Author Topic: Who do you like in the post season? (Read 22771 times)

imref · « **Reply #150 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:42:29 am »

Go halfway to second

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #151 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:46:07 am »

He could go all the way to second base or just short of it. Plenty of time to get back when the ball is at the wall.

bluestreak · « **Reply #152 on:** October 10, 2023, 05:56:12 pm »

Yeah rounding second was the mistake.

Slateman · « **Reply #153 on:** October 10, 2023, 06:17:01 pm »

Okay, maybe. But 99% of the time, that ball isnt caught. And if that ball isnt caught and he doesnt score, thats way more of a disaster/mistake.

And if he isnt past second base, he probably doesnt score. Not starting from a standstill.

Slateman · « **Reply #154 on:** October 10, 2023, 06:19:24 pm »

The bigger issue was Wheeler starting the 7th. The Braves in the postseason are not the Pirates or Cubs in June. 85 pitches in that atmosphere is a lot of high stress pitches.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #155 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:06:50 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on October 10, 2023, 06:19:24 pm

The bigger issue was Wheeler starting the 7th. The Braves in the postseason are not the Pirates or Cubs in June. 85 pitches in that atmosphere is a lot of high stress pitches.

The biggest issue was the Phillies stranded too many runners on base. Especially against a team that scored 5 runs on 4 hits. I think they felt like maybe they made a mistake pulling Wheeler too soon on game six of the World Series last year and wanted to make it up to him. Strange given that they came off an off day and had another off day the day after. That’s baseball.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #156 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:21:21 pm »

Looking more like an all Texas ALCS.

Slateman · « **Reply #157 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:47:00 pm »

Rangers culling the Orioles

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #158 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:51:18 pm »

This is moving beyond simply being outclassed to wondering about pitch-tipping or sign-stealing.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #159 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:53:37 pm »

Seems like they've had no competition all year.

Quote from: Dave in Fairfax on October 10, 2023, 08:51:18 pm

This is moving beyond simply being outclassed to wondering about pitch-tipping or sign-stealing.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #160 on:** October 10, 2023, 08:57:15 pm »

Curse of Angelos.

imref · « **Reply #161 on:** October 10, 2023, 09:03:15 pm »

Don’t mess with Texas

OfftheBat · « **Reply #162 on:** October 10, 2023, 09:33:53 pm »

Dang, looks like it's gonna be all over for the O's if they don't wake up at the plate, and fast.

imref · « **Reply #163 on:** October 10, 2023, 09:38:43 pm »

At least we may see Max again.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #164 on:** October 10, 2023, 10:10:05 pm »

The O's need to sign a top pitcher for next year if they want to be successful in the playoffs. John Angelos won't do it though.

Slateman · « **Reply #165 on:** October 10, 2023, 10:10:14 pm »

Paper tigers

imref · « **Reply #166 on:** October 10, 2023, 10:20:01 pm »

Quote from: Senatorswin on October 10, 2023, 10:10:05 pm

The O's need to sign a top pitcher for next year if they want to be successful in the playoffs. John Angelos won't do it though.

can we trade strasburg to them?

skippy1999 · « **Reply #167 on:** October 10, 2023, 10:53:33 pm »

Good for the Rangers!

imref · « **Reply #168 on:** October 10, 2023, 11:53:51 pm »

First time all season the orioles get swept

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #169 on:** October 11, 2023, 08:32:12 am »

Now just need the Braves, Phillies, and Astros to get knocked out. Wouldn't mind the Diamondbacks eliminating the Dodgers either.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #170 on:** October 11, 2023, 08:47:27 am »

I still have the fantasy of the Twins vs. the Rangers in the ALCS. Just to annoy Welch and the other long-suffering types who can't figure out whether they hate the Griffiths or the Shorts more.

blue911 · « **Reply #171 on:** October 11, 2023, 09:14:00 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on October 11, 2023, 08:47:27 am

I still have the fantasy of the Twins vs. the Rangers in the ALCS. Just to annoy Welch and the other long-suffering types who can't figure out whether they hate the Griffiths or the Shorts more.

Now, now hatred isn’t a competition.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #172 on:** October 11, 2023, 09:43:54 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on October 11, 2023, 08:47:27 am

I still have the fantasy of the Twins vs. the Rangers in the ALCS. Just to annoy Welch and the other long-suffering types who can't figure out whether they hate the Griffiths or the Shorts more.

Lol. When I was a kid my dad and uncles hated the Twins. Then it was my turn to hate the Rangers. Over the years since we got a team back I guess I've softened. My brother-in-law loved going to Griffith Stadium as a kid. He's buried very close to Calvin Griffith. Every time I go visit him it's all I can do to not relieve myself on Calvins grave.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #173 on:** October 11, 2023, 10:11:49 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on October 11, 2023, 08:47:27 am

I still have the fantasy of the Twins vs. the Rangers in the ALCS. Just to annoy Welch and the other long-suffering types who can't figure out whether they hate the Griffiths or the Shorts more.

I do believe the Angelos family has surpassed both.

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #174 on:** October 11, 2023, 10:27:46 am »

I'm too young to have known the Rangers as anything other than the Rangers, so it's hard for me to feel much animosity towards them. I should ask my dad how he feels about them, Frank Howard was his favorite player growing up.