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Fiers to As
« on: August 06, 2018, 01:24:19 pm »
They are going for it.
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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2018, 01:31:14 pm »
Does that nullify Maybin to the Mariners?  Now if one team had gotten both, that would have been something.
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Fiers to As
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2018, 01:31:49 pm »
With the Astros hamstrung and knee-capped, the As have a great shot at the playoffs.
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2018, 01:32:57 pm »
I’m telling you, the A’s are serious about this. Must be exciting if you are an A’s fan. They have some nice players to anchor that franchise for a while. I like the Chapman kid at third.


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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2018, 01:35:55 pm »
Quote from: geezerdonk on August 06, 2018, 01:31:49 pm
With the Astros hamstrung and knee-capped, the As have a great shot at the playoffs.
Well, regardless of the Astros and their injuries, the A's are presently in the playoffs, if the season ended today.

They are a hot team for sure, but I'm not sure how good they are.  Fiers isn't going to make me change my assessment either.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2018, 02:26:40 pm »
Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 06, 2018, 01:32:57 pm
I’m telling you, the A’s are serious about this. Must be exciting if you are an A’s fan. They have some nice players to anchor that franchise for a while. I like the Chapman kid at third.


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« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2018, 02:29:10 pm »
Ran into an As fan this summer on vacation.   He was complimentary of the Astros.

I thanked him for Reddick.   He was frustrated that they couldn't keep him.

This guy was also a warriors fan so my sympathy didn't run too deep.
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2018, 03:27:09 pm »
Seriously, Fiers IMHO does little to improve the As playoff chances. 

They were doing fine without him.

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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2018, 03:27:25 pm »
Quote from: geezerdonk on August 06, 2018, 01:31:49 pm
With the Astros hamstrung and knee-capped, the As have a great shot at the playoffs.

Beane typically goes all in whenever he thinks they have a shot.


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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2018, 03:29:54 pm »
Quote from: toddthebod on August 06, 2018, 03:27:09 pm
Seriously, Fiers IMHO does little to improve the As playoff chances. 

They were doing fine without him.


Another starter who can eat innings is good for a young staff.
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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2018, 03:40:31 pm »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 06, 2018, 03:29:54 pm
Another starter who can eat innings is good for a young staff.
Not to mention Mike has had a very good year. One of the best of his career if I’m not mistaken.


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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2018, 04:07:22 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on August 06, 2018, 03:27:25 pm
Beane typically goes all in whenever he thinks they have a shot.


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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2018, 05:27:33 pm »
I've watched Fiers several times this season. His command has improved quite a bit. The reason why I'm skeptical about the A's is that 2/5 of their rotation is made up of Edwin Jackson and Mike Fiers.
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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2018, 10:48:42 pm »
Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 06, 2018, 05:27:33 pm
I've watched Fiers several times this season. His command has improved quite a bit. The reason why I'm skeptical about the A's is that 2/5 of their rotation is made up of Edwin Jackson and Mike Fiers.

None of that bullshit has stopped them for 2 month going...
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« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2018, 08:45:40 pm »
Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 06, 2018, 03:40:31 pm
Not to mention Mike has had a very good year. One of the best of his career if I’m not mistaken.


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Game to follow tonight: Kershaw vs Fiers.
Had no idea that Fiers had more wins this year than Kershaw....
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-athletics/2018/08/08/531125#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=531125
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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2018, 10:03:51 pm »
Fiers has looked pretty good so far (through 4 innings). Working the bottom of the zone and the corners well.
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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2018, 11:39:53 pm »
Quote from: austro on August 08, 2018, 10:03:51 pm
Fiers has looked pretty good so far (through 4 innings). Working the bottom of the zone and the corners well.

Perfect through 4 w/ 8 K's; gave up HR to Grandal to lead off 5th - 1st Dodger HR in 40 innings (since Pederson's off Verlander).  Fiers left after 5.1 after allowing 4 hits & 1 run.
2-1 A's bottom of 6th. Now 2-2, top of 8th.
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Re: Fiers to As
« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2018, 10:36:36 am »
Fiers got a no-decision as the A's scratched a run across in the bottom of the 8th and got the final three outs.
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