paul carruthers Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 2-0 Texas, I'm a little surprised the Rangers have gotten to David this early.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 This might a 12 to 10 slugfest before this game is over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I believe the announcers during the game said that David Price for his postseason career as a starter is 0-6 with an ERA over 5--those numbers certainly back up Rick's statements about Price being overrated.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hahaha...where did you find that picture?I believe the announcers during the game said that David Price for his postseason career as a starter is 0-6 with an ERA over 5--those numbers certainly back up Rick's statements about Price being overrated....0-6?!? I never would have guessed he was that bad. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hahaha...where did you find that picture?0-6?!? I never would have guessed he was that bad. Wow.LOL....I did a google image search for "blow jays suck" and that came up...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 This might be the day and night of the underdog--first Texas, now the Astros putting the wood to KC.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Rangers are flying Joey Gallo up to Toronto, just in case Belts can go for game 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Nice pic zepscoda!! Even though I picked the Jays to win this series, I was glad Texas won today. And now, scattered showers have turned into a torrential downpour in KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 In the Major League Post-Season Baseball Contest, I picked the Blue Jays over the Rangers and the Royals over the Astros. I just want to say that I picked the Blue Jays and the Royals because I thought these two were the better of the other two during the regular season. I watched both games and was rooting for the Rangers (I live in a city 20 miles north of Dallas) and the Astros (I grew up an Astros fan as a kid and went to many Astros games at the Astrodome). GO CARDINALS!!! GO RANGERS!!! GO ASTROS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Road teams are kicking ass in the playoffs...first four games have been won by the road team.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/153786936/road-teams-win-first-4-games-in-mlb-postseason Edited October 9, 2015 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Nothing new there, Strider. It seems in baseball, home field advantage is not as big of a deal - which is strange considering how each stadium has it's own nuances compared to other sports' playing fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Just because you want a team to win does not mean that team will win. Take your Baltimore Orioles and look what kind of a season they had. I am glad that the Cardinals are playing against the Cubs. The Cardinals have the Post-Season experience that the Cubs very much lack. And the Cubsb were number one in the power rankings at seasons end. Its a toss up to me. I hope the Cubs smash them. Let me add, most people in the USA want the Cubs to win the Series. But you would not understand this. Its a great story if they do win. They have a shot Edited October 9, 2015 by LedZeppfan77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I can only hope that the woes of the home teams will continue tonight in Los Angeles--given Kershaw's track record in October, I feel good about the Mets chances tonight.... Edited October 9, 2015 by paul carruthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well now that I have gotten the St Louis propoganda daily BS out of the way, the Dodgers and Mets should be a great game. I may have underestimated Houston in my contest picks. Damn. KC MUST WIN TODAY with Cueto or its lights out. Keichel is not going to lose his game. So he is one in the bag for Houston. KC must win the other games. Or they are done. I have no love for them, but I will be surprised if they go this quickly. Still believe in the Cubs magic ride. They have another ex O and Lester to go at them before jake pitches again. Kick ass you Cubbies!!!! Back to the Mets at Dodgers again for just a minute, its a dream series, NY vs LA. The most attractive series from a TV standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Vin Scully out for the playoffs. Booooo. http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/vin-scully-los-angeles-dodgers-broadcaster-will-miss-postseason-medical-procedure-100815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Vin Scully out for the playoffs. Booooo. http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/vin-scully-los-angeles-dodgers-broadcaster-will-miss-postseason-medical-procedure-100815This really sucks. I love Scully. I wish he would come back another year. Texas putting it to Toronto already. Good. Can't stand them. Anderson, Bautista and their dirty manager OK Hamel. Earn your salt. KO these sons of bitches Come on. He is safe at third Edited October 9, 2015 by LedZeppfan77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) This Jays/Rangers series may buck the trend as far as pitching dominating October--yesterday's game was relatively low scoring; knotted up at 3 now and we're just in the top of the 3rd.... Edited October 9, 2015 by paul carruthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Nothing new there, Strider. It seems in baseball, home field advantage is not as big of a deal - which is strange considering how each stadium has it's own nuances compared to other sports' playing fields. I know the baseball home field advantage isn't as pronounced as the NBA and NFL. But it is kind of new when what has happened in these playoffs has not occurred since 1906!This really sucks. I love Scully. I wish he would come back another year. Thanks Rick. Even if you don't like the Dodgers, and I'm not a fan, if you love baseball how can you not love Vin Scully? Hope he's on the mend soon...but the day is coming soon, I fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13844497/seattle-mariners-fire-manager-lloyd-mcclendon-two-seasons Another one bites the dust--given that many people (myself included) had Seattle winning the AL West the last 2 years, this move is not surprising... Edited October 9, 2015 by paul carruthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I know the baseball home field advantage isn't as pronounced as the NBA and NFL. But it is kind of new when what has happened in these playoffs has not occurred since 1906!Yes, I understand what you're saying concerning the recent historical aspect. It's just interesting how teams are usually built for the ballpark in which they play in, but when it comes down to crunch time it really isn't an advantage at all. Certainly not like it was when the Yankees always had left handed power for that short porch in right field at the old (and new) Yankee Stadium and how the Cards used to have speed burners that would manufacture runs without any extra base hits in Busch Stadium. Look at how many wild card teams have been going deep in the playoffs in the recent past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think the Blue Jays are more than a bit fed up with the strikezone today--whether or not that leads to someone getting run as the game goes on will be worth watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Yes, I understand what you're saying concerning the recent historical aspect. It's just interesting how teams are usually built for the ballpark in which they play in, but when it comes down to crunch time it really isn't an advantage at all. Certainly not like it was when the Yankees always had left handed power for that short porch in right field at the old (and new) Yankee Stadium and how the Cards used to have speed burners that would manufacture runs without any extra base hits in Busch Stadium. Look at how many wild card teams have been going deep in the playoffs in the recent past. I think a lot of that has to do with the demise (hooray!!!) of artificial turf in many ballparks. You mentioned the old Cardinals teams, and the Big Red Machine teams were also built for the artificial turf of old Riverfront Coliseum, as were the Twins in the old Marshmallow Dome they used to play.I like the quirks of the old parks...the Green Monster of Fenway, the short porch of Yankee Stadium, the old Tigers Stadium.Dodger Stadium is a notorious "pitcher's park", with home runs being scarce, so traditionally the Dodger teams were built around pitching and defense. The pitching mound at Dodger Stadium was the envy of every pitcher in the league for decades because it was higher and steeper than every other ballpark until MLB recently made the Dodgers alter the mound to conform with the norm. Edited October 9, 2015 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 So much for my comment about the Royals potentially smashing the Astros. Home field doesn't mean shit so far in the 2015 postseason--although, the Jays are coming up in the bottom of the 13th with a chance to walk it off.Will Clayton Kershaw continue to gag in the postseason--I can only hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Heh, things getting a bit testy in the bottom of the 13th--I think if Bautista hits one out, it may take him about 5 minutes to round the bases... Nothing wrong in my view with a little stylin' and profilin' if you hit one out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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