National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

[TheMatrix31]

Schedule forthcoming. Discuss here.

[elicoleman]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

I see the Brewers winning this series 3-1.

[SPTO]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

Phils win in 5

[pfunk880]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

I'm still too excited about Milwaukee just being in the playoffs right now to care about the actual series.

[dansaint]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

Should be a fun series. Two high powered offenses going at it. Philly has better pitching (especially if Sheets is out for the playoffs.) in the starting and bullpen.

Big key...can the Brewers manufacture runs or will they continue to be too reliant on the big home run?

Also...how much will CC have in the tank? He looked good against the Cubs...but can he continue to work on adrenaline and take down the powerful Philly lineup

[OSUFan_88]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

I am looking forward to the CC meltdown.

I want Milwaukee to win, but realize that if everything hinges upon CC, they won't.

[SPTO]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

I am looking forward to the CC meltdown.

I want Milwaukee to win, but realize that if everything hinges upon CC, they won't.

Yep that's going to be key, if CC melts down again in the playoffs then i'd be very wary about picking him up as a FA next year.

[DrJones]

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Yep that's going to be key, if CC melts down again in the playoffs then i'd be very wary about picking him up as a FA next year.

True. Sabathia just can't be relied upon in must-win games, can he? Also, I hear that Santana guy is 1-3 in his playoff career. He sucks, too.

[DrJones]

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In all seriousness, the key questions are: "Can the Brewers get anything at all out of their non-CC starters? Or their bullpen, for that matter?" The likely answer to both questions is no, though after the 2006 Cardinals (Anthony Reyes? Jeff Weaver???), never say never. Logic says Phillies in 4.

[dkgojackets]

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Yep that's going to be key, if CC melts down again in the playoffs then i'd be very wary about picking him up as a FA next year.

Its not like CC dominated in any must-win games this year or anything.

[DrJones]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

Its not like CC dominated in any must-win games this year or anything.

Quiet, you! It's my job to give SPTO a hard time!

[SPTO]

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We all know the playoffs are a different animal.

BTW I believe Santana has generally pitched well in the playoffs his career despite the record.

Not exactly the same case with CC.

One of these days DrJones i'll be right about something!

[Sandman42]

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Yep that's going to be key, if CC melts down again in the playoffs then i'd be very wary about picking him up as a FA next year.

Yep lets judge his poor pitching in the playoffs on 3 starts. Clearly he can't pitch under pressure.

Pitching poor in 3 playoff games would be reason #958 I would not want to sign CC.

[elicoleman]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

Channel: TBS
Announcers: Brian Anderson, Joe Simpson, John Smoltz

Game 1 - Wed, Oct 1st - 3:00 PM
Game 2 - Thurs, Oct 2nd - 6:00 PM
Game 3 - Sat, Oct 4th - 6:00 PM
Game 4 - Sun, Oct 5th - TBD
Game 5 - Tues, Oct 7th - TBD

[Chip Douglass]

Re: National League Divisional Series: Milwaukee v. Philadelphia

Repeat of last year: a hot Wild Card team smacks the Phillies yet again.

Brewers in 4.