8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

[Marino]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Dodgers have not lost a series in 18 straight series now

[NYJets]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Man, if they pull this off...

Yup, still a long way to go but the season definitely has some excitement now.

And the schedule the rest of the way is pretty much ideal. Every team we play the rest of the way is either in the division, in last place, and in Toronto's case, both.

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Yup, still a long way to go but the season definitely has some excitement now.

And the schedule the rest of the way is pretty much ideal. Every team we play the rest of the way is either in the division, in last place, and in Toronto's case, both.

Oh I know, I'm salivating, still skeptical, but it's entered my mind believe me, After that Boston series, I kind of have a special feeling about this team. But, damn C.C has got to get it back. He is a shell of himself to put it lightly. We need Big Sexy.

[G3no_11]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

That dude can defend too, I think we are seeing the "Year of the Third Baseman", and maybe the era too. It's really pretty ridiculous, how many good defending and hitting 3b's there are right now.

Definitely. I knew Arenado could hit, but his glove has been outstanding. Hopefully his bat comes around at the big league level and we could have 2 guys that are perennial all-star/gold glove caliber 3B's in Arenado and Machado. 22 and 21 years old respectively.

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Definitely. I knew Arenado could hit, but his glove has been outstanding. Hopefully his bat comes around at the big league level and we could have 2 guys that are perennial all-star/gold glove caliber 3B's in Arenado and Machado. 22 and 21 years old respectively.

Definitely, Longoria and Donaldson are still relatively young too. Not like those pups, but man there are some great young 3rd basemen is all I'm saying.

[G3no_11]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Betancourt with a blown save. He really hasn't been the same since he went on the DL with a pulled groin.

[DamnYanks2]

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Best contact hitter I've seen since Gwynn. Congrats Ichirooo!

[SPTO]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Man, if they pull this off...

Not like they've never done it before

1978: Bucky Effin' Dent

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Not like they've never done it before

1978: Bucky Effin' Dent

Yea, but with all the injuries, and the Arod thing and C.C sucking . This would be special, this would be miraculous.

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Spoiler

The Braves have a 15 1/2 game lead in the NL East. I really don't think Heyward missing time is going to affect the standings much.

[Majingir]

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Why exactly do they count Ichiros pre MLB career as part of his stats,but never for anyone else? 4000 in his pro career, but not even 3000 as part of the MLB? Do stats outside of MLB really matter in baseball?

[SPTO]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

Why exactly do they count Ichiros pre MLB career as part of his stats,but never for anyone else?

It's unofficial, just that the Yankees decided to make a big deal out of it and besides no matter how you look at it Ichiro's achievement is huge.

[Sportsforever]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

The Braves have a 15 1/2 game lead in the NL East. I really don't think Heyward missing time is going to affect the standings much.

No, but he was just hitting his stride and just raking the last 30 games or so. Now he'll basically be starting over as the playoffs start...HUGE blow to this team.

[G3no_11]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

No, but he was just hitting his stride and just raking the last 30 games or so. Now he'll basically be starting over as the playoffs start...HUGE blow to this team.

Not to mention the minor league seasons will be over by the time he returns. Could be tough for him to get back into season form before the playoffs.

[55]

Re: 8/19 - 8/25 Game Discussion Thread

If you add Pete Rose's minor league hits, he has 4,683 of them in all.