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Posts: 3873 10/19/09 8:06 PM Veteran Member |
Why would we ever PH for Varitek? I mean, what if we PH for him, and it goes to extras, and vic martinez gets eaten by
dinosaurs? We'd have to use the emergency catcher.
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Posts: 1207 10/19/09 8:20 PM |
WillyCoPapi3 wrote:I'm curious if Abreu was auditioning for a return to the Bronx next year. That was terrible......
Madness is like gravity....all you need is a little push.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi |
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buffs44444 |
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Posts: 1208 10/19/09 8:37 PM |
Unlikely contributions from players like Mathis tends to be a good sign if the Angels are going to have a chance. Of course, realistically they need to sweep
the next two games in LA before heading into the Bronx too......
Madness is like gravity....all you need is a little push.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi |
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Forever Red 9 |
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Game 4 is a crucial game. Sabathia on short rest vs Kazmir. The Angels need to beat Sabathia at least once to win the series and this is their best chance.
Games 5+6 pitching matchups lean towards the Angels if they can survive tomorrow.
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Posts: 1091 10/19/09 10:20 PM |
The ALCS has too much potential for frustration. Depending on the Angels to beat the Yankees? While listening to the announcers orally pleasure one Yankee
after another? Yikes.
Now Manny vs Pedro, that's a good series - my boy wins either way. Hey, another excellent play in the field from Manny. Brother can play LF for my team any day.
"I just really enjoy reading, man. It's totally a good way to stay centered." - Lars
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ArodSucksAtLife |
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Posts: 3717 10/19/09 11:22 PM Veteran Member |
If I found a genie's lamp one of my three wishes would be to reverse the fates of Corey Lidle and Derek Jeter.
"A person can watch a hundreds of baseball games and unless they know what to look forward they won't be able to give a scouting report, which
is a lot different than following the ball or to know what the score is." - last seen 11/01/07
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Posts: 1210 10/20/09 9:22 PM |
Scott Boras, following up his now-daily media briefings on his clients, remains perched behind home plate. Patiently, he stalks the camera the hunter.
In other news, the runner was out..... EDIT: the appeal was a make-up call for the blatant miss at second.
Madness is like gravity....all you need is a little push.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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Posts: 127 10/20/09 10:16 PM |
WillyCoPapi3 wrote:Neither is Jorge Posada. |
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Forever Red 9 |
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Posts: 3210 10/21/09 8:58 PM
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There have been 5 hits so far in the NLCS - 4 of them have left the park. Imagine how many home runs will be hit if the World Series will be played between the
Yanks and Phils.
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raftsox |
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Posts: 1371 10/22/09 9:03 AM |
I hope to see Ryan Howard hit a broken bat homer off Rivera at New Yankee Stadium.
I am speechless. ...this site is not intended to be a place where you post every ridiculous and half-formed thought that comes into your head.
... You should post less. - AMarshal2
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Posts: 276 10/22/09 10:42 AM |
I don't see a World Series thread, so I'll post this here.
Anyone know why the Phillies have not considered starting Happ? The Phillies definitely have an AL offense that will finally give the Yanks a challenge (I hope) and lets not forget they are the defending champs. But, Pedro and Hamels do not match up well against the Yanks IMO. You have to at least think about using Happ right? I mean, any Yankee fan will tell you that nothing scares them more than good, young pitching that the lineup has yet to see. |
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buffs44444 |
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Posts: 1215 10/22/09 10:59 AM |
Union4Sox wrote:Most likely due to Happ's innings limits. Happ had 118IP in 2007, 160IP in 2008, and in his first full year in the majors he's already over 170IP this year. I would imagine that the Phils will use him as much as possible in the WS however. Also, we'll post a WS thread as soon as the match-up is set......which probably means later tonight after the Angels lay down.
Madness is like gravity....all you need is a little push.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi |
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Posts: 57 10/22/09 11:07 AM |
buffs44444 wrote: I have to be honest, i still don't think Happ is very good. I think he's just been lucky. He doesn't strike guys out (6.45 K/9), he doesn't have a low walk rate (just over 3 BB/9) and he certainly doesn't get ground balls (0.56 G/F). Unless he keeps this up for another few years, I'd easily take Hamels or Pedro over him when it matters. I take it you both wholly disagree with that opinion? edit: Then again...with the exception of Pedro's walk rate, Pedro and Hamels have pretty blah peripherals this year as well. I'd still rather one of them though.
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Posts: 3169 10/22/09 11:46 AM Veteran Member |
During Happ's BABIP (NL average) during hot streak: men on .196 (.301), RISP .143 (.295), 2 outs and RISP .093 (.287).
Luck doesn't begin to describe it. |
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WillyCoPapi3 |
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Posts: 3879 10/22/09 8:57 PM Veteran Member |
Umpires are really good at their jobs.
Why would we ever PH for Varitek? I mean, what if we PH for him, and it goes to extras, and vic martinez gets eaten by
dinosaurs? We'd have to use the emergency catcher.
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Posts: 766 10/22/09 10:21 PM |
Absolutely pathetic inning for the Angels. Oliver really came up big
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WillyCoPapi3 |
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Posts: 3880 10/22/09 10:23 PM Veteran Member |
Is it bad that I'm kinda happy about this?
edit: Sacrificing there with Figgins? I really hate the Angels.
Why would we ever PH for Varitek? I mean, what if we PH for him, and it goes to extras, and vic martinez gets eaten by
dinosaurs? We'd have to use the emergency catcher.
-FenwayTheHardWay
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Posts: 3211 10/22/09 11:26 PM
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I don't care if it's ARod, you don't put the tying run on base intentionally with 2 outs in the 9th. I hope the Yankees make them pay for this.
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ArodSucksAtLife |
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Posts: 3719 10/22/09 11:28 PM Veteran Member |
Me a few days ago:
"I always liked Nick Swisher, and even with the pin stripes I don't hate his guts. He's basically the only guy on the team I don't loathe. This absolutely guarantees he does something significant this post season to help the Yankees win in a big spot." edit: Thank god.
"A person can watch a hundreds of baseball games and unless they know what to look forward they won't be able to give a scouting report, which
is a lot different than following the ball or to know what the score is." - last seen 11/01/07
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Posts: 767 10/22/09 11:51 PM |
Forever Red 9 wrote: That's what I said. I don't care how hot A-rod has been hitting but you never put the tying run on base and bring the go ahead run to the plate. At most, you pitch around A-rod and see if he can chase something down and away. Girardi can't seem to win with the way he handles his pitching staff. |
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adiospaydro2005 |
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Posts: 1512 10/23/09 7:59 AM Veteran Member |
Fuentes is the epitome of a heart attack closer. He was channelling his inner "Don Stanhouse" again last night. They would be better using someone
like Santana as two or three inning closer than Fuentes who is just not suitable for October baseball.
Poorest spending of $3 million that I have ever seen.-fcastig 0220
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