gehringer_2 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, lordstanley said: Max with a dead arm, won’t start a Game 7 if Dodgers are able to extend the series. If the Dodgers don't hold onto this and win the series after this epic pitching staff bungle, for Christmas Roberts is likely to find himself boiled with his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly in his heart. Edited October 23, 2021 by gehringer_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Yordan Alvarez has to be the ALCS MVP if they hold on... he's been on fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Kyle Tucker about seals the deal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 There is no joy in Beantown tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Who can't be happy for Dusty Baker right now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, mtutiger said: Who can't be happy for Dusty Baker right now? Yeah he's the main reason I was rooting for the Astros this series, well that and I hate the Red Sox. I always thought Baker got such a bad rep, yeah he's old school(I think he is adapting though) and perhaps he pushed some past young pitchers too hard but he's won everywhere he went. He reminds me of Leyland in a sense that he may or may not be the best tactical manager but the players seemingly love him, he keeps a cohesive clubhouse and he seems to have a sense when guys need to take a game off or two. What managers do behind closed doors may be the most important thing they do and can outweigh any shortcomings they may have in regards to in game decisions. Not necessarily saying Baker is bad at that just saying in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoBert Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I’m glad someone other than the Red Sox or Yankees won the AL crown. Since I have no skin in the game I perversely seek the most anguish possible for teams I don’t like. The Astros beating the Red Sox did that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, lordstanley said: Max with a dead arm, won’t start a Game 7 if Dodgers are able to extend the series. And lets not overlook the significance of the Trevor Bauer debacle as it keys into the Dodgers current dearth of pitching options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 A month ago the Dodgers rotation lined up with Kershaw, Scherzer, Buehler and Urias. You had the 2 best pitchers of the past decade, perhaps the best young pitcher in baseball in Buehler and Urias who posted a sub 3 ERA and 5 WAR. You wouldn't have expected them to be searching for a starter in any playoff game but here we are. Like the old cliche says you can never have enough pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 hours ago, lordstanley said: Max with a dead arm, won’t start a Game 7 if Dodgers are able to extend the series. That stinks. And I was hoping for a pair of game 7s, but that possibility was kicked last night. I guess there's still always hope for wining the lottery tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 hours ago, RandyMarsh said: Yeah he's the main reason I was rooting for the Astros this series, well that and I hate the Red Sox. I always thought Baker got such a bad rep, yeah he's old school(I think he is adapting though) and perhaps he pushed some past young pitchers too hard but he's won everywhere he went. He reminds me of Leyland in a sense that he may or may not be the best tactical manager but the players seemingly love him, he keeps a cohesive clubhouse and he seems to have a sense when guys need to take a game off or two. What managers do behind closed doors may be the most important thing they do and can outweigh any shortcomings they may have in regards to in game decisions. Not necessarily saying Baker is bad at that just saying in general. Its been almost 20 seasons since Baker last managed in the World Series. Just think about that on its own, a manager waiting 2 decades from the last World Series to get back to it. Now just think of how baseball has evolved (for the better or worse is not the question) over those 2 decades. Just consider how lineups and pitching staffs/bullpens were drawn up back then and what we are seeing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Think the Dodgers might start with an opener tonight, and then put in David Price until his arm falls off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 well, at least we won't need to worry too much about the WS getting snowed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Go Astros, I guess lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, mtutiger said: Go Astros, I guess lol It's red flag for Hinch - not LaRussa but it is two of the old guy managers that have gotten to the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoBert Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Me heap big excited for World Series of Braves vs. Cosmonauts. Will bet plenty wampum on Braves at former Motownsports site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, IdahoBert said: Me heap big excited for World Series of Braves vs. Cosmonauts. Will bet plenty wampum on Braves at former Motownsports site. A lot of it comes down to Houston's young starters... If Framber and Luis Garcia pitch with the sort of effectiveness they had at the end of the series against the Sox, they'll be hard to beat... if they look more like they did at the beginning of the ALCS, Braves will have an edge. This will also be a test for the Braves pitching staff... at the moment, Houston is in a lot better place offensively than Milwaukee and LA were. In order to be the best, they'll have to keep them in check. There's a lot of apathy around both teams for a variety of reasons, but in terms of on the field talent and match-ups and quality of baseball, it should be a great series. Edited October 24, 2021 by mtutiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Is manfred going to be ok with 3 games in georgia? i mean, they had to yank the all star game to pc reasons. i love this world series. anything to embarrass mlb is quite fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Snitker Bowl I lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoBert Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 The Astros will have four days off between games and the Braves only three therefore the Braves will win. that is if their pitchers practice fielding techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I can be happy with either team winning the series. But it would be extra sweet seeing Manfred have to present the trophy in Atlanta, to Atlanta, after he denied them the All Star game. How many times have the World Series champions come from the same city that hosted the All Star game? And Manfred potentially boogered this up by playing politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoBert Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Useful Idiot said: I can be happy with either team winning the series. But it would be extra sweet seeing Manfred have to present the trophy in Atlanta, to Atlanta, after he denied them the All Star game. How many times have the World Series champions come from the same city that hosted the All Star game? And Manfred potentially boogered this up by playing politics. In his defense he had no idea that voting rights would be undermined in vastly many more states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) My controversial opinion is that these are two really good teams and I want a good series that goes seven games. Regardless of politics. Edited October 24, 2021 by mtutiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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