Author Topic: 2011 Playoffs (Read 105389 times)

Bench · « **on:** September 30, 2011, 08:38:16 pm »

So the Rangers get torched whilst only getting two hits in the process.

According to the punditry, it's the shadows fault they couldn't hit. In their home park. Against a team that plays in a dome.

Matt · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2011, 11:03:17 pm »

Matt Moore just has nasty stuff.

Uncle Charlie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2011, 08:42:01 am »

It's game 1. Doesn't matter if they were beat by 1, 5,10, or 20. The score to start today is 0-0. In these short series though, they'll have to win today.

remy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2011, 10:38:33 am »

Go Rays.
Fuck the Cardinals.
Fuck the Yankees.
Fuck the Brewers.

That is all.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2011, 11:50:18 am »

Quote from: Matt on September 30, 2011, 11:03:17 pm

Matt Moore just has nasty stuff.

What an absolutely gutsy call by Maddon to start a green rookie with one big league start behind him.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2011, 12:02:49 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 11:50:18 am

What an absolutely gutsy call by Maddon to start a green rookie with one big league start behind him.

And in pushing all those chips to the table he gets Price and Shields set up to bring the hammer. Fantastic.

Alkie · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2011, 12:04:36 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 01, 2011, 12:02:49 pm

And in pushing all those chips to the table he gets Price and Shields set up to bring the hammer. Fantastic.

Price has looked like shit recently.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2011, 12:37:47 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on October 01, 2011, 12:04:36 pm

Price has looked like shit recently.

One bad start against the Yankees. Don't know if I agree.

Reuben · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2011, 01:05:54 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 12:37:47 pm

One bad start against the Yankees. Don't know if I agree.

How can you call that "bad"? He kept them in the ballgame, didn't he? Gave them a chance to come back? That's all you can really ask of a pitcher, y'know?

Alkie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2011, 01:22:08 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 12:37:47 pm

One bad start against the Yankees. Don't know if I agree.

I didn't see the start before, but the 3 unearned runs aside, I heard from someone who saw the game and said Price didn't look good that game either.

strosrays · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2011, 01:35:34 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 11:50:18 am

What an absolutely gutsy call by Maddon to start a green rookie with one big league start behind him.

I had been hearing (on XM mainly) that Niemann would start Game 1. Did Madden play a hunch, or was he planning on Moore all along, and MLB/XM just had bad info?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I haven't been able to keep up lately.

mrpink · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2011, 01:41:07 pm »

Apparently Maddon wanted Davis to start game 1.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Aour6QLzz4gNisgx7MEeUTYRvLYF?slug=jp-passan_rays_rangers_matt_moore_game_one_ALDS_093011

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2011, 02:04:36 pm »

Quote from: strosrays on October 01, 2011, 01:35:34 pm

I had been hearing (on XM mainly) that Niemann would start Game 1. Did Madden play a hunch, or was he planning on Moore all along, and MLB/XM just had bad info?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I haven't been able to keep up lately.

Hunch.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2011, 02:07:29 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 01, 2011, 01:05:54 pm

How can you call that "bad"? He kept them in the ballgame, didn't he? Gave them a chance to come back? That's all you can really ask of a pitcher, y'know?

Let's just say that he wasn't very sharp. I saw part of his outing, and he was consistently missing his spots and was elevating.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:01:36 pm »

Ryan Howard says Fuck You to the Turdinals.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:05:18 pm »

What's happening in the Philadelphia-St. Louis game?

chuck · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:08:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 07:05:18 pm

What's happening in the Philadelphia-St. Louis game?

St Louis got their asses kicked, that's what.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:46:12 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 01, 2011, 07:08:13 pm

St Louis got their asses kicked, that's what.

Music to my ears.

Reuben · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2011, 10:48:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 01, 2011, 02:07:29 pm

Let's just say that he wasn't very sharp. I saw part of his outing, and he was consistently missing his spots and was elevating.

Sorry, I was trying to make a lame joke.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2011, 01:56:51 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 01, 2011, 10:48:56 pm

Sorry, I was trying to make a lame joke.

Well, my sarc-mater hasn't worked in years.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:33:15 pm »

Dear Lord,

Please do not let Valverde blow this game.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:44:12 pm »

Thank you.

Now, about those Astros.....

JaneDoe · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:03:56 pm »

So, who do you guys all want to make it to the World Series?

austro · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:05:09 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 02, 2011, 06:03:56 pm

So, who do you guys all want to make it to the World Series?

I'd be happy with Rays vs Phils.

Reuben · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:12:35 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 02, 2011, 06:05:09 pm

I'd be happy with Rays vs Phils.

Rays vs. _____. I'm not crazy about any of the NL teams. The ones I dislike least are the Dbacks and Phils.

If the Rays get knocked out, Tigers would be next.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:46:47 pm »

Phils vs Tigers

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:55:05 pm »

I'm a fan of Longoria but also I also like Verlander. As an Astros fan I'm kind of bitter and hate to see upstart teams like the D'Backs, Rays, or Rangers, in the WS. There's even an old school part of me that would like to see a rematch of the 1968 series but I think my hatred for the Cardinals is too great to root for that.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:44:52 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 02, 2011, 06:03:56 pm

So, who do you guys all want to make it to the World Series?

The Yog-Sothoths vs. the Sluts de Boxcar works for me.

mrpink · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:29:21 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 02, 2011, 06:03:56 pm

So, who do you guys all want to make it to the World Series?

Astros.

MusicMan · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:45:42 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 02, 2011, 06:55:05 pm

I'm a fan of Longoria but also I also like Verlander. As an Astros fan I'm kind of bitter and hate to see upstart teams like the D'Backs, Rays, or Rangers, in the WS. There's even an old school part of me that would like to see a rematch of the 1968 series but I think my hatred for the Cardinals is too great to root for that.

Fuck the Jakes.

Rays over Phils.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2011, 08:07:16 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 02, 2011, 06:03:56 pm

So, who do you guys all want to make it to the World Series?

I'd like to see a Rays-Phils series, though I wouldn't care about the NL as long as the Cardinals get bounced well before then. Though, it would be hard for me to get excited about a series with the D-Backs and I'd rather not see an NL Central team (Brewers) make it. However it turns out, I'd just like to see the Rays win.

Bench · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:33:30 am »

If the D-backs win the world series my 30-1 August bet would pay off nicely.

However, that wager's on life support now.

MusicMan · « **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:54:58 am »

Forearms to the face are "playing the game the right way.

Fuck the Jakes, and doublefuck that sanctimonious prick LaRussa.

jbm · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2011, 11:06:29 am »

Was a hell of a play by Ruiz. I think he kept his mask on for the later play at the plate.

For people who know the rules real well. Is there a line that the runner can't cross on that play? For example, what if they came in with a closed fist to Ruiz' face? Can an ump do something and if he does, what is the penalty? Just an ejection?

Noe · « **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2011, 11:41:51 am »

Ruiz actually put himself into harms way... he jumped in front of the plate right as the ball and runner arrived. I don't believe a runner should throw a forearm, but as a catcher, if you jump in front of a plate, they (the runner) own the right to get to said plate which includes running right over you.

Ruiz did that for the team and should be applauded. Now, if the Phils think that the forearm was intentional, then take care of business and send one to the middle of the back of Jay to let him know.

Reuben · « **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:32:50 pm »

I always thought the proper way to steamroll the catcher was shoulder first.

Ruiz is a tough motherfucker. He also did a great job not letting his legs get trapped in a breakable position. That could've been ugly.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2011, 02:16:37 pm »

Quote from: jbm on October 03, 2011, 11:06:29 am

For people who know the rules real well. Is there a line that the runner can't cross on that play? For example, what if they came in with a closed fist to Ruiz' face? Can an ump do something and if he does, what is the penalty? Just an ejection?

The runner must be trying to reach the plate (or any other base for that matter). A runner can't just run up and sucker punch a fielder for the hell of it.

Limey · « **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:29:56 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 03, 2011, 02:16:37 pm

The runner must be trying to reach the plate (or any other base for that matter). A runner can't just run up and sucker punch a fielder for the hell of it.

What about of your Alex Rodriguez?

MRaup · « **Reply #38 on:** October 03, 2011, 04:50:45 pm »

Quote from: Limey on October 03, 2011, 03:29:56 pm

What about of your Alex Rodriguez?

I don't think hitting a guy with your purse as you run by counts as anything.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:38:37 pm »

First time I've seen Verlander this season. Holy shit, he's amazing. Throwing 98, 99, 100 in the sixth inning, back to back pitches to A-Rod a hair's breadth apart at 98. Yipes.

Reuben · « **Reply #40 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:12:30 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 03, 2011, 09:38:37 pm

First time I've seen Verlander this season. Holy shit, he's amazing. Throwing 98, 99, 100 in the sixth inning, back to back pitches to A-Rod a hair's breadth apart at 98. Yipes.

I tuned in just in time to see him shit the bed. Damn.

Reuben · « **Reply #41 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:14:25 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 03, 2011, 10:12:30 pm

I tuned in just in time to see him shit the bed. Damn.

Nice to see them get the lead right back, though. By the way, the other night my wife thought the announcers were calling Delmon "Dumb and Young".

austro · « **Reply #42 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:15:18 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 03, 2011, 10:14:25 pm

Nice to see them get the lead right back, though. By the way, the other night my wife thought the announcers were calling Delmon "Dumb and Young".

I just call him "One-pitch AB" Young.

austro · « **Reply #43 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:23:19 pm »

Geez, Verlander is still bringing it at 100mph in the 8th inning.

Reuben · « **Reply #44 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:27:51 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 03, 2011, 10:15:18 pm

I just call him "One-pitch AB" Young.

The Astros have several guys who could have that nickname if they shared Young's ability to put the ball in play. Instead it's more like "Three-pitch AB".

austro · « **Reply #45 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:45:08 pm »

I had forgotten how exasperating Valverde can be.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #46 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:59:53 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 03, 2011, 10:45:08 pm

I had forgotten how exasperating Valverde can be.

I thought Leyland was going to hurl.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #47 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:08:47 am »

Quote from: austro on October 03, 2011, 10:45:08 pm

I had forgotten how exasperating Valverde can be.

I hadn't. But then I had Verlander on my fantasy team, and had to suffer through Valverde save situations all season.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #48 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:36:17 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 03, 2011, 09:38:37 pm

First time I've seen Verlander this season. Holy shit, he's amazing. Throwing 98, 99, 100 in the sixth inning, back to back pitches to A-Rod a hair's breadth apart at 98. Yipes.

I've seen him several times this season. I saw him throw 101 in the ninth before.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #49 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:53:32 am »

I still think the Rangers are winning the whole thing, especially if the Yankees go down.

Bench · « **Reply #50 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:29:34 am »

This is a mildly intersting set of graphs about the playoff teams.

Seeing what Rule 5(V?) guys end up on playoff teams is always fun, as is the draft/FA balance amongst the teams.

I have no idea what "Cumulative season length of the playoff teams" means.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #51 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:43:41 am »

Quote from: Bench on October 04, 2011, 11:29:34 am

I have no idea what "Cumulative season length of the playoff teams" means.

Cool link -- thanks. I'm guessing maybe that's adding up the length of all 162 games for each team?

MusicMan · « **Reply #52 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:45:30 am »

Quote from: BUWebguy on October 04, 2011, 11:43:41 am

Cool link -- thanks. I'm guessing maybe that's adding up the length of all 162 games for each team?

Bingo.

MusicMan · « **Reply #53 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:46:08 am »

Quote from: Bench on October 04, 2011, 11:29:34 am

This is a mildly intersting set of graphs about the playoff teams.

Looking at the number of international signings on the Yankees makes me weep for what we no longer do.

Limey · « **Reply #54 on:** October 04, 2011, 12:01:51 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 04, 2011, 11:46:08 am

Looking at the number of international signings on the Yankees makes me weep for what we no longer do.

Fucking foreigners!! Coming here...taking our jobs!!

Eh? Oh.

remy · « **Reply #55 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:14:36 pm »

Well, I guess the Rays blew their wad in game 163. Sigh.

MusicMan · « **Reply #56 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:17:39 pm »

Bye, Rays.

Reuben · « **Reply #57 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:15:17 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 04, 2011, 04:14:36 pm

Well, I guess the Rays blew their wad in game 163. Sigh.

The 7-0 comeback? That was Game 162.

Fuckin' Rangers. The epitome of American League ball.

MusicMan · « **Reply #58 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:30:28 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 04, 2011, 05:15:17 pm

Fuckin' Rangers. The epitome of American League ball.

Maybe, but they pitch their asses off.

remy · « **Reply #59 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:58:31 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 04, 2011, 05:15:17 pm

The 7-0 comeback? That was Game 162.

Fuckin' Rangers. The epitome of American League ball.

I was referring to the 9-0 blowout in game 1.

remy · « **Reply #60 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:19:33 pm »

Good old predictable Tanked Commander, burned by the backfired IBB once again. Jakes down 3-0, middle of 7th.

Noe · « **Reply #61 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:31:15 pm »

Phils over Co-ards
Brewers over Snakes
Phils in a great series over Brewers

Rays over Rangers (yeah, I've been hanging out with Shaefer, what of it... *cough, cough* hehe, I'm hungry)
Tigers over Yanks
Tigers over Rays

Phils and Tigers in the world series.... Tigers win!

Noe · « **Reply #62 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:33:03 pm »

BTW - I had the Rays before today's game so hence what I posted. So just keeping it real.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #63 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:34:04 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 04, 2011, 06:33:03 pm

BTW - I had the Rays before today's game so hence what I posted. So just keeping it real.

Your a good man, Charlie Brown.

remy · « **Reply #64 on:** October 04, 2011, 07:45:23 pm »

Game over, 3-2 Phils. Oswalt set to end another Jakes' season tomorrow night at Busch.

austro · « **Reply #65 on:** October 04, 2011, 07:58:23 pm »

Ok, that was annoying. Somehow the disaster that is A.J. Burnett escaped the first inning without allowing any runs.

BudGirl · « **Reply #66 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:07:50 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 04, 2011, 07:45:23 pm

Game over, 3-2 Phils. Oswalt set to end another Jakes' season tomorrow night at Busch.

He's done it before. Can he do it again?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #67 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:26:05 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 04, 2011, 07:58:23 pm

Ok, that was annoying. Somehow the disaster that is A.J. Burnett escaped the first inning without allowing any runs.

I can't figure out either Burnett or Lackey.

Reuben · « **Reply #68 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:34:03 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 04, 2011, 08:26:05 pm

I can't figure out either Burnett or Lackey.

If you could, I bet their teams would pay you a LOT of money.

MusicMan · « **Reply #69 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:44:50 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 04, 2011, 08:26:05 pm

I can't figure out either Burnett or Lackey.

Lackey's a terrible person. Karma happens.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #70 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:57:21 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 04, 2011, 08:34:03 pm

If you could, I bet their teams would pay you a LOT of money.

But how could two effective pitchers go south so quickly?

Bench · « **Reply #71 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:59:36 pm »

What a luck and skillful play by Porcello and Betemit.

austro · « **Reply #72 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:00:55 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 04, 2011, 08:59:36 pm

What a luck and skillful play by Porcello and Betemit.

I'm still not convinced that he touched the bag.

MusicMan · « **Reply #73 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:03:58 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 04, 2011, 09:00:55 pm

I'm still not convinced that he touched the bag.

Martin didn't on the 2-run double.

austro · « **Reply #74 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:09:36 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 04, 2011, 09:03:58 pm

Martin didn't on the 2-run double.

Yeah, it looked like his hand might have bounced over the plate.

MusicMan · « **Reply #75 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:13:22 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 04, 2011, 09:09:36 pm

Yeah, it looked like his hand might have bounced over the plate.

Missed third.

remy · « **Reply #76 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:17:17 pm »

AJ Burnett is one ugly motherfucker. He's not quite Julian Tavarez level ugly, but he's up there.

MusicMan · « **Reply #77 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:18:10 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 04, 2011, 09:17:17 pm

He's not quite Julian Tavarez level ugly

Only Otis Nixon was, in my experience.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #78 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:25:17 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 04, 2011, 09:18:10 pm

Only Otis Nixon was, in my experience.

You've got that right. Nixon is one ugly duck.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #79 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:41:56 pm »

In a year of losing, I like to point out any Astros victory.

Zeke Estacio.

remy · « **Reply #80 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:51:37 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on October 04, 2011, 09:41:56 pm

In a year of losing, I like to point out any Astros victory.

Zeke Estacio.

What? That was just Jeff Bagwell in a bad mask.

mrpink · « **Reply #81 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:27:01 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 04, 2011, 08:44:50 pm

Lackey's a terrible person. Karma happens.

Holy crap, thank God for Google. I was about to respond with, "His wife has cancer, how the FUCK do you call that karma?" Never mind however; he is a terrible person.

In other news, how the fuck did Goldschmidt not get drafted until the 8th round?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #82 on:** October 05, 2011, 07:07:06 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 04, 2011, 08:44:50 pm

Lackey's a terrible person.

John Edwards thinks he's an okay guy. So does Newt.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #83 on:** October 05, 2011, 08:48:47 am »

Ogando is getting into Zeke territory.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #84 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:14:52 am »

Quote from: Bench on October 04, 2011, 11:29:34 am

This is a mildly intersting set of graphs about the playoff teams.

Seeing what Rule 5(V?) guys end up on playoff teams is always fun, as is the draft/FA balance amongst the teams.

I have no idea what "Cumulative season length of the playoff teams" means.

Of the 8 franchises without a World Series title, 6 have been to the World Series. 3 of those 6 made the playoffs this year, and the Brewers and Rangers have a chance to make the Astros' World Series drought group a little smaller.

Reuben · « **Reply #85 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:39:49 am »

Inane playoff factoid: 3 of the 4 starters going tonight had a 3.69 ERA this year (Oswalt, Wolf, and Saunders); the other had a 3.79 (Jackson).

remy · « **Reply #86 on:** October 05, 2011, 01:51:54 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 05, 2011, 11:14:52 am

Brewers and Rangers have a chance to make the Astros' World Series drought group a little smaller.

Good. Ladies first.

remy · « **Reply #87 on:** October 05, 2011, 07:51:27 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 04, 2011, 08:07:50 pm

He's done it before. Can he do it again?

Negative, Ghostrider.

Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
R Oswalt
(L, 0-1) 6.0 6 5 5 1 5 1 82-56 7.50

believin · « **Reply #88 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:01:37 pm »

Arizona hits grand slams in 4 straight home games.
Wow.

Limey · « **Reply #89 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:26:19 am »

Quote from: remy on October 05, 2011, 07:51:27 pm

Negative, Ghostrider.

Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
R Oswalt
(L, 0-1) 6.0 6 5 5 1 5 1 82-56 7.50

Philadelphia...meet Roy "All Mouth and No Trousers" Oswalt.

Noe · « **Reply #90 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:46:44 pm »

Quote from: Limey on October 06, 2011, 09:26:19 am

Philadelphia...meet Roy "All Mouth and No Trousers" Oswalt.

I'm not so sure I agree with this. Roy, for all his faults as a pitcher known for throwing teammates under the bus for lousy performances, was not "all mouth" when it came to put up or shut up. He put up... a lot of times, including the one game that got him a tractor from the owner. I think the problem with Roy now is that the nagging injury to his back has made him suspect as an ACE-like pitcher. He's pretty average on some days and others days if his curveball isn't spinning the wrong way, he's pretty darn good. The thing is, what Roy Oswalt takes the hill on any given day is anyone's guess now.

He pretty pitches like a guy who is hurting to me.

JimR · « **Reply #91 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:51:13 pm »

"Oswalt innings" had an excuse?

Noe · « **Reply #92 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:00:42 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 06, 2011, 01:51:13 pm

"Oswalt innings" had an excuse?

"I think the problem with Roy now..."

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #93 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:46:29 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 06, 2011, 02:00:42 pm

"I think the problem with Roy now..."

But what Coach was pointing out was that didn't explain his bad innings, ostensibly before back pain crept into his life.

Noe · « **Reply #94 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:24:37 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 06, 2011, 02:46:29 pm

But what Coach was pointing out was that didn't explain his bad innings, ostensibly before back pain crept into his life.

But that is not entirely about what I posted either. I said Roy Oswalt, much as I would love to bash him for those incidents of macho bravado that lead to Oswalt innings (including in the World Series), Roy did have much more successes as an Astros than failures. But to me, today... right now... what Phillie fans have to root for.... is indeed a less than 100% Roy Oswalt. To tell a Phillie fan that this is how Roy has always been is not something I can agree with 100%. The Phillie Roy is a shell of what he once was because of the gimpy back. Any player would be. Same as the Lance Berkman with the gimpy knees is not the same as he used to be as an Astro.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #95 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:42:34 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 06, 2011, 03:24:37 pm

But that is not entirely about what I posted either. I said Roy Oswalt, much as I would love to bash him for those incidents of macho bravado that lead to Oswalt innings (including in the World Series), Roy did have much more successes as an Astros than failures. But to me, today... right now... what Phillie fans have to root for.... is indeed a less than 100% Roy Oswalt. To tell a Phillie fan that this is how Roy has always been is not something I can agree with 100%. The Phillie Roy is a shell of what he once was because of the gimpy back. Any player would be. Same as the Lance Berkman with the gimpy knees is not the same as he used to be as an Astro.

I agree with you on this score. I just saw Coach's point.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #96 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:52:29 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 06, 2011, 03:42:34 pm

I agree with you on this score. I just saw Coach's point.

Roy didn't like Angel's charging him with a ball instead of a no pitch when the squirrel crossed the plate. My question: What the fuck is the Angel of death doing in the playoffs. Country Joe is there too. Where's fucking CB?

remy · « **Reply #97 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:39:12 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 06, 2011, 08:52:29 pm

the squirrel

I had it all planned.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #98 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:57:08 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 06, 2011, 09:39:12 pm

I had it all planned.

If you had planned it well, you would have taken a bite out of one of Roy's nuts, being a nut lover and all. Just sayin'.

Bench · « **Reply #99 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:05:46 pm »

This Yankees-Tigers game is taking forever, but quite dramatic.

Down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Yanks load the bases with one out. A-Rod K's, Texieria walks to put the tying run 90 feet away.

And Swisher... K's as well.

Awesome. Hang in there, Tigres.

subnuclear · « **Reply #100 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:06:30 pm »

Can't believe Benoit got out of that one.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #101 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:15:42 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 06, 2011, 10:05:46 pm

This Yankees-Tigers game is taking forever, but quite dramatic.

Down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Yanks load the bases with one out. A-Rod K's, Texieria walks to put the tying run 90 feet away.

And Swisher... K's as well.

Awesome. Hang in there, Tigres.

I hate the fucking Yankees. Go Tigers!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #102 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:16:18 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on October 06, 2011, 10:06:30 pm

Can't believe Benoit got out of that one.

He had to. It was too early for Valverde.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #103 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:18:38 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 06, 2011, 10:05:46 pm

This Yankees-Tigers game is taking forever, but quite dramatic.

Down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Yanks load the bases with one out. A-Rod K's, Texieria walks to put the tying run 90 feet away.

And Swisher... K's as well.

Awesome. Hang in there, Tigres.

I agree. Go Tigers!!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #104 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:20:12 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on October 06, 2011, 10:06:30 pm

Can't believe Benoit got out of that one.

Twas a nailbiting situation...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #105 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:25:17 pm »

Dadgum announcers are doing all they can to jinx the Tigers.

believin · « **Reply #106 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:26:36 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 06, 2011, 10:18:38 pm

I agree. Go Tigers!!

+1

JaneDoe · « **Reply #107 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:27:54 pm »

Quote from: believin on October 06, 2011, 10:26:36 pm

+1

Don't stop!!

Bench · « **Reply #108 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:28:19 pm »

Holy shit, Jeter with the warning track power.

Great showing by Benoit. I will now chug pepto in anticipation of Valverde.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #109 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:29:28 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 06, 2011, 10:25:17 pm

Dadgum announcers are doing all they can to jinx the Tigers.

They're so obviously in the tank for the Yankmes, it's sickening. Fucking Jeter almost put the fucking Yankmes in front. BUT HE DIDN'T!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #110 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:30:33 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 06, 2011, 10:28:19 pm

Holy shit, Jeter with the warning track power.

Great showing by Benoit. I will now chug pepto in anticipation of Valverde.

CHUG!! CHUG!! CHUG!! CHUG!!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #111 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:31:57 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 06, 2011, 10:30:33 pm

CHUG!! CHUG!! CHUG!! CHUG!!

No shit!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #112 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:32:02 pm »

Shut the fuck up about Jetah already. It was an OUT.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #113 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:32:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 06, 2011, 10:31:57 pm

No shit!

No, he said Pepto, not Kaopectate or Immodium.

subnuclear · « **Reply #114 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:36:59 pm »

I had not heard the Valverde for MVP argument before.

Bench · « **Reply #115 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:37:23 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 06, 2011, 10:31:57 pm

No shit!

At Griff's everyone is no doubt doing a water moccasin shot. That's Valverde's signature.

Bench · « **Reply #116 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:42:34 pm »

Valverde was fucking clinical.

What a game.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #117 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:42:41 pm »

He did it!!

Tigers win!!

Love that it was at Yankee stadium!!

subnuclear · « **Reply #118 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:42:47 pm »

Some nice pitching there.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #119 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:42:53 pm »

Valverde!!!!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #120 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:42:57 pm »

PAPA GRANDE!!!

believin · « **Reply #121 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:44:11 pm »

Man, that was good game.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #122 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:45:31 pm »

Sore losers!!!! Fuck you Yankee bastards!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #123 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:47:02 pm »

Quote from: believin on October 06, 2011, 10:44:11 pm

Man, that was good game.

Yes it was.

remy · « **Reply #124 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:53:23 pm »

Fuck you Yankees. Viva Grande!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #125 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:56:51 pm »

I hadn't realized that Papa Grande was 49 for 49 in save opportunities this year. I wonder if any other former Astros closer has gone 49 for 49 in save opportunities within 2 years after being the Astros closer. Hmmmm...

ValpoCory · « **Reply #126 on:** October 06, 2011, 11:27:48 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on October 06, 2011, 10:56:51 pm

I hadn't realized that Papa Grande was 49 for 49 in save opportunities this year. I wonder if any other former Astros closer has gone 49 for 49 in save opportunities within 2 years after being the Astros closer. Hmmmm...

Nope. Valverde is the only one who did that.

MRaup · « **Reply #127 on:** October 07, 2011, 02:07:48 pm »

I really enjoyed ARod not looking upset at all in the dugout post-game.

"See you guys next Spring! Can't wait to go home and think about banging Madonna!"

Ron Brand · « **Reply #128 on:** October 07, 2011, 02:45:54 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on October 07, 2011, 02:07:48 pm

I really enjoyed ARod not looking upset at all in the dugout post-game.

"See you guys next Spring! Can't wait to go home and think about banging Madonna!"

It was great watching him fail in two crucial situations. And not just to fail, but to fail by whiffing.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #129 on:** October 07, 2011, 02:47:07 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 07, 2011, 02:45:54 pm

It was great watching him fail in two crucial situations. And not just to fail, but to fail by whiffing.

That would be a whiffail?

Limey · « **Reply #130 on:** October 07, 2011, 05:08:01 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on October 07, 2011, 02:47:07 pm

That would be a whiffail?

Epiwhiffail.

Bench · « **Reply #131 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:45:45 pm »

5 games wasn't enough for the Snakes-Brewers.

The shitbirds jump out to an early lead. Cocksuck.

remy · « **Reply #132 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:49:58 pm »

Nyjer please.

Fredia · « **Reply #133 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:55:59 pm »

nightmare on playoff street..auggg..someone light a candle

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #134 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:56:27 pm »

Shitfuck, Putz! Brewers win!

austro · « **Reply #135 on:** October 07, 2011, 08:15:13 pm »

While I'm a little dismayed that the D-Backs lost after having good chances, and I'm annoyed that the Cards have jumped out to an early lead, it's going to take a lot more than that to remove my smile resulting from A-Rod's strikeout to end the Yankees' season.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #136 on:** October 07, 2011, 08:33:11 pm »

Phillies are the fucking Fiat of playoff teams.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #137 on:** October 07, 2011, 08:41:11 pm »

Utley gets plunked, but Thunder Pants follows up with a first-pitch FC.

jnh · « **Reply #138 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:14:32 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 07, 2011, 07:56:27 pm

Shitfuck, Putz! Brewers win!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311007108

"Despite 78-degree temperatures and sunny conditions at game time, the retractable roof to Miller Park was closed."

hmmm...

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #139 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:16:41 pm »

Quote from: jnh on October 07, 2011, 09:14:32 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311007108

"Despite 78-degree temperatures and sunny conditions at game time, the retractable roof to Miller Park was closed."

hmmm...

That line may piss me off more than almost anything else I read this decade.

Lurch · « **Reply #140 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:17:27 pm »

Quote from: jnh on October 07, 2011, 09:14:32 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311007108

"Despite 78-degree temperatures and sunny conditions at game time, the retractable roof to Miller Park was closed."

hmmm...

So insulting. Fuck him.

Reuben · « **Reply #141 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:18:58 pm »

Quote from: jnh on October 07, 2011, 09:14:32 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311007108

"Despite 78-degree temperatures and sunny conditions at game time, the retractable roof to Miller Park was closed."

hmmm...

I heard them say that. Gee, where the hell was Bud, ordering them to open the roof?

moriartp · « **Reply #142 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:39:57 pm »

Quote from: Limey on October 07, 2011, 05:08:01 pm

Epiwhiffail.

Why are we speaking Welsh all of a sudden?

hostros7 · « **Reply #143 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:44:26 pm »

Halladay great there. Lance, f your hair

Ron Brand · « **Reply #144 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:53:28 pm »

Fucking Phillies. There's no way this should be happening.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #145 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:55:17 pm »

The Phillies bottom of the order has been bleak in this series. How could this juggernaut go cold when it counts the most?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #146 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:56:23 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on October 07, 2011, 09:55:17 pm

The Phillies bottom of the order has been bleak in this series. How could this juggernaut go cold when it counts the most?

Chokers.

subnuclear · « **Reply #147 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:58:00 pm »

Pence has beem grounding out a lot this series. Who knew he did that?

hostros7 · « **Reply #148 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:06:02 pm »

Brew crew vs cards is going to suck to watch

Ron Brand · « **Reply #149 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:06:58 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on October 07, 2011, 10:06:02 pm

Brew crew vs cards is going to suck to watch

Just another part of a magical season.

hostros7 · « **Reply #150 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:09:09 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 07, 2011, 10:06:58 pm

Just another part of a magical season.

Shit sammich. Didn't think carp would be all tatted

remy · « **Reply #151 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:11:17 pm »

Fucking hell, this means I have to root for goddamn Braun?

Reuben · « **Reply #152 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:11:39 pm »

Fuck Carpenter, that cocky fuckface.

Way to fall flat, Phils. Their fans must be feeling real great about Howard's contract right now.

remy · « **Reply #153 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:13:00 pm »

I'm thinking Philadelphia is kind of a shitty place to be a sports fan right now given the performance of their two "dream teams."

Ron Brand · « **Reply #154 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:15:50 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 07, 2011, 10:11:17 pm

Fucking hell, this means I have to root for goddamn Braun?

Fuck that. Go Tigers!

remy · « **Reply #155 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:15:59 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 07, 2011, 10:13:00 pm

I'm thinking Philadelphia is kind of a shitty place ~~to be a sports fan right now given the performance of their two "dream teams."~~

fifm.

remy · « **Reply #156 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:16:23 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 07, 2011, 10:15:50 pm

Fuck that. Go Tigers!

Oh I completely agree, but the Tigers are not playing the Jakes next week.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #157 on:** October 08, 2011, 12:18:52 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 07, 2011, 09:18:58 pm

I heard them say that. Gee, where the hell was Bud, ordering them to open the roof?

To be fair, Bud only stepped in during the World Series, since MLB owned that or something. Apparently, the MLB doesn't own League Championship Series or League Division Series.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #158 on:** October 08, 2011, 12:20:34 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 07, 2011, 10:15:50 pm

Fuck that. Go Tigers!

The Tigers are the only non-annoying team left. I actually don't mind the Rangers. It's their city full of Delta Bravos that pisses me off.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #159 on:** October 08, 2011, 09:28:06 am »

Conjuring up inner SEC Fan....

NL CENTRAL!!
NL CENTRAL!!
NL CENTRAL!!

Reuben · « **Reply #160 on:** October 08, 2011, 10:20:17 am »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 08, 2011, 12:20:34 am

The Tigers are the only non-annoying team left. I actually don't mind the Rangers. It's their city full of Delta Bravos that pisses me off.

I don't mind the Rangers players per se. It's Lynn Nolan and his methodical evil agenda to swallow the Astros fanbase that pisses me off.

juliogotay · « **Reply #161 on:** October 08, 2011, 01:08:27 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 08, 2011, 10:20:17 am

I don't mind the Rangers players per se. It's Lynn Nolan and his methodical evil agenda to swallow the Astros fanbase that pisses me off.

The Rangers have created a juggernaut. Their ML team is fairly young with an ownership, of which Ryan only has about 5%, that says they will pay for players. Their farm system is among the best. They should be good for awhile. Having said that, Go Tigers.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #162 on:** October 08, 2011, 08:03:51 pm »

With the NLCS matchup, I felt left with a team I despise and a team I really felt ambivalent toward (though I was hoping the D-Backs would have shut their team up in Game 5). This article, however, makes me respect the Brewers a lot more and they at least for now, have my backing (which could be a curse, if you ask the Rays and Phillies). Oh, and Nyjer Morgan, I'm looking to you to do something memorable against the Cards; great memorable or stupid memorable, I don't care which.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/15705462/cards-vs-brewers-in-nlcs-think-thrilla-in-manila-baseballstyle

Reuben · « **Reply #163 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:10:54 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on October 08, 2011, 08:03:51 pm

With the NLCS matchup, I felt left with a team I despise and a team I really felt ambivalent toward (though I was hoping the D-Backs would have shut their team up in Game 5). This article, however, makes me respect the Brewers a lot more and they at least for now, have my backing (which could be a curse, if you ask the Rays and Phillies). Oh, and Nyjer Morgan, I'm looking to you to do something memorable against the Cards; great memorable or stupid memorable, I don't care which.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/15705462/cards-vs-brewers-in-nlcs-think-thrilla-in-manila-baseballstyle

Eh, Fuck 'em both. All I care about is that they both lose their last game.

...okay, maybe I slightly prefer the Cards to lose theirs first.

BudGirl · « **Reply #164 on:** October 09, 2011, 03:51:16 pm »

I'll say it now. The Rangers are going to win the whole fucking thing.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #165 on:** October 09, 2011, 04:04:15 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 09, 2011, 03:51:16 pm

I'll say it now. The Rangers are going to win the whole fucking thing.

You didn't have to tell us, did you?

BudGirl · « **Reply #166 on:** October 09, 2011, 04:07:06 pm »

Please note, I am not happy about it at all.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #167 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:59:00 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 09, 2011, 04:07:06 pm

Please note, I am not happy about it at all.

Fucking Rangers.

Who knew that a billionaire businessman would be so completely outsmarted by a small-town country boy who could chunk a ball real hard? McLane did some good things, but ultimately he killed this club so dead that it has to go to the American League. Thanks a goddamn truckload, Grocer.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #168 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:28:55 pm »

God damn Rangers! Shitfuck.

Bench · « **Reply #169 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:56:41 pm »

In my living memory I have never not watched a world series. Cards-Rangers might do that to me.

believin · « **Reply #170 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:23:25 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 10, 2011, 08:56:41 pm

In my living memory I have never not watched a world series. Cards-Rangers might do that to me.

I know. The 2011 postseason has been excruciating.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #171 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:24:53 pm »

What a shitty fucking year of baseball.

remy · « **Reply #172 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:56:01 pm »

For me, what makes this even harder to swallow is that the Jakes can partly thank your Houston Astros for bending over so graciously in that last series, and especially that godawful final game, and putting them into the playoffs.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #173 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:43:44 pm »

Quote from: remy on October 10, 2011, 09:56:01 pm

For me, what makes this even harder to swallow is that the Jakes can partly thank your Houston Astros for bending over so graciously in that last series, and especially that godawful final game, and putting them into the playoffs.

Hey, temper that one with the realization that of all those ex-Astros in the playoffs, the team that is going to win it all doesn't have one on their roster.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #174 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:15:43 pm »

I wonder what Robin Ventura is thinking tonight as "First ever walk-off Grand Slam in postseason history" goes across the scroll at the bottom of the screen and will be repeated elsewhere.

remy · « **Reply #175 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:38:32 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 10, 2011, 11:15:43 pm

I wonder what Robin Ventura is thinking tonight as "First ever walk-off Grand Slam in postseason history" goes across the scroll at the bottom of the screen and will be repeated elsewhere.

With a name like Robin, he probably wasn't ever going to get to second base anyway.

believin · « **Reply #176 on:** October 11, 2011, 12:08:57 am »

Quote from: remy on October 10, 2011, 11:38:32 pm

With a name like Robin, he probably wasn't ever going to get to second base anyway.

Especially since Lynn Nolan was there to stop him.

MusicMan · « **Reply #177 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:24:42 am »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 10, 2011, 11:15:43 pm

I wonder what Robin Ventura is thinking tonight as "First ever walk-off Grand Slam in postseason history" goes across the scroll at the bottom of the screen and will be repeated elsewhere.

That's what he gets for being a cocksucking Met.

BudGirl · « **Reply #178 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:40:56 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 10, 2011, 10:43:44 pm

Hey, temper that one with the realization that of all those ex-Astros in the playoffs, the team that is going to win it all doesn't have one on their roster.

The ex-Astro just owns the roster.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #179 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:06:25 am »

Quote from: remy on October 10, 2011, 11:38:32 pm

With a name like Robin, he probably wasn't ever going to get to second base anyway.

That's pretty funny.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #180 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:07:35 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 11, 2011, 08:40:56 am

The ex-Astro just owns the roster.

Exactly. Exactly this.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #181 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:16:49 am »

At least I don't have to endure taunting. I've got two mousy coworkers, one of whom I have a lot of respect for, and they're both giddy about the Rangers. One of them wears a team shirt every day they play, often a hat as well. They both scurry in every morning to go over the previous game and then to talk about what's coming up, all bright-eyed and filled with wonder and anticipation and happiness. I look at them and remember what that was like, unable to wait for the next game because it was going to be so much fun.

Then I realize what the hell is going on here, I'm watching the fucking takeover right before my eyes and it is like the seventh round of a fifteen-round beating.

MusicMan · « **Reply #182 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:06:24 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 11, 2011, 09:16:49 am

Then I realize what the hell is going on here, I'm watching the fucking takeover right before my eyes and it is like the seventh round of a fifteen-round beating.

War's over, man. Nolan dropped the big one.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #183 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:09:53 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 11, 2011, 10:06:24 am

War's over, man. Nolan dropped the big one.

Yeah, but we've got eight more rounds of pounding to go before this crap is over.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #184 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:13:42 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 11, 2011, 10:06:24 am

War's over, man. Nolan dropped the big one.

Ryan??? DEAD!!!

Limey · « **Reply #185 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:25:46 am »

Quote from: remy on October 10, 2011, 09:56:01 pm

For me, what makes this even harder to swallow is that the Jakes can partly thank your Houston Astros for bending over so graciously in that last series, and especially that godawful final game, and putting them into the playoffs.

If they need to thank anyone, it's the Phillies. Their sweep for the Braves in the final series let the Jakes in. Then their failure to score runs in the NLDS let the Jakes through.

MusicMan · « **Reply #186 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:55:47 am »

Quote from: Limey on October 11, 2011, 10:25:46 am

If they need to thank anyone, it's the Phillies. Their sweep for the Braves in the final series let the Jakes in. Then their failure to score runs in the NLDS let the Jakes through.

That's what you get when you make Thunderpants your 3 hitter.

Limey · « **Reply #187 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:57:50 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 11, 2011, 10:55:47 am

That's what you get when you make Thunderpants your 3 hitter.

Yep. I presume watching Pence swing from the on-deck circle is what fucked up Howard, in the same way that watching Derek Bell at-bats used to fuck up my golf swing (I'm serious).

MusicMan · « **Reply #188 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:15:46 am »

Quote from: Limey on October 11, 2011, 10:57:50 am

Yep. I presume watching Pence swing from the on-deck circle is what fucked up Howard, in the same way that watching Derek Bell at-bats used to fuck up my golf swing (I'm serious).

When you can see your watch on your backswing, commence Operation Shutdown.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #189 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:37:36 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 04, 2011, 06:31:15 pm

Phils over Co-ards
Brewers over Snakes
Phils in a great series over Brewers

Rays over Rangers (yeah, I've been hanging out with Shaefer, what of it... *cough, cough* hehe, I'm hungry)
Tigers over Yanks
Tigers over Rays

Phils and Tigers in the world series.... Tigers win!

Man your bracket got crapped on.

Noe · « **Reply #190 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:13:35 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on October 11, 2011, 02:37:36 pm

Man your bracket got crapped on.

You say that as if it is not a regular occurrence for me and brackets/playoff predictions/RFTL picks. You are gen-u-wine-lee surprised?

austro · « **Reply #191 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:27:49 pm »

Boy, the Tigers are getting some swings tonight.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #192 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:34:09 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 11, 2011, 09:27:49 pm

Boy, the Tigers are getting some swings tonight.

When I left, Cabrera looked completely lost. I hope they wake up for good after this.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #193 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:06:56 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 11, 2011, 09:34:09 pm

When I left, Cabrera looked completely lost. I hope they wake up for good after this.

As an aside, I noticed the scoreboard lists Miguel Cabrera as 240 lbs.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #194 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:20:15 am »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 11, 2011, 09:13:35 pm

You say that as if it is not a regular occurrence for me and brackets/playoff predictions/RFTL picks. You are gen-u-wine-lee surprised?

Just another reason to hate the Turds.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #195 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:56:07 am »

The Onion AV Club has it right:

Quote

Brewers at Cardinals (TBS, 8 p.m.): We're totally unbiased about which team should win the NLCS (it's the Brewers), because we don't want to antagonize any of you (who don't like the Brewers), and we value all of our readers (just not the ones in St. Louis). It's game three, with the series tied up 1-1.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #196 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:28:39 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on October 12, 2011, 07:56:07 am

The Onion AV Club has it right:

Hard to argue with logic like that. Go Brewers!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #197 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:48:26 pm »

Shouldn't Detroit close their roof?

austro · « **Reply #198 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:03:44 pm »

I'm wondering* how the Brewers keep winning the prime time lottery.

*Not really.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #199 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:19:02 pm »

Detroit just went all Astroish