MLB Post Season Thread

Go44dad posted:

Mr. Fenway, 

We firmly believe in a persons right to change their mind. We believe it is a basic right of every man and women. Given your propensity to shift allegiances, we are reaching out to you.  We have reserved a first class seat for you on our bandwagon.  We will even include a Nolan Ryan Rainbow Jersey in our offer.

In support of your right and our offer, we will be tooting the horn on our train often this evening. 

Sincerely,

The Houston Astros

Go44Dad,

Thanks for the thought and reaching out.  The thought of a Ryan rainbow  jersey is overwhelming.  He is my idol and I did meet him in 2002 in Round Rock, TX at a restaurant through a work associate.   He's a big dude.   In my mind, Nolan Ryan is to pitching what Babe Ruth is to hitting.   

My life long allegiances have never changed.  I'll explain and come clean.  I got behind the Dodgers because I thought the Yankees were going to beat the Astros in the ALCS.  The thought of a Yankees/Dodgers World Series led me to become an October Dodger fan.  There I said it and I've come clean!   My dislike for the Yankees sometimes clouds my judgement.  Logically it looks like this.....the enemy of my enemy is my friend.....enter the Dodgers.  Dave Roberts is also one of my favorite Red Sox bit players of all time.

Truthfully I'm enjoying the games like everybody else, and I thought the Dodgers would out-talent the Astros quickly.   They haven't.   My wife is really pulling for the Astros and their community.  She clearly has a big heart and doesn't carry the Red Sox/Yankees baggage that I carry around. 

I'm a life long Red Sox fan despite some of the stupid things they've done in recent history (Ie...fire Francona, hire Bobby Valentine) and I follow the Nationals because they are local to me.  Since neither team couldn't get past the first round I find myself just wanting to see competitive World Series games.  So, far we've got that.

BTW...We got your bench coach as our newest Manager.  It is one of the better moves our front office has made in years.   It is a great time for him to take the job.   Good luck the rest of the way!

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

After several close games, I think the next game will be a blowout. 

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

How can the Red Sox hire the bench coach while they are still playing? 

Is this normal. 

TPM posted:

How can the Red Sox hire the bench coach while they are still playing? 

Is this normal. 

I think that he was granted permission by Astros to interview during an off day and they have agreed in principle on a deal. I don’t think the official contract signing and press conference can happen until after the WS.

At least that’s the way it happens in the NFL. 

Gurriel banned for 5 games next season.  Not sure how I feel about that. It seems about right but if I was an LAD fan I know I'd think the suspension should begin today.  Though I don't know if that would be possible given the player's right to appeal. Anyway, this unfortunate BS has taken some of the fun out of the WS for sure. 

Interesting take here:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/...-20171027-story.html

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

You’re a man on a mission!

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

Train needs to leave the station already! Real question is, did you get a deer?

brball posted:

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

Train needs to leave the station already! Real question is, did you get a deer?

It’s not rifle season yet, just glassing them. Saw quite a few bucks. Not a trophy hunter. I’m fine with a couple doe. Son and I eat them over a year. Son was bow hunting. A nice one got about 20 yds away from him. It was behind a couple trees. He drew thinking it would clear the trees. It stayed. He lasted about three minutes. Buck never cleared. He let off. Buck sensed him and pranced off. Older bow of mine, doesn’t have the let off of the newer bows. 

I just noticed something absolutely lame about the Astros. Cheerleaders dancing on the dugouts? LAME!

Marlins have them..called the mermaids.

Go44dad posted:

brball posted:

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

Train needs to leave the station already! Real question is, did you get a deer?

It’s not rifle season yet, just glassing them. Saw quite a few bucks. Not a trophy hunter. I’m fine with a couple doe. Son and I eat them over a year. Son was bow hunting. A nice one got about 20 yds away from him. It was behind a couple trees. He drew thinking it would clear the trees. It stayed. He lasted about three minutes. Buck never cleared. He let off. Buck sensed him and pranced off. Older bow of mine, doesn’t have the let off of the newer bows. 

 

Gotcha. Son and I live in GA, but hunt on my dads land in MS. We just prefer doe as well for eating until that trophy comes around. We’ve been scouting one since last year and got this on our trail cam last weekend, see photos...(ignore the dates as I haven’t set them) Can’t wait to go home in a few weeks! Gonna put my son on the stand of the trail cam and I’m gonna be on next stand over... we’ll see what happens!

RJM posted:

I just noticed something absolutely lame about the Astros. Cheerleaders dancing on the dugouts? LAME!

It is relative.  The racism of many Red Sox fans at Fenway is All-Time Hall of Fame level lame....  Penn State still having a football program after Joe Pa & others looked the other way on child rape is lame on an inter-galactic level.

Cheerleaders on dugouts?  Yeah, I guess...

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

 

Closer is the only spot. Really??........Clayton Kershaw is the Best in the game ( There are no comparables )

And Dodger Bullpen : Brandon Morrow ( Set up) , Kenta Meada (Middle Relief ) LIGHTS OUT.

".......Houston We Have A Problem"

3and2 how many times have you been to Fenway?

JCG posted:

Gurriel banned for 5 games next season.  Not sure how I feel about that. It seems about right but if I was an LAD fan I know I'd think the suspension should begin today.  Though I don't know if that would be possible given the player's right to appeal. Anyway, this unfortunate BS has taken some of the fun out of the WS for sure. 

Interesting take here:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/...-20171027-story.html

I'm fairly certain how I feel about it and Gurriel should have been suspended NOW....no questions asked   Why is this even a question.

Manfred & MLB should have stepped in, suspended him, and said a few choice words like "grow-up and act like a professional".   Gurriel would have appealed (per collective bargaining agreement) and MLB would be off the hook.  In this manner, the player would be held 100% responsible for his childish actions to his teammates, fans and everybody else.   Ridiculous action by the player and a poorly handled judgement by the MLB Commish.  

As always, JMO.

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

I hate that stupid train!

Seriously, that was a big pivot game.  Odds swung big back to the Dodgers. Momentum is only as good as your next starting pitcher, and for the Dodgers I hear Vin Scully "and on the mound is Clayton Kershaw, the best there is...".

What happened to the bullpen?? 

Morton deserves HIGH PRAISE! He was just so ON! 

Go44dad posted:

Go44dad posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

Got to cut it short. I’m in a dear blind. There is more movement this morning than Peacock’s four seamer. 

So, you watched the game until a little after midnight.   Presumably got up around 4am to 5am to climb into a deer blind thereby depriving yourself of normal sleep.  Do you expect to watch the game tonight until midnight?  What about extra innings?  If so, that would be impressive.  I'd be on the couch snoring by 9pm dreaming of Red Sox Spring Training.

Fenway, you are right on the timeline. add in showed a client three homes. Got home about 20 minutes ago. Was starting to feel it, eyelids were getting heavy and I felt my will slipping.

THEN I HEARD THAT TRAIN CALLING ME!  IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  ALL ABOARD!

I hate that stupid train!

Seriously, that was a big pivot game.  Odds swung big back to the Dodgers. Momentum is only as good as your next starting pitcher, and for the Dodgers I hear Vin Scully "and on the mound is Clayton Kershaw, the best there is...".

Keuchel outduels Kershaw tonight and Verlander closed it out on Tuesday.  Astros in six! 

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. LoL 

So it's dead even - a best of three series.  But the Dodgers got the home field back, and their biggest perceived advantage - closer - looks even bigger now.  Jansen is looking human, while Giles looks so clueless he could close for the Giants.

baseballmom posted:

What happened to the bullpen?? 

Morton deserves HIGH PRAISE! He was just so ON! 

Morton has been impressive the whole post season regardless of the World Series outcome.  I'd not seen him pitch this year until the playoffs.   So, he is the best pitcher I've not seen pitch.   I'm sure some of the Houston faithful have seen him and are equally impressed.  He's got great stuff and he controls it well.  Darvish could learn something from Morton.   

Since the starters have been so dominant, I think the bullpen is a bit rusty.

Fangraph's has it 54% to 46% (Dodgers) tonight, with home field negating some of Kershaw's influence. 

My data analytics son keeps telling me that statically baseball is the most unpredictable of all of the sports so you never know what will happen. Houston had to win game 2 and did and the Dodgers had to win game 4 and did. 

My good friend from Houston told me that before the playoff's started he felt that Houston's bullpen was their one weakness. 

Regardless I still have Dodgers in 7.  

StrainedOblique posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

 

Closer is the only spot. Really??........Clayton Kershaw is the Best in the game ( There are no comparables )

And Dodger Bullpen : Brandon Morrow ( Set up) , Kenta Meada (Middle Relief ) LIGHTS OUT.

 

Kershaw is great no doubt. But I really think you are overlooking the confidence of Verlander. 

3and2Fastball posted:

RJM posted:

I just noticed something absolutely lame about the Astros. Cheerleaders dancing on the dugouts? LAME!

It is relative.  The racism of many Red Sox fans at Fenway is All-Time Hall of Fame level lame....  Penn State still having a football program after Joe Pa & others looked the other way on child rape is lame on an inter-galactic level.

Cheerleaders on dugouts?  Yeah, I guess...

Racism of Red Sox fans? Do you mean the ONE of 35,000 that yelled something?

Go44dad posted:

StrainedOblique posted:

Go44dad posted:

I struggle with the idea the dodgers out talent the astros.  Closer is the only spot that there is no argument. 

 

Closer is the only spot. Really??........Clayton Kershaw is the Best in the game ( There are no comparables )

And Dodger Bullpen : Brandon Morrow ( Set up) , Kenta Meada (Middle Relief ) LIGHTS OUT.

 

Kershaw is great no doubt. But I really think you are overlooking the confidence of Verlander. 

#thisseries... I’m lost for words, go someone. Just enjoying it!!!

Holy Crap...  Altuve !!!   This is fun !!!

Yesterday's game that shoulda had a bunch of runs didn't.  Today's pitching duel isn't.

I am disappointed at one thing though...  ugliest series patches ever 

One word for this series  = WOW!

Now the train needs to hit high steam!

When I tuned in the Astros were down 4-0 to Keyshaw. I figured they were dead. No way they go to LA and win two. Kershaw gave up the lead.  At 7-4 I declared the Astros dead again. Never give a stud like Kershaw a second chance. Turns out it was Kershaw who was dead.

Bye bye bullpen... Lesss gooo Stros!!!

Irony from last night’s game ... YouTube TV is the major sponsor. Their broadcast crashed. 

Springertime!

Go44dad posted:

Springertime!

Another 100 ft to the right and another 80 ft up and that would have been Pujols blast in NLCS game five off of Lidge in 2005.

Morrow is a disaster.  This "manage by spreadsheet" stuff Roberts is doing is killing me.

Smitty28 posted:

Morrow is a disaster.  This "manage by spreadsheet" stuff Roberts is doing is killing me.

Spreadsheet or not, can’t throw a fastball down the middle. There have been a lot of those tonight.