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skipper757 · « **Reply #8760 on:** October 3, 2018, 05:23:24 am »

This wild card game between the Cubs and Rockies has gotten real strange in extra innings here.

Between Contreras getting hurt in his at-bat, the umpire calling time-out real late right before Oh threw a big 2-2 pitch, and Baez hugging Arenado (who responded by reciprocating and patting Baez on the back) to prevent any DP, this is some weird shit.

Hug-gate will be all the new rage.

And the Cubs have used Lester, Hamels, and Hendricks tonight. Brewers must be having fun watching this.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #8761 on:** October 3, 2018, 10:27:28 am »

Quote from: skipper757 on October 3, 2018, 05:23:24 am

This wild card game between the Cubs and Rockies has gotten real strange in extra innings here.

Between Contreras getting hurt in his at-bat, the umpire calling time-out real late right before Oh threw a big 2-2 pitch, and Baez hugging Arenado (who responded by reciprocating and patting Baez on the back) to prevent any DP, this is some weird shit.

Hug-gate will be all the new rage.

And the Cubs have used Lester, Hamels, and Hendricks tonight. Brewers must be having fun watching this.

I wish i watched that game,looked to have a lot of drama in it.

Shocked to read the other day about Chris Davis having the worst ever batting average ever at .168 by someone with 500+ plate appearances to go with a -2.8 WAR, his hitting has been declining at a bad rate the last 3 seasons and he's 31 years old, he also has 4 years $92 million left.

He was in a 1-37 slump and the Orioles still played him (I guess they wanted him to get that unwanted batting average record

) and benched him for the last 3 games

, just another example showing them to have the front office in baseball, trading Manny Machado at the all star break instead of last off season where they could have got some prime prospects was another stupid move by them.

I'll be watching the Yankees A's match tonight,should be a absolute slug fest.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8762 on:** October 4, 2018, 01:00:43 pm »

Yanks v Red Sox then. Hope the Yanks win, love to see them have a rematch with the Astros. Verlander v Judge, Stanton et al. Chapman, Britton, Bettances and Green against that stacked Houston lineup. Make it so!

Dim Glas · « **Reply #8763 on:** October 4, 2018, 01:03:47 pm »

Not often I say this, in fact there is only one time I would, when they play the Yankees, but c'mon Red Sox

I hope they crush them.

b_joseph · « **Reply #8764 on:** October 4, 2018, 02:44:45 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on October 4, 2018, 01:03:47 pm

Not often I say this, in fact there is only one time I would, when they play the Yankees, but c'mon Red Sox I hope they crush them.

Everyones second favourite team is whoever the Yanks are playing. Our guys dont mind...last night was a joy.

Judge being healthy completely transforms the offense.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8765 on:** October 4, 2018, 02:46:43 pm »

I prefer the present day Yankees to Red Sox, even as a Jays fan. They've cooler ball players.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8766 on:** October 4, 2018, 11:53:42 pm »

Christian Yelich is something alright. The Brewers didn't even give up much to get him.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #8767 on:** October 9, 2018, 02:34:27 am »

Aaron "Fucking" Boone.

Terrible in game management,bringing Severino out in the 4th with the bullpen not even warmed up after he threw nearly 70 pitches and gave up 3 runs in 3 innings,then lets him load the bases in the 4th.

Shocking from Boone.

Even more shocking is it's being reported that Severino started warming up at 7.32 when the first pitch was at 7.40,they think Severino thought the first pitch was at 8pm.

What a clusterfuck all around,The NYC media are going to go nuts tomorrow.

Lotus Eater · « **Reply #8768 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:27:45 am »

That 16-1 was embarrassing for NYY

coolbyrne · « **Reply #8769 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:46:19 am »

Quote from: RedSince86 on October 9, 2018, 02:34:27 am

Aaron "Fucking" Boone.

Terrible in game management,bringing Severino out in the 4th with the bullpen not even warmed up after he threw nearly 70 pitches and gave up 3 runs in 3 innings,then lets him load the bases in the 4th.

Shocking from Boone.

Even more shocking is it's being reported that Severino started warming up at 7.32 when the first pitch was at 7.40,they think Severino thought the first pitch was at 8pm.

What a clusterfuck all around,The NYC media are going to go nuts tomorrow.

I read that, too. Did no one look around the bullpen at 7 and say, "Hey, anyone seen our starting pitcher?"

classycarra · « **Reply #8770 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:31:18 am »

Any hope for the Dodgers this year? Or are they worse than last year?

Is the winner likely to come from the AL?

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8771 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:32:52 am »

Brewers or Astros are the acceptable winners. Wouldn't want Boston or LA to win a raffle.

classycarra · « **Reply #8772 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:41:17 am »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 10, 2018, 03:32:52 am

Brewers or Astros are the acceptable winners. Wouldn't want Boston or LA to win a raffle.

Oh yeah, under no illusions about LA! Just wondered if they're any good this year.

Astros are acceptable, not sure I can like Milwaukee much. Irrational dislike of Wisconsin

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8773 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:44:05 am »

Quote from: Classycara on October 10, 2018, 03:41:17 am

Oh yeah, under no illusions about LA! Just wondered if they're any good this year.

Astros are acceptable, not sure I can like Milwaukee much. Irrational dislike of Wisconsin

Dodgers are always dangerous because they have a payroll that means they can stash position players and arms season in season out.

Milwaukee have some players that I like. Would be good to see a small market team win it too. 5 of the last 6 winners have been from massive states/cities.

skipper757 · « **Reply #8774 on:** October 10, 2018, 04:39:06 am »

Craig Kimbrel went for the "Fernando Rodney Experience" strategy for the 9th but the Sox survive.

A walk, a single, a strikeout (Stanton looking silly again), a walk, a HBP, a Sac Fly to the warning track, and a dribbler that Torres was so close to beating out at first (correct call upheld upon review).

Yankee killer Steve Pearce with 2 hits and a great stretch on the final play at first to ensure the out.

The supposed only constant in the Sox bullpen making it as interesting as possible.

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #8775 on:** October 10, 2018, 12:30:58 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on October 10, 2018, 03:31:18 am

Any hope for the Dodgers this year? Or are they worse than last year?

Is the winner likely to come from the AL?

Astros are probably the best team in Baseball again. It should be a good series with the Red Sox but I’d think the Astros are favorites to win the World Series again.

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #8776 on:** October 10, 2018, 12:31:34 pm »

Quote from: skipper757 on October 10, 2018, 04:39:06 am

Craig Kimbrel went for the "Fernando Rodney Experience" strategy for the 9th but the Sox survive.

A walk, a single, a strikeout (Stanton looking silly again), a walk, a HBP, a Sac Fly to the warning track, and a dribbler that Torres was so close to beating out at first (correct call upheld upon review).

Yankee killer Steve Pearce with 2 hits and a great stretch on the final play at first to ensure the out.

The supposed only constant in the Sox bullpen making it as interesting as possible.

Should have left Sale in. I just have no faith whatsoever in Kimbrel.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #8777 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:23:18 pm »

And now I can go back to wanting the Red Sox to lose again, they did their job

Whoever it may be, I'll be cheering on the national league team in the world series

redtel · « **Reply #8778 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:46:54 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 4, 2018, 02:46:43 pm

I prefer the present day Yankees to Red Sox, even as a Jays fan. They've cooler ball players.

Cooler players with cold bats. 😂

That figures.

Boston the better team in the division but I backed the Astros to win the whole thing again as it's an experienced young team that has everybody fit again.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8779 on:** October 12, 2018, 06:25:07 pm »

Yelich's record against Kershaw is absurd. More of the same this evening would be delightful.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8780 on:** October 13, 2018, 11:02:44 pm »

Come on Brew crew, see this one out too.

classycarra · « **Reply #8781 on:** October 13, 2018, 11:24:42 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 13, 2018, 11:02:44 pm

Come on Brew crew, see this one out too.

Bad poetry, good game though!

C'mon Dodgers. Need to be at least level after this inning

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8782 on:** October 13, 2018, 11:27:12 pm »

That's an unbelievable take from Barnes to walk in a run. Don't give a fuck if it's intentional or not, that was ridiculous. Vast majority of hitters are swinging right over the top of that.

Then Milwaukee turn a good double play. Proper baseball this.

classycarra · « **Reply #8783 on:** October 13, 2018, 11:50:59 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 13, 2018, 11:27:12 pm

That's an unbelievable take from Barnes to walk in a run. Don't give a fuck if it's intentional or not, that was ridiculous. Vast majority of hitters are swinging right over the top of that.

Then Milwaukee turn a good double play. Proper baseball this.

Yeah that was great. Bellinger's sliding catch too

soxfan · « **Reply #8784 on:** October 14, 2018, 01:33:02 am »

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Sox!

Gonna be tough though, as Houston is the defending champ & has a fantastic team. First time since the 1942 World Series that 2 teams with 103 wins each or more have met in the postseason.

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #8785 on:** October 14, 2018, 02:32:25 am »

Be nice to start putting some runs up now

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8786 on:** October 14, 2018, 08:31:22 am »

Verlander wins the battle of the aces then. Wouldn't back anybody over him in a playoff game, he's going to Cooperstown and absolutely no mistake.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #8787 on:** October 14, 2018, 10:36:22 am »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 14, 2018, 08:31:22 am

Verlander wins the battle of the aces then. Wouldn't back anybody over him in a playoff game, he's going to Cooperstown and absolutely no mistake.

This.

He's like a right handed Randy Johnson,so dominant when he's on.

redtel · « **Reply #8788 on:** October 14, 2018, 03:17:44 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 14, 2018, 08:31:22 am

Verlander wins the battle of the aces then. Wouldn't back anybody over him in a playoff game, he's going to Cooperstown and absolutely no mistake.

He will go to Cooperstown but play-off baseball is full of surprises even with an ace on the mound and cruising into the 5th on 61 pitches and one hit.

No explanation for suddenly walking batters on ball after ball giving up 2 runs on a hit, 3 walks and a wild pitch to tie the game. Such is his belief and composure he finished the inning and came out in the 6th to get 3 groundouts before being taken out.

Pressure is there all the time in these games.

elsewhere · « **Reply #8789 on:** October 14, 2018, 03:26:17 pm »

Rooting for the Brewers but I have a feeling Dodgers will somehow win this.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8790 on:** October 14, 2018, 10:06:47 pm »

Quote from: redtel on October 14, 2018, 03:17:44 pm

He will go to Cooperstown but play-off baseball is full of surprises even with an ace on the mound and cruising into the 5th on 61 pitches and one hit.

No explanation for suddenly walking batters on ball after ball giving up 2 runs on a hit, 3 walks and a wild pitch to tie the game. Such is his belief and composure he finished the inning and came out in the 6th to get 3 groundouts before being taken out.

Pressure is there all the time in these games.

Sign of a great pitcher though. Bore down and fought off the really big inning before cruising in the 6th. Every time he's out there it feels highly unlikely the other team will score more than 2 and I'm pretty sure he's 4th all-time now for post season victories. There simply isn't anyone I'd want to hand the ball to in a critical situation more than Verlander.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8791 on:** October 16, 2018, 11:41:03 pm »

This Astros-Red Sox game is tense. Every pitch feels gigantic.

Eternalsungod · « **Reply #8792 on:** October 17, 2018, 12:01:09 am »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 16, 2018, 11:41:03 pm

This Astros-Red Sox game is tense. Every pitch feels gigantic.

True. Keuchel having a bit of luck I think.

skipper757 · « **Reply #8793 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:26:09 am »

Roberto Osuna meltdown.

JBJ does it again with a big hit. Grand Slam to make it 8-2.

This after the massive 3-run double in game 2.

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #8794 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:29:57 am »

Eternalsungod · « **Reply #8795 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:35:27 am »

Well. Let's see Barnes make this a battle again. Just for the fun...

Eternalsungod · « **Reply #8796 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:39:14 am »

I know Barnes is usualy very good by the way.

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #8797 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:27:34 pm »

Big game tonight for the Red Sox. Win and we can go home needing to win 1 out of 2 games. Time for Porcello to pitch a masterpiece.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #8798 on:** October 17, 2018, 10:32:51 pm »

Wade Miley faced one batter and then got pulled by Counsel. Apparently it was the plan all along too, so he'll start game 6. Gotta love play off baseball

Dim Glas · « **Reply #8799 on:** October 17, 2018, 10:53:44 pm »

so he did it to mess with the Dodgers lineup?

How peculiar!