8/22 - 9/5 Game Discussion Thread

[TheMatrix31]

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Leonys Martin made a throw last night that didn't even hit me until this morning. It was from almost the warning track in center, and he threw a dart all the way home that got there maybe a second after Teixeira. Describing it probably doesn't do the throw justice, a sac fly from that distance shouldn't have been a close play at all, it was a great toss

One of the most incredible throws I've seen. That **** stunned me.

As for the Dodgers/Giants.....well, this is infuriating. And I think Dave Roberts should get Manager of the Year, or since I guess Joe Maddon exists, he should at least get some consideration.

[Marino]

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Please get healthy Kershaw.

A postseason rotation of Kershaw/Hill/Maeda would be pretty solid.

[Sportsforever]

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One of the most incredible throws I've seen. That **** stunned me.

As for the Dodgers/Giants.....well, this is infuriating. And I think Dave Roberts should get Manager of the Year, or since I guess Joe Maddon exists, he should at least get some consideration.

I'd vote Roberts over Maddon...the sheer number of injuries that Roberts has had to juggle/deal with is mind boggling. If the Dodgers had faded away no one would have blamed them/him, but instead they've come charging back (aided by the Giants playing like crap). Maddon hasn't really had to deal with adversity on the same level and in some ways has hurt his team with his bullpen management (not that it matters since they've run away with the division). IOW, I don't necessarily think the manager on the best team should be the guy that gets it...and this year it's Roberts who has done the best job as a manager (behind Brian Snitker, of course ).

[Jr.]

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I'd vote Roberts over Maddon...the sheer number of injuries that Roberts has had to juggle/deal with is mind boggling. If the Dodgers had faded away no one would have blamed them/him, but instead they've come charging back (aided by the Giants playing like crap). Maddon hasn't really had to deal with adversity on the same level and in some ways has hurt his team with his bullpen management (not that it matters since they've run away with the division). IOW, I don't necessarily think the manager on the best team should be the guy that gets it...and this year it's Roberts who has done the best job as a manager (behind Brian Snitker, of course ).

Yeah I'd go with Roberts over Maddon, too. Maddon has done a great job with managing the expectations for the team throughout the season, but the Dodgers have had SO many injuries and to walk down the Giants without Kershaw has been pretty crazy. I think Maddon ends up winning it, simply because the Cubs have been so dominant (assuming they don't falter like the end of the 1st half), but Roberts is more deserving in my mind.

[countryboy]

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We maintain our 1 1/2 game lead on the Marlins in the race for the 2nd wildcard. Next up is the series finale/rubber match with the Mets. We have Wainwright on the mound who has struggled his last two outings. Hopefully he is on tonight.

[areobee401]

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Damn I hope Benintendi recovers, never want to see that.

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15-day DL. Doctors back in Boston awaiting MRI results. 'Too early to tell' if injury is season-ending.

[DamnYanks2]

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15-day DL. Doctors back in Boston awaiting MRI results. 'Too early to tell' if injury is season-ending.

Yes, at least he walked off, so he can put pressure on it. Looked worse then it actually was

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[BleacherBum2310]

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MOY will go to Roberts because of outperforming expectations that's basically what the award has been for years. It's never been about best manager.

[PhilliesFan13]

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Phillies trade Carlos Ruiz to the Dodgers.

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[Majingir]

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Bautista finally returns to Jays lineup tonight!

[Chip Douglass]

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Phillies trade Carlos Ruiz to the Dodgers.

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For AJ Ellis. Really sucks to see AJ go, but Ruiz is an upgrade.

EDIT: Saw the Sportsnet LA interview with AJ after the trade was announced. Dude looked hurt; said he was personally devastated that he'll never catch another game for Kershaw. Ugh, tough to watch. Ruiz better hit for us.

[SPTO]

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Man, the Jays can't go into September with a lineup that can't do anything on a consistent basis especially with their big bugaboo historically in the Seattle road trip.

[Godgers12]

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Bullpen blows another ******* game, as White Sox fans show their true colors in the top of the 9th.

[Speedy]

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Leonys Martin made a throw last night that didn't even hit me until this morning. It was from almost the warning track in center, and he threw a dart all the way home that got there maybe a second after Teixeira. Describing it probably doesn't do the throw justice, a sac fly from that distance shouldn't have been a close play at all, it was a great toss

Throw was 98 mph per statcast.

[Chip Douglass]

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Matt Moore with a no-hitter through 8 innings, but he's at 118 pitches. Don't know if he can finish. Or if Bochy will let him.