2012 MLB Playoffs Thread: Giants Win World Series (OD is Mar 31, 2013) - Page 11

JediKooter · 10-11-2012, 05:39 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing a 'rematch' of the 89 world series, minus the earthquake. That way, we don't get hear Joe "Just Permanently Loose Your Voice Already' Buck, say over and over and over again how the visiting team needs to make an adjustment because of the time change.

Actually, I'd be ok if MLB just declared the contestants of the LCS co-champions so we don't even have to listen to Joe Buck.

tarcone · 10-11-2012, 06:10 PM

I was hoping for a Cards/Reds series for 3 reasons. First, the Giants starting pitching scares me. Second, that series would have been bloody. Third, it would have been fun eliminating 2 division rivals in back to back seasons.

lungs · 10-11-2012, 06:29 PM

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Third, it would have been fun eliminating 2 division rivals in back to back seasons.

Piss off!

kingfc22 · 10-11-2012, 06:32 PM

I'd definitely prefer the Giants to face the Cards.

1. The Giants would have home field advantage
2. The Nats made the Giants their whipping boys this season

Logan · 10-11-2012, 06:57 PM

LOL. Ian Desmond might have a kangaroo court appearance coming for that "diving catch".

Logan · 10-11-2012, 07:03 PM

And Werth wins it with a solo bomb. Bring on a deciding game!

sterlingice · 10-11-2012, 07:03 PM

BALLGAME!

SI

Buccaneer · 10-11-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I hate the Yankees. I have always hated the Yankees. Since I was 11 and became a Mets fan i hated the Yankees. During the late 80's early 90's it wasn't so bad because they were terrible. Then they started winning again and a whole new crop of fans came out of the woodwork. Fans who had no idea who Willie Randolph and Greg Nettles were, they were fans because it was hip and they were obnoxious.

They are easy to root against.

My Mom and Dad are not those fans. They have been Yankee fans their whole lives. I remember watching games with them when I was a young boy, asking them about the nuances and basics of the game. They have always stood with them.

My Dad will be 82 this year and I have softened considerably on my stance. I take joy in my Dads ups and downs with the team. When Ibanez hit that homerun the first thing I did was call my Dad. I knew it was late, but knew he would be up. We chatted for 2 minutes then hung up. It was a fun 2 minutes. Sharing the joy with my Dad was a treat, as it was a treat for him watching his team pull one out. He's 82 and in great health, just not sure how many more of those small joys he will have left, and I'm happy for him. Even if it means not hating the Yankees so much.

I continued the tradition of hating the Yankees. Both my mom and dad were Dodgers fans since the late 1940s and esp. in the 1950s and 1970s (plus mom's favorite moment of Kirk Gibson). They always hated when the Yankees beat the Dodgers (and the Yankees in general) and so it's in my blood. Being a childhood Reds fans in the 1970s, I couldn't hate the Dodgers even though they were rivals, but I could and did hate the Yankees. I have friends that loves the Yankees but I still hate the team that they love. And now my sports-rabid son hates the Yankees and roots against them, esp. since he likes the Red Sox. All in fun though.

Buccaneer · 10-11-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Wait seriously? Damnit, you can't get a 5$ seat to a minor league park here.

You can't get anything for $5 in California.

sterlingice · 10-11-2012, 08:04 PM

What more evil? Yankees or Vice Presidential Debate?

SI

spleen1015 · 10-11-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

One of these days I'll learn that investing too much emotion into a sports team is fucking stupid.

I had that talk with myself this morning after I dreamt about Raul Ibanez ruining my life over and over again last night.

DougW · 10-11-2012, 08:18 PM

claphamsa · 10-11-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

One of these days I'll learn that investing too much emotion into a sports team is fucking stupid.

this.... i almost fell off the upperdeck today.... stupid Werth

claphamsa · 10-11-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

LOL. Ian Desmond might have a kangaroo court appearance coming for that "diving catch".

splain?

MizzouRah · 10-11-2012, 09:55 PM

Werth you wildabeast looking fck.

Not looking forward to Gio tomorrow.. but I'll take our chances with Waino on the mound.

MizzouRah · 10-11-2012, 10:28 PM

How much does A Rod make?

Logan · 10-11-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

How much does A Rod make?

About $30,000K

spleen1015 · 10-11-2012, 10:42 PM

If Ibanez does it again, I'll believe Satan is real.

sterlingice · 10-11-2012, 10:43 PM

I still kindof like Raul even if he won the game for the Yankees last night

Matthean · 10-11-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DougW

Just make sure the lead is big as possible.

kingfc22 · 10-11-2012, 11:54 PM

I'm not sure the A's can pull this miracle off.

And go O's as Hardy just missed a HR but gets the run in.

bhlloy · 10-11-2012, 11:55 PM

C'mon Orioles, I can't take another Yankee miracle right now

CraigSca · 10-12-2012, 12:00 AM

This is way too stressful.

Crapshoot · 10-12-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

C'mon Orioles, I can't take another Yankee miracle right now

"". I'm not sure I can take another Jim Johnston blown outing, to say nothing of those who are real Orioles fans!(Craig? spleen?)

stevew · 10-12-2012, 12:05 AM

Teixera and A-Rod aren't paid enough to win the game here.

Jas_lov · 10-12-2012, 12:14 AM

ARod should be platooned the rest of the playoffs. He shouldn't play tomorrow against a righty. I'd go with Chavez. I'd also sit Granderson and try Gardner even though he hasn't hit since April. Can't do any worse. Joe made the right call PH for ARod last night. He had another chance in the 8th with the go ahead runner on 3rd and ODay predictably struck Arod out. Ibanez only got 1 AB tonight. Bad managing by Girardi.

spleen1015 · 10-12-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

This is way too stressful.

The fact that it is the Yankees makes it 10 times worse for me, too.

I'm exhausted.

I hope they can come out tomorrow and put a few runs on the board early and not have another 1 run game.

They have to have at least 1 power surge game where they hit 3-5 homers, right?

CraigSca · 10-12-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

The fact that it is the Yankees makes it 10 times worse for me, too.

I'm exhausted.

I hope they can come out tomorrow and put a few runs on the board early and not have another 1 run game.

They have to have at least 1 power surge game where they hit 3-5 homers, right?

If Adam Jones could just turn off the "I'm going to win the series with this atbat" mode just once, he'd be fine. They all seem to be pressing, but I suppose one could say the same thing of the Yankees.

kingfc22 · 10-12-2012, 12:38 AM

Verlander must translate into "Ownage over Oakland"

Matthean · 10-12-2012, 12:38 AM

A Verlander complete game is one way to not screw it up.

Jas_lov · 10-12-2012, 12:39 AM

All the big hitters are struggling. Jones, Weiters, Reynolds for the Os. Cano, ARod, Swisher, Granderson for the Yanks. Whoever wins this series will have to play 5 straight days because Game 1 of the ALCS is on Saturday. That means they'll have to use their 5th starter in Game 2 and if they want to match their ace up with Verlander in Game 3 they would have to pitch him on short rest. Big opportunity missed by the Yankees.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-12-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DougW

Word.

Great to see Verlander dominant in the post season. Given the Tigers bullpen woes, they'll need all the starting pitching they can get.

Matthean · 10-12-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

The fact that it is the Yankees makes it 10 times worse for me, too.

I'm exhausted.

I hope they can come out tomorrow and put a few runs on the board early and not have another 1 run game.

They have to have at least 1 power surge game where they hit 3-5 homers, right?

Being a Tigers fan, I hope it goes 15 innings.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-12-2012, 04:23 AM

Verlander the consensus #1 pitcher in the bigs right now? With Lincecum being completely off all season, seems like the only ones in the conversation now are Verlander, Kershaw and Hernandez.

Butter · 10-12-2012, 08:07 AM

*sigh*

spleen1015 · 10-12-2012, 08:09 AM

I am bummed for the Reds and their fans.

Logan · 10-12-2012, 08:32 AM

Granderson is just terrible. He misses pitches by a solid foot. I was really surprised by his RBI count on the year - 106 but he had 43 home runs. That seems like a pretty shitty ratio but I'm not sure what the "average" would be for a big HR producer like that. Maybe his 29 solo shots were more than usual. Not good at digging into these numbers.

Subby · 10-12-2012, 08:47 AM

This is my new favorite picture:

Butter · 10-12-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I am bummed for the Reds and their fans.

Thanks, man.

I'm rooting for a Nats-O's World Series now. I think that would be fun.

spleen1015 · 10-12-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Granderson is just terrible. He misses pitches by a solid foot. I was really surprised by his RBI count on the year - 106 but he had 43 home runs. That seems like a pretty shitty ratio but I'm not sure what the "average" would be for a big HR producer like that. Maybe his 29 solo shots were more than usual. Not good at digging into these numbers.

I won't be surprised when we find out he is juicing some how.

MizzouRah · 10-12-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

About $30,000K

Oh that's not much then.. go ahead and strikeout. Maybe if he made 300,000K I would be much harder on him.

MizzouRah · 10-12-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

This is my new favorite picture:

Is that a new Jack Links commercial?

Subby · 10-12-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Is that a new Jack Links commercial?

Yup - I'm guessing one of the Cards messed with Sasquatch.

MizzouRah · 10-12-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Yup - I'm guessing one of the Cards messed with Sasquatch.

Bravo!

miked · 10-12-2012, 09:58 AM

I'm not going through the last few pages, but if the Nats make it through, will they activate Strasburg? I just don't understand the magic number of 160 IP and why another 2-4 starts would suddenly be so catastrophic.

Sun Tzu · 10-12-2012, 10:10 AM

Very happy the Giants found a way to get it done on the road. I've got 4 tickets to the first game of the NLCS in SF, and I may well keep two of them for myself.

I'm also pulling hard for the O's, who, paired with the Giants, are going to give me stomach ulcers before these playoffs are over.

Logan · 10-12-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by miked

I'm not going through the last few pages, but if the Nats make it through, will they activate Strasburg? I just don't understand the magic number of 160 IP and why another 2-4 starts would suddenly be so catastrophic.

We actually have the answer, straight from Rizzo's mouth, within the last few pages.

Subby · 10-12-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by miked

I'm not going through the last few pages, but if the Nats make it through, will they activate Strasburg? I just don't understand the magic number of 160 IP and why another 2-4 starts would suddenly be so catastrophic.

I think you forgot to add a trollface at the end of this.

Subby · 10-12-2012, 11:02 AM

Taken in the top of the 9th inning yesterday. Awesome.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

This is my new favorite picture:

Kendrys Morales no approve.

10-11-2012, 05:39 PM	#501
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I wouldn't mind seeing a 'rematch' of the 89 world series, minus the earthquake. That way, we don't get hear Joe "Just Permanently Loose Your Voice Already' Buck, say over and over and over again how the visiting team needs to make an adjustment because of the time change. Actually, I'd be ok if MLB just declared the contestants of the LCS co-champions so we don't even have to listen to Joe Buck. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

10-11-2012, 06:32 PM	#504
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I'd definitely prefer the Giants to face the Cards. 1. The Giants would have home field advantage 2. The Nats made the Giants their whipping boys this season __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

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10-11-2012, 06:10 PM	#502
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I was hoping for a Cards/Reds series for 3 reasons. First, the Giants starting pitching scares me. Second, that series would have been bloody. Third, it would have been fun eliminating 2 division rivals in back to back seasons.

10-11-2012, 06:57 PM	#505
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	LOL. Ian Desmond might have a kangaroo court appearance coming for that "diving catch".

10-11-2012, 07:03 PM	#506
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	And Werth wins it with a solo bomb. Bring on a deciding game!

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Werth you wildabeast looking fck. Not looking forward to Gio tomorrow.. but I'll take our chances with Waino on the mound.

10-11-2012, 10:28 PM	#516
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	How much does A Rod make?

10-11-2012, 10:43 PM	#519
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I still kindof like Raul even if he won the game for the Yankees last night __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I'm not sure the A's can pull this miracle off. And go O's as Hardy just missed a HR but gets the run in. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

10-11-2012, 11:55 PM	#522
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	C'mon Orioles, I can't take another Yankee miracle right now

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10-12-2012, 12:05 AM	#525
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Teixera and A-Rod aren't paid enough to win the game here.

10-12-2012, 12:14 AM	#526
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	ARod should be platooned the rest of the playoffs. He shouldn't play tomorrow against a righty. I'd go with Chavez. I'd also sit Granderson and try Gardner even though he hasn't hit since April. Can't do any worse. Joe made the right call PH for ARod last night. He had another chance in the 8th with the go ahead runner on 3rd and ODay predictably struck Arod out. Ibanez only got 1 AB tonight. Bad managing by Girardi.

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kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Verlander must translate into "Ownage over Oakland" __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

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Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	All the big hitters are struggling. Jones, Weiters, Reynolds for the Os. Cano, ARod, Swisher, Granderson for the Yanks. Whoever wins this series will have to play 5 straight days because Game 1 of the ALCS is on Saturday. That means they'll have to use their 5th starter in Game 2 and if they want to match their ace up with Verlander in Game 3 they would have to pitch him on short rest. Big opportunity missed by the Yankees.

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Verlander the consensus #1 pitcher in the bigs right now? With Lincecum being completely off all season, seems like the only ones in the conversation now are Verlander, Kershaw and Hernandez.

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10-12-2012, 08:32 AM	#537
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Granderson is just terrible. He misses pitches by a solid foot. I was really surprised by his RBI count on the year - 106 but he had 43 home runs. That seems like a pretty shitty ratio but I'm not sure what the "average" would be for a big HR producer like that. Maybe his 29 solo shots were more than usual. Not good at digging into these numbers.

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10-12-2012, 09:58 AM	#545
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	I'm not going through the last few pages, but if the Nats make it through, will they activate Strasburg? I just don't understand the magic number of 160 IP and why another 2-4 starts would suddenly be so catastrophic. __________________ Commish of the United Baseball League (OOTP 6.5)

10-12-2012, 10:10 AM	#546
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Very happy the Giants found a way to get it done on the road. I've got 4 tickets to the first game of the NLCS in SF, and I may well keep two of them for myself. I'm also pulling hard for the O's, who, paired with the Giants, are going to give me stomach ulcers before these playoffs are over. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

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Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Taken in the top of the 9th inning yesterday. Awesome. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

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