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2018 MLB Postseson Thread

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  • #102
    Igotadose
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    Nice game, tense, tight. Good ending if you're a Dodger fan. Tonight's going to be another.


  • #103
    jack presley
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Nice waking up and there’s still baseball going on.

    At last. I’m late for work, gotta go.


  • #104
    [Deleted User]
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Nice waking up and there’s still baseball going on.

    It was fantastic, woke up and watched the 13th inning in bed.
    Good win for the Dodgers. I know they used up all their bullpen arms as well, but hopefully Kershaw can eat up a lot of innings tonight, and win us the game


  • #105
    notobtuse
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    Fell asleep watching the game about 11pm and woke up at 2am to see the last inning and the Dodgers win in the 13th.  Only 12 hours between the end of the game and start of today’s game.  Should be interesting.  GO DODGERS!  My uncle played on the Dodgers for two years (one year in Brooklyn and one in LA) and had an OBP of .370 and .322 (he was one of the best at knowing the strike zone and walked quite a lot).  He had many stories of some of the greats he played with on the team… Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Carl Furillo, Don Newcombe, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax and others.  I never tired of his MLB stories.

     s-l300.jpg

    You can ignorantly accuse me of "whataboutism," but what it really is involves identifying similar scenarios in order to see if it holds up when the shoe is on the other foot!



  • #106
    circular flexing
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    Has Machado always been this bad?

    https://www.mlb.com/news/manny-machado-called-out-as-dirty-player/c-297998148

    He's not showing himself off well in this series.


  • #107
    jack presley
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    Has Machado always been this bad?

    https://www.mlb.com/news/manny-machado-called-out-as-dirty-player/c-297998148

    He's not showing himself off well in this series.

    I hadn't heard anything before last night but reading today, it seems he has a bit of a bad reputation alright.


  • #108
    jack presley
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    Gio Gonzalez is done for the rest of the playoffs after last night's injury.


  • #109
    circular flexing
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    Brewers pulled Miley after one batter. Seems like it may have been planned.


  • #110
    Coeus
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    Brewers pulled Miley after one batter. Seems like it may have been planned.
    Clever by Counsell especially when he brings a righty in there to replace him. Apparently he did the same thing a few weeks back against the Cardinals so the potential for this to happen was out there...


  • #111
    jack presley
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    Just watched the highlights there and great finish to the Red Sox/Astros game.

    I agree with the fan interference call too.


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  • #112
    don corleone
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    Thought it was clear interference too.

    Kimbrell is a car crash waiting to happen.


  • #113
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Just watched the highlights there and great finish to the Red Sox/Astros game.

    I agree with the fan interference call too.

    We have another 'Steve Bartman' type incident in the making. Potential two run homer lost and the Astros lose 8-6. Ouch.....


  • #114
    The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Just watched the highlights there and great finish to the Red Sox/Astros game.

    I agree with the fan interference call too.

    Don't agree with the fan interference call personally though the ball was past where his glove would have been. Just my view on it and I only watched it a couple of times. Definite contact alright but I felt the ball beat him to the spot.


  • #115
    [Deleted User]
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    Kershaw has me driven me mad this season.
    He looked like he might get knocked out of the game in the 3rd last night, and managed to turn it around, and was practically lights out after that.
    He's obviously not the player that he was a year years back. He's just inconsistent now.
    I love the guy, but if he opt'd out his contract at the end of the season, and went elsewhere, I wouldn't be as heartbroken as I might have been a few years back.
    And to be honest, I doubt the Dodgers would be either. He's not playing to his value currently


  • #116
    circular flexing
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    Price is 3 outs (from Kimbrel) away from getting that elusive postseason - he deserves it, he was lights out tonight.


  • #117
    jack presley
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    Great to see that performance from Price.

    David 'Cant' Pitch in October' Price verse Justin 'Clutch' Verlander, there was only going to be one outcome. I love it when the narrative is turned on its head.


  • #118
    8-10
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    The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »
    Don't agree with the fan interference call personally though the ball was past where his glove would have been. Just my view on it and I only watched it a couple of times. Definite contact alright but I felt the ball beat him to the spot.

    Bias aside I agree with the call. His glove comes in contact with fans hands before the ball reached, that should be fan interference. You shouldn't have to compete for a ball with people not in the game and the split-second a fan touched your glove the play should be dead in my view regardless of where the ball is.

    This is typical of American sports fans, always wanting to get on the jumbotron. Sit down and watch the game. Stand up at exciting times but don't reach for a ball in play. Stupid and get what you deserve.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKOt2T70SBg

    Also.....League Champs!!! Roll on the World Series!


  • #119
    [Deleted User]
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    Great series from the Red Sox
    Knocking off the Champs in 5 games is seriously impressive.

    Really want the Dodgers to get through to play them.
    When was the last time two really big named teams made the WS? The numbers watching would be huge


  • #120
    jack presley
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    8-10 wrote: »
    This is typical of American sports fans, always wanting to get on the jumbotron. Sit down and watch the game. Stand up at exciting times but don't reach for a ball in play. Stupid and get what you deserve.

    I think you're being a bit hard on the fan(s) there. It's a natural instinct to stand up and put your hand out to catch a ball that's coming at you. In the heat of the moment, I'd say 99% of people would do the exact same thing. If you've ever watched the 'Catching Hell' documentary about Bartman, he got all the slack but there were numerous other people with their hands out trying to catch the ball, some of whom were probably abusing him afterwards.

    And in the case on Wednesday, it's not conclusive that the ball is definitely in play. I've watched the video a load of times and although I think it was interference and the ball was in play, I'm still not 100% sure and there have been loads of people arguing the other side today and I can't say they're definitely wrong.

    There was a funny discussion on the Dan LeBatard show today about why in 2018, fans are still located in a position to influence a game and why there isn't some sort of buffer between the field of play and the fans. They were joking about how you'd never see a receiver in the NFL about to catch a pass in the end zone and a fan comes along and sticks his arm in.


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  • #121
    jack presley
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    When was the last time two really big named teams made the WS? The numbers watching would be huge

    Yeah, the Dodgers v Red Sox would be MLB's dream come true.


  • #122
    Coeus
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    What a first inning for the Brewers. The game is setup for them now if Miley can give them a few clean innings & then let the bullpen do the rest...


  • #123
    circular flexing
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    Brewers get to game 7 and they didn’t even have to use Hader. Dodgers looked flat and I think the crowd really got to them. Good chance of seeing Kershaw out of the bullpen tomorrow.


  • #124
    jack presley
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    Brewers get to game 7 and they didn’t even have to use Hader. Dodgers looked flat and I think the crowd really got to them. Good chance of seeing Kershaw out of the bullpen tomorrow.

    Going to try and stay up for this tonight. Will probably only last 2-3 innings though but I'll give it a go. Should be a great game, all hands on deck etc.


  • #125
    jack presley
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    By the way, I've started up an off-season thread as there's the odd bit of news that breaks before the World Series finishes.


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057921755


  • #126
    Igotadose
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    jack presley wrote: »
    By the way, I've started up an off-season thread as there's the off bit of news that breaks before the World Series finishes.


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057921755

    Thanks, especially since it's offseason and not offseson! :P


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  • #127
    jack presley
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    Igotadose wrote: »
    Thanks, especially since it's offseason and not offseson! :P

    I checked and double checked before hitting 'submit' on that one..!!


  • #128
    circular flexing
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Going to try and stay up for this tonight. Will probably only last 2-3 innings though but I'll give it a go. Should be a great game, all hands on deck etc.


    Yeah it should be a good one. I'd give advantage to the Brewers. Dodgers are going with Buehler who had a bad outing last time, Brewers have Chacin who has yet to give up an earned run. Homefield advantage is huge as well at this stage.


  • #129
    rebelyell99
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    Personally id like to see the Dodgers win just because I think it would make for a cracking world series.Tonight should be a cagey enough game ,wouldnt be suprised to see extra innings.


  • #130
    jack presley
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    The cause of Chris Sale’s stomach infection.....

    https://twitter.com/jmastrodonato/status/1053744022383198211?s=21

    I’m old and out of touch, do blokes wear belly button rings? Or is he taking the piss?


  • #131
    Coeus
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    Looks like the Brewers are gonna send Hader in there & its only the 3rd inning...


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  • #132
    kmart6
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    That was some catch by Taylor!!


  • #133
    ShyMets
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    And then there were two. Picked the Dodgers at the start of the season. So I might as well see this rodeo out


  • #134
    jack presley
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    And then there were two. Picked the Dodgers at the start of the season. So I might as well see this rodeo out

    Should be good. Would love it to go 7. 50/50 who's going to win it but I'm going to go for Boston.


  • #135
    Igotadose
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Should be good. Would love it to go 7. 50/50 who's going to win it but I'm going to go for Boston.

    Boston's to lose, imo. Dodger's starters were o.k. but not overpowering, and Boston just seems to wear you down. The lefty reliever with the eyeglasses on the Dodgers is going to be in some really big moments.

    Hopefully is a good series, I'm picking Boston in 5.

    Note: Dodger's are my second-to-least-favorite MLB teams (just above the Y*****s). Growing up, Mom was a big Brooklyn Dodger's fan, hated them for moving and switched her allegiance to the Mets. Even when elderly, I'd take her to Mets spring training games in Florida, and she'd cheer loudly for 'Them Bums." I just couldn't ever explain to her they weren't those Bums anymore, but maybe she was right after all.

    Dad could care less about sports, odd couple they were for their generation. Both Brooklynites, too.


  • #136
    ShyMets
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Should be good. Would love it to go 7. 50/50 who's going to win it but I'm going to go for Boston.

    Times of games aren't very irish friendly. Looks like I'll be watching the highlights next day


  • #137
    Fr Tod Umptious
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    Times of games aren't very irish friendly. Looks like I'll be watching the highlights next day

    Times of games are not even East coast friendly.
    Many will end after midnight on the east coast.


  • #138
    jack presley
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    Times of games aren't very irish friendly. Looks like I'll be watching the highlights next day

    Spoilers are hard to avoid too. Last year for game 7, I had planned to watch highlights the next morning so avoided the internet and turning on the TV etc. but thought checking my email would be safe. And there was one from the Mets Shop which I thought would be safe but sure enough, it was about congratulating the Astros and linking to their shop where you could buy their championship gear. I was fuming!


  • #139
    jack presley
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    Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »
    Times of games are not even East coast friendly.
    Many will end after midnight on the east coast.

    Especially as it is now custom to use double the number of pitchers per game in the post season. Nine inning games are lasting 3.5 to 4 hours these days.


  • #140
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    So Red Sox are favourites for the WS. Does anyone see anything else happening?
    My main hope for the Dodgers is to keep it close for the first 5 or 6 innings, and then get to Sox Bullpen.
    Being honest though, I haven't watched much of the Red Sox this season, but seeing as they handily dispersed of the Yankees and Astros, my head says this could be a short enough series.
    Dodgers need to take 1 in Boston, preferably Game 1


  • #141
    The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    So Red Sox are favourites for the WS. Does anyone see anything else happening?
    My main hope for the Dodgers is to keep it close for the first 5 or 6 innings, and then get to Sox Bullpen.
    Being honest though, I haven't watched much of the Red Sox this season, but seeing as they handily dispersed of the Yankees and Astros, my head says this could be a short enough series.
    Dodgers need to take 1 in Boston, preferably Game 1

    Dodgers have a great chance IMO.

    Two great teams going at it but last year's experience of losing one might benefit the Dodgers.

    I expect it to go to 6 or 7.


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  • #142
    8-10
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    So Red Sox are favourites for the WS. Does anyone see anything else happening?
    My main hope for the Dodgers is to keep it close for the first 5 or 6 innings, and then get to Sox Bullpen.
    Being honest though, I haven't watched much of the Red Sox this season, but seeing as they handily dispersed of the Yankees and Astros, my head says this could be a short enough series.
    Dodgers need to take 1 in Boston, preferably Game 1

    Red Sox are 5-0 on the road this postseason, Dodgers definitely need 1 of the first 2 in Boston.

    Think this could come down to the starting pitching. Dodgers need to prevent runs to have a chance and they have the arms to do it. I think this will be closer than most expect, 6 or 7 games. Just hope it's Red Sox coming out on top!


  • #143
    circular flexing
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    I think it will come down to which version of David Price shows up. If he pitches like he did against Astros, then it could easily be 2-0 heading to LA and Dodgers would find it tough to come back from that.


  • #144
    ShyMets
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    So Red Sox are favourites for the WS. Does anyone see anything else happening?
    My main hope for the Dodgers is to keep it close for the first 5 or 6 innings, and then get to Sox Bullpen.
    Being honest though, I haven't watched much of the Red Sox this season, but seeing as they handily dispersed of the Yankees and Astros, my head says this could be a short enough series.
    Dodgers need to take 1 in Boston, preferably Game 1

    Can the Dodgers win. Yes. Will they. Probably not. Offencely and defencely the Red Sox are better. Dodgers need to win one of the first two games to stand a real chance.

    My head says Red Sox 4-1. My heart is going all out blind optimism, Dodgers 4-3 with Machado hitting the walk off run in
    Fenway before being snapped up by the Mets in the off-season.


  • #145
    The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    I think it will come down to which version of David Price shows up. If he pitches like he did against Astros, then it could easily be 2-0 heading to LA and Dodgers would find it tough to come back from that.

    Did he not pitch the game they lost to the Astros as well?

    Price will have a say but one starting pitcher will not win or lose the entire series for either team. There is no MadBum on either squad.

    Dodgers have sort of gotten to the WS without being brilliant, the incredible bats they have in the line up could easily dismantle that Red Sox bull pen.


  • #146
    8-10
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    Sale versus Kershaw was always going to end up a hitfest anyway :P


  • #147
    The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
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    8-10 wrote: »
    Sale versus Kershaw was always going to end up a hitfest anyway :P

    Line was 7.5 so the bookmakers predicted it.

    Considering regular season Sale and Kershaw lines would be over/under 6 or 6.5 max.


  • #148
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    Wasn't too surprised by the result last night. Real pressure on the Dodgers to get the win tonight


  • #149
    ShyMets
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Wasn't too surprised by the result last night. Real pressure on the Dodgers to get the win tonight

    Crucial that they get a win. Can't see them coming back from 2-0 down


  • #150
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    Crucial that they get a win. Can't see them coming back from 2-0 down

    No, me neither, and I actually thought that last night would have been the better chance to pick up a road win.
    Suppose it makes it easier that I'm not overly hopefully of winning it all this season. Still, I definitely want to avoid a sweep, and get it to game 6 at least


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  • #151
    Igotadose
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    Crucial that they get a win. Can't see them coming back from 2-0 down

    Well, that's where they are today. Not looking good for the Dodgers, might be hard to get a win at this point. Still, teams come back from down 2-0.


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