everyone's ready to hand the cubs the national league pennant but...

[blueedwards]

...this team can't hit. its the same old thing...the cubs can't score runs. this team is full of guys who don't walk. too many free swinging, right-handed bats in the lineup. on-base percentage will be around the worst in baseball this year...just watch.

i know prior is out and if he can come back healthy, they can make a good run. but, if i was a cub fan and i saw that sports illustrated cover last week, i'd be pissed.

 

[Journeyman]

Very true ...But there isn`t alot in the NL right now, the WEST is horrible, it may be the worst division I have ever seen...I think Houston is just as good as Chicago...Its early though Blue, they will score enough.
Both Houston and Chicago should win atleast 95 gms.

 

[blueedwards]

journey, i would bet the max that neither the cubs or the stros will win 95.

 

[Journeyman]

Payable the day after the regular season, if you want...Just a friendly buck bet

Either way answer me this honestly Blue..If the Cubs and Houston were 5-1 right now would you still be saying this? I know they both are looking iffy so far, but its very very early...

 

[bigbet1234]

i like the card's myself. they can hit the shit out of the ball, it is pitching they lack. but with that much hitting, who needs pitching

 

[blueedwards]

j-man, what are the odds?

 

[Journeyman]

even Blue...If CHI or Hou win 95 or more I win, if not you win....100/100

 

[WildBill]

I am just wondering why you say everyone is ready to hand them the pennant. They have a shot at it, but certainly a crowded field of contenders in the NL this year.

 

[blueedwards]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Journeyman:
even Blue...If CHI or Hou win 95 or more I win, if not you win....100/100<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

i'll take a pass. i think the bet would win but, i should get +150.

 

[Journeyman]

What was their season win total prop, do you know it off hand? My guess 93 off the top of my head..

 

[blueedwards]

cubs were 92.5 - 94. don't remember the astros. i pounded the cubs under 94 pretty hard.

just watch...this team can't score runs. it'll get worse when the outfielders start getting hurt. i expect all three to be on the dl at some point this year.

 

[jwblue]

Stros were 90.5, I bet the over.
Cardinals blow. That pitching staff is atrocious.

IS

 

[Horseshoe]

Phightin' Phils & Fighting Fish, plus a scrappy SF, Atl, & SD in the NL mix?

If Padilla and Wolf can be more consistent, plus Burrell & Milton return to form..lookout!

Still, Philly, Hou, and Chi all had high bars set, and 2 of the 3, should finish one to three games below their set numbers.

 

[FairWarning]

Cards don't have any money to go out and get players in the middle of the season. Watch out for the sleeper though - The Mets.

 

[bucsfan67]

cubs will be just fine...when the weather warms up , so will the bats..

this is the most offense the cubs have had in some time, to go along with the best pitching staff in the National League, especially starters.....

Sosa, Grudzelanik, Lee, Alou, Ramirez, Patterson, and Gonzalez will be just fine hitting...thats actually a pretty good hitting lineup.....

 

[wilheim]

Cubbies looked very good today - 14 hits, 10 runs beating the Braves 10-2 behind an 11 strikeout, 7 inning, 5 hit performance by Kerry Wood.


Cubs Win

wil.