re: CHC Thread - Back After A Day Off - Ray (AZ) @ Arrieta (CHC)

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I sure would prefer a stronger bat in there, but Ross is so experienced, plus if Lester gets the ball Ross will be in there.

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David Ross is only there for Lester and maybe if we face a lefty (if Liriano somehow pitches). Against Cole, I put Montero back there and Schwarber in left. I feel like a lineup against a RHP is pretty easy to figure out. We have to get a little more creative against lefties.

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2.)I am in favor of any lineup that features Kyle Schwarber.

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Agreed. Rizzo, Bryant, Schwarber, Fowler, and Russell are locked into every lineup scenario possible. I would like Soler in right if possible. Coghlan/Castro platoon at 2B. I think a big question is if we face a lefty, then what do we do at catcher and left field.

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3.) I won't feel completely comfortable talking about the postseason until they are passing out hats and shirts on the field. They could have a 3 game lead with 4 to play, don't care. I have been conditioned to anticipate, and eventually lay back and accept disaster. I don't know how else to be a Cubs fan.

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That's fair. I am just putting on my Joe Maddon hat as a fun exercise (although I am not wearing pajamas).