Official 2017 MLB Season Thread - Page 16

MrBug708 · 10-25-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

Clutch hitting by the Astros. They couldnt afford to lose this game.

As Sack was telling me, if that Bellinger shot happens earlier in the heat, it's about 5 rows up.

That's the breaks I suppose.

jbergey22 · 10-26-2017, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

As Sack was telling me, if that Bellinger shot happens earlier in the heat, it's about 5 rows up.

That's the breaks I suppose.

And now the Dodgers clutching up! What a game.

Young Drachma · 10-26-2017, 12:07 AM

What a bonkers game.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-26-2017, 12:53 AM

That was incredible.

Logan · 10-26-2017, 10:52 AM

Yankees aren't bringing back Girardi.

He's going to end up in fucking Washington when all is said and done and my baseball life will continue to suck.

ISiddiqui · 10-26-2017, 11:13 AM

That seems strange to me. Took a team that was "one year away" to 91 wins out of nowhere, has a WS ring, and 'nah, see ya'?

CrescentMoonie · 10-26-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Yankees aren't bringing back Girardi.

He's going to end up in fucking Washington when all is said and done and my baseball life will continue to suck.

The Lerners have shown no inclination towards paying for a manager. They were too cheap to get Bud Black. Unless they change course quickly, there's going to be some low level bench coach falling asleep in the dugout instead of Duhsty next year.

Jas_lov · 10-26-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

That seems strange to me. Took a team that was "one year away" to 91 wins out of nowhere, has a WS ring, and 'nah, see ya'?

He'd been there 10 years and seemed stuck in his ways. Looks like Cashman recommended a change to improve the relationship with the players. Maybe they want someone younger since the team is trending that way.

CrescentMoonie · 10-26-2017, 10:08 PM

Oh, NOW they admit to screwing up the call.

Joe Torre confirms wrong call made on passed ball in NLDS Game 5 between Cubs, Nationals

MrBug708 · 10-27-2017, 09:11 PM

We got ineffective Yu tonight

PilotMan · 10-27-2017, 09:14 PM

EagleFan · 10-28-2017, 12:05 AM

Is it just me or do those world series patches look like cheap tacky stickers.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 12:23 AM

jbergey22 · 10-28-2017, 12:32 AM

I think Roberts needs to re-think this situation and start Kershaw tomorrow night. Tie the series up and have him available for a possible game 7.

Can he not go on 3 days rest? Its not like the Dodgers really stress him out during the regular season as he is usually done right around 100 pitches.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

I think Roberts needs to re-think this situation and start Kershaw tomorrow night. Tie the series up and have him available for a possible game 7.

Can he not go on 3 days rest? Its not like the Dodgers really stress him out during the regular season as he is usually done right around 100 pitches.

Not sure they can really afford to do it, especially after the bullpen was so taxed today

jbergey22 · 10-28-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Not sure they can really afford to do it, especially after the bullpen was so taxed today

Well the hope is Kershaw will give you his 7 great innings. Bring in Jansen and tie it up. IF Kershaw were to get a high pitch count you could use Wood in relief.

Im confused as to why teams went away from having their ace start games 1,4,7.... That is a HUGE advantage when you have the best pitcher in the game.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 12:42 AM

Cant think off hand, but I'd imagine the numbers probably dont favor Kershaw on short rest in the postseason

CrescentMoonie · 10-28-2017, 04:16 PM

If it's bad enough to be suspended next year, it's bad enough to miss the rest of the World Series this year.

Houston Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel won't be suspended for any World Series games following his gesture and comments about Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Yu Darvish

Jas_lov · 10-28-2017, 04:21 PM

Yeah, spineless decision from Manfred. He should be suspended immediately.

PilotMan · 10-28-2017, 10:08 PM

Big strike zone tonight

PilotMan · 10-28-2017, 10:09 PM

Sigh. Fuck it all.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 10:11 PM

Rough pitch but this game falters on the offense

PilotMan · 10-28-2017, 10:20 PM

Bellinger finally got a hit. He and Seager are the modern day, McGwire and Canseco from '88.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 10:22 PM

We struggle for runs, but they come so easy from the power of Houston

PilotMan · 10-28-2017, 10:24 PM

Another boner. He's got to get to third there.

MrBug708 · 10-28-2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Another boner. He's got to get to third there.

Luckily still cashed it in

PilotMan · 10-28-2017, 10:49 PM

Its the biggest strike zone I think I've ever seen. Its no wonder its 1 to 1.

tucker rocky · 10-29-2017, 02:28 AM

My prediction is that the Dodgers take a 3-2 series lead Sunday night, with Kershaw going.

This will set the stage for a dramatic game 6 in LA.
Houston will pull out all the stops, but LA will prevail ultimately.

CrescentMoonie · 10-29-2017, 09:08 AM

MLB's Bruce Maxwell Arrested For Aggravated Assault, Allegedly Pointed Gun At Woman | TMZ.com

PilotMan · 10-29-2017, 10:22 PM

Can these umps get their glasses fixed?

MrBug708 · 10-29-2017, 10:39 PM

Twitter

CrescentMoonie · 10-29-2017, 10:56 PM

This series has been spectacular.

Also, Nats will announce their new manager tomorrow, Dave Martinez. I had him second to Alex Cora on my wishlist and it sounds like the Nats did as well. Cora wanted to go to Boston so Martinez came in and got a 3 year deal with an option for a 4th.

PilotMan · 10-29-2017, 11:06 PM

Where last night the strike zone was huge, tonight, it's mind boggling-ly inconsistent. Literally every single pitch might be a ball or a strike and where it ends up at really doesn't matter. I think it's a big part of the frustration that the pitchers for both teams are having.

PilotMan · 10-29-2017, 11:13 PM

Honestly, MLB should be embarrassed. Some of these aren't even close. On both sides.

MrBug708 · 10-29-2017, 11:13 PM

Awful

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 12:25 AM

4+ hours in now.

MrBug708 · 10-30-2017, 12:34 AM

Time to read the Dodgers their last rites

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 12:37 AM

For tonight anyway.

MrBug708 · 10-30-2017, 12:39 AM

They've scored 12 runs and left 2 runners on base all game...haha

hoopsguy · 10-30-2017, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Honestly, MLB should be embarrassed. Some of these aren't even close. On both sides.

I thought strike zone was atrocious last series for Lester and Hendricks relative to the calls that Dodger pitchers were getting. Credit the Astros for creating a lot more consistent pressure on the LA staff and denting the legend of Dave Roberts, pitching whisperer.

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 01:01 AM

This game.....

Vince, Pt. II · 10-30-2017, 01:01 AM

This game is absurd.

MrBug708 · 10-30-2017, 01:02 AM

Oh wow..

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 01:14 AM

Even Jansen didn't make that look easy. MM has played like a Cracker Jack box for these games.

MrBug708 · 10-30-2017, 01:14 AM

Fox ran out of ad time...haha

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 01:37 AM

Kenley is just about done. He's got maybe 6-7 pitches left.

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 01:37 AM

And those were strikes earlier tonight. Good grief.

PilotMan · 10-30-2017, 01:40 AM

Failure upon failure upon failure.

It's nice for the Astros to send their team off to LA. At least they'll have this moment to remember when LA wins 2 in a row.

stevew · 10-31-2017, 03:13 AM

They should be testing robo umps in the low minors soon if baseball wants to have any credibility left.

Butter · 10-31-2017, 07:48 AM

stevew After Dark.

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10-26-2017, 11:13 AM	#756
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10-26-2017, 10:08 PM	#759
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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	That was incredible.

10-26-2017, 10:52 AM	#755
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Yankees aren't bringing back Girardi. He's going to end up in fucking Washington when all is said and done and my baseball life will continue to suck.

10-27-2017, 09:11 PM	#760
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	We got ineffective Yu tonight

10-28-2017, 12:23 AM	#763
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Uggh

10-28-2017, 12:32 AM	#764
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	I think Roberts needs to re-think this situation and start Kershaw tomorrow night. Tie the series up and have him available for a possible game 7. Can he not go on 3 days rest? Its not like the Dodgers really stress him out during the regular season as he is usually done right around 100 pitches. Last edited by jbergey22 : 10-28-2017 at 12:32 AM.

10-28-2017, 12:42 AM	#767
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Cant think off hand, but I'd imagine the numbers probably dont favor Kershaw on short rest in the postseason

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CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	If it's bad enough to be suspended next year, it's bad enough to miss the rest of the World Series this year. Houston Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel won't be suspended for any World Series games following his gesture and comments about Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Yu Darvish

10-28-2017, 04:21 PM	#769
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Yeah, spineless decision from Manfred. He should be suspended immediately.

10-28-2017, 10:08 PM	#770
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10-28-2017, 10:09 PM	#771
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10-28-2017, 10:11 PM	#772
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Rough pitch but this game falters on the offense

10-28-2017, 10:20 PM	#773
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Bellinger finally got a hit. He and Seager are the modern day, McGwire and Canseco from '88. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam Last edited by PilotMan : 10-28-2017 at 10:24 PM.

10-28-2017, 10:22 PM	#774
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	We struggle for runs, but they come so easy from the power of Houston

10-28-2017, 10:24 PM	#775
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10-28-2017, 10:49 PM	#777
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Its the biggest strike zone I think I've ever seen. Its no wonder its 1 to 1. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-29-2017, 02:28 AM	#778
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	My prediction is that the Dodgers take a 3-2 series lead Sunday night, with Kershaw going. This will set the stage for a dramatic game 6 in LA. Houston will pull out all the stops, but LA will prevail ultimately.

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10-29-2017, 10:56 PM	#782
CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	This series has been spectacular. Also, Nats will announce their new manager tomorrow, Dave Martinez. I had him second to Alex Cora on my wishlist and it sounds like the Nats did as well. Cora wanted to go to Boston so Martinez came in and got a 3 year deal with an option for a 4th.

10-29-2017, 11:06 PM	#783
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Where last night the strike zone was huge, tonight, it's mind boggling-ly inconsistent. Literally every single pitch might be a ball or a strike and where it ends up at really doesn't matter. I think it's a big part of the frustration that the pitchers for both teams are having. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-29-2017, 11:13 PM	#784
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Honestly, MLB should be embarrassed. Some of these aren't even close. On both sides. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-29-2017, 11:13 PM	#785
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Awful

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10-30-2017, 12:34 AM	#787
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Time to read the Dodgers their last rites

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	They've scored 12 runs and left 2 runners on base all game...haha

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10-30-2017, 01:01 AM	#792
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	This game is absurd.

10-30-2017, 01:02 AM	#793
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Oh wow..