Ernie, I just saw your comment on the Cubs game tonite referencing Pedro Strop’s performance. Fro hasn’t commented on the Cubs in a very long time, so I’m going to use your comment in this post and invite longtime contributors – as well as newer contributors or those who merely “observer” – to weigh in on what is currently happening with the Cubs.
Great to hear from you, ernie…don’t be a stranger!
erniesarmy Says:
September 9, 2015 at 3:47 pm
Sorry, Fro, gotta vent: How in the world is Maddon continuing to bring in Strop when he blows, or nearly blows, every game he is in? Oh, well, I guess he would say to me, “Whatta want me to do?” He would be right you know, other than Rondon – who’s no Mariano Rivera either – he has no one to call on in a game like today’s who can shut the door.
I think even Chucky would agree that Lester deserved better. Pitched his butt off for seven innings, and then Pedro – Richard – Francisco give it all up. No playoff series wins this year, not until that bullpen is fixed.
Fire Ryan Poles | Fire Ben Johnson 
September 9, 2015 at 8:38 pm
This season has already gone much better than I anticipated.
I didn’t – and don’t – expect the Cubs to make it to the World Series, but things have improved on the field and Maddon has a lot to do with it, imop.
Next!
September 9, 2015 at 9:53 pm
Thank You Genre!
“This season has already gone much better than I anticipated.”
Oh, no question about it!
“And Maddon has a lot to do with it”
Agreed again!
My rant was only to point out – to anyone who would listen – that this team is not ready for any sort of credible playoff run. That’s all. There are a lot of “Cubbie” fans out there that honestly think they are, and it just drives me up a wall!
Next year, get a better bullpen, and a reliable closer! Then I think you can talk serious playoff run.
I watched first-hand 1969, 1984, 1989, 1998, 2003, 2007, and 2008. I want more than “Hey, were not as bad as last year.”
If this bunch doesn’t win a World Series, then all this hoopla was, as usual, a big waste!
September 9, 2015 at 10:14 pm
Ernie, I would say that chucky has been setting the standard for awhile….but I welcome ALL rants.
Hell, that’s main reason I still show up here…so keep ’em coming, ladies and gents.
tick FUCKING tock………………….
September 10, 2015 at 7:52 am
I’ve been wondering why Strop is even allowed in the goddamned building lately. I wouldn’t trust that fucking hack with a 15 run lead! All I can say is I hope to fucking hell he’s gone next year. Because if he’s back for the 2016 season, all I can say is look out. I’ll be on a rampage to end all rampages…………….
And thanks for the kind words gents. It’s good to know that my anger isn’t in vain.
September 10, 2015 at 7:54 am
By the way, what’s that white stuff running down Maddons left shoulder?
September 10, 2015 at 2:05 pm
Chucky: “Because if he’s back for the 2016 season, all I can say is look out. I’ll be on a rampage to end all rampages…………….”
I will be looking forward to it … and be joining you. :}
September 11, 2015 at 6:46 am
Ernie…..thank you my fitness friend! Hopefully, it won’t be needed, but if it is, I’ll be looking forward to ranting right along with you.
September 12, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Cardinals slide continues. Cubs would be only 3 out if they didn’t fucking completely give away that last game in St. Louis. I don’t trust Lester to be able to throw a complete game. I mean, he threw 105 pitches in 7 innings even though he allowed only 2 hits and 1 walk! No errors either. Smart opponents strategy will be to get the pitch count up and into the bullshit pen.
The offense let them down too-only 3 runs on 11 hits and 9 LOB. The game should never have even been within striking distance in the 8th. That said, you need to be able to hold a game up 2 entering the 8th. The bullpen is the most likely culprit when the Cubs are ousted from the playoffs.