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Published: Sep 30, 2015
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Post Date: 2015-09-30 11:15:11 by redleghunter
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Setting up this thread to expand the 2015 MLB playoff discussions beyond the Rangers, Yankees and NY Mets (2015 NL Division Champions) That's right GarySpFc you can posit your Royals stuff here now:) Poster Comment: Open for discussion. I set up a general baseball ping list. Please join it so we don't leave anyone out of the discussion. CZ82 is the co-owner.
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That's right GarySpFc you can posit your Royals stuff here now:) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poster Comment: Open for discussion. I set up a general baseball ping list. Please join it so we don't leave anyone out of the discussion. CZ82 is the co-owner. See above. Please join the new baseball ping list. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Yankees in, Rangers in, Mets are in. Blue Jays and KC fight for homefield advantage (Jays have tie breaker) Hoping for.... VS. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Neither team was expected to go this far . Mets should be paying a little more attention to their placing by locking up home field . I know the players probably don't care ,and home field advantage is slightly over rated in baseball(maybe the organization thinks they'd rather have the crucial game 3 at home ) ; but their fans do care . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
So begins the Post Season. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Looks like those who did not get an invite to 'the dance' are doing some house cleaning:
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Now is the time of year where match ups are very important and I would play them to the hilt. Since Gallardo had such good success against the Jays I would start him in Game 1 and Holland in game 2... Now if they win at least one of the games in Toronto (preferably both) I think I just might take the chance on running Gonzalez out there in game 3. Especially if they won the 1st game and lost the 2nd, if it is the other way around then it's a tossup as to who I would start. Normally I would say Hamels but the Jays have had good success against him so I might be tempted to go elsewhere... And yes I think I would use 13 pitchers... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians! Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Latest odds from Vegas. Look where they put your childhood team Zig:) http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/tex/texas-rangers "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
You know I have not watched one Ranger game this year! LOL Im happy for the Rangers.
Thanks! What a wild west ride to the finish for the AL West. Rangers had to win one of four (of the last 4 games of the season) against the Angels to get a playoff berth; 2 of 4 to ensure clinching the AL West. It all came down to game 162.
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Rangers roster prediction for ALDS: Start the Martin Perez- Colby Lewis debate Edit: Grant is advocating 11 pitchers total. Even suggesting due to the turf up there drop pitchers to 10 total. That's madness. On another note...I noticed the Dallas Stars fans filling the stadium seats yesterday. I was not there but the camera pans of the fans showed a few red and blue painted goalie masks:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Yeah I believe it happens every year like that. I wish they could just clinch it early! LOL
This is American league playoffs were you don't need that many bench substitutions or pinch base runners. The minimum pitchers I would go with this series is 12... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Was looking at some of the Ranger gear looking for an AL Division champs hat or shirt. Don't have them yet in the MLB store. But they did have the below and thought about picking one up:) It is a "Pro-Kippa." Better known as a yarmulke "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
or you could pick up one of the crazy hot dog combos they will sell at the Park .. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/10/05/texas-rangers- introduce-cotton-candy-hot-dogs-and-other-weird-food-for-their-postseason-run/
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Heh saw that. Thanks for sending me the link. One delicacy was an Elvis deep fried brownie.
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You know for some reason I can't quite envision you wearing on of those things, they remind me of these... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Shirts http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=75715426&cp=78524926.78582146 Hats http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=72547566&cp=78524926.78524906 Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
This is from Rangers website... Looks like Gallardo starts game 1 and Hamels game 2... http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/153380030/rangers-may-tab-yovani-gallardo- in-game-1 It also talks about 11 and 10 pitchers but you gotta remember Kela isn't 100% and probably can't pitch on back to backs or more that 1 inning... An excerpt: "Daniels admitted that the Blue Jays' number of right-handed power hitters is something to think about". (Yeah no schitt John that's why you need to carry at least 12 pitchers so you don't run out of options)... Because if you have to replace someone on the 25 man roster that person isn't eligible for the next series if you advance... DUHHH!!! Also noticed Bass wasn't mentioned?? He's RHed and has had success against the Jays... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
This is from the Jays website... http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/153283216/blue-jays-set-to-host-rangers- in-alds Here are a couple of excerpts: "Price: The AL Cy Young Award candidate has a 3-4 record with a 5.15 ERA in 11 career starts vs. the Rangers". "In addition to Gallardo and Hamels, the Rangers also are expected to have Derek Holland and Colby Lewis in their rotation. Lewis is 3-6 with a 6.97 ERA in 11 career games against the Blue Jays, while Holland is 3-2 with a 5.15 ERA in eight games. The fact that Hamels and Holland are lefties could be beneficial for the Blue Jays, who led the Majors with an .818 OPS against southpaws". And last but not least "5 reasons why Jays will win WS"... http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/153363716/five-reasons-blue-jays-will- win-world-series Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
And the reason I would think they are considering carrying Napoli is they want him to hit against Price... I'm not so sure these stats are a good reason to carry him... http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28444/mike-napoli And the one subject I haven't heard raised yet is what do you do with Joey considering most of the Jays staff is RHed??? Heck why not only go with 4 pitchers and take along the stove, BBQ grille, kitchen sink and the bathtub!!! Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Lol. Oh Nap is going to be on the roster. So Josh Donaldson...Mediocre player for a few years then viola! All Star. Wonder how the testing is going these days. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Matt Harvey was MIA @ Mets mandatory practice today . When he finally contacted the team he told them he was stuck in traffic . They asked David Wright about it ,and he did not sound pleased.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2576470-matt-harvey-absent-for-mandatory- workout-ahead-of-nlds
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Just heard that on MLB network. He is creating controversy in a time a playoff team does not need it. Collins was right to fine him. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Yanks line up for tonight . B. Gardner, CF C. Young, LF C. Beltran, RF A. Rodriguez, DH B. McCann, C C. Headley, 3B G. Bird, 1B R. Refsnyder, 2B D. Gregorius, SS M. Tanaka, SP The puzzlement is the lead off. Ellsbury is sitting . I don't mind Young playing against a lefty . But Ellsbury has had a couple hits against Keuchel in his career . Gardner none. To me the key is for Tanaka and McCann to keep Jose Altuve and George Springer from having an impact in the game . Gardy and Young have to get on base and give Beltran ,AROID and McCann people to drive in . Tanaka has to keep it close for half a game and then hand it off to Wilson ,Betances,and, Miller . The Yanks have a slugger's chance. Looking forward to the Pirates -Cubs game tomorrow . We in the NY area get screwed again with the TV schedule . NLDS Mets v Dodgers 1st game starts 9:45 PM ET. Guess I'm missing that one. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
That is the key. Keep Altuve off the bases. However tough to do:) He is excellent at expanding the strike zone and ruining good strike out pitches. I've seen him run up 10 pitch at bats. Only way to get him is to challenge him. Martin Perez did this his last start. He threw him two way inside balls then followed with an outside pitch fouled off. Then he threw another inside ball which was fouled off. Then he blew a fast ball nose high for a swinging strike 3. The Astro that goes unnoticed but causes the most damage is Gattis. Rasmus a free swinging LH batter will be aiming for your cozy RF wall:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Sounds like he's gonna play matchups... This means Gonzales will probably be on the roster to start Game 3... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Here is what the experts think which means the team with the least chance (according to the experts) to win the series will win it... http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2015/story/_/page/playoffs15_expertpredictions/es pn-experts-make-their-predictions-mlb-playoffs Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
He got 200 hits again this year... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
.330 BA at Home, .263 on the road... .647 Slugging % at home .487 on the road... He is on a better team, has a little league stadium to play at home in, has better backup so they can't pitch around him and last but not least "Every dog has his day"... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
That's what a DVR is for, record it and playback later. It shortens the timeframe to watch and allows to fast forward past dumb commercials... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Ellsbury is 1-3 against Keuchel and Young is 6-20 and has a .972 OPS against LHers this year, so I would have to say Young is the better match up to start the game. Now later in the game if/when the Astros bring in a RHed reliever Ellsbury would probably be the preferred pinch hitter...
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oh we are very familiar with the damage he can do !!! Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
What's up with the ESPN female announcers on radio and TV? Whoever she is, is rattling off a bunch of stats like she played the game. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Everything I warned you and Giradi about the Yankees did:) Doesn't Girardi come here to LF to get advice? It worked for Banister this year...LOL. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Bottom of the 8th. Come on Yankees you got this.
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They spit the bit . Just like they did for the last month. The biggest issue going forward is that they still have large contracts for AROID , Tex ,Ellsberry ,CC and a few other players who no one will want in a trade. They may have to suck it up another year. I still think it was smart of the organization to hold on to their prospects . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Whoever she is, is rattling off a bunch of stats like she played the game. I didn't watch the game so I would be guessing as to who it was. Did she look like she was of Hispanic descent, this girl perhaps? If so that is Jessica Mendoza and yes she did play the game both college and professional fastpitch softball... (Just because the ball is slightly larger doesn't mean you don't know how to play the game)!! If it wasn't her then I have no clue cause I don't watch ESPN that much to have seen all of their announcers... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
This is what ESPN thinks they need to do, just posted this morning... http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/yankees/post/_/id/90393/the-yankees-need-to- improve-if-they-want-to-return-to-the-playoffs Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Whoever she is, is rattling off a bunch of stats like she played the game. Just found this over on the MLB channel website it was Jessica who called the game last night... http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/153429172/jessica-mendoza-the-1st-woman- to-call-playoffs Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
CC is only 35 so if he gets his act together in rehab and loses some weight he might be good to go next year. He did finish out the year much better than he started it. You guys seem to have some starting pitching depth so they might consider a 6 man rotation to keep some arms fresher for later in the season. But that won't help much until they address the pen, need about 3 more "Reliable" arms there... Don't know what they do with A-Roid. Let him play next year, buy him out or ask him to retire. He did fairly well until August (got tired I assume) maybe a platoon with Tex at DH might be something to consider to let Bird play more at 1st... One thing A-Roid did pretty well this year was keep his mouth shut (less drama) so maybe he is learning something as he gets older... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
I know that just thought I would throw a little controversy out there. Anyway no 25 man roster yet but did find this breakdown on how the teams stack up against each other. http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/153515468/blue-jays-rangers-position- breakdown-for-alds I'm surprised we haven't heard anything out of SOSO yet, I thought the Jays was his team? Or am I thinking of somebody else? Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Don't you dare give him this site address... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Sorry to see the Yanks lose. Was rooting for them. My father-in-law was a big Yankees fan. We all rooted for "Papa's" team. Yeah long-term contracts for aging pros is an albatross around the neck. Maybe the Yankees can hire the former Angels GM to find ways:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Yes but an underhand throw! ESPN filled her with a bunch of stats and "no kidding comments." I don't know how many times she said "Keutchel will come in low with his slider on RH batters." No kidding he was doing it all night. Another bright one was "It seems the Yankees are having problems hitting his slider." Thank you very much Jessica, I think we know that. The experienced male announcers were no better. They were reading off a script as well since they really don't know these teams and don't see them that often. Maybe the Yankees as they are on national TV quite often. But it was annoying to listen to. You had the two male announcers calling the game and then at times interrupting them Jessica comes on and speaks with authority on 4 seam fastballs. Please. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
LOL, not one of them expect the Rangers to win the ALDS. So many of them predicted the Yankees to win the WC. I did see one 'expert' put the Mets as winning it all:) Hey you never know. Still holding on to that hope it will be a Rangers-Mets WS:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Nope. Just wanted to see Tulo to get a shot at a World Series ring. I am kind of indifferent on baseball teams excpet for one or two that I absolutely dislike and wish bad things (the ex. Brooklyn Dodgre being #1 on that list). I guess if I had favorite teams in the hunt this year it would include St. Loiuis (soley for Matt Holiday's). See a theme here? потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Tried to embed a video from Bleacher Report. Seems to have disappeared. Will try later. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
In girls fast pitch the mound is 43 feet from home plate and pitches top out at around 70 MPH, which is the equivalent of a 98 MPH "heeter" in baseball... On top of that they throw knuckleballs and screwballs which you rarely see in baseball anymore, in fact the only pitcher I know that throws a "screwgy" is Yu Darvish!!! Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
How many people do you know that can sit in front of the TV and call what pitches were thrown?? Not many... Most fans are casual fans and only know if the pitch was "really, really, really fast" or was slower and dropped in the dirt which to them means "that pitcher isn't very good he keeps throwing the ball into the ground"... LOL... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
When it first started out I figured they were gonna blow off the Rangers totally, although they did try pretty hard. They weren't totally stupid cause they did bring up Gallardo (a RHer) and his record against the Jays. But they blew off the LHers which I think is a mistake, and ignored the other RHers for the Rangers. Which means they don't think anybody can shut down the Jays when the opposite is true... Now when it came to the Astros/Royals they seemed to understand if you keep the ball in the park against Houston you can beat them fairly easily... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
The WC needs to be a best of 3.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
The home teams haven't fared too well so far.
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I finally heard one of the "experts" pick the Rangers as having a good chance to upset the "unbeatable" Blue Jays and that was Kevin Millar. He said he thought the Rangers matched up well with the Jays and stood a good chance of winning the series.
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The Pirates had their chances against Arrieta he made some mistakes up in the strike zone, those pitches were either fouled off or ended up being hit into double plays...
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Why? Would you rather be watching baseball instead of football while eating Thanksgiving turkey??? :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Old habits die hard they are used to the Yankees winning and didn't see the reality of the situation they were a tired, injured team who backed into the playoffs with a bad record down the stretch. They also thought the young team Astros should have known who their elders/betters were and folded like a cheap house of cards. Most of the so called experts on baseball only take into consideration certain stats, not all of them, and that's why most of them are wrong most of the time. But as you well know "Every dog has his day"... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
The Yankees are a big market team and can afford to release or tell a few players to retire and suck up the money loss. Most other teams don't have that luxury and have to choose players and contracts very wisely... Yeah and we have a couple of those contracts that could really be a hindrance before it's over with, but so far so good... Prince, Hamels and Choo contracts all expire in 20 and 21, Choo will be 38 or 39 by then... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
There's that. But one game elimination for a team who battled series after series?
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Is it because the teams that lost had "ever so slightly" better records than the team that won?? This only means they had one or 2 bad breaks less than the teams they lost to...
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nah , this is better . It gives great incentives to win divisions. WC teams do not earn extra consideration. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Hal Steinbrenner is not his old man . He has put the team on a budget . They will be a better team in the long run for that . All the Yank fans knew that this year and next will be a retooling year similar to what they did in the eary 1990s under Gene Michaels . For the Yanks to even make the WC game was an unexpected bonus. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
So.... Will be at work for both Rangers games this week. What the heck, 2:45 CT start time and a before noon first pitch tomorrow! Do Canadians go to work at 9am and get off by 11am? "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Don't feel bad I will be at work too so will have to wait to see what happened. Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
What you have to do is sneak a transistor radio into work. That's what I did in 1969 .My teacher never caught me.
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Where I used to work before retiring, we had a break room with basic cable. Might have to go over and see those 'clients' today or tomorrow:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
I guess I could stream the game. That's an idea.
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tried looking for a free site . couldn't find one . but while you are waiting you can watch Ted Cruz destroy the clown from the Sierra Club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl9-tY1oZNw Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Zig looks like more than Banister comes to LF for our 'wise' commentary: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/criticized-for-being-a-woman-announcer- jessica-mendoza-shines-anyway.html?WT.mc_id=2015-OCTOBER-OUTBRAIN- SHARED_AUD_DEV-1001-1031&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK&_r=0 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Have MLB Gameday up on my computer at work. Have a PowerPoint briefing ready to pull up if the boss comes by:) LOL.... 2-0 Rangers mid third. DeSheilds RBI single Beltre RBI single Trainers were working on Beltre between innings. Did not seem to deter his bat:) That turf is probably tearing him up. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Bad news. Beltre taken out of the game. Alberto now playing third and batting third.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Now 2-1 Rangers. Gallardo pitched well out of a jam. Apparently the run the Jays scored was on a soft ground ball Elvis and Alberto could not get to. Such is baseball. Gallardo through 4 full and only 59 pitches. Not bad work considering his other outings lately. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Now 4-1 Rangers Chirinos just hit a 2 run HR with Odor on base via HBP... :)
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“Many of the guys who sucked at organized sports and stopped playing at younger ages wrongly believe they are better than high-level female athletes in those sports,” Edward Kian said. “You see and hear this in the gym regularly, and it is laughably pathetic.” LOL... Ain't that the truth... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Looks like Gallardo is about done Maddox out to talk to him 4-2 Rangers... Kela is up in the bullpen... Donaldson out of the game Carrera PH for him... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
ROTFLMAO... They obviously have no clue what softball is all about and how it relates to the "little white ball game"... LOL...:) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Odor scored twice both times got on base HBP. Batista went long on Kela 4-3
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Apparently Odor's knee hit him in the head. So a key player out for both teams. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
With Kela coming in for the 6th, wonder what Banny has in store the rest of the way? He announced Perez for game 3. So perhaps Colby or Holland comes out of the pen today? I heard a rumor that this was the case.
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LOL Odor gets plunked twice by Price and then on the first pitch in the 7th he sends it over the RF fence. No wonder he plunked him twice:)
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That was a rocketship was outta here in the blink of an eye, obviously he was looking for an inside pitch... YA THINK!!! LOL... Diekman does the 7th in 6 pitches so he'll probably do the 8th now. First pitch was 99 MPH, my guess his adrenaline level is up there, 6 outs to go!!! Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Diekman just blew through Russell Martin and the bottom of the order. 7th in the books Rangers 5-3. If all goes to plan, we should see Dyson come in to face the top of the order. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Alberto at the plate and they are showing Beltre's stats for him. LOL...
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Diekman does the 7th in 6 pitches so he'll probably do the 8th now. First pitch was 99 MPH, my guess his adrenaline level is up there, 6 outs to go!!! Well work done:) Heading home so will catch some on the radio. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Why use him let Diekman go another inning if he can, save Dyson for 9th and let Tolleson rest... Diekman back out for the 8th, good job Banny... Diekman gets thru the 8th in 10 pitches, still 5-3 Rangers... Bautista just got pulled from the game I would say it's a cramp... (UPDATE) Looks like he tweaked his hammy... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Game is televised on FS1 (FOX Sports 1) channel 219 on DIRECT TV, that's what I'm watching... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Bottom of the 9th still 5-3 and Dyson is pitching for the Rangers, Venable in for Hamilton, Stubbs came in for DD last inning and Moreland in for Napoli... Donaldson passed concussion protocols could be back tomorrow... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Seen a stat back about the 6th inning comparing the bullpens since Sept 1st, Rangers 2.19 ERA and Jays have a 4.49 ERA... Big Advantage Rangers...
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The plan is going as intended the RHers shut the Jays down and won game 1 5-3. Bottom of the order got the job done for the Rangers they gave price fits, glad they gave him 11 days rest but don't think it really made any difference they have his number... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Still think I would use Gonzalez for game 3 and save Perez for game 4, play those matchups to the hilt... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Too bad Joey isn't on the roster this would be a good place for him since the next 3 games should be against RHers... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Saw a pic of her. It's fine. She can call balls and strikes anytime. I take back my comments:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Got home in time to see last two outs. 5-3 final. Awesome. Beltre's MRI showed no structural damage. Good news. A nice massage and heat wrap tonight should have him back. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Not much thunder today:)
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For a moment there I was beginning to think you were becoming a sexist... LOL :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
On tap for todays game... No info yet on yesterdays injuries status for today. I expect Beltre to miss today at a minimum and maybe Thursday, I know when I have a back issue it takes about 3 days for it to clear up and about 5-6 days before I can run. With the resources he has possibly shorter recovery time, he took a cortisone injection last night, MRI came back negative. On top of that they flew in Joey and Lucas from Arizona fall league just in case, if one of them are used then Beltre would also have to miss the ALCS if they advance... As far as Bautista and Donaldson goes I would expect them both to be back. But with "possible" concussion they might hold Donaldson out as a precautionary measure. Hopefully the Jays don't know my "secret remedy" for hamstring ailments and Bautista misses another game... :) Seriously though I expect him to be massaged and wrapped up tight and play todays game... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Well I have to admit...My first impression of a 'girl' calling a 'boy's' game and then the comment on how she looks. Yes, I have to say I was quite ugly and give the young lady my apologies (if she is smart like Banny and views our comments here) and welcome her aboard. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Thought you would like this one: I have to say I like Pete Rose on the color commentary team with Fox Sports. Jamie Kelley made a little poem in her Tweet: Beltre left the game Rougie made Price look lame Gallardo was good Chirinos brought the wood And Harold Reynolds didn't learn their names "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
As expected Beltre not in the line up today: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp? gid=2015_10_09_texmlb_tormlb_1#game=2015_10_09_texmlb_tormlb_1,game_state=Pregam e "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Did you go through some of those links to other articles? Well I did and found out that Dyson was signed by the Blue Jays and came up through their farm system. He had health concerns a few years back and lost him through waivers, and now is coming back to haunt them...
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Yeah I seen that it was good to see him again in action, have missed his insight and humor. One ex-Red I get to see periodically is Chris Sabo at the Golf Club I have as a customer... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Rangers up 2-0 middle of 1st inning. Their winning percentage is right at .800 when scoring first/1st inning... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Tied 3-3 in the 3rd, Hamels not doing so good BTA most LHers don't, and his record against the Jays isn't the best either...
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Yes I should have linked more. Dyson did well again. D, D, O and D came up big in the 6-4 win. Of course Napolitano clutch. Alberto with the big RBI single. BP 7 scoreless innings. 9 Ks "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
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Woooo 6-4 win. Stros down by one run in the bottom 7th. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Thanks Tom brings back good memories.
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The source I was getting the game from on my phone wasn't showing certain happenings like the error Alberto made that lead to 2 of those runs. If I had known that little tidbit I would have kept my mouth shut, well maybe... :) And it all worked out in the end with Alberto redeeming himself by driving in the winning run with a borrowed bat. "Yunguns" doing the job the old guys can't seem to do, Fielder, Choo, Andrus, Moreland and Hamilton haveall of 3 hits between them in 2 games. Don't know if it's just them being uptight or Beltre being out has got the lineup screwed up, allowing the others to be pitched around in certain situations... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
No way that would have happened earlier in the year, 7 innings would have yielded at least 10 runs... Long game both BPs got a workout Rangers used 6 pitchers and Jays used 8. Key to Game 3 might be which starter lasts the longest before the call goes out to the pen... I would really love to know what was said between Kela and Donaldson in the 13th??? Good to see he has an attitude like Rougies... :) Game 3 starter is still to be Perez as far as I know so here is his stats against the Jays, not really much to go on... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
So far so good things are still on track, DeGrom was very good last night... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
And we face the knuckleballer. Two of Hamilton's HRs this year happened in one game against a knuckle ball throwing right hander. Forgot who? Think on the Twins. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
You're thinking of Steven Wright and he plays for Boston... Napoli was in that game and got tossed for arguing balls and strikes, Ogando was in that game too... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Speaking of HRs I think you will remember this one. And this is another major reason I wanted to keep him he shines in the playoffs... Oct. 10, 2011: Nelson Cruz's walk-off grand slam AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Nelson Cruz's 11th-inning bomb into the left-field seats to win Game 2 of the 2011 American League Championship Series -- his second home run of the game and third of the series -- was the first walk-off grand slam in postseason history (Robin Ventura's game-winning blast in the 1999 NLCS was officially scored a single) and it ended a game so nerve-racking that Texas Rangers reliever Scott Feldman said, "When I got done watching that game I thought my beard was going to turn gray." The only question when Cruz hit the 1-2 pitch from Detroit reliever Ryan Perry was whether it would stay fair. When it did, the only question was whether he would be able to find home plate through the crush of teammates crowding there to greet him. "It was crazy; they were throwing water on me at first, and I didn't know where I was going," he said. "They hit me a few times and then I found the plate." -Jim Caple Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Looks like I need to add this statement to the list of dumb things I've uttered, 0-10 with 4 Ks... About the only thing I got right is "he's streaky"... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Little tidbits I've picked up from my morning surfing... http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/13852192/adrian-beltre-excused-texas-rangers-workout-rest-sore-back I don't think he'll play today but you never know with him, I'm still predicting Game 4 if there is one... :) (Wonder if he's using my pulled hamstring treatment)? http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/110306/rangers-win-a-game-that-evokes-ruth-clemens-mays http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_11_tormlb_texmlb_1&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=tor#game=2015_10_11_tormlb_texmlb_1,game_state=Pregame Estrada starting for Toronto against Perez, looks like Dickey is scheduled for Game 4 if there is one... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Well that took a hit last night they lost the game and their SS with a broke leg, wonder how this will affect them mentally it is a young team??? Have seen worse slides into 2B but don't think they ended up quite like this one. Torre has already come out and said they will be mandated in the Arizona Fall league to slide to the base not in the general vicinity during DP attempts... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Still holding on to that hope it will be a Rangers-Mets WS:) I would say not much at all they bombed the Dodgers last night... If Banny keeps throwing LHers at the Jays that doesn't stand a chance of happening, going against the matchups works once in awhile but the percentages for success aren't good... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Holland pitching was high risk. He's a fly ball pitcher. Should have put Gallardo out there again. Well I guess we will see if Hamels can keep bailing the team out. But they have to score runs too. Was only able to watch a few innings yesterday. Noticed Beltre was back and got a couple of hits. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Cards out and Cubbies advance. Mets down by 2 going to the 9th. Rangers-Jays rematch of game 2. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
It will be interesting to see how the Royals are going to continue one dramatic win after another.
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Could be a highway series in Texas. Hope not.
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That will be a fun game to watch. Both teams evenly matched. Get the popcorn for Astros vs. Royals. Also the game 5 for Mets vs. Dodgers. DeGromm vs. Grenke. Doesn't get any better. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Would love to see that. Rangers have to win one more. It will be tough. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Not as tough as Toronto winning three games in a row. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
If they would have run more RHers at them in Game 3 and/or Game 4 the series would probably be over... This is what happens when you don't use the good matchups you have to the fullest... When Darvish comes back that will even out the rotation and make matchups easier to accomplish. Especially if they use one/two of the young'uns to make a 6 man rotation, keeps everybody fresher and gives the young'uns some innings/experience... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
That "should" be a 1-0 or 2-1 nail biter, but in the playoffs all bets are off could end up being 10-9!!! :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
I would imagine they had him wrapped up tight and "maybe" on some kind of localized pain meds... That is one tough old bird I found out he played almost a full season with a torn ligament in one thumb before he ended up getting surgery to repair it... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Good points all around. I guess Chi Chi will have to pitch more until Darvish comes back mid summer 2016. Colby and Gallardo FAs this off season. Gallardo gets a qualifying offer. If he's smart he will take it. Same with Colby. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Here we go. Game 5 on. Amazing season for the Rangers. Hope it keeps going. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
And I'm not talking about a traditional rotation I'm talking about using the 6th man whenever needed to rearrange the rotation to get better matchups. He may start 15 games a year and be a long reliever the rest of the time... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Looks like they finally got to the Jays BP, Hamels probably has 1 more inning before he gets pulled...
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I must admit I've never seen a runner score like that before when the catchers throw goes off the batters bat/hand...
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Did you just see how the Rangers scored the 3rd run. Wow.
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What three errors by Andrus to load the bases? 1 out bases loaded and Donaldson up. Wow. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Talk about throwing a game away.
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6-3 Jays top of the 9th. I think its dancing time in Toronto but???????????
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Well, at least Tulo won game 3 for Toronto and keep them alive. Other than that his fielding was great but his bat was a dud. Hope He gets it together for the next round.
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Hat tip to Texas Rangers. Thanks for an exciting season. Sonny boy (now 11)...not so happy:) Had to console him that I grew up a Mets fan. I understand disappointment in sports quite well:)
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Well Zig you get to start the Evis thread:) Ace gets three ground balls can't get an out. Hey believe me I had such an inning with my youth baseball team this year. Difference was kiddos came back next inning with two doubles and one was by sonny boy knocking in three:) That's baseball. Good season Yanks and Rangers. Zig (CZ) was right about the match ups. Should have had a RH starter in game 3 or 4 of the series in Texas. Lewis or Gallardo. Well my assessment? The Rangers were one ace short of taking this series. Yu back by mid season next year. Rangers have some decisions to make on Lewis and Gallardo. If not it could be another down April. They basically have three LH starters. Let's Go Mets:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
I hope not tomorrow as well. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
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Looks like Gary's Royals advance. Hope they sweep the BlueRoids. Let's Go Mets:) Tough task against Grenke. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Guessing no one told the Jays that it's not a good idea to sell beer in cans . The Yanks charge $8-10 for a soft plastic bottle of beer . Then they take the top off so it can't be used as a projectile . At that price no one is going to waste a drop anyway. Had it been Posada or McCann behind the plate when Bautista did the bat flip and pose before rounding the bases after his home run there would've been a brawl at home plate when he crossed it . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Had it been Posada or McCann behind the plate when Bautista did the bat flip and pose before rounding the bases after his home run there would've been a brawl at home plate when he crossed it . What do they serve in your ballpark, sour grapes? Would love to see a Mets-Toronto series. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Your popcorn didn't help the Astros. :)
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The Royals are going to disappoint you. "Nothing can seem extraordinary until you have discovered what is ordinary. Belief in miracles, far from depending on an ignorance of the laws of nature, is only possible in so far as those laws are known.” C.S. Lewis, Miracles
Hope the Royals bury the Jays in 4 game sweep.
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You could say that about any one of the Games 3,4 or 5. This is so very appropriate... "We are advancing constantly and we're not interested in holding onto anything except the enemy. We're going to hold onto him by the nose and we're going to kick him in the ass. We're going to kick the hell out of him all the time and we're going to go through him like crap through a goose"!!!" (If that man was a Rangers fan he would be rolling in his grave right about now)... They should be glad I wasn't in that dugout I would have said things the management wouldn't have wanted to hear... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
I'm not going to bother I think anybody who has been on the other thread knows how I feel about "EVIS", he needs a new zipcode... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
If you play the matchups and they still beat you shake their hand say good game and then whisper in their ear, "Wait till next time"... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Would love to see a Mets-Toronto series. The Royals are going to disappoint you. Of course, KC always has (except when the Broncos are involved, then I am not disappointed). потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Way to go Meties! 3-2 win. I forgive you for all those heartbreaking years as a kid eating those lousy hot dogs at Shea stadium:) Not to mention all the years my dad yelled at the TV:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
I was on the fence as a kid . But growing up on Long Island ,and being taken to Shea stadium by my dad and the boy scouts I was inclinded to root for the Mets . Then they made a series of trades that killed my loyalty . The 1st one was trading Amos Otis for Joe Foy. Then they trades Nolan Ryan for Jim Fergosi . The trade that decided it though was moving Tom Seaver to the big Reds machine for a package that included Doug Flynn and Pat Zachary . I am now going to be a front-runner and jump on the Mets bandwagon. For the most part they are a likable group ;and I'm a big fan of Jacob DeGromm . Yesterday he "struggled" and gave up 2 runs . The best Yankee pitchers gives up that many runs in the 1st inning . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
They predicted in the 'Back to the Future' movies that the Cubbies would win the 2015 World Series. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13902322/back-future-screenwriter-bob-gale- discusses-prediction-cubs-2015-world-series-champions?sf14229328=1 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
These teams on paper look pretty even all the way across the board, ERA, BA, HRs etc, etc... So you would think it should end up being a close series with a lot of tight 1-2 run games. And I don't really see one team having the experience factor over the other so to me this is a tossup. It's to bad one of these teams has to lose but that's the way it goes... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Pitching wise the Royals have the match ups if the starters can go 6 innings cause the BP is deep and shutdown capable, which was in evidence last night. I would have to say Royals in 5 maybe 6... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
My mind goes back to Sept 9,1969 . Tom Seaver vs Ferguson Jenkins ...two of the greatest pitchers of all time in the middle of a tight race to decide the division. Shea was packed ;the crowd was raucous. There were loud applause and thunderous foot stomping . In the middle of the game ;probably spooked by all the noise , a feral black cat who was living in the depths of the stadium wandered onto the field and bolted past the Cubbies dugout . http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.297425!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/ derivatives/article_970/alg-catcubs-jpg.jpg That cat was the dagger in the Cubbies season. All that was left was playing out the season even though the Cubbies still held the lead. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Cubs seem to have a history of that, remember Steve Bartman 2003 NLCS??? Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13902322/back-future-screenwriter-bob-gale- discusses-prediction-cubs-2015-world-series-champions?sf14229328=1 Wow. That would be something. Still waiting for my flying car and hoverboard:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
And the Royals are not afraid to throw their RH starters at Toronto.
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Awesome Mets history there.
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Considering how superstitious the game of baseball gets, a black cat in the dugout in September is the nail in the coffin:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
gotta love those bottom of the 7th rallies !
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Yes sir. Watching it. We love it when the Jays are losing:) Then Meties on next. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
1st inning ... the Cubbies 'Murphy curse ' continues .
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For those not familiar with the "Murphy curse" "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Mets up 3-1.
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wonder if Harvey will make it through the 7th . good time for a double play........or a K
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LOL Joe Maddon looks ridiculous in that winter pom pom knit cap. With the scruff beard and those VA issue heavy black rimmed glasses, he looks like some Flushing Queens bum who just rolled out of an OTB to catch the game in the upper decks. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Looks like Harvey starts the 8th.
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Impressive win. Guess y'all have some cold weather up north by the look of all the hoodies and gators. Was 85 today here in Texas. Just saying... "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
With the scruff beard and those VA issue heavy black rimmed glasses, he looks like some Flushing Queens bum who just rolled out of an OTB to catch the game in the upper decks. you would think a team from Chi-town would be used to it . Yesterday was a typical autumn day . I was outside a good part of the day in a short sleeve shirt digging up my harvest of sweet potatoes. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Mets up in the 8th. Murphy again.
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Yank fans are calling sports radio and saying that if the Mets don't want to sign Murphy next year that there is an opening on the Yanks. Not sure about that . Murphy looks like he is one of those post-season phenoms that comes out of nowhere and just as quickly disappear. Experts who follow the Mets are saying that there is alot of his game that's deficient. But the Mets fans are calling in fretting about the team possibly not signing Murphy and Cespedes next year . They should just enjoy the moment and worry about next year in November . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
I agree. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
11-8 Toronto win last night. I really thought the Royals were going to come back to win that one. Pitching matchup should be geared for a lower scoring game tonight. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Not sure about that... Dickie is beatable(11-11, 3.91) . Young is a flyball pitcher . The Rogers Centre gives up a lot of home runs. Good thing the Royals BP is well rested .
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5-0 KC in the 2nd.
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Great job KC way to beat down the Jays. One more and the Canucks are eliminated. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Jays going with game one starter Marco Estrada instead of moving Price up on short rest . Could get interesting . The Jays did not hit Volquez hard ;and they had to go deep into their bullpen yesterday .
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One more and the Canucks are eliminated. Looks like the matchups are working ehhh... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
High here was 49. Would much rather have been down there on Fork, Ray Roberts or Ivie fishing... 4 more years to go before I can at least get a winter place to stay down there, don't think the wife would do full time with the Grandkids and all... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
for your listening pleasure . Let's go Mets ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGf-CZHs060 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
One more and the Canucks are eliminated or we could be looking at a repeat of the 1985 ALCS . http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1985_ALCS.shtml Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Yes I know Banister is watching this closely. If not he should watch and learn from Yost. Unless you have a shut down rotation like the young Mets, you need to go with the match ups. Wonder if the Rogers stadium concessions will still serve beer cans today? "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
All I can say is I hope he learned from that mistake, if not then next year will be disappointing too... And learn to trust some of the younger players more, some of the veterans stunk in that series... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Mets up 6-0.
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Congratulations New York Mets! "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Yeah he's a beast in this post season. His FA stock went up quite a bit. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
That is if you're willing to pay him big bucks just because he had a 1 month hot streak, he's already at 8M per year. His stats during the season are about the same as they have always been... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Yeah they played better than I thought by sweeping the Cubs, I was expecting this series to go at least 6 maybe 7 games... Looks like the Cubs are going to have to wait to get another shot at winning a WS... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
But there aren't a set of brothers playing against each other like in 85... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
sorta like another Met infielder in 1969 , Al Weis who batted .215 during the regular season and .455 during the World Series . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
And I think it was Billy Hatcher that had close to an .800 OBP for the Reds one year in the playoffs IIRC...
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or reserve infielder Brian Doyle ,who batted .438 in the 1978 World Series for the Yanks .
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His stock is up to at least be considered by the Mets for a qualifying offer. If he refuses they get a draft pick and he platoons around the NL like David Murphy in the AL.
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The Mets may have other reasons for getting rid of him besides his performance on the field . He made what are considered controversial comments about the homosexual lifestyle (ie he expressed his Christian beliefs ) . http://deadspin.com/daniel-murphy-disagrees-with-the-gay-lifestyle-1689309224 http://www.cbn.com/tv/1679381918001 Shortly after his comments he announced that he would no longer talk about his beliefs . Many think the Mets pressured him . http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/did-mets-silence-daniel-murphy/ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
http://deadspin.com/daniel-murphy-disagrees-with-the-gay-lifestyle-1689309224 http://www.cbn.com/tv/1679381918001 Shortly after his comments he announced that he would no longer talk about his beliefs . Many think the Mets pressured him . http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/did-mets-silence-daniel-murphy/ Liberator brought this up in a different venue. Daniel Murphy can always come to Texas:) But yet again the homo mafia strikes again. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Congratulations KC Royals. AL Champions! Now facing the Mets in the WS. Two "good guy" teams made it. Nice to see. No Cardinals or Giants this year:) "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Don't forget about the other player NY didn't like and that was Tebow... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Royals have more playoff experience but the Mets have a better pitching staff... Should make for some interesting games if the Mets can "hold their water"... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
If you go position by position some teams have better talent than the Royals. Toronto is but one example. However, what the Royals lack in talent is more than by their play as a team. "A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Ok now that the World Series is starting tonight does anybody have any predictions as to who is going to win and in how many games??? I think it's safe to say Gary is going with the Royals, in what 6 or 7 games? I'm going with the Mets in 6, think their pitching will get the job done... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
I'll take the Mets in 7 . I respect the Royals too much to go less. The thing the Mets have to realize is that the Royals do have success against hard throwing pitchers. The Mets pitchers on the other hand have done an excellent job with their seconday pitches when their fastball has not worked . The Mets power will be negated somewhat at Kauffman Field ,and the Royals have much better middle relievers . Having Colon and Neisse in the bull pen improves their depth somewhat . But ,Mets fans will be holding their breath in the middle innings if their starters can't go deep. The Mets IMHO have a big advantage on the bench ,especially if Juan Uribe is a go. They have been playing interchangable parts since the trade deadline. Position by position they are dead even with the Royals having slight advantages in some positions ( 3rd ,1st ,short ,and CF (and DH ) .The Mets have the edge at 2B ,and the 2 corner OF positions .Catchers are even. I'll give the Royals a slight advantage at manager because Yost took them to game 7 last year. As you said ;the Mets starters are the deciding factor . It's been a while since I've seen a 1-4 as solid. Matts would be a number 1 pitcher on many teams. Dare I say that with a full season they have the potential to be as good as the 1971 Orioles ? ( Jim Palmer,Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar , Pat Dobson all 20 game winners in 1970) . It's scary to think how good they will be when Wheeler comes back next year. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Mets in 6.
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You sure you want to agree with me? I said the Mets/Cubs was going to be a close series and it turned into a blowout... :) Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Which means as long as they realize this and use the off speed stuff wisely they will have success. Not too many batters can go into an at bat looking for both types of pitches, unless they know the pitcher likes to use certain pitches (without fail) in certain situations... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
I think you'll be lucky to see 2-20 game winners on the same staff from now on much less 4... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
sigh ;I'm afraid you are correct . They would have to pitch at least 35 starts to get that . When I was doing my research on the Cubbies I looked at Fergy Jenkins Cy Young season. He had 39 starts .325 IP .and 30 complete games. His record was 24-13 with an ERA of 2.77, striking out 263 batters while walking only 37. That is unheard of in the era of the 5 and 6 man rotation. The Mets walked on egg shells getting Harvey starts while worrying about his innings pitched. They will not start deGromm in the opener to give his tired arm an extra day's rest . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
The average starter gets 32-33 starts per year if he stays healthy and they don't finagle the rotation around days off to pitch them 1-2 games more. You could get 20 wins but you have to be efficient to do it. Only 2 pitchers won 20 games this year and that was Arrieta and Keuchel, and there have been years were there weren't any 20 game winners in either league... http://www.baseball-almanac.com/pitching/pi20wcal4.shtml http://www.baseball-almanac.com/pitching/pi20wcnl5.shtml "In 1991, John Smiley tossed the fewest amount of innings two-hundred seven and two-thirds by a National League twenty game winner. By comparison; Will White, who holds the record for most innings pitched by a National League twenty game winner, threw six-hundred eighty in 1879." Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/matt-harvey-has-insurance- policy-protecting-future-earnings-from-arm-injury-200107573.html Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Both teams are scrappy and won't get swept. Mets may have an overall starting pitching advantage; Royals have the bats and defense in their strength.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Defense was the big difference yesterday. ARoid called it in the pregame ....if the Mets catch the ball they win. Amazing when you think about it . Everyone knew that Escobar swings at the 1st pitch most of the time .Still Harvey gave him a pitch he can drive. That being said ,it should've been a routine play . An obvious second guess is playing Kelly Johnson as DH instead of one of the outfielders . That would've freed CF for gold glover Juan Lagares . The winning run was also the result of a sloppy error by David Wright. I think the Royals did the Mets a favor letting them get some at bats off of game 4 starter Chris Young. Again ARoid made the point that batters aren't used to big tall pitchers who throw off speed instead of heat . Getting some at bats against him will help them know what to expect. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Harvey/Catcher made too many pitching mistakes in the 6th inning which allowed the Royals back in the game... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
lol one of the big questions here in NY is 'did the Royals catcher have some pine tar on his shin pads ? ' http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb-news/4659461-world-series-2015-salvador-perez- foreign-substance-pine-tar-shin-guard-fox-sports-broadcast Maybe that's why Wright muffed to grounder in the 14th . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Good conspiracy theory. Ping Deckard.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Or maybe yukon so he can call us all a bunch of kooks...
Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
As far as I know it's only illegal if the pitcher has a foreign substance, all position players it's legal...
Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
As much as I would like to see the Mets take it I don't think that it will go seven games. KC's pitching is very good and deep. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Great assessment.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
It's legal for the catcher, but nol for a pitcher. That's not why the Mets lost. "A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Looks like it's kinda windy in NYC tonight also looks like the home plate ump is squeezing the strike zone, Zobrist should have been rung up looking at strike 3...
Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Mets batting order looks like what I used to do when I had the right players, lefty, righty, lefty, righty, etc...etc...etc... Looks like David Wright just made up for the ump squeezing the strike zone... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Royals back up. Hope this game is better for the Mets. Cespedes needs to get going. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Good job Mets.
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."---Romans 5:6
Syndergaard said to Escobar 'if you are going to swing at the 1st pitch ....swing at this' ! Syndergaard told SNY’s Steve Gelbs; “That’s my plate out there, not theirs.” Early Wynn once said that the pitcher has to look at the batter as his mortal enemy . When asked if he would intentionally plunk his mother he responded , "It would depend how well she was hitting " . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
That's what you have to do as a pitcher to keep the hitter off balance, the madder you get him the more he'll swing at just about anything... OTOH the hitters try to send hot shots back up thru the box to get the pitcher a little antsy, all just part of the game... I'd say he got the message... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
The Mets shoddy defense was again exposed in game 4 . There was talk about Murphy's free agent value going up with his power surge in the NLCS. But many pundits who follow the Mets daily warned to not over value him . SNY broadcaster Gary Cohen ;speaking with WFAN's Joe and Evan about the prospect of re-signing Murphy said : “I have no interest,” ... “I’ve got (Wilmer) Flores and (Dilson) Herrera, both of whom can play second base. I have no interest in bringing back Daniel Murphy. Joe, you watch this guy play every day … He’s a nice hitter, and he’s hit some home runs lately, but he’s not a high on-base percentage guy. “He’s not a big power hitter. He’s a good hitter, he’s a good hitter. He’s a good sixth or seventh hitter in a good lineup. That’s what he is. And he hurts you so badly in the field and on the bases, and with all the craziness I think it’s time to move on … Murph is a lovable guy, but I think he’s a net negative, and I’ve always felt that way." The Mets bullpen continues to be exposed too. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
They aren't holding their water very well, they seem to be filling their shoes... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Thanks Tom. And yes that BP cannot compare to the KC depth. Clippard is a disaster in the playoffs causing Familia to get multiple 2 innings of work. The Mets have a bright future IMO. They are a couple of pieces away from being perennial playoff contenders. "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near"---Isaiah 55:6
it isn't over yet 'You Gotta Believe' . Harvey has to live up to his hyped tonight . Then they take their chances with deGromm and Thor . Here's one for Mrs Redleghunter. Did you hear about the Italian who went trick or treating ? He dressed up as a Fun Ghoul . Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
;)
"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near"---Isaiah 55:6
Woke up just in time for the 12th inning, heard how the game got there (9th inning) so turned it off knowing what the outcome was going to be. Couldn't hold their water...
Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians!
Time has an article, "The Kansas City Royals are the Future of Bmaseball." At http://time.com/3511262/kansas-city-royals-baseball-future/ I cannot post due to my Parkinson's. Someone please post. "A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Well congratulations to the KC Royals. Great team and well deserved after a 30 year wait! The Mets hit 30 years next season:) The Rangers and Astros still looking for their first WS title. So maybe next year I will get my Mets-Rangers WS:) "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near"---Isaiah 55:6
Yeah was getting the feeling the Mets and Rangers had a lot in common this year:) "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near"---Isaiah 55:6
I'd say he got the message... And the last laugh goes to..... "A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Setting up this thread to expand the 2015 MLB playoff discussions beyond the Rangers, Yankees and NY Mets (2015 NL Division Champions)
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Mets v Rangers
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#6. To: redleghunter (#1)
However it is either going to be Gallardo or Holland.
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Edit: Grant is advocating 11 pitchers total. Even suggesting due to the turf up there drop pitchers to 10 total. That's madness.
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Was looking at some of the Ranger gear looking for an AL Division champs hat or shirt. Don't have them yet in the MLB store.
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Heck why not only go with 4 pitchers and take along the stove, BBQ grille, kitchen sink and the bathtub!!!
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That is the key. Keep Altuve off the bases. However tough to do:)
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So Josh Donaldson...Mediocre player for a few years then viola! All Star. Wonder how the testing is going these days.
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NLDS Mets v Dodgers 1st game starts 9:45 PM ET. Guess I'm missing that one.
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The Astro that goes unnoticed but causes the most damage is Gattis.
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Bottom of the 8th. Come on Yankees you got this.
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What's up with the ESPN female announcers on radio and TV?
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The biggest issue going forward is that they still have large contracts for AROID, Tex, Ellsberry, CC and a few other players who no one will want in a trade. They may have to suck it up another year. I still think it was smart of the organization to hold on to their prospects .
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What's up with the ESPN female announcers on radio and TV?
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The biggest issue going forward is that they still have large contracts for AROID , Tex ,Ellsberry ,CC and a few other players who no one will want in a trade. They may have to suck it up another year. I still think it was smart of the organization to hold on to their prospects
#42. To: redleghunter, SOSO (#21)
Oh Nap is going to be on the roster.
#43. To: redleghunter (#35)
Doesn't Girardi come here to LF to get advice?
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They spit the bit . Just like they did for the last month. The biggest issue going forward is that they still have large contracts for AROID , Tex ,Ellsberry ,CC and a few other players who no one will want in a trade. They may have to suck it up another year. I still think it was smart of the organization to hold on to their prospects .
#45. To: CZ82 (#38)
If so that is Jessica Mendoza and yes she did play the game both college and professional fastpitch softball... (Just because the ball is slightly larger doesn't mean you don't know how to play the game)!!
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#47. To: CZ82, redleghunter (#42)
I'm surprised we haven't heard anything out of SOSO yet, I thought the Jays was his team?
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Yes but an underhand throw!
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Another bright one was "It seems the Yankees are having problems hitting his slider." Thank you very much Jessica, I think we know that.
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The WC needs to be a best of 3.
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So many of them predicted the Yankees to win the WC.
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Yeah long-term contracts for aging pros is an albatross around the neck.
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The WC needs to be a best of 3.
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The Yankees are a big market team and can afford to release or tell a few players to retire and suck up the money loss. Most other teams don't have that luxury and have to choose players and contracts very wisely...
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Will be at work for both Rangers games this week. What the heck, 2:45 CT start time and a before noon first pitch tomorrow! Do Canadians go to work at 9am and get off by 11am?
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Don't feel bad I will be at work too so will have to wait to see what happened.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/criticized-for-being-a-woman-announcer- jessica-mendoza-shines-anyway.html?WT.mc_id=2015-OCTOBER-OUTBRAIN- SHARED_AUD_DEV-1001-1031&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK&_r=0
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Gallardo through 4 full and only 59 pitches.
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But even as Mendoza’s experience is hailed by her colleagues, critics still question whether her experience in softball is enough.
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Donaldson out of the game Carrera PH for him...
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That was a rocketship was outta here in the blink of an eye, obviously he was looking for an inside pitch... YA THINK!!! LOL...
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If all goes to plan, we should see Dyson come in to face the top of the order.
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Heading home so will catch some on the radio.
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Well work done:)
#90. To: redleghunter (#79)
He announced Perez for game 3.
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Bad news. Beltre taken out of the game. Alberto now playing third and batting third.
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But even as Mendoza’s experience is hailed by her colleagues, critics still question whether her experience in softball is enough.
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Saw a pic of her. It's fine. She can call balls and strikes anytime. I take back my comments:)
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RHP Marcus Stroman, who returned from a torn left knee ligament to go 4-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four September starts, starts for the Blue Jays on Friday. Texas starts LHP Cole Hamels, who is 7-1 with a 3.66 ERA in 12 starts with the Rangers. Texas has won each of the past 10 games started by Hamels.
#98. To: CZ82 (#96)
For a moment there I was beginning to think you were becoming a sexist... LOL :)
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I have to say I like Pete Rose on the color commentary team with Fox Sports.
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Did you go through some of those links to other articles?
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Tied 3-3 in the 3rd, Hamels not doing so good BTA most LHers don't, and his record against the Jays isn't the best either...
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BP 7 scoreless innings. 9 Ks
#112. To: redleghunter (#46)
Still holding on to that hope it will be a Rangers-Mets WS:)
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Two of Hamilton's HRs this year happened in one game against a knuckle ball throwing right hander. Forgot who? Think on the Twins.
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Two of Hamilton's HRs this year happened in one game against a knuckle ball throwing right hander. Forgot who? Think on the Twins.
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Something I've noticed the last couple of days is Josh seems to be getting his stroke together, if you remember correctly he was very streaky at times! And Price is going to be their only LHed starter in this series cause I don't think Buehrle is gonna be on the roster. So are you thinking what I'm thinking as to who could do a lot of damage against the Jays??
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Still holding on to that hope it will be a Rangers-Mets WS:)
#119. To: redleghunter (#113)
Well that took a hit last night they lost the game and their SS with a broke leg, wonder how this will affect them mentally it is a young team???
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Rangers have to win one more. It will be tough.
#127. To: redleghunter, SOSO (#120)
Well I guess we will see if Hamels can keep bailing the team out. But they have to score runs too.
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Also the game 5 for Mets vs. Dodgers. DeGromm vs. Grenke.
#129. To: redleghunter (#120)
Noticed Beltre was back and got a couple of hits.
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Especially if they use one/two of the young'uns to make a 6 man rotation, keeps everybody fresher and gives the young'uns some innings/experience...
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Had to console him that I grew up a Mets fan. I understand disappointment in sports quite well:)
#143. To: redleghunter, CZ82 (#123)
Could be a highway series in Texas.
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Guessing no one told the Jays that it's not a good idea to sell beer in cans . The Yanks charge $8-10 for a soft plastic bottle of beer . Then they take the top off so it can't be used as a projectile . At that price no one is going to waste a drop anyway.
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Would love to see a Mets-Toronto series.
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Talk about throwing a game away.
#151. To: redleghunter (#141)
Well Zig you get to start the Evis thread:)
#152. To: redleghunter (#141)
Zig (CZ) was right about the match ups. Should have had a RH starter in game 3 or 4 of the series in Texas. Lewis or Gallardo.
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Mets vs Cubs
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Royals vs Toronto
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Mets vs Cubs
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That cat was the dagger in the Cubbies season.
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They predicted in the 'Back to the Future' movies that the Cubbies would win the 2015 World Series.
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1st inning ... the Cubbies 'Murphy curse ' continues .
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LOL Joe Maddon looks ridiculous in that winter pom pom knit cap.
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Mets up in the 8th. Murphy again.
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But the Mets fans are calling in fretting about the team possibly not signing Murphy and Cespedes next year . They should just enjoy the moment and worry about next year in November .
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Pitching wise the Royals have the match ups if the starters can go 6 innings cause the BP is deep and shutdown capable, which was in evidence last night. I would have to say Royals in 5 maybe 6...
#186. To: redleghunter (#175)
Was 85 today here in Texas. Just saying...
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Great job KC way to beat down the Jays.
#189. To: CZ82, tomder55, liberator (#185)
Looks like the matchups are working ehhh... :)
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Yes I know Banister is watching this closely. If not he should watch and learn from Yost.
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#192. To: redleghunter, CZ62, Liberator (#191)
wow Murphy did it again !!
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His FA stock went up quite a bit.
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Congratulations New York Mets!
#197. To: tomder55, redleghunter, Liberator, GarySpFc (#188)
or we could be looking at a repeat of the 1985 ALCS .
#198. To: CZ82 redleghunter, (#195)
His FA stock went up quite a bit. That is if you're willing to pay him big bucks just because he had a 1 month hot streak, he's already at 8M per year. His stats during the season are about the same as they have always been...
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#202. To: redleghunter (#201)
stock is up to at least be considered by the Mets for a qualifying offer. If he refuses they get a draft pick and he platoons around the NL like David Murphy in the AL.
#203. To: tomder55, GarySpFc, CZ82, liberator. (#202)
The Mets may have other reasons for getting rid of him besides his performance on the field . He made what are considered controversial comments about the homosexual lifestyle (ie he expressed his Christian beliefs ) .
#204. To: tomder55, GarySpFc, CZ82, liberator. (#202)
#205. To: redleghunter, Liberator, tomder55 (#203)
But yet again the homo mafia strikes again.
#206. To: redleghunter (#204)
Congratulations KC Royals. AL Champions!
#207. To: CZ82 (#206)
Royals have more playoff experience but the Mets have a better pitching staff... Should make for some interesting games if the Mets can "hold their water"...
#208. To: GarySpFC, redleghunter, tomder55, Liberator, SOSO, AKA Stone, All, *Baseball* (#207)
#209. To: CZ82 (#208)
#210. To: CZ82 (#208)
#211. To: redleghunter (#210)
Mets in 6.
#212. To: tomder55 (#209)
The thing the Mets have to realize is that the Royals do have success against hard throwing pitchers. The Mets pitchers on the other hand have done an excellent job with their seconday pitches when their fastball has not worked
#213. To: tomder55 (#209)
Jim Palmer,Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar , Pat Dobson all 20 game winners in 1970
#214. To: CZ82 (#213)
I think you'll be lucky to see 2-20 game winners on the same staff from now on much less 4...
#215. To: tomder55 (#214)
(Edited)
They would have to pitch at least 35 starts to get that
#216. To: tomder55 (#214)
The Mets walked on egg shells getting Harvey starts while worrying about his innings pitched
#217. To: CZ82 (#211)
#218. To: redleghunter (#217)
(Edited)
Both teams are scrappy and won't get swept. Mets may have an overall starting pitching advantage; Royals have the bats and defense in their strength
#219. To: redleghunter, tomder55 (#217)
Mets may have an overall starting pitching advantage; Royals have the bats and defense in their strength.
#220. To: CZ82, redleghunter, SOSO, Liberator, GarySpFc (#219)
#221. To: tomder55 (#220)
#222. To: redleghunter (#221)
#223. To: tomder55 (#220)
#224. To: CZ82, GarySpFC, redleghunter, tomder55, Liberator, SOSO, AKA Stone, All (#208)
Ok now that the World Series is starting tonight does anybody have any predictions as to who is going to win and in how many games???
#225. To: SOSO (#224)
#226. To: Btomder55 (#220)
(Edited)
lol one of the big questions here in NY is 'did the Royals catcher have some pine tar on his shin pads ? '
#227. To: tomder55 (#220)
#228. To: redleghunter, tomder55 (#225)
#229. To: CZ82 (#228)
#230. To: CZ82, tomder55, liberator (#228)
#231. To: redleghunter, CZ82, liberator (#230)
#232. To: tomder55 (#231)
Syndergaard said to Escobar 'if you are going to swing at the 1st pitch ....swing at this' ! Syndergaard told SNY’s Steve Gelbs; “That’s my plate out there, not theirs.”
#233. To: SOSO, CZ82, GarySpFC, redleghunter, Liberator, AKA Stone, (#224)
#234. To: tomder55, SOSO, GarySpFC, redleghunter, Liberator (#233)
Should make for some interesting games if the Mets can "hold their water"...
#235. To: tomder55 (#233)
#236. To: redleghunter (#235)
#237. To: tomder55 (#236)
#238. To: redleghunter (#237)
#239. To: CZ82, ALL (#238)
(Edited)
#240. To: CZ82, tomder55, liberator, GarySpFc, Don, BobCeleste (#238)
#241. To: CZ82 (#238)
Woke up just in time for the 12th inning, heard how the game got there (9th inning) so turned it off knowing what the outcome was going to be. Couldn't hold their water...
#242. To: CZ82 (#232)
That's what you have to do as a pitcher to keep the hitter off balance, the madder you get him the more he'll swing at just about anything... OTOH the hitters try to send hot shots back up thru the box to get the pitcher a little antsy, all just part of the game...
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