2017 MLB Playoffs

Post by **brian** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:51 pm

I think Verlander shuts it down today because this series deserves maximum drama, but Game 7 I would bet on the Yankees.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:10 pm

Anyone else put off a bit by the "Kike Hernandez" headlines?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:14 pm

mister d wrote:If I may admit something, this has a worrying 2001 World Series feel. Down 2-0 on the road, lots of fun coming back at home to take a 3-2 lead ... if they announce Keuchel for Game 7 early enough it might be complete.

The thought has crossed my mind, but one difference is that Arizona was quite clearly better on run differential and the series really never should have made it to a game 6, let alone 7.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:54 pm

A_B wrote:Anyone else put off a bit by the "Kike Hernandez" headlines?

Because he only hit 3 homeruns?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:58 pm

tennbengal wrote:
A_B wrote:Anyone else put off a bit by the "Kike Hernandez" headlines?

Because he only hit 3 homeruns?

Your Jewish friends would probably appreciate it if the headline writers always remembered to include the accent mark.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:02 pm

sancarlos wrote:
tennbengal wrote:
A_B wrote:Anyone else put off a bit by the "Kike Hernandez" headlines?

Because he only hit 3 homeruns?

Your Jewish friends would probably appreciate it if the headline writers always remembered to include the accent mark.

I actually got what AB was getting at, sancarlos, was just going for an obtuse joke. I guess it worked?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:08 pm

Just another offensive Kike in LA. NBD.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:30 pm

brian wrote:I think Verlander shuts it down today because this series deserves maximum drama, but Game 7 I would bet on the Yankees.

I like us better tonight than in a hypothetical G7 I think. And I like Astros +195 in the series if I’m just betting.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:35 pm

I think the Yankees really need to jump on Verlander tonight. And I'm not talking about scoring some early runs, I think it is important that the Yankees charge the mound and jump on top of Verlander.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:37 pm

A Verducci VO JO of the Yankees. Yay.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:50 pm

Temperatures in the low 70's tonight and the roof is closed. I just want to remind you that this is the team that all but one of you are rooting for.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:07 pm

Rex wrote:Temperatures in the low 70's tonight and the roof is closed. I just want to remind you that this is the team that all but one of you are rooting for.

two

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:12 pm

I'm not rooting for the Astros.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:02 pm

Gotta figure zeroes favor the Yankees here but Severino looks like a mistake up waiting to happen.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:10 pm

Verlander is throwing like someone who plans to go 14 tonight.

Post by **brian** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:12 pm

This is like watching 2011 Verlander. I doubt I’ll ever see another pitcher deal like that for the Tigers in my lifetime.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:44 pm

Sevy's being kept in 2 batters too long. Was a bad sign when he came out nibbling this inning.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:55 pm

That inning was still salvageable after the McCann AB, I can't think of a single reason not to go to a fresh pen after that.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:56 pm

I was shocked Green was still soft tossing when they first showed him. Should have been up for two batters at that point.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:56 pm

altuve is amazing to watch. just constantly comes up huge

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:57 pm

mister d wrote:I was shocked Green was still soft tossing when they first showed him. Should have been up for two batters at that point.

yes, that was a very deflating camera shot

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:25 pm

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:33 pm

3-1 on Frazier’s bases loaded sac fly.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:35 pm

RBI groundout for Headley. 3-2. Huge PA for OH NO WAIT THATS FUCKING RIGHT IT WAS CALLED A STRIKE.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:36 pm

verlander was playing with fire that inning....i still send him back out for the 8th. hes þe best optiom

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:42 pm

Hell yes, you do. I’d take a 2 out inning against your pen over 3 against Verlander.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:43 pm

peacock?fuck

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:45 pm

this is a terrifying half inning

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:50 pm

Somewhere Brad Lidge shudders.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:55 pm

Yeah. I hate not leaving verlander in.

Post by **brian** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:56 pm

Might work out for them but not sure how you take one of the five best pitchers of his generation out when he’s easily got 20 pitches left.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:58 pm

it was the wrong call. i also distrust giles

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:01 pm

brian wrote:Might work out for them but not sure how you take one of the five best pitchers of his generation out when he’s easily got 20 pitches left.

I feel like five is too high a number. Two seems more likely. I guess depending on how you define generations.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:07 pm

Joe buck gets a bad rap because of ubiquity but he's really gotten good at letting a moment breathe.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:10 pm

Bringing on Dellin to hit a few people isn't a bad idea here.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:11 pm

Totally would have taken under 0.5 more outs he’d get this season.

Post by **brian** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:12 pm

A_B wrote:
brian wrote:Might work out for them but not sure how you take one of the five best pitchers of his generation out when he’s easily got 20 pitches left.

I feel like five is too high a number. Two seems more likely. I guess depending on how you define generations.

I’m including some overlap. Kershaw is a gimme, King Felix easily defensible as #2. Sale is/could be in there. Maybe even Scherzer one day. But I’d fight top 5 to the death.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:16 pm

I’m going to predict this one goes 7.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:17 pm

i would probably defend hinch if he turned around and gave verlander the start tomorrow.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:22 pm

brian wrote:
A_B wrote:
brian wrote:Might work out for them but not sure how you take one of the five best pitchers of his generation out when he’s easily got 20 pitches left.

I feel like five is too high a number. Two seems more likely. I guess depending on how you define generations.

I’m including some overlap. Kershaw is a gimme, King Felix easily defensible as #2. Sale is/could be in there. Maybe even Scherzer one day. But I’d fight top 5 to the death.

Kershaw is only one I'd consider clearly above verlander. Felix good to great but I'd put verlander ahead. Others need more to go ahead.