling a fastball, belt-high, right down the middle, he could probably have managed it. The problem with that is, of course, that that pitch is going to get murdered. Not only did Ankiel have to throw strikes, he needed to throw strikes that couldn't be cleanly hit. All Lester has to do is throw a strike -
any strike. I'm not saying it's that simple, but if he can throw it over the plate without problems, surely with some work he can figure out how to throw it over a different plate, the same distance away?
EDIT: what I'm saying is that he's a lazy, feckless cunt who doesn't give a fucking toss that the whole of the National League is taking the piss out of him and is only interested in his paycheque.
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:29:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
I think there's a difference between Lester's issues and Ankiel's. I think that, even in his lowest moment, if you'd asked Ankiel to sling a fastball, belt-high, right down the middle, he could probably have managed it. The problem with that is, of course, that that pitch is going to get murdered. Not only did Ankiel have to throw strikes, he needed to throw strikes that couldn't be cleanly hit. All Lester has to do is throw a strike - any strike. I'm not saying it's that simple, but if he can throw it over the plate without problems, surely with some work he can figure out how to throw it over a different plate, the same distance away?
EDIT: what I'm saying is that he's a lazy, feckless cunt who doesn't give a fucking toss that the whole of the National League is taking the piss out of him and is only interested in his paycheque.
The thing is, he doesn't even need to throw a strike. Rizzo is 6'3", so Lester just needs to put it somewhere within an 8' x 8' box or thereabouts and occasionally throw one right on the bag. Just something to keep the runner honest.
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:29:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
I think there's a difference between Lester's issues and Ankiel's. I think that, even in his lowest moment, if you'd asked Ankiel to sling a fastball, belt-high, right down the middle, he could probably have managed it. The problem with that is, of course, that that pitch is going to get murdered. Not only did Ankiel have to throw strikes, he needed to throw strikes that couldn't be cleanly hit. All Lester has to do is throw a strike - any strike. I'm not saying it's that simple, but if he can throw it over the plate without problems, surely with some work he can figure out how to throw it over a different plate, the same distance away?
EDIT: what I'm saying is that he's a lazy, feckless cunt who doesn't give a fucking toss that the whole of the National League is taking the piss out of him and is only interested in his paycheque.
The thing is, he doesn't even need to throw a strike. Rizzo is 6'3", so Lester just needs to put it somewhere within an 8' x 8' box or thereabouts and occasionally throw one right on the bag. Just something to keep the runner honest.
I'm sure that literally no one has thought of any of this before.
Quote from: Oleg on July 07, 2015, 02:32:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:29:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 12:18:53 PM
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Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
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Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
I think there's a difference between Lester's issues and Ankiel's. I think that, even in his lowest moment, if you'd asked Ankiel to sling a fastball, belt-high, right down the middle, he could probably have managed it. The problem with that is, of course, that that pitch is going to get murdered. Not only did Ankiel have to throw strikes, he needed to throw strikes that couldn't be cleanly hit. All Lester has to do is throw a strike - any strike. I'm not saying it's that simple, but if he can throw it over the plate without problems, surely with some work he can figure out how to throw it over a different plate, the same distance away?
EDIT: what I'm saying is that he's a lazy, feckless cunt who doesn't give a fucking toss that the whole of the National League is taking the piss out of him and is only interested in his paycheque.
The thing is, he doesn't even need to throw a strike. Rizzo is 6'3", so Lester just needs to put it somewhere within an 8' x 8' box or thereabouts and occasionally throw one right on the bag. Just something to keep the runner honest.
I'm sure that literally no one has thought of any of this before.
Just because everybody thinks the Cardinals are cunts, doesn't mean they're not cunts.
Quote from: Oleg on July 07, 2015, 02:32:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:29:19 PM
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Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 07, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 07, 2015, 11:34:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 07, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
On the plus, he looked great throwing and locating last night. Maybe that will help convince him that he doesn't need Ross catching him.
On the other hand, dude needs to learn to throw over to first. Carpenter's lead in the first was bad enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/fGGbnof.png)
Then Wong was two full steps beyond where Carpenter was after singling in the 7th. Look at this shit.
(http://i.imgur.com/pHBgBNW.png)
I mean, Lester's looking right at him. That has to fuck with the guy's head seeing someone a fifth of the way to second and to not be able to do anything about it, right?
He's a professional fucking athlete who gets paid millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball. How is he not practising this every hour of every day until he gets it right? It's getting embarrassing.
I don't think the yips care how much you practice.
So what do you do, then? Just accept that every walk and hit you give up is, essentially, a double?
Apparently? This isn't exactly a new problem for him and he's had a damn fine career. I mean I certainly don't understand why throwing to first base is an issue when he can paint a strike zone, but like Tony said, the yips are the yips. I really doubt Rick Ankiel just stopped being able to throw a strike because he wasn't trying hard enough or practicing.
I think there's a difference between Lester's issues and Ankiel's. I think that, even in his lowest moment, if you'd asked Ankiel to sling a fastball, belt-high, right down the middle, he could probably have managed it. The problem with that is, of course, that that pitch is going to get murdered. Not only did Ankiel have to throw strikes, he needed to throw strikes that couldn't be cleanly hit. All Lester has to do is throw a strike - any strike. I'm not saying it's that simple, but if he can throw it over the plate without problems, surely with some work he can figure out how to throw it over a different plate, the same distance away?
EDIT: what I'm saying is that he's a lazy, feckless cunt who doesn't give a fucking toss that the whole of the National League is taking the piss out of him and is only interested in his paycheque.
The thing is, he doesn't even need to throw a strike. Rizzo is 6'3", so Lester just needs to put it somewhere within an 8' x 8' box or thereabouts and occasionally throw one right on the bag. Just something to keep the runner honest.
I'm sure that literally no one has thought of any of this before.
Ah, I forgot I included the part where I wrongfully claimed to be the first person to make such a ground-breaking observation. You have my deepest apologies.
De-chip-io again today I see.
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 03:01:31 PM
De-chip-io again today I see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Elr5K2Vuo&feature=youtu.be&t=16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Elr5K2Vuo&feature=youtu.be&t=16)
Quote from: SKO on July 07, 2015, 03:01:31 PM
De-chip-io again today I see.
It really is the essence of this place.
Embrace it.
Bump.
Oh, and Francisco Liriano was scratched from his scheduled start last night with a neck issue.
Get it up you, CubFaninHimesPark.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 19, 2015, 10:08:51 AM
Oh, and Francisco Liriano was scratched from his scheduled start last night with a neck issue.
Get it up you, CubFaninHimesPark.
If this is some kind of swipe at Larry Himes, I approve.
Per Bleacher Nation:
QuoteLester's 3.06 FIP is 21st best in baseball (just ahead of Michael Wacha) and his 3.11 xFIP is 15th best in baseball (just ahead of Carlos Martinez). By WAR (2.5), Lester has been the 19th most valuable starter in baseball this year.
After a very slow start, he's been as good as advertised. The shaky starts in Miami and Detroit contained a lot of bad batted ball luck. He's been known to finish strong and I know that past performance doesn't necessarily indicate future performance but HGH is a helluva drug.
So, this is a good signing so far.
I lol'd at a terrified Jon making David Ross run all the way out to get that comebacker to the mound. Then I cried when he allowed a run.
Dadgummit.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 24, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
I lol'd at a terrified Jon making David Ross run all the way out to get that comebacker to the mound. Then I cried when he allowed a run.
That was pretty interesting, though I'm not sure Greg Maddux himself would've been able to turn that into an out. That fucking ball fell into no man's land.
Quote from: PANK! on August 24, 2015, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 24, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
I lol'd at a terrified Jon making David Ross run all the way out to get that comebacker to the mound. Then I cried when he allowed a run.
That was pretty interesting, though I'm not sure Greg Maddux himself would've been able to turn that into an out. That fucking ball fell into no man's land.
Greg Maddux himself would have made a damn play on it and managed not to fire it into the Taco Bell drive through though. In fact I'd give him better than 50/50 to get an out at first.
I personally would have fallen down on my way to it, picked it up and from one knee sent the Indians bullpen a present they would truly enjoy "10/10 would def purchase again".
Quote from: InternetApex on August 24, 2015, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 24, 2015, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 24, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
I lol'd at a terrified Jon making David Ross run all the way out to get that comebacker to the mound. Then I cried when he allowed a run.
That was pretty interesting, though I'm not sure Greg Maddux himself would've been able to turn that into an out. That fucking ball fell into no man's land.
Greg Maddux himself would have made a damn play on it and managed not to fire it into the Taco Bell drive through though. In fact I'd give him better than 50/50 to get an out at first.
I personally would have fallen down on my way to it, picked it up and from one knee sent the Indians bullpen a present they would truly enjoy "10/10 would def purchase again".
The play was what it was. What bothered me was Ross' idiotic decision to fire the ball to 2nd when the CLE runner hadn't made any kind of turn at all.
Quote from: CT III on August 24, 2015, 07:53:06 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on August 24, 2015, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 24, 2015, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 24, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
I lol'd at a terrified Jon making David Ross run all the way out to get that comebacker to the mound. Then I cried when he allowed a run.
That was pretty interesting, though I'm not sure Greg Maddux himself would've been able to turn that into an out. That fucking ball fell into no man's land.
Greg Maddux himself would have made a damn play on it and managed not to fire it into the Taco Bell drive through though. In fact I'd give him better than 50/50 to get an out at first.
I personally would have fallen down on my way to it, picked it up and from one knee sent the Indians bullpen a present they would truly enjoy "10/10 would def purchase again".
The play was what it was. What bothered me was Ross' idiotic decision to fire the ball to 2nd when the CLE runner hadn't made any kind of turn at all.
With Lester on the mound somebody has to throw somewhere. Dammit.
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh good. You're here.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
You just don't understand how playoff games work now. These days they're 95% pitchers fielding comebackers and holding runners on. The rest of that shit is just noise.
Quote from: CT III on August 30, 2015, 11:06:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
You just don't understand how playoff games work now. These days they're 95% pitcher's fielding comebackers and holding runners on. The rest of that shit is just noise.
People need to go back and watch Madison Bumgarner's 2014 postseason highlights. It's minute after minute of him holding runners on, making check throws to first, fielding bunts, and throwing only overhand to bases, NEVER underhand like a gutless bitch. There were a couple key spots during the World Series when there was no runner at first base, so MadBum walked a guy just so he'd have someone there to hold to the bag like a true champion. Still gives me chills.
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
Well, the Desipio race to the bottom just got more interesting.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
"Other than the times he was really really good, he has been just merely good, or sometimes bad " I could cite literally any of his good starts the last two years when people ran all over him and he nonetheless pitched very well because it's an overblown issue, but I'll just kindly invite you to fuck off because you're a pissy little nitwit who can't do anything other than show up and bitch when Lester has an off day after being more or less dominant for two and a half fucking months.
You're a fucking idiot and no one wants to hear it. Fucking go away.
Quote from: SKO on August 30, 2015, 05:10:32 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
"Other than the times he was really really good, he has been just merely good, or sometimes bad " I could cite literally any of his good starts the last two years when people ran all over him and he nonetheless pitched very well because it's an overblown issue, but I'll just kindly invite you to fuck off because you're a pissy little nitwit who can't do anything other than show up and bitch when Lester has an off day after being more or less dominant for two and a half fucking months.
You're a fucking idiot and no one wants to hear it. Fucking go away.
Quote from: SKO on August 30, 2015, 05:10:32 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
"Other than the times he was really really good, he has been just merely good, or sometimes bad " I could cite literally any of his good starts the last two years when people ran all over him and he nonetheless pitched very well because it's an overblown issue, but I'll just kindly invite you to fuck off because you're a pissy little nitwit who can't do anything other than show up and bitch when Lester has an off day after being more or less dominant for two and a half fucking months.
You're a fucking idiot and no one wants to hear it. Fucking go away.
geez, guys. Even if you think he's wrong, there are certainly far less dickish ways to convey that.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 31, 2015, 12:17:43 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 30, 2015, 05:10:32 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
Two things:
1. Other than the amazing WS against the Cardinals (and there's no reason to believe he'll replicate those numbers, in large part because of the second point), his postseason numbers have been anywhere from solid to pretty bad. Last year's wild card game is concerning.
2. There's no reason to think he'll replicate his good postseason numbers, because until last year's WC game, base stealers were 1-1 against him in all of his prior postseason appearances. If you think teams (especially his most likely NLDS opponent, the Cardinals) aren't going to take 25 foot leads and take one--and in many cases two--bases from him, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This problem gets even worse, because Montero is pretty terrible defensively, which means Ross becomes necessary behind the plate in two playoff games.
Unless the Cardinals only baserunners against Lester are Molina and their pitcher, they will probably set a record for stolen bases in a playoff game against Lester. He's already allowed 39 steals (to 8 CS) and in only 9 of his 26 starts have opponents not stolen a base. In almost as many starts (8), he's allowed 3 or more steals.
The writing is on the wall. But if two abnormally good games against the Cardinals, before teams figured out they could run at will on him, will work as a sippy cup full of warm milk for you, then keep on drinking.
"Other than the times he was really really good, he has been just merely good, or sometimes bad " I could cite literally any of his good starts the last two years when people ran all over him and he nonetheless pitched very well because it's an overblown issue, but I'll just kindly invite you to fuck off because you're a pissy little nitwit who can't do anything other than show up and bitch when Lester has an off day after being more or less dominant for two and a half fucking months.
You're a fucking idiot and no one wants to hear it. Fucking go away.
geez, guys. Even if you think he's wrong, there are certainly far less dickish ways to convey that.
Maybe, but the troll act is irritating. He only shows up when Lester has a bad game. The guy shows up to bitch about the dude with the
lowest ERA by a starting pitcher in WS history being "completely useless in close playoff games" because a guy had a bad 7th inning on the road vs the Dodgers. Never mind that he just pitched 8 2/3 and gave up 1 measly fucking run in his start before that, or that he had blanked the Dodgers for 6 straight innings before some bad defense and BABIP luck torpedo'd him in the 7th. If you argue with him, he discounts things like
having the lowest ERA by a starting pitcher in WS history as flukes to make his point. He's the definition of a troll and I'm sure he'll skulk around some more and ignore whatever good Lester does between now and his next non-quality start before popping up again.
I will admit I have an even shorter trigger than usual right now because I don't think I've more slept more than 3 hours a night since Thursday because there is no greater combination in hell than a 3 month old who appears to be teething early and college freshmen moving onto campus and discovering beer for the first time (then getting alcohol poisoning, necessitating a 1 AM phone call to my wife, the campus babysitter, two seconds after the kid had just fallen asleep). The troll got the short straw. I regret nothing.
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
I thought after Mickey O'Pank cursed Lester with his pre-emptive Juju last time that we were done saying anything good about Lester until after he's done well or when we're yelling at CFIHP for being a chode.
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 09:04:41 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
I thought after Mickey O'Pank cursed Lester with his pre-emptive Juju last time that we were done saying anything good about Lester until after he's done well or when we're yelling at CFIHP for being a chode.
That's if you believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in nothing.
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 09:09:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 09:04:41 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
I thought after Mickey O'Pank cursed Lester with his pre-emptive Juju last time that we were done saying anything good about Lester until after he's done well or when we're yelling at CFIHP for being a chode.
Except Yoervis Medina.
That's if you believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in nothing.
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 09:09:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 09:04:41 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
I thought after Mickey O'Pank cursed Lester with his pre-emptive Juju last time that we were done saying anything good about Lester until after he's done well or when we're yelling at CFIHP for being a chode.
Except Yoervis Medina.
That's if you believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in nothing.
PANK'D
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
Quote from: InternetApex on September 09, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Big start for Lester today. If he falters, and he might, because SPORTZ, I fully expect a diatribe from you know who in this thread today. And that, quite honestly, will piss me off more than an actual non-quality start and a loss.
There's a lot riding on this one. Come on, Jon.
Somehow a Lester loss will override all the actual World Series success he's had. Or maybe the Cubs uniform sapped him of his Cardinal taming abilities. Or maybe he's old now. Or maybe the Cubs wasted a lot of money.
Either way, Lester is pitching against every hot take asshole in the city and the nation.
Let's go Jon. I believe in you.
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
Well, sure, you're technically correct. It was like 2 1/2 weeks ago that he went 8 2/3, 1 ER vs the Indians. He followed that up with 6 shutout innings on the road vs the Dodgers before BABIP, bad defense, and Montero throwing the ball into left field when he had Utley picked off easily at third did him in.
I guess he only went 5 IP, 2 ER vs AZ last time out but I think that Joe decided "nails" was unnecessary with a 14 run lead.
Either way, I think you're being a little hard on the man.
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 10:12:30 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
Well, sure, you're technically correct. It was like 2 1/2 weeks ago that he went 8 2/3, 1 ER vs the Indians. He followed that up with 6 shutout innings on the road vs the Dodgers before BABIP, bad defense, and Montero throwing the ball into left field when he had Utley picked off easily at third did him in.
I guess he only went 5 IP, 2 ER vs AZ last time out but I think that Joe decided "nails" was unnecessary with a 14 run lead.
Either way, I think you're being a little hard on the man.
And you're being a Grade-A bullshit tolerator with the BABIP nonsense and teammates relegating him to an existence of DOOM with a bad play here and there. If memory serves, he left two pitches out over the plate which were cleanly lined the opposite way into right field--one to perennial slapdick AJ Ellis and the other to some cumstain punch n judy who drove in his first career RBI with his hit. These were not "woe is me, perchance that nefarious rawhide bounced 180 times between my two infielders", these were "let's leave a fat pitch off the outside corner that these useless-hitters can tee off and punch the other way at will". Yes, Montero did him no favors with his errant throw but I think Lester would be the first to admit that he should have and could have picked his catcher up. But he didn't. It wasn't a shitty performance but it was far from great and it was definitely disappointing, coming as it did on the heels of a 3-game losing streak. I don't think I'm being hard on him at all. All I said was he hasn't been "nails" in several weeks which is pretty close to correct.
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:48:58 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 10:12:30 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
Well, sure, you're technically correct. It was like 2 1/2 weeks ago that he went 8 2/3, 1 ER vs the Indians. He followed that up with 6 shutout innings on the road vs the Dodgers before BABIP, bad defense, and Montero throwing the ball into left field when he had Utley picked off easily at third did him in.
I guess he only went 5 IP, 2 ER vs AZ last time out but I think that Joe decided "nails" was unnecessary with a 14 run lead.
Either way, I think you're being a little hard on the man.
And you're being a Grade-A bullshit tolerator with the BABIP nonsense and teammates relegating him to an existence of DOOM with a bad play here and there. If memory serves, he left two pitches out over the plate which were cleanly lined the opposite way into right field--one to perennial slapdick AJ Ellis and the other to some cumstain punch n judy who drove in his first career RBI with his hit. These were not "woe is me, perchance that nefarious rawhide bounced 180 times between my two infielders", these were "let's leave a fat pitch off the outside corner that these useless-hitters can tee off and punch the other way at will". Yes, Montero did him no favors with his errant throw but I think Lester would be the first to admit that he should have and could have picked his catcher up. But he didn't. It wasn't a shitty performance but it was far from great and it was definitely disappointing, coming as it did on the heels of a 3-game losing streak. I don't think I'm being hard on him at all. All I said was he hasn't been "nails" in several weeks which is pretty close to correct.
So, again, two mediocre starts (and one which probably is a quality start if Joe hadn't wisely decided to save Jon's bullets with a double digit lead) since his last nigh complete game shutout. I just feel like saying "he hasn't been nails in WEEKS" really exaggerates things, given that as a starter with off days mixed in he pitches once a week to begin with.
What I'm saying is at least he's not that worthless slapdick Jason Hammel.
You wanna talk bullshit toleration, how about RV's whole "golly gee it's just bad luck that all of his bad starts have been happening in a row for almost three months now, but let's not be too hard on him since his season numbers are still respectable looking because he had an abnormally hot May" crap?
I think instead of trying to soothe Huard's chapped ass, let's just bask in the fact that Jon Lester is one helluva #2 starter.
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:48:58 AM
I don't think I'm being hard on him at all.
You are.
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 11:22:05 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:48:58 AM
I don't think I'm being hard on him at all.
You are.
Quote from: What I said, word-for-wordI'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
I'll admit I forgot about the Cleveland game but I don't see where I'm exactly being HARD on the guy. Just saying it'd be a good time for him be the balls today. If not, tomorrow's another day. It's not lucking I'm going all CFIHP on the guy.
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 11:22:05 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:48:58 AM
I don't think I'm being hard on him at all.
You are.
Quote from: What I said, word-for-wordI'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
I'll admit I forgot about the Cleveland game but I don't see where I'm exactly being HARD on the guy. Just saying it'd be a good time for him be the balls today. If not, tomorrow's another day. It's not lucking I'm going all CFIHP on the guy.
What is it lucking then
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 11:34:17 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 11:22:05 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:48:58 AM
I don't think I'm being hard on him at all.
You are.
Quote from: What I said, word-for-wordI'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
I'll admit I forgot about the Cleveland game but I don't see where I'm exactly being HARD on the guy. Just saying it'd be a good time for him be the balls today. If not, tomorrow's another day. It's not lucking I'm going all CFIHP on the guy.
What is it lucking then
Exactly.
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 11:11:41 AM
What I'm saying is at least he's not that worthless slapdick Jason Hammel.
You wanna talk bullshit toleration, how about RV's whole "golly gee it's just bad luck that all of his bad starts have been happening in a row for almost three months now, but let's not be too hard on him since his season numbers are still respectable looking because he had an abnormally hot May" crap?
I not only tolerate bullshit, I welcome it. I'd eat it all day if I could. Give me a big old plate of bullshit and a soup spoon and I'll go to bed happy.
I don't care if he fell an inning shy of the Huebiter Standard of Nailsitude or whatever, that was a hell of a game from Lester.
Also, fuck you, CFIHP
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
This is a formal invitation for Spudsy O'Helmethead to get stuffed.
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Huey clearly laid out his standards and Lester failed to meet them. Case closed.
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Huey clearly laid out his standards and Lester failed to meet them. Case closed.
When Fernando Rodney or whoever blows this lead in the next inning Huey will lament Lester's lack of nail..ish..ness?
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 03:06:11 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Huey clearly laid out his standards and Lester failed to meet them. Case closed.
When Fernando Rodney or whoever blows this lead in the next inning Huey will lament Lester's lack of nail..ish..ness?
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 03:06:11 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Huey clearly laid out his standards and Lester failed to meet them. Case closed.
When Fernando Rodney or whoever blows this lead in the next inning Huey will lament Lester's lack of nail..ish..ness?
And scene. Maybe they can stop trying to make Fernando Rodney happen now?
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 09, 2015, 03:06:11 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 09, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 09, 2015, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Huey clearly laid out his standards and Lester failed to meet them. Case closed.
When Fernando Rodney or whoever blows this lead in the next inning Huey will lament Lester's lack of nail..ish..ness?
ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?
Not as sorry as Maddon should be for apparently needing at least four or five more pants shittings before deciding that Strop against the Cardinals is a bad fucking idea.
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
In his last two starts he's allowed 2 runs in 15 IP in St. Louis and Pittsburgh but hur durr worthless in a close playoff game. Eat shit.
Serious fucking nails tonight, god damn.
Quote from: SKO on September 15, 2015, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 29, 2015, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
The guy that's allowed 1 fucking run in 21 IP in two world series? This the fucking guy you're talking about you fucking chode?
In his last two starts he's allowed 2 runs in 15 IP in St. Louis and Pittsburgh but hur durr worthless in a close playoff game. Eat shit.
16 IP*.
Fucking gutless selfish motherfucker cheated Rondon out of a save. Liriano would have bowed out in the 6th so Strop and Wood could have gotten holds.
The important thing to remember here is that once again, CFiHP is wronger that Internet Chuck on the Wrongingest Day of his life using an electrified Wronging Machine.
FYCFiHP
Quote from: Bort on September 15, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
The important thing to remember here is that once again, CFiHP is wronger that Internet Chuck on the Wrongingest Day of his life using an electrified Wronging Machine.
There are three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the CFiHP way.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 15, 2015, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 15, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
The important thing to remember here is that once again, CFiHP is wronger that Internet Chuck on the Wrongingest Day of his life using an electrified Wronging Machine.
There are three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the CFiHP way.
That sounds like only two ways.
Quote from: Bort on September 15, 2015, 10:06:51 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 15, 2015, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 15, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
The important thing to remember here is that once again, CFiHP is wronger that Internet Chuck on the Wrongingest Day of his life using an electrified Wronging Machine.
There are three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the CFiHP way.
That sounds like only two ways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P0JM3h7IQk
Of all the posters to not get the reference...
Quote from: Brownie on September 15, 2015, 08:54:55 PM
Fucking gutless selfish motherfucker cheated Rondon out of a save. Liriano would have bowed out in the 6th so Strop and Wood could have gotten holds.
I think after the St. Louis game, he told Maddon that if he tried taking him out, he was going to tear off one of Joe's legs and beat him to death with it.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on September 15, 2015, 11:01:38 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 15, 2015, 08:54:55 PM
Fucking gutless selfish motherfucker cheated Rondon out of a save. Liriano would have bowed out in the 6th so Strop and Wood could have gotten holds.
I think after the St. Louis game, he told Maddon that if he tried taking him out, he was going to tear off one of Joe's legs and beat him to death with it.
Much like Jon, I'd also like to thank McCutchen and Aramis for going down meekly on the first pitch in both of their ABs. I'm not sure I could have handled a long, dramatic at bat by either. Aramis hitting a key home run off of Cubs pitching in a big game is a recurring nightmare.
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Nice stickpoke.
Now can you translate that into English?
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
This is the first post in like 6 months that I didn't consider to be a hate read.
Quote from: CT III on September 16, 2015, 09:23:11 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
This is the first post in like 6 months that I didn't consider to be a hate read.
Thanks for sharing.
I would like to add that yesterday was a more needed nails performance than last Wednesday's game. It would have been nice to sweep the Cardinals last week (and Lester certainly did his part--Maddon just pulled him early) but yesterday also served as Jon's elusive STOPPER game that Arrieta has typically serviced. Nice that they win a game to snap a 3 game losing streak and didn't continue to have to turn to Jake to stem the tide since his shoulders should be awfully sore by now from having done it pretty much all year.
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 09:22:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Nice stickpoke.
Now can you translate that into English?
Nuair lÃnte Huey suas 8 prátaà inning ar an tábla le iomlán de bites reáchtáil amháin nó nÃos lú a tógadh amach acu
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 09:22:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Nice stickpoke.
Now can you translate that into English?
Nuair lÃnte Huey suas 8 prátaà inning ar an tábla le iomlán de bites reáchtáil amháin nó nÃos lú a tógadh amach acu
*Inserts Babel fish into ear, realizes it won't work on something as primitive as Gaelic.*
Quote from: flannj on September 16, 2015, 10:28:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 09:22:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Nice stickpoke.
Now can you translate that into English?
Nuair lÃnte Huey suas 8 prátaà inning ar an tábla le iomlán de bites reáchtáil amháin nó nÃos lú a tógadh amach acu
*Inserts Babel fish into ear, realizes it won't work on something as primitive as Gaelic.*
Ha ha... wait, what? HEY!
Quote from: Tonker on September 16, 2015, 11:35:26 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 16, 2015, 10:28:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 09:22:15 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 16, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: PANK! on September 09, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
I'm just glad they don't NEED a win, as Lester has proven largely disappointing as a stopper.
That said, he's done well most of the year but I don't know that we've seen a "nails" performance (i.e. 8 IP 1 or fewer runs) in several weeks now.
Today would be a great fucking day for that.
A hearty congratulations to Jon Lester on his second Quality Potato Start* of the last 3 weeks.
*When Huey lines up 8 inning potatoes on the table with a total of one or less run bites taken out of them
Nice stickpoke.
Now can you translate that into English?
Nuair lÃnte Huey suas 8 prátaà inning ar an tábla le iomlán de bites reáchtáil amháin nó nÃos lú a tógadh amach acu
*Inserts Babel fish into ear, realizes it won't work on something as primitive as Gaelic.*
Ha ha... wait, what? HEY!
At least no one is mocking your native creole of Aboriginal Australian and Flemish.
If my Facebook is any indication, pretty much all of the BFIB (Cardinals) and WFIB (White Sox) have come together united by the apparent FACT that Jon Lester's pickoff follies mean that he's worthless as a playoff pitcher because everyone will steal on him or whatever. It's a "huge issue" or a "glaring issue" or something. So, DOOM.
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 02:54:53 PM
If my Facebook is any indication, pretty much all of the BFIB (Cardinals) and WFIB (White Sox) have come together united by the apparent FACT that Jon Lester's pickoff follies mean that he's worthless as a playoff pitcher because everyone will steal on him or whatever. It's a "huge issue" or a "glaring issue" or something. So, DOOM.
If morph's post is any indication, he's got way too many idiot Sox and Cardinal fan friends.
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 02:54:53 PM
If my Facebook is any indication, pretty much all of the BFIB (Cardinals) and WFIB (White Sox) have come together united by the apparent FACT that Jon Lester's pickoff follies mean that he's worthless as a playoff pitcher because everyone will steal on him or whatever. It's a "huge issue" or a "glaring issue" or something. So, DOOM.
If morph's post is any indication, he's got way too many idiot Sox and Cardinal fan friends.
Well... yeah, I do.
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 03:28:18 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 02:54:53 PM
If my Facebook is any indication, pretty much all of the BFIB (Cardinals) and WFIB (White Sox) have come together united by the apparent FACT that Jon Lester's pickoff follies mean that he's worthless as a playoff pitcher because everyone will steal on him or whatever. It's a "huge issue" or a "glaring issue" or something. So, DOOM.
If morph's post is any indication, he's got way too many idiot Sox and Cardinal fan friends.
Well... yeah, I do.
But speaking of that, last night's successful pickoff has me wondering if that ONE TIME has now unlocked whatever it has been in Lester's brain that was blocking his ability to throw to first base. It's not a huge issue--he allows so few baserunners vis-a-vis most major league pitchers to mitigate the effects of this idiosyncrasy--but there also have been enough cases of guys going from home to third on 3 pitches to make me a little anxious. I wish he didn't have this "issue" but I'll live with it since he's otherwise pretty damn good.
Jon's just saving it all up for an epic walk-off pickoff of Matt Carpenter to end Game 7 of the NLCS which leads to a humiliated Carpenter's immediate retirement from the game of baseball followed by the rest of the Cardinals, one by one, 2014-2015 San Francisco 49ers Offseason style. The team is folded, St. Louis's economy crumbles, and the city is razed to the ground by its creditors and thoroughly destroyed by drone strikes personally authorized by President Obama under the official codename Enduring Darren Wilson live via satellite on the Busch Stadium jumbotron.
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 03:45:19 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 03:28:18 PM
Quote from: PANK! on September 16, 2015, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 16, 2015, 02:54:53 PM
If my Facebook is any indication, pretty much all of the BFIB (Cardinals) and WFIB (White Sox) have come together united by the apparent FACT that Jon Lester's pickoff follies mean that he's worthless as a playoff pitcher because everyone will steal on him or whatever. It's a "huge issue" or a "glaring issue" or something. So, DOOM.
If morph's post is any indication, he's got way too many idiot Sox and Cardinal fan friends.
Well... yeah, I do.
But speaking of that, last night's successful pickoff has me wondering if that ONE TIME has now unlocked whatever it has been in Lester's brain that was blocking his ability to throw to first base. It's not a huge issue--he allows so few baserunners vis-a-vis most major league pitchers to mitigate the effects of this idiosyncrasy--but there also have been enough cases of guys going from home to third on 3 pitches to make me a little anxious. I wish he didn't have this "issue" but I'll live with it since he's otherwise pretty damn good.
What made that pickoff throw work was Lester deliberately trying to throw at Rizzo's feet.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 16, 2015, 05:54:24 PM
Jon's just saving it all up for an epic walk-off pickoff of Matt Carpenter to end Game 75 of the NLCDS which leads to a humiliated Carpenter's immediate retirement from the game of baseball followed by the rest of the Cardinals, one by one, 2014-2015 San Francisco 49ers Offseason style. The team is folded, St. Louis's economy crumbles, and the city is razed to the ground by its creditors and thoroughly destroyed by drone strikes personally authorized by President Obama under the official codename Enduring Darren Wilson live via satellite on the Busch Stadium jumbotron.
Selig-Card Change'd
Final regular season line: 32 starts, 205 IP, 9.09 K/9, 2.06 BB/9, 207 Ks, 3.34 ERA, 2.93 FIP, 3.07 xFIP, 5.0 fWAR (just half a win less than his career high 5.5 last year).
But 11-12 and pickoffs so nice choice, epstink.
Retiring 20 straight guys is a good way to not have to hear about pickoff throws.
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
I have a feeling the game is going to be low scoring and a candidate for extra innings. If that happens, I'm hoping Joe uses the bullpen monster, to save Lester for St. Louis. They've been better than half the rotation anyway.
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
I throw all hands at the Pirates to beat them. Whatever it takes. I think Joe would do the same.
The idea of Lester coming out of the pen would be so sick.
Quote from: Slaky on October 01, 2015, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
I throw all hands at the Pirates to beat them. Whatever it takes. I think Joe would do the same.
The idea of Lester coming out of the pen would be so sick.
I would love to see Jake used as our Madison Bumgarner if necessary. Four inning save in game seven? Do it, Joe.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2015, 12:32:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky on October 01, 2015, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
I throw all hands at the Pirates to beat them. Whatever it takes. I think Joe would do the same.
The idea of Lester coming out of the pen would be so sick.
I would love to see Jake used as our Madison Bumgarner if necessary. Four inning save in game seven? Do it, Joe.
I dunno...I mean it'd be nice to have but I wouldn't look forward to it, as it'd mean that the Jake Express hit a snag which i frankly don't want to entertain.
Good insurance policy, though.
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Why wouldn't Jake just go all 9?
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 12:34:01 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2015, 12:32:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky on October 01, 2015, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
I throw all hands at the Pirates to beat them. Whatever it takes. I think Joe would do the same.
The idea of Lester coming out of the pen would be so sick.
I would love to see Jake used as our Madison Bumgarner if necessary. Four inning save in game seven? Do it, Joe.
I dunno...I mean it'd be nice to have but I wouldn't look forward to it, as it'd mean that the Jake Express hit a snag which i frankly don't want to entertain.
Good insurance policy, though.
When did Madison Bumgarner hit his snag in the 2014 playoffs?
Quote from: PenFoe on October 01, 2015, 03:25:28 PM
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Why wouldn't Jake just go all 9?
Shit, Jake goes 12 if that's what it takes.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 12:34:01 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2015, 12:32:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky on October 01, 2015, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 01, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
I heard it suggested a week or so ago that it'll only be Jake and Jon, along with 7 bullpen arms. 16 offensive players. Shit, even MAZCK SEIZURE could make this roster (at the expense of Bucket Head though I think)
Lester'll be on more rest than Arrieta, so it might also be helpful for him if he threw 2 or 3 innings (if it came to that). That'd push him to Game 2 of the LDS I suppose, but he'd still be able to pitch twice in that theoretical subsequent series, no? And who cares if Bullpen (Or Preparation H) Day is Game 1 or 2?
I throw all hands at the Pirates to beat them. Whatever it takes. I think Joe would do the same.
The idea of Lester coming out of the pen would be so sick.
I would love to see Jake used as our Madison Bumgarner if necessary. Four inning save in game seven? Do it, Joe.
I dunno...I mean it'd be nice to have but I wouldn't look forward to it, as it'd mean that the Jake Express hit a snag which i frankly don't want to entertain.
Good insurance policy, though.
When did Madison Bumgarner hit his snag in the 2014 playoffs?
I think I thought you were talking about Lester. Sorry--my pank.
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Lester and everyone else who has pitched for the Cubs and is on the Wild Card roster, David Ross and Chris Denorfia included, should be ready to pitch.
But back to the strategery of the bullpen day... why not have it Game 1, regardless? You could even have Lester announced as the starter and as soon as the game starts, get Wood/Richard/Cahill/Hammel ready in the pen and replace Lester as soon as the Cubs half of the first is over. The Cubs can punch Wacha in the face and then Lester goes Game 2 with Arrieta waiting to start Game 3 at Wrigley.
Quote from: Brownie on October 02, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Lester and everyone else who has pitched for the Cubs and is on the Wild Card roster, David Ross and Chris Denorfia included, should be ready to pitch.
But back to the strategery of the bullpen day... why not have it Game 1, regardless? You could even have Lester announced as the starter and as soon as the game starts, get Wood/Richard/Cahill/Hammel ready in the pen and replace Lester as soon as the Cubs half of the first is over. The Cubs can punch Wacha in the face and then Lester goes Game 2 with Arrieta waiting to start Game 3 at Wrigley.
They would automatically start the game with 24 players and Rizzo and Bryant would get drilled in the head because Maddon isn't playing the game the right way.
Quote from: Brownie on October 02, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Lester and everyone else who has pitched for the Cubs and is on the Wild Card roster, David Ross and Chris Denorfia included, should be ready to pitch.
But back to the strategery of the bullpen day... why not have it Game 1, regardless? You could even have Lester announced as the starter and as soon as the game starts, get Wood/Richard/Cahill/Hammel ready in the pen and replace Lester as soon as the Cubs half of the first is over. The Cubs can punch Wacha in the face and then Lester goes Game 2 with Arrieta waiting to start Game 3 at Wrigley.
If the Wood/Cahill/Richard hydra all suck in that game, you'd end up taxing the rest of the bullpen in game 1 with game 2 the next day. If you do the bullpen day in Game 2, then if it goes tits-up you've got an off day to rest everyone before game 3.
Quote from: R-V on October 02, 2015, 01:00:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 02, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on October 01, 2015, 09:48:25 AM
So, has there been any talk of Lester being available for a few innings in the wild-card game? I know he's scheduled to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday, but -- big, if true alert -- you have to get there first. Arrieta *should* be able to go 7+ strong, so it probably won't be an issue, but if he's somehow out of there before the 7th or 8th inning, do you turn to Lester rather than a Richard/Cahill/Wood type?
Lester and everyone else who has pitched for the Cubs and is on the Wild Card roster, David Ross and Chris Denorfia included, should be ready to pitch.
But back to the strategery of the bullpen day... why not have it Game 1, regardless? You could even have Lester announced as the starter and as soon as the game starts, get Wood/Richard/Cahill/Hammel ready in the pen and replace Lester as soon as the Cubs half of the first is over. The Cubs can punch Wacha in the face and then Lester goes Game 2 with Arrieta waiting to start Game 3 at Wrigley.
If the Wood/Cahill/Richard hydra all suck in that game, you'd end up taxing the rest of the bullpen in game 1 with game 2 the next day. If you do the bullpen day in Game 2, then if it goes tits-up you've got an off day to rest everyone before game 3.
I'm endorsing this with my penis, which I dipped in Cubbieblue ink.
*bam*
The man has brass balls.
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Second start in a row he's gotten out of a bases loaded, no out jam without allowing any runs.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 04, 2016, 03:32:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Second start in a row he's gotten out of a bases loaded, no out jam without allowing any runs.
Just like the last time out when he got out of a bases loaded no out jam, he got three outs before nary a runner crossed the home base.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 04, 2016, 03:32:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Second start in a row he's gotten out of a bases loaded, no out jam without allowing any runs.
It's great that he can do it, but I hope he doesn't start making a habit out of it.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 04, 2016, 04:28:00 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 04, 2016, 03:32:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Second start in a row he's gotten out of a bases loaded, no out jam without allowing any runs.
It's great that he can do it, but I hope he doesn't start making a habit out of it.
Technically, he's already started making a habit out of it. One hopes that he'll discontinue the habit post haste.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 04, 2016, 04:28:00 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 04, 2016, 03:32:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Second start in a row he's gotten out of a bases loaded, no out jam without allowing any runs.
It's great that he can do it, but I hope he doesn't start making a habit out of it.
He's had some shit BABIP luck in his last two starts after having really good BABIP luck in his first four, it's pretty damn amazing he's allowed a whopping 1 run in those 12.2 innings despite allowing 19 baserunners. But no, I don't think "bases loaded, no out" will keep happening ever start.
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 04, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 04, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
The man has brass balls.
I'm at work and can't really follow the game. Wha' happen'd?
Pittsburgh loaded the bases with no outs on two singles and a walk. Then Jon got a strike out, weak pop out, strike out to get out of it.
Balls of brass.
CFiHP or wherever the fuck he is can get fucked.
Quote from: Oleg on May 04, 2016, 07:33:04 PM
CFiHP or wherever the fuck he is can get fucked.
What else is new?
Quote from: Oleg on May 04, 2016, 07:33:04 PM
CFiHP or wherever the fuck he is can get fucked.
INTREPID READER CFIHP:Let's wait till he does it in a big game, first. You can't count all of his past success in the postseason/World Series, either. Those don't count, because reasons.
FYCFIHP
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
And the search engine releases pornbots and THANKS ALOT FOR THAT BY THE WAY.
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2016, 09:13:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
And the search engine releases pornbots and THANKS ALOT FOR THAT BY THE WAY.
I have reached out multiple times to the simple machines people and gotten no response. Someone ask Andy to fix it. Or yell at fork. I never wanted this responsibility nor do I have any idea how to get rid of it.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 09:22:10 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2016, 09:13:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
And the search engine releases pornbots and THANKS ALOT FOR THAT BY THE WAY.
I have reached out multiple times to the simple machines people and gotten no response. Someone ask Andy to fix it. Or yell at fork. I never wanted this responsibility nor do I have any idea how to get rid of it.
Add someone as an admin, remove yourself as an admin. PROFIT!
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
Yea, I'm not sure why it would be ratto'd but there are only 2 threads started by LoneStarCubFan in the board and neither of them are the FTGFA thread.
Also, "Jon Fucking Lester" yielded no results. I don't have issues searching.
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2016, 09:27:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
Yea, I'm not sure why it would be ratto'd but there are only 2 threads started by LoneStarCubFan in the board and neither of them are the FTGFA thread.
Also, "Jon Fucking Lester" yielded no results. I don't have issues searching.
Jesus, of all the threads to vanish for no reason, the Ratto had to choose that one? Boo
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:58:13 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2015, 08:56:55 PM
Haren could have given them this performance tonight.
Nice outing from a gutless piece of shit.
With that said, the Cubs will still win this series. But I promise that their postseason success will owe nothing to Lester..
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:37:56 PM
Singles to the 7 and 8 hitters. Nice shutdown inning, asshole.
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2016, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:58:13 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2015, 08:56:55 PM
Haren could have given them this performance tonight.
Nice outing from a gutless piece of shit.
With that said, the Cubs will still win this series. But I promise that their postseason success will owe nothing to Lester..
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:37:56 PM
Singles to the 7 and 8 hitters. Nice shutdown inning, asshole.
Pains me to admit he was somewhat technically correct with his prediction. Lester didn't pitch poorly, but he did lose both games he started.
*ducks*
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2016, 09:41:24 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2016, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:58:13 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2015, 08:56:55 PM
Haren could have given them this performance tonight.
Nice outing from a gutless piece of shit.
With that said, the Cubs will still win this series. But I promise that their postseason success will owe nothing to Lester..
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 17, 2015, 08:37:56 PM
Singles to the 7 and 8 hitters. Nice shutdown inning, asshole.
Pains me to admit he was somewhat technically correct with his prediction. Lester didn't pitch poorly, but he did lose both games he started.
*ducks*
Jake Arrieta actually pitched worse in both the NLDS and the NLCS. None of this makes CFIHP less of a moron.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2016, 08:42:49 AM
Did the Gutless Fucking Assholes Thread get ratto'd?! I was looking for it to quote CFIHP's "Jon fucking Lester? I give up" from last year and I can't find it.
Here's the URL if somehow that helps http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.0
Last two starts:
17 IP
8 H
1 ER
0 BB
19 SO
CFiHPs ruined: 1
And the dominance from the starters continues. Yes, I know yesterday that Jake only went 5 with 9H and 3R, but he did K 13 and keep us in it.
He also made solid contact (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=&hfZ=&hfGT=R%7C&hfPR=&hfAB=&stadium=&hfBBT=&hfBBL=&hfC=&season=2016&player_type=batter&hfOuts=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&start_speed_gt=&start_speed_lt=&perceived_speed_gt=&perceived_speed_lt=&spin_rate_gt=&spin_rate_lt=&exit_velocity_gt=&exit_velocity_lt=&launch_angle_gt=&launch_angle_lt=&distance_gt=&distance_lt=&batted_ball_angle_gt=&batted_ball_angle_lt=&game_date_gt=2016-06-06&game_date_lt=2016-06-06&team=CHC&position=&hfRO=&home_road=&hfInn=&min_pitches=0&min_results=0&group_by=name&sort_col=exit_velocity&sort_order=desc&min_abs=0&xba_gt=&xba_lt=&px1=&px2=&pz1=&pz2=#results) last night. He's getting one out before the season ends.
15 in a row for the starters with 3 or less runs. Lester's looking REAL good this yr. What are the odds we get at least 3 if not 4 starters in the All-Star game? Prob not due to that stupid rule that ever team has to be represented...
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart.
Jon fuckin Lester
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart.
Jon Lester's career continues to lie in pieces on the Wrigley turf. He sucks!
Quote from: Bort on September 14, 2016, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 14, 2016, 03:24:18 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 14, 2016, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 10, 2016, 01:59:54 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 02, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Jon fuckin Lester
Jonny sure hates him some Cardinals.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on September 14, 2016, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Come on now, some people are just anxious and miserable at the slightest provocation. It's annoying to read these angst-filled Chicken Little proclamations, but there's nothing you can say that's worse than what's already in CFiHP's head.
Quote from: Canadouche on September 14, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on September 14, 2016, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Come on now, some people are just anxious and miserable at the slightest provocation. It's annoying to read these angst-filled Chicken Little proclamations, but there's nothing you can say that's worse than what's already in CFiHP's head.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1amutu.jpg)
Quote from: Tonker on September 15, 2016, 02:10:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on September 14, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on September 14, 2016, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Come on now, some people are just anxious and miserable at the slightest provocation. It's annoying to read these angst-filled Chicken Little proclamations, but there's nothing you can say that's worse than what's already in CFiHP's head.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1amutu.jpg)
I freely admit that the possibility of the Cubs not reaching or winning the Series stresses me out. But I don't lose touch with reality every time they fail to dominate an opponent. They are a super team, and they have the best chance of any in baseball to win this year. Obviously.
Quote from: Canadouche on September 15, 2016, 06:24:27 AM
Quote from: Tonker on September 15, 2016, 02:10:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on September 14, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on September 14, 2016, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Come on now, some people are just anxious and miserable at the slightest provocation. It's annoying to read these angst-filled Chicken Little proclamations, but there's nothing you can say that's worse than what's already in CFiHP's head.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1amutu.jpg)
I freely admit that the possibility of the Cubs not reaching or winning the Series stresses me out. But I don't lose touch with reality every time they fail to dominate an opponent. They are a super team, and they have the best chance of any in baseball to win this year. Obviously.
Cool. Oblivious, then.
Quote from: Tonker on September 15, 2016, 11:36:18 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on September 15, 2016, 06:24:27 AM
Quote from: Tonker on September 15, 2016, 02:10:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on September 14, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on September 14, 2016, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 14, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
Another second inning from hell. 2 runs so far on 1 hit. It's all falling apart. I'm a stupid fuckhead troll who eats his own boogers and saves his own farts in mason jars and doesn't know the 1st thing about baseball.
Come on now, some people are just anxious and miserable at the slightest provocation. It's annoying to read these angst-filled Chicken Little proclamations, but there's nothing you can say that's worse than what's already in CFiHP's head.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1amutu.jpg)
I freely admit that the possibility of the Cubs not reaching or winning the Series stresses me out. But I don't lose touch with reality every time they fail to dominate an opponent. They are a super team, and they have the best chance of any in baseball to win this year. Obviously.
Cool. Oblivious, then.
But what if they collapse and fail to clinch the division?
Bump again. I think this guy needs to be called the QSM as it's almost every start for him.
Quote from: Bort on September 14, 2016, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 14, 2016, 03:24:18 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 14, 2016, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 10, 2016, 01:59:54 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 02, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Jon fuckin Lester
It's all falling apart.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: air2300 on October 07, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: SKO on October 07, 2016, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: air2300 on October 07, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: Bort on October 08, 2016, 12:00:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 07, 2016, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: air2300 on October 07, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: flannj on October 08, 2016, 01:14:43 AM
Quote from: Bort on October 08, 2016, 12:00:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 07, 2016, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: air2300 on October 07, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 08, 2016, 10:37:35 AM
Quote from: flannj on October 08, 2016, 01:14:43 AM
Quote from: Bort on October 08, 2016, 12:00:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 07, 2016, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: air2300 on October 07, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Hey. Get fucked.
Can't perform when it counts.
Just want to let everyone know I showed up for my
(http://erikanapoletano.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eating-crow.jpg)
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 08, 2016, 05:56:28 PM
Just want to let everyone know I showed up for my
(http://erikanapoletano.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eating-crow.jpg)
I dont think they want you to eat crow.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 08, 2016, 05:56:28 PM
Just want to let everyone know I showed up for my
(http://erikanapoletano.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eating-crow.jpg)
Hat tip.
Quote from: Brownie on October 08, 2016, 10:15:23 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on October 08, 2016, 05:56:28 PM
Just want to let everyone know I showed up for my
(http://erikanapoletano.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eating-crow.jpg)
Hat tip.
Overpaid gutless failure
He looked kinda silly when he threw out a runner at first. The Dodgers sure showed him!
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2016, 08:25:45 AM
He looked kinda silly when he threw out a runner at first. The Dodgers sure showed him!
Yeah, but I wouldn't have found it nearly as funny when Rizzo dropped his perfect bunt against the shift if the Dodgers hadn't been having their fake bunt conniptions every AB.
(https://i.reddituploads.com/74fa48989b834624b3ed0cf0ab8ed817?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=15b059f6d9d47c66590346747f1df33e)
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 09:02:45 AM
(https://i.reddituploads.com/74fa48989b834624b3ed0cf0ab8ed817?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=15b059f6d9d47c66590346747f1df33e)
Give the man some credit: https://twitter.com/EliGieryna/status/789297756464553984
Quote from: Yeti on October 21, 2016, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 09:02:45 AM
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Give the man some credit: https://twitter.com/EliGieryna/status/789297756464553984
I didn't see the original source. Thanks for posting that!
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 10:31:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 21, 2016, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 09:02:45 AM
(https://i.reddituploads.com/74fa48989b834624b3ed0cf0ab8ed817?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=15b059f6d9d47c66590346747f1df33e)
Give the man some credit: https://twitter.com/EliGieryna/status/789297756464553984
I didn't see the original source. Thanks for posting that!
I saw the url on your picture, so it kind of dawned on me someone else probably re-appropriated it.
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 10:31:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 21, 2016, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 09:02:45 AM
(https://i.reddituploads.com/74fa48989b834624b3ed0cf0ab8ed817?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=15b059f6d9d47c66590346747f1df33e)
Give the man some credit: https://twitter.com/EliGieryna/status/789297756464553984
I didn't see the original source. Thanks for posting that!
This should help.
(http://i.imgur.com/8IhduM0.jpg)
Totally unfair, Pen. That was too funny to be GROTA.
Quote from: Canadouche on October 21, 2016, 11:27:01 AM
Totally unfair, Pen. That was too funny to be GROTA.
Also, I totally got that photoshop.
Bump.
Guessing Gordo didn't bring his contract up today.
This fucking guy.
Quote from: Shooter on November 03, 2016, 12:43:45 AM
This fucking guy.
But he doesn't throw to bases, therefore he's bad.
So much ace. So much good. Another #34 to give me all the feels again.
"How about this shit? Sorry kids."
Bump for being a Cy Young Finalist
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on November 04, 2016, 09:29:58 AM
So much ace. So much good. Another #34 to give me all the feels again.
Watching the replays of the Cubs postseason wins will just reinforce all this.
Solid. And saved the bullpen.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Still waiting for that point.
Quote from: Yeti on May 24, 2017, 07:15:12 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2015, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 20, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Max Scherzer just threw a no-hitter (after hitting Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth to lose a perfect game).
Nice choice, Jim.
At what point does Lester's inability to hold runners, his 4+ ERA, and two years of David Ross cause us to question whether Theo's loyalty to former Red Sox clouds his judgment, given that Cy Scherzer could've been had?
Still waiting for that point.
To be fair to CFIHP you're not telling the whole story. You left out the part where he also said Theo should have signed Francisco Liriano instead.
I also enjoy "given that Cy Scherzer could have been had" as though the extra 70 million he would have cost is nothing, and not, like, the cost of the entire Zobrist deal and a year of Lackey combined.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 24, 2017, 09:25:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
Oh I don't mind hot takes, I've fired off more than a few in my day, you can re-read this thread and find several of us screaming WHY WONT HE JUST THROW TO FIRST. I think the difference is more that CFIHP v Lester was a continued pattern of confirmation-bias fueled Chuckian trolling where he'd disappear for months at a time only to pop up after the occasional Lester stinker to tell us why he was DOOMED. That kinda bad faith fan-ing deserves scorn.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 24, 2017, 09:25:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
I don't want to live in a world where we don't crucify CFiHP for his shitty takes
Sometimes I hate the internet.
Quote from: flannj on May 24, 2017, 11:22:25 AM
Sometimes I hate the internet.
The key to this is remembering at all times that
the internet also hates you.
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 12:10:26 PM
Quote from: flannj on May 24, 2017, 11:22:25 AM
Sometimes I hate the internet.
The key to this is remembering at all times that the internet also hates you.
The internet loves me. It looks up pics of me to wank to instead of the other way around.
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 09:29:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 24, 2017, 09:25:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
Oh I don't mind hot takes, I've fired off more than a few in my day, you can re-read this thread and find several of us screaming WHY WONT HE JUST THROW TO FIRST. I think the difference is more that CFIHP v Lester was a continued pattern of confirmation-bias fueled Chuckian trolling where he'd disappear for months at a time only to pop up after the occasional Lester stinker to tell us why he was DOOMED. That kinda bad faith fan-ing deserves scorn.
"Trolling" implies that he was posting to get reaction. He was posting because he thought he was right.
Quote from: Shooter on May 24, 2017, 07:27:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 09:29:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 24, 2017, 09:25:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
Oh I don't mind hot takes, I've fired off more than a few in my day, you can re-read this thread and find several of us screaming WHY WONT HE JUST THROW TO FIRST. I think the difference is more that CFIHP v Lester was a continued pattern of confirmation-bias fueled Chuckian trolling where he'd disappear for months at a time only to pop up after the occasional Lester stinker to tell us why he was DOOMED. That kinda bad faith fan-ing deserves scorn.
"Trolling" implies that he was posting to get reaction. He was posting because he thought he was right.
But the rules say Chuck is always wrong, therefore it's trolling.
Quote from: Shooter on May 24, 2017, 07:27:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 09:29:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 24, 2017, 09:25:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 24, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 29, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
His inability to field his position and hold runners is going to make him worthless in close playoff games. The Dodgers have all 4 runs because this guy can't play his position.
Oh this one's even better
Are we really going to start turd mining everyone's hot takes on this board? It won't end well.
Oh I don't mind hot takes, I've fired off more than a few in my day, you can re-read this thread and find several of us screaming WHY WONT HE JUST THROW TO FIRST. I think the difference is more that CFIHP v Lester was a continued pattern of confirmation-bias fueled Chuckian trolling where he'd disappear for months at a time only to pop up after the occasional Lester stinker to tell us why he was DOOMED. That kinda bad faith fan-ing deserves scorn.
"Trolling" implies that he was posting to get reaction. He was posting because he thought he was right.
But what if he's better for having trolled? Asking for a friend.
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Quote from: ChuckD on June 04, 2017, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Thank you for sending this beautiful gift.
"He's not going to throw to first base!" *tag*
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 04, 2017, 09:29:24 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 04, 2017, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Thank you for sending this beautiful gift.
"He's not going to throw to first base!" *tag*
Lester's "fuck you" face afterwards is priceless.
Quote from: flannj on June 04, 2017, 11:48:05 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 04, 2017, 09:29:24 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 04, 2017, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Thank you for sending this beautiful gift.
"He's not going to throw to first base!" *tag*
Lester's "fuck you" face afterwards is priceless.
I don't care if he only throws to first once every year, as long as it picks off Tommy Pham.
Quote from: flannj on June 04, 2017, 11:48:05 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 04, 2017, 09:29:24 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 04, 2017, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Thank you for sending this beautiful gift.
"He's not going to throw to first base!" *tag*
Lester's "fuck you" face afterwards is priceless.
Seeing Lester staring down the Cardinals' dugout after the pickoff: I almost cried tears of happiness.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 05, 2017, 09:53:51 AM
Quote from: flannj on June 04, 2017, 11:48:05 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 04, 2017, 09:29:24 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 04, 2017, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 03, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
Bump for throwing picking off Pham at first (you read that correctly)
The Cardinals call of said pick off is the good stuff. (https://streamable.com/vu2q6)
Thank you for sending this beautiful gift.
"He's not going to throw to first base!" *tag*
Lester's "fuck you" face afterwards is priceless.
Seeing Lester staring down the Cardinals' dugout after the pickoff: I almost cried tears of happiness.
I enjoyed how they were so obsessed with getting into Lester's head instead of just going out and playing normal baseball. The first 4 hitters reached base Saturday, and 2 runs were in when Puddin' Head Matheny had Yadi--their # 5 hitter-- attempt to sacrifice bunt the 2 runners over, forcing Lester to make a play being the presumed motivation. Instead, Yadi bunted foul twice, putting him behind in the count, before he rolled into a DP to effectively thwart the rally.
And yet, as Andy pointed out on Twitter, for all of their bags of tricks hoping to rattle Lester and force him to make plays, why would the runner from 3rd not attempt to score when Fowler hit one back to Lester later in the game (forget the inning)? It seems that would've been the best time to force him to make play. Instead, the runner stayed on 3rd, Lester lobbed an underhanded putout to Rizzo and the Cardinals didn't score in the inning.
Such an enjoyable weekend seeing STL step all over their dicks.
bump for 7 innings of 3-hit ball, a double and a stolen base.
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Does everyone feel this way about Lester?
I'm good with him, but I don't have anywhere near this level of emotional attachment.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only you would take a statement like this and try to use it to bash Kerry Wood instead of just appreciating both.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
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Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
And only one of them has a Game 7 home run.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2017, 12:54:07 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
And only one of them has a Game 7 home run.
Not true, if you consider David Ross to be an appendage of Jon Lester.
Quote from: Brownie on July 18, 2017, 01:21:24 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2017, 12:54:07 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
And only one of them has a Game 7 home run.
Not true, if you consider David Ross to be an appendage of Jon Lester.
Ross has a lower career ERA than either of them.
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
If he can say that's what happened, I can quote him on it.
Lester >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wood in my book.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:35:58 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
If he can say that's what happened, I can quote him on it.
Lester >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wood in my book.
Nobody's ever reading that fucking book, Chuck.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:37:08 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:35:58 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
If he can say that's what happened, I can quote him on it.
Lester >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wood in my book.
Nobody's ever reading that fucking book, Chuck.
Oleg sits on it so he can drive.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:37:08 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:35:58 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
If he can say that's what happened, I can quote him on it.
Lester >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wood in my book.
Nobody's ever reading that fucking book, Chuck.
Ow. That hurts.
God damn it, Chuck.
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
But if the pitcher said he didn't pitch well in one game his whole career must suck.
Quote from: flannj on July 18, 2017, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
But if the pitcher said he didn't pitch well in one game his whole career must suck.
There's always this. (http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/09/30/as-wild-swing-of-a-season-ends-in-wild-card-loss-to-royals/)
QuoteLester, a postseason beast, gave up six runs in all. He hadn't allowed more than three runs in any start for Oakland, and he entered Tuesday with the third-best postseason ERA all time among pitchers with at least 10 starts, at 2.11. He also came in with a 1.84 ERA all-time against Kansas City, his best mark against any team.
"I really feel like I threw the ball better than what the linsecore said. But the bottom line is it's a loss," Lester said.
Quote from: flannj on July 18, 2017, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
But if the pitcher said he didn't pitch well in one game his whole career must suck.
In order of preference:
Kerry Wood
Jon Lester
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Shawn Estes
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Rick Aguilera
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Carlos Silva
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Internet Chuck
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 03:15:21 PM
Quote from: flannj on July 18, 2017, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2017, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 10:55:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 18, 2017, 09:06:11 AM
It's very fitting that Lester took Kerry's #34 because both are tough sonsofbitches that I love and will defend to death.
Only one of them didn't choke a Game 7. Direct your love accordingly.
Only one of them started the first Cubs playoff series clinching game since 1908, too.
Get bent, Internet Chuck.
"I choked," (http://www.chicagotribune.com/cs-031015cubsgamer-story.html) Wood said. "That's the bottom line. I choked."
And like any good fan Chuck's only response has been to take that moment of genuine sadness for Kerry and kick him for it for 14 fucking years.
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
But if the pitcher said he didn't pitch well in one game his whole career must suck.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 03:15:21 PM
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
You called, Chuck? I knew you had a soft spot for me.
(http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.435471.1314548907!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_750/alg-lackey-timeline-jpg.jpg)
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g8d7xhBTkV0/maxresdefault.jpg)
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/John+Lackey+World+Series+Chicago+Cubs+v+Cleveland+CgQxXPR1JYul.jpg)
Quote from: Brownie on July 18, 2017, 03:36:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 03:15:21 PM
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
You called, Chuck? I knew you had a soft spot for me.
I think one of my groomsmen was in the locker room for that first picture (his dad was CFO when Autry owned the team). Was cheering for him that night.
Last year too. Glad he didn't get a haircut.
I thinks we can all agree that Internet Chuck is The Worst.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 03:59:18 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 18, 2017, 03:36:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 18, 2017, 03:15:21 PM
After the Pirates game...
QuoteHours after he left the shortest outing of his career Sunday, Jon Lester looked as stunned as when he walked off the mound.
Never in his 12-year career had the three-time World Series champ and four-time All-Star failed to pitch at least four innings, let alone fail to get out of the first.
By the time Lester (5-6) exited after only two outs, the Pirates had scored 10 times, handing the World Series champs a bitter end to a bitter first half with a 14-3 rout.
"I don't know what to say," Lester said. "It's embarrassing.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/
(http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-jon-lester-calls-10-run-first-inning-vs-pirates-embarrassing/)
You called, Chuck? I knew you had a soft spot for me.
I think one of my groomsmen was in the locker room for that first picture (his dad was CFO when Autry owned the team). Was cheering for him that night.
Last year too. Glad he didn't get a haircut.
But not in 2013 when it could have been St. Louis.
Quote from: Bort on July 18, 2017, 04:57:04 PM
I thinks we can all agree that Internet Chuck is The Worst.
Quote from: PenFoe on July 18, 2017, 03:17:39 PM
In order of preference:
Kerry Wood
Jon Lester
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...
...
...
...
Shawn Estes
...
...
Rick Aguilera
...
Carlos Silva
...
Internet Chuck
Estes seems ranked a little high.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 18, 2017, 06:48:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 18, 2017, 03:17:39 PM
In order of preference:
Kerry Wood
Jon Lester
...
...
...
...
...
Shawn Estes
...
...
Rick Aguilera
...
Carlos Silva
...
Internet Chuck
Estes seems ranked a little high.
It's a fair point. I actually think I hated him more than Silva.
Bump for his first career dinger and 2,000 career Ks.
Quote from: SKO on August 02, 2017, 07:45:04 AM
Bump for his first career dinger and 2,000 career Ks.
..and not dying after throwing 31 pitches, hitting a single and running bases all in the 2nd inning.
Joe mentioned in his post game comments Thursday that they noticed early on that Lester's velocity was down. Maybe it's just 20-20 hindsight, but it seems like they could have been more proactive in getting him out of there. In his defense, Lester apparently said he was fine, but the radar gun is a better source of unbiased info than a guy that would probably want to keep grinding if his elbow exploded.
I don't think they could have avoided the DL stint, but they might have have saved a few runs.
Via The Athletic:
QuoteMaddon said he noticed a little dip in velocity from Lester at times, seeing his cutter at 85-86 mph. Lester has averaged 87.8 mph on the pitch this season and while he was down as low as 85.4 Thursday, he ended up averaging 87.4 mph. Maddon suggested that Lester lacked some finish on his pitches, perhaps because of the injury, and that allowed the Reds to fight the ball off and dump some pitches over the infielders' heads into no-man's land in the outfield.
Instead of the Cubs starting their own network, can we just have a Drunk Jon Lester Channel?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 13, 2017, 08:27:30 AM
Instead of the Cubs starting their own network, can we just have a Drunk Jon Lester Channel?
Well, the Cubs network can't air games ALL of the time.
Really good to see Vintage Lester last night
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2018, 06:48:26 AM
Really good to see Vintage Lester last night
Goddamn, I love the Brewers. Because they decided their best course of action was to get Lester into "fuck you" mode early in the game.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 06, 2018, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2018, 06:48:26 AM
Really good to see Vintage Lester last night
Goddamn, I love the Brewers. Because they decided their best course of action was to get Lester into "fuck you" mode early in the game.
I really love when teams talk shit about getting into Lester's head and being aggressive against him and then they just end making outs on the bases.
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2018, 08:50:34 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 06, 2018, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2018, 06:48:26 AM
Really good to see Vintage Lester last night
Goddamn, I love the Brewers. Because they decided their best course of action was to get Lester into "fuck you" mode early in the game.
I really love when teams talk shit about getting into Lester's head and being aggressive against him and then they just end making outs on the bases.
Especially when it's Ryan Braun.
Jon Lester fucking owns.
Did they do hypnosis on Lester to convince him that if he bounced the ball to first base he would get over his wildness on that play?
Quote from: CBStew on June 20, 2018, 05:56:49 PM
Did they do hypnosis on Lester to convince him that if he bounced the ball to first base he would get over his wildness on that play?
I don't know about hypnosis but it's definitely a piece of psychology. Can't do a relatively simple thing due to a completely irrational mental block? No problem, try
this simple thing instead! He hasn't made an error in, like, three years and a hundred games, and between him and Contreras they seem to have the running game locked down, so whatever he's doing, I'm good with it.
Regression, you are a son of a bitch.
Jacking it lefty!
Jon Lester fucking owns.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 03, 2018, 08:57:41 AM
Jon Lester fucking owns.
I was sorry to see Lester taken out of the game, but Happ got on base. So what do I know?