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MLB 2017 Playoff Thread

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  • #52
    krustydoyle
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    Bauer is really pitching well for the Indians tonight


  • #53
    krustydoyle
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    Bottom of the 4th

    Indians 3-0 up


  • #54
    TimRiggins
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    Bauer goes 6 and 2/3rds with 0ER.


  • #55
    [Deleted User]
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    Only managed the first 4 innings of the Red Sox and Astros last night.
    First time watching Sale properly this season. Looks like he has been over used by the Rod Sox, and is running on empty - basing this completely on what the commentator was saying.

    Not sure what to do about the Dodgers tonight. Can't see myself getting up at 3am to watch it live, and I'm not able to watch a recorded game. I end up just fast forwarding through pieces, and missing the anticipation of anything good.
    Think I'll just have to go straight to the extended highlights in the morning, and hope I haven't spotted the score as I go to open the video


  • #56
    Comic Book Guy
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    Astros are taking the red sox pitching apart yet again.
    8-1 through 6....


  • #57
    jack presley
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    Comic Book Guy wrote: »
    Astros are taking the red sox pitching apart yet again.
    8-1 through 6....

    Awful error that set up the runs in the last inning.


  • #58
    Comic Book Guy
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Awful error that set up the runs in the last inning.

    Comical even


  • #59
    jack presley
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    Kluber not off to the best start in Cleveland.

    So many 1st inning runs in these playoffs.


  • #60
    jack presley
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    The time these games are taking is ridiculous. The 4 completed games so far were 3:51, 3:54, 3:26 and 3:26.

    And today’s Boston Houston game is already 3:20+ and they’ve just finished the 7th.

    I know the more runs there is, the more play there is so the time is going to be longer but there seems to be more mound visits by catchers and with the extra pressure in the playoffs, pitchers are probably taking a few extra seconds between pitches which all add up.

    9 inning games really need to be done in 3:15, maybe 3:30 at most.


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  • #61
    jack presley
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Kluber not off to the best start in Cleveland.

    So many 1st inning runs in these playoffs.

    And CC gives it straight back!


  • #62
    jack presley
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    I’ve always hated ESPN’s strike zone box but am actually enjoying Fox’s much fainter one that they use. Having the velocity of the pitch is quite good I think.


  • #63
    Comic Book Guy
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    Why do bt cut to ad breaks at the end of each inning or even mid inning with change of pitcher? Is there some licence thing where they can't show the home station analysis and/or American ad breaks?


  • #64
    jack presley
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    Comic Book Guy wrote: »
    Why do bt cut to ad breaks at the end of each inning or even mid inning with change of pitcher? Is there some licence thing where they can't show the home station analysis and/or American ad breaks?

    America goes to breaks during those times too. I don’t think there’s too much (if any) between inning analysis on American broadcasts.


  • #65
    jack presley
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    6 runs in 2.2 and Kluber’s done.


  • #66
    Comic Book Guy
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    Some damage here in a 2 out situation


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  • #67
    boccy23
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    Wow! Kluber???


  • #68
    boccy23
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    Interesting what John Smoltz was saying about Kluber's release point being off. Too many deep counts.


  • #69
    krustydoyle
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    jack presley wrote:
    6 runs in 2.2 and Kluber’s done.


    Yes.. Come on now.. Load on the runs


  • #70
    circular flexing
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    jack presley wrote: »
    America goes to breaks during those times too. I don’t think there’s too much (if any) between inning analysis on American broadcasts.

    Exactly. All ad breaks all the time.


  • #71
    jack presley
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    Exactly. All ad breaks all the time.

    Did you see they even had ads during mound visits tonight (split screen)? I never saw that before.


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  • #72
    krustydoyle
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    Just got home and switched on..

    What a comeback from the Indians


  • #73
    TimRiggins
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    What a moment from Lindor. Moon shot


  • #74
    jack presley
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    krustydoyle wrote: »
    Just got home and switched on..

    What a comeback from the Indians

    I went to bed at 8-3. Bad decision!


  • #75
    TimRiggins
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    Cubs two hit the Nats and take it 3-0. Really thought it could be the Nationals year, but two hits at home in a divisional series is brutal.

    Astros against Indians would be an unbelievable ALCS.


  • #76
    jack presley
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    Can’t wait to get the highlights of these in the morning but just reading Girardi’s comments on why he didn’t challenge a hit. “Didn’t want to affect pitcher’s rhythm”. Twitter is exploding as I’d imagine the NY papers will be in the morning!


  • #77
    Igotadose
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    Definitely some exciting baseball being played. Glad to see endless bullpen use actually doesn't work out - personally think there's WAY too much bullpen and not enough starters going deep, but I'm a fossil I suppose.

    Read an interview with Tommy John on a Mets blog. His opinion is that all the injuries are because they don't train like they used to - by throwing. He'd hurt his elbow first as a kid, but in those days you never revealed an injury, it was a guarantee to be off the team. So he pitched for whatever it was, 10 years, then 2 years off to rehab from his now-famous surgery, and pitched successfully a bunch more years afterwards. Said the only training pitchers got in those days, was pitching and not trying to throw every pitch at 100mph. I totally agree with the guy.
    Another interesting anecdote, he said he was a coach somewhere, maybe minor league Dodger coach or ML coach, and talked to the front office about pitching backwards - righties pitching to lefties and so forth, with more reliance on offspeed accuracy. Front office said, "That's interesting," and that was the end of it. They wanted the 'numbers' matchup and everyone to be a flamethrower.

    Interesting interview: http://metsmerizedonline.com/2017/10/mmo-exclusive-interview-tommy-john.html/


  • #78
    ShyMets
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    TimRiggins wrote: »
    Cubs two hit the Nats and take it 3-0. Really thought it could be the Nationals year, but two hits at home in a divisional series is brutal.

    Astros against Indians would be an unbelievable ALCS.

    Massive win for the Cubs. In the driving seat now.


  • #79
    krustydoyle
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    jack presley wrote:
    I went to bed at 8-3. Bad decision!


    I fell asleep in the middle of the 10th.. Absolutely raging the Indians got back into it.. They'll complete the sweep Sunday night


  • #80
    jack presley
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    https://twitter.com/jimmytraina/status/916700664415293446


  • #81
    circular flexing
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    I didn't realise that he lifted Sabathia so early - that was crazy.


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  • #82
    jack presley
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    circular flexing wrote: »
    I didn't realise that he lifted Sabathia so early - that was crazy.

    He didn't help himself at all with his explanation of that decision or the decision not to challenge the hit by pitch.


  • #83
    PhilipsR
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    Cubs have blown up in the 8th. 3-1 to 3-6.


  • #84
    jack presley
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    PhilipsR wrote: »
    Cubs have blown up in the 8th. 3-1 to 3-6.

    With Scherzer going in Game 3 (presuming his hammy's alright), they could be in a bit of trouble now.


  • #85
    [Deleted User]
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    Dodgers have passed their first test.
    Was convinced that we'd split the first two games at best.
    Should be able to close it out in Phoenix


  • #86
    PhilipsR
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    jack presley wrote: »
    With Scherzer going in Game 3 (presuming his hammy's alright), they could be in a bit of trouble now.

    Yeah I had the Nats winning in 5 (and going on to lose the WS to the Indians).

    Time for Quintana to earn those trade stripes in Wrigley tomorrow night!


  • #87
    Waitsian
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    jack presley wrote: »

    9 inning games really need to be done in 3:15, maybe 3:30 at most.

    How about 1 hour 50 mins?! :)

    http://bluejayhunter.com/2011/05/acid-flashback-friday-roy-halladay-vs.html


  • #88
    jack presley
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    Cubs scout must be expecting another ring this year if he's already looking to flog off last year's one.

    https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/first-official-cubs-world-series-ring-hits-secondary-market/amp/

    I like the clause that all non-players were made to sign that the Cubs have first option to buy it back for $1. So I wonder what this guy is thinking.


  • #89
    ShyMets
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    The Red Sox have suddenly burst into life.


  • #90
    jack presley
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    ShyMets wrote: »
    The Red Sox have suddenly burst into life.

    I'd forgotten this game was on. Distracted by NFL.


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  • #91
    Comic Book Guy
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    Some performance by Ramirez today.


  • #92
    jack presley
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    Comic Book Guy wrote: »
    Some performance by Ramirez today.

    10-3 now. Roll on Game 4.


  • #93
    ShyMets
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    jack presley wrote: »
    10-3 now. Roll on Game 4.

    Fair play to David Price. He was absolutely immense


  • #94
    [Deleted User]
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    Delighted for the Red Sox and Yankees.
    Not that I want either team to progress, but at least they've made their series' interesting.
    Watched the first half of Red Sox game last night. Price was great when he came in. Thought Hanley was very good too. Big fan of his.
    Cubs still the only team to pick up a road win in the playoffs so far.
    Great evening of Baseball tonight. Of course I'll miss the Doders game, but fingers crossed they close it out this evening.
    Hoping to catch the 2nd of half of the Red Sox, and first half of the Cubs game.
    Predictions for tonight:
    Astros beat the Red Sox (3-1)
    Cubs beat the Nats (2-1)
    Yankees beat the Indians (2-2)
    Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks (3-0)


  • #95
    jack presley
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    This Astros Red Sox game has been great so far. Pitchers getting in and out of trouble in the early innings.


  • #96
    jack presley
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    Ireland game on the telly is nerve wracking stuff but this Boston v Houston game is super too. Chris Sale was superb.


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  • #97
    jack presley
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Chris Sale was superb.

    Jack Presley’s kiss of death.


  • #98
    circular flexing
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    What a way to start bottom 9th.


  • #99
    Comic Book Guy
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    Can't remember when I last seen an inside the park home run.

    Come on Red Sox!


  • #100
    circular flexing
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    Comic Book Guy wrote: »
    Can't remember when I last seen an inside the park home run.

    Come on Red Sox!

    They happen quite a bit, usually as a result of an error though.


  • #101
    kazamo
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    Run Forrest Run


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