9/14 - 10/4 Game Discussion Thread

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

I like the 1 game playoff. Makes it a true do-or-die, and still theoretically gives the division winner they play an advantage.

This. Now there's an even greater incentive/advantage to win your division.

And the Orioles won the wild card game 3 years ago, so it's been kind to us.

[Sportsforever]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Not gonna lie...that stare down between Joe West and Madbum was pretty funny. I'm shocked that West didn't send him packing.

[Majingir]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Friday, chance for some more playoff clinches! Royals have clinched today, Pirates and Cards earlier on this week.

Jays clinch if:
They win AND Twins + LAA lose

Cubs clinch if:
They win AND Giants lose

[Speedy]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

They really dont need days off between playoff games in same city. Gm1-2 should be back to back days,then off day,then gm 3-4 back to back.

I disagree.

I think there should be a max of 1 day off during a 7-game series, 0 before the LCS. Teams play consistently without days off between home/away stands and it allows deeper teams to show their talent. I mean the 4th starter is huge in the regular season but he's almost retired to the bullpen in nearly every 7-game series with the #1 guy going on 3-days rest; in addition, managers don't have to worry about "resting" a guy because he's pitched 3-straight days.

Allow 1-2 off before each series then allow the teams to go at it in full.

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/san-diego-padres-woman-has-baby-in-stands-petco-park-092415

A woman gave birth inside Petco Park last night. Wow.

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[jb12780]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Greg Holland shut down with a torn UCL. That's a big loss.

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[SPTO]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Greg Holland shut down with a torn UCL. That's a big loss.

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They've got enough fireballers in the pen that it doesn't hurt TOO bad but the starting pitching hasn't been nearly as good this season and if they need to go to the pen early in games...Well, it's going to be interesting to see what the Forrest Gump of managers does.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Greg Holland shut down with a torn UCL. That's a big loss.

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Except that he's vastly overrated and about the 3rd or 4th best RP on his own team. They'll still need to fill the void.

[LambertandHam]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Big series tonight as the Pirates travel to play the Cubs. Looking for Cole to get that opening series win.

[Jr.]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Big series tonight as the Pirates travel to play the Cubs. Looking for Cole to get that opening series win.

They actually start in about an hour.

[19]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Cole v. Lester

Clinch day.

[bcruise]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Cole v. Lester

Clinch day.

Love the atmosphere at Wrigley today. Feels like October.

Crowd just went nuts for that last K by Lester.

[bcruise]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Pirates hold off a 9th inning Cubs rally to win 3-2. Going to need some "help" from the Giants to clinch the WC today.

[kehlis]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

I disagree.

I think there should be a max of 1 day off during a 7-game series, 0 before the LCS. Teams play consistently without days off between home/away stands and it allows deeper teams to show their talent. I mean the 4th starter is huge in the regular season but he's almost retired to the bullpen in nearly every 7-game series with the #1 guy going on 3-days rest; in addition, managers don't have to worry about "resting" a guy because he's pitched 3-straight days.

Allow 1-2 off before each series then allow the teams to go at it in full.

That works great if the two cities are geographically close, but if you are dealing with an East Coast/West Coast matchup that just isn't feasible.

[LambertandHam]

Re: 9/14 - 9/27 Game Discussion Thread

Pirates hold off a 9th inning Cubs rally to win 3-2. Going to need some "help" from the Giants to clinch the WC today.

Was getting spooky. Great atmosphere though.