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I know there's a thread for the Jays series but figured we could have a thread for general discussion about the other series.
The Astros are up 1-0 on the Yankees
whosurnabby
10-06-2015, 06:59 PM
Colby Rasmus is such a streaky player...good thing he's doing work against those damn Yankees. :D
savemedrzaius
10-06-2015, 07:12 PM
I signed up for the premium account with MLB in August and now it seems like I can't watch any games. I'm in China so it shouldn't be blacked out. Does this mean I have to buy another account for the postseason! What a ripoff if true!
Chris Archer in the broadcast booth is really nice. Good insight and he's a well spoken guy.
whosurnabby
10-06-2015, 07:17 PM
I signed up for the premium account with MLB in August and now it seems like I can't watch any games. I'm in China so it shouldn't be blacked out. Does this mean I have to buy another account for the postseason! What a ripoff if true!
Did the same thing here and can confirm that MLB.tv works in Calgary/Canada.:) I don't know about blackout restrictions overseas though.
Skaloper
10-06-2015, 07:18 PM
Yes! Go Astros
savemedrzaius
10-06-2015, 07:30 PM
Did the same thing here and can confirm that MLB.tv works in Calgary/Canada.:) I don't know about blackout restrictions overseas though.
Huh... do you use the AtBat app or do you watch on your PC? When I try the app it doesn't even have the game as on option, it still just shows regular season.
troutman
10-06-2015, 07:53 PM
This is Exhibit A on why it is so huge to avoid the wild card. You run into a great pitching performance, and you are one and done.
whosurnabby
10-06-2015, 08:10 PM
Huh... do you use the AtBat app or do you watch on your PC? When I try the app it doesn't even have the game as on option, it still just shows regular season.
Works both for my PC and At Bat app. Try deleting and reinstalling your AtBat app.
Roof-Daddy
10-06-2015, 08:27 PM
3-0 now for the Astros, bottom 7.
Roof-Daddy
10-06-2015, 08:39 PM
Greg Bird's swing is the spitting image of John Olerud's
Enoch Root
10-06-2015, 08:48 PM
Greg Bird's swing is the spitting image of John Olerud's
I have thought that too. Other than being a bit heavier, he reminds me so much of Olerud at the plate. And he looks like he's going to be a beauty.
savemedrzaius
10-06-2015, 08:51 PM
I got it working, but I have to go through the mlb website and it's pretty choppy.
These commentators are sooooooo boring.
Enoch Root
10-06-2015, 09:06 PM
I got it working, but I have to go through the mlb website and it's pretty choppy.
These commentators are sooooooo boring.
'cause the Yankees are losing
Roof-Daddy
10-06-2015, 09:14 PM
One out left in the Yankees season.
Roof-Daddy
10-06-2015, 09:14 PM
...aaaaaaaand done.
ClubFlames
10-06-2015, 09:15 PM
Goodbye Yankees! So happy!
Yankees get shut out. Awesome.
Frequitude
10-06-2015, 09:16 PM
Good for Houston. Really happy for them after sucking so hard early in the decade. Wouldn't want to face a pumped up group of young guys.
Magnum PEI
10-06-2015, 09:19 PM
If there's one team I hate more than than the Blue Jays its the friggin Yankees. Go Texas teams.
GirlySports
10-06-2015, 09:21 PM
It's almost guaranteed that Carlos Gomez will cause a brawl with the Royals in that series.
RedHot25
10-06-2015, 09:24 PM
Astros-KC.
That will be a fun, fun series...
troutman
10-07-2015, 11:48 AM
I can't get used to HOU being an AL team.
troutman
10-07-2015, 07:06 PM
It would be great to see playoffs at Wrigley, but I feel bad for Pirates fans. Two great seasons, and two wild card losses at home?
I'm neutral on the Jays, but the hype is really turning me off.
DropIt
10-07-2015, 07:14 PM
Arrieta looks untouchable
troutman
10-07-2015, 07:18 PM
Before tonight, no Cub has had 3 RBIs in a playoff game since 1932.
MRCboicgy
10-07-2015, 08:05 PM
Benches clear as they bean Arrieta
Sainters7
10-07-2015, 08:15 PM
So is a home team ever going to score a run in these Wild Card games, err..
GirlySports
10-07-2015, 08:49 PM
So is a home team ever going to score a run in these Wild Card games, err..
Road teams are now 6-2 in the history of the wildcard game.
browna
10-07-2015, 08:58 PM
Can't put my finger on it, but really don't like the Pirates. Can't really stand Cubs either (but don't mind Madden), but glad to see the Pirates out. Great performance by Arrietta, complete game, a big middle finger to the Pirates after getting plunked.
Said it before, but TBS and Johnson and Ron Darling are unbearable.
Sylvanfan
10-08-2015, 12:27 PM
The way Arrietta is pitching right now, is how I imagine Bob Gibson would have pitched. Guys can barely tough his stuff right now.
Enoch Root
10-08-2015, 09:44 PM
Hou beats KC 5-2
No home team has won yet this year
GirlySports
10-09-2015, 09:24 AM
Hou beats KC 5-2
No home team has won yet this year
If no home team wins this postseason. On Wednesday, Nov 4th in Houston, Texas...the Cubs will win the World Series.
GirlySports
10-09-2015, 09:30 AM
Also want to add that road teams were 12-2 in the first round of last year's playoffs.
Baseball's weird.
jayswin
10-09-2015, 12:41 PM
It would be great to see playoffs at Wrigley, but I feel bad for Pirates fans. Two great seasons, and two wild card losses at home?
I'm neutral on the Jays, but the hype is really turning me off.
We haven't noticed at all. ;)
troutman
10-10-2015, 12:13 AM
Kershaw might be worse playoff performer than Price?
Sainters7
10-10-2015, 12:15 PM
I like the idea of either the Dodgers, Mets or Cubs in the WS. Which means it'll be the Cards. So bored of those guys every year
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GirlySports
10-10-2015, 04:10 PM
Cubs have scored 3 runs the ball hasnt left the infield. Two bunt squeezes. Pitcher hitting 8th. 2 errors. Madness.
GirlySports
10-10-2015, 04:14 PM
Ok that left the infield.
Senator Clay Davis
10-10-2015, 09:11 PM
Sure would be nice for the Jays to be throwing out Syndergaard for Game 3. Looking mighty good tonight for the Mets.
Senator Clay Davis
10-10-2015, 09:47 PM
I'd say that's a dirty play by Utley, but he did his job and took a pretty good shot to the head. Things figure to get more intense now, Mets will retaliate at some point.
GirlySports
10-10-2015, 09:51 PM
and he's ruled safe! never touched the bag.
I didn't think it was dirty, Tejada needs to get out of the way, not do a 360 fancy play.
KelVarnsen
10-10-2015, 09:52 PM
I'd drop Utley in his next AB if I was the Mets.
One of the dirtiest plays I've seen in awhile. No idea why the MLB still let's that crap go. Not even the smallest attempt to go at the bag by Utley. That's not hard nosed - that's just attempting to injure.
The worst part is the joke umps called Utley safe when he didn't come anywhere near second base.
Senator Clay Davis
10-10-2015, 09:55 PM
It's funny but if Utley actually tried to slide into the base he might have been safe anyway. Instead went right for Tejada. This game figures to get out of control now with the Dodgers ahead. Mets will retaliate now rather than next game.
and he's ruled safe! never touched the bag.
I didn't think it was dirty, Tejada needs to get out of the way, not do a 360 fancy play.
Utley started his slide after the base and was not even in reaching distance of the bag. Ridiculously dirty.
EldrickOnIce
10-10-2015, 10:14 PM
That was ugly dirty.
You keep throwing at his head until you get him. Repeatedly
powderjunkie
10-10-2015, 10:14 PM
Is it me, or have there been way more high profile 2nd base slides in the last month?
That crap, and the stupid 'unwritten' rules that result in 99MPH projectiles becoming problem solvers is just embarrassing. Any baseball fans who think fighting in hockey is barbaric need to give their head a shake, at least the combatants are on equal ground. The rest of this crap is Raffi Torres-esque.
GirlySports
10-10-2015, 10:24 PM
Utley started his slide after the base and was not even in reaching distance of the bag. Ridiculously dirty.
True but i dont think its a DP Tejada can make. Just hold it and brace for contact.
transplant99
10-11-2015, 08:03 AM
apparently I am in the vast minority, but I see nothing at all wrong with that play and certainly don't see it as a "dirty" play.
Utley didn't go in with his spikes up in an attempt to injure him, he went in with a hard slide intending to break up a double play. That has been a play in baseball for well over a 100 years, so I'm not sure why it is different for him in this case.
Sure it's unfortunate Tejada was hurt on the play, but that's just part of the game and particularly playing SS and covering 2nd base.
SuperMatt18
10-11-2015, 09:45 AM
I think it was somewhat dirty but more because it was a hip check then an actual slide
Utley suspended for Games 3 and 4
browna
10-12-2015, 08:00 AM
Utley suspended because of the injury to Tejada, nothing more.
Hes going to appeal, and apparently show video of similar slides that have gone unpunished (of which there are dozens of this and any season), but of course didn't result in a broken leg.
Secondarily,with the NY media getting Mets fans so worked up about it,MLB removing all the possibilities around a situation developing either with retaliation, or even NYC crowd issues, is another factor.
transplant99
10-12-2015, 08:12 AM
Utley suspended because of the injury to Tejada, nothing more.
Hes going to appeal, and apparently show video of similar slides that have gone unpunished (of which there are dozens of this and any season), but of course didn't result in a broken leg.
Secondarily,with the NY media getting Mets fans so worked up about it,MLB removing all the possibilities around a situation developing either with retaliation, or even NYC crowd issues, is another factor.
Not a whole lot different than the slide Donaldson made in Game 1 which ended up in him getting his noggin rattled. But yeah, there are literally hundreds of examples.
Its hardly time for MLB to change the rules and set a precedence now. Make the changes over the off season but suspending a guy in the middle of the playoffs for a play that is made (and has been made for over 100 years) is asinine to me.
I suspect that the appeal will reduce it to 1 game, only so emotions can settle down a little and we don't see something really ugly tonight.
Otherwise you know Utley will be targeted by the Mets which is fine and how things are dealt with in baseball, but hoping no nutbar in the crowd decides to become johnny hero.
Sylvanfan
10-12-2015, 10:21 AM
It is time for Baseball to do something about this in the offseason. They changed a Century old rule at home plate, they need to adjust this one.
Enoch Root
10-12-2015, 10:39 AM
Not a whole lot different than the slide Donaldson made in Game 1 which ended up in him getting his noggin rattled. But yeah, there are literally hundreds of examples.
Its hardly time for MLB to change the rules and set a precedence now. Make the changes over the off season but suspending a guy in the middle of the playoffs for a play that is made (and has been made for over 100 years) is asinine to me.
I suspect that the appeal will reduce it to 1 game, only so emotions can settle down a little and we don't see something really ugly tonight.
Otherwise you know Utley will be targeted by the Mets which is fine and how things are dealt with in baseball, but hoping no nutbar in the crowd decides to become johnny hero.
Disagree - very big difference. And for me, exactly where the line should be drawn.
First of all, nothing wrong with an aggressive slide. But the key word there is 'slide'. And that's the difference with these two.
Donaldson slid. He slid before the bag. And he slid into the bag. Then he made contact with the SS.
Utley was past the bag, wide of the bag, and he never slid. His first contact wasn't with the ground it was with Tejada's leg. Not a slide at all.
I am all for what Donaldson did. And I am all for Utley getting suspended for what he did.
I think the parameters should be:
1) slide must start before the bag
2) the player needs to remain in line with the bag (be able to make contact with it)
3) it must actually be a slide (i.e. hit the ground first)
transplant99
10-12-2015, 11:13 AM
Disagree - very big difference. And for me, exactly where the line should be drawn.
First of all, nothing wrong with an aggressive slide. But the key word there is 'slide'. And that's the difference with these two.
Donaldson slid. He slid before the bag. And he slid into the bag. Then he made contact with the SS.
Utley was past the bag, wide of the bag, and he never slid. His first contact wasn't with the ground it was with Tejada's leg. Not a slide at all.
I am all for what Donaldson did. And I am all for Utley getting suspended for what he did.
I think the parameters should be:
1) slide must start before the bag
2) the player needs to remain in line with the bag (be able to make contact with it)
3) it must actually be a slide (i.e. hit the ground first)
I don't understand this sentiment of "he didn't slide"...of course he freaking slid...that's why there is a controversy to begin with.
Was it late? Yes.
Was it hard? Yes.
And why do I keep hearing about "making contact" with the base...his hand went right over the base completely. I think people are seeing what they want to see instead of what happened.
But slides to the sides of the bag happen ALL the time at EVERY base, so no idea why in this case he had to remain in line with the bag...that's just ridiculous.
Again, this scenario is played out daily in baseball for 6 months a year, but in this case because Tejada got hurt, its some aggregious action that needs to result in further discipline, which is the ONLY reason Torre did this at all.
Truth is that in about 10 minutes you can find 20 examples of similar incidents that occurred this year that resulted in no further action against the player.
And again it also appeases somewhat, the bloodlust that Mets fans and players may have had going into tonights contest which I somewhat agree with, but is no reason to keep him from playing in reality.
Its such 2015/PC/we must be offended by everything stuff...which is no way to make decisions.
Enoch Root
10-12-2015, 11:35 AM
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/chase-utley-start-game-3-mets-harvey-slide-article-1.2393427#
This shows him in full contact with Tejada as he is just getting to the ground (hit before slide).
He is also 8 feet past the bag already.
I am all for aggressive slides - it's part of the game. But this was a check, not a slide.
It isn't PC, there has to be a line somewhere.
edit: I can never get pictures to work
transplant99
10-12-2015, 12:01 PM
http://images.latintimes.com/sites/latintimes.com/files/styles/pulse_embed/public/2015/10/11/chase-utley-slide-memes_4.jpg
On the ground before the bag IMO but most certainly before making contact with Tejada, also hand over the bag as he goes by.
All I'm saying is this happens daily during the season...and no one ever gets suspended for it. So why change the rules in the middle of a playoff round?
The Astros bats are alive today. 6-2 in the 7th
JonDuke
10-12-2015, 01:56 PM
Wow. KC is falling apart all over the place.
Sainters7
10-12-2015, 01:57 PM
I know Toronto very much could not make it out of the DS, but I'm still a little bummed about the Royals most likely going down. Tor-KC ALCS would've been intense
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Senator Clay Davis
10-12-2015, 02:17 PM
Houston completely falling apart. Wow.
Enoch Root
10-12-2015, 02:18 PM
KC has tied it and is about to take the lead
Resolute 14
10-12-2015, 02:20 PM
This Astros choke...
I really need to make Houston/Arlington my next ball trip though. That park in Houston looks amazing.
troutman
10-12-2015, 02:20 PM
What a collapse by Houston. Should have been home free.
saskflames69
10-12-2015, 02:48 PM
The Astros are really falling apart. Hopefully Altuve or Springer can tie it up here.
edit: that was friggin weak
troutman
10-12-2015, 02:51 PM
MLB Park home run rankings:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/parkfactor/_/sort/HRFactor
whosurnabby
10-13-2015, 06:09 PM
Cubs, probably, have slayed the "Curse of Billy Goat." First post season win, EVER, at Wrigley Field (park was built in 1914). Wow.
Sylvanfan
10-13-2015, 06:36 PM
Cubs, probably, have slayed the "Curse of Billy Goat." First post season win, EVER, at Wrigley Field (park was built in 1914). Wow.
False, they won game 2 if the 2003 NLCS at home. I'd have to check but I think they would have won a NLDS game that same year too.
Cubs, probably, have slayed the "Curse of Billy Goat." First post season win, EVER, at Wrigley Field (park was built in 1914). Wow.
First series won at home. lol.
whosurnabby
10-13-2015, 07:23 PM
False, they won game 2 if the 2003 NLCS at home. I'd have to check but I think they would have won a NLDS game that same year too.
My bad, first series-ending win in Wrigley Field.:) It's basically Chicago's first time to truly "party" at Wrigley Field.
Strange Brew
10-13-2015, 07:38 PM
This Astros choke...
I really need to make Houston/Arlington my next ball trip though. That park in Houston looks amazing.
Live in Houston and I can definitely say it is a nice looking ball park. But the atmosphere is pretty dead during the season. Maybe some sustained goodness from the 'Stros would help.
I am really pulling for an Astros/Jays ALCS. I think it will happen.
troutman
10-13-2015, 07:58 PM
What do the Cards do now? Only one title to show for all the great regular season success. Like the Braves used to be.
whosurnabby
10-13-2015, 08:23 PM
What do the Cards do now? Only one title to show for all the great regular season success. Like the Braves used to be.
No offence, but did you just forget 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, 1982, 2006, and 2011. Are you trying to suggest that the Cardinals are chokers? Because they're certainly not...just got beat by the hotter team. They'll be one of the top teams again next year. Cardinals are the Yankees of the National League, but they might not win again next year because it's an even numbered year...baseball gods usually save the World Series Pennants for the San Francisco Giants on even numbered years. ;)
troutman
10-13-2015, 08:31 PM
I forgot about 2006.
9 Division titles And three wild cards since 2000.
Paging Dr. Heimlich.
Sylvanfan
10-13-2015, 08:40 PM
2 titles in the past 10 years looks damn good to a non Patriots or Giants fan.
This year's Cards felt like a Money ball team. Able to win consistently enough over a 162 game sample size, but vulnerable to a short series.
hwy19man
10-14-2015, 08:11 PM
Back to the Future, it looks like a rematch of the 1985 ALCS, Blue Jays vs. Royals. The Royals are leading 4-2 in the seventh inning.
hwy19man
10-14-2015, 08:14 PM
I know Toronto very much could not make it out of the DS, but I'm still a little bummed about the Royals most likely going down. Tor-KC ALCS would've been intense
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hwy19man
10-14-2015, 08:27 PM
The Astros are really falling apart.
The Astros fell apart again, this time in the fifth inning.
Roof-Daddy
10-14-2015, 08:42 PM
3 run jack for Morales in the bottom of 8.
7-2 now.
This one is over.
saskflames69
10-14-2015, 08:44 PM
Damn. I predicted an Astros-Jays ALCS.
I used up any goodwill I had towards the Royals last year, so lets go Jays.
KootenayFlamesFan
10-14-2015, 08:46 PM
I didn't like the Royals this year, I hate them even more now.
Going to be a very emotional series.
hwy19man
10-15-2015, 08:15 PM
The Mets lead 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning.
VladtheImpaler
10-15-2015, 08:51 PM
I am stunned by that tidbit of trivia. Nobody has ever hit for the cycle in the playoffs?!!! I would have expected someone like Ricky Henderson or Robbie Alomar to have certainly done it...
hwy19man
10-15-2015, 08:56 PM
It is now the bottom of the eighth inning, the Mets are playing hang on with the 3-2 lead.
Roof-Daddy
10-15-2015, 09:13 PM
Dodgers down to their last three outs
hwy19man
10-15-2015, 09:16 PM
It is the final countdown with Utley!
browna
10-15-2015, 09:19 PM
Larry King and Mary Hart right behind the plate.
Roof-Daddy
10-15-2015, 09:21 PM
Cubs vs Mets in the NLCS
browna
10-15-2015, 09:21 PM
What a terrible at bat by Kendrick. Swung at 3 nowhere near the plate, the first the worst of the bunch.
transplant99
10-15-2015, 09:22 PM
Cant imagine what the TV ratings will be for a Mets/Cubs series....through the roof.
browna
10-15-2015, 09:27 PM
Imperative on the Jays to win it all. Couldn't stand any of the remaining teams (and/or their fanbases)winning it all now.
Dodgers would've been my 2nd choice.
GirlySports
10-15-2015, 09:28 PM
one fan base is going to be very happy
Last World Series win
Blue Jays 1993
Mets 1986
Royals 1985
Cubs 1908
getbak
10-15-2015, 09:33 PM
https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/MLBPostSeason2015/LGM.png
Halfway to my personal dream World Series with the Mets vs Jays.
Roof-Daddy
10-15-2015, 09:33 PM
1908...haha, ouch
Caged Great
10-15-2015, 09:36 PM
Hoping for the Jays vs Cubs in the world series. Either the Jays win and I'll be happy, or the Cubs win and I'll be happy for their drought to be finally over.
Enoch Root
10-15-2015, 09:42 PM
Yup, been hoping for the Jays and Cubs
SuperMatt18
10-16-2015, 10:49 AM
Hoping for the Jays vs Cubs in the world series. Either the Jays win and I'll be happy, or the Cubs win and I'll be happy for their drought to be finally over.
Agree.
Have always had a soft spot for the Cubbies, also think it would be a very entertaining series with 2 very talented teams.
Senator Clay Davis
10-20-2015, 07:58 PM
Oh the Cubbies. Strikeout for what should have been the final out of the 6th...but it's a wild pitch and Cespedes scores from third to take the lead. Though the Mets get brutal luck on what have maybe been an inside the park homerun goes into the ivy.
Daniel Murphy is a man possessed
Senator Clay Davis
10-21-2015, 09:00 PM
Daniel....####ing....Murphy.
Roof-Daddy
10-21-2015, 09:03 PM
Cubbies about to get swept.
The Jays have to come back and win it all now.
Senator Clay Davis
10-21-2015, 09:40 PM
Wilmer Flores, from thinking he was traded and crying on the field to playing in the World Series. Quite a turnaround.
getbak
10-21-2015, 09:40 PM
https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/MLBPostSeason2015/LGM.png
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
Mathgod
10-23-2015, 05:15 PM
lol
U1VLKUxfDPY
GirlySports
10-27-2015, 06:16 PM
New York news explaining Kansas City
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSWl9BxWEAA4nYX.jpg
GirlySports
10-27-2015, 06:21 PM
That was weird.
First inside the park home run in WS since 1929. Were there even wall back then?
Senator Clay Davis
10-27-2015, 07:22 PM
Lost power to the truck? Pretty weak for FOX.
GirlySports
10-27-2015, 07:46 PM
FOX just kicked the MLB international guys out of the booth
Senator Clay Davis
10-27-2015, 08:57 PM
That was very Buckner like for the Mets to take the lead.
GirlySports
10-27-2015, 09:31 PM
Nobody outbuckners buckner
corporatejay
10-27-2015, 10:39 PM
Bartolo!!
GirlySports
10-27-2015, 10:41 PM
Colon is a freak of nature. He's so accurate.
corporatejay
10-27-2015, 10:45 PM
Isn't it just generally accepted he is on steroids?
habernac
10-28-2015, 07:57 AM
Volquez' father died just before the game. Ugh.
Isn't it just generally accepted he is on steroids?
I thought it was stem cells and/or blood doping but it could be steroids as well.
Language
10-28-2015, 09:39 AM
Volquez' father died just before the game. Ugh.
That's three Royals players who have had a parent pass away in the last few months. Looks like Volquez only found out after the game.
kmart
10-28-2015, 02:40 PM
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/28/royals-salvador-perez-accused-of-using-foreign-substance-during-world-series-game-1
Funny coming from the team that claims and complained the Blue Jays stole signs between the two teams.
REDVAN
10-28-2015, 03:28 PM
^^^
Yeah and the Royals stole signs from the Jays too... it only gets under your skin if you let it.
Mathgod
10-28-2015, 08:59 PM
Man the Royals are an absolute buzzsaw. Jays lost to the best team in MLB.
Skaloper
10-28-2015, 09:51 PM
Man the Royals are an absolute buzzsaw. Jays lost to the best team in MLB.
If only the Astros could have finished them off...
GirlySports
10-30-2015, 06:19 PM
Ventura has to hit tonight can Syndegaard bean him with a 100mph heater?
Frequitude
10-30-2015, 08:06 PM
Man does Syndegaard look goooooood.
Senator Clay Davis
10-30-2015, 08:33 PM
Morales had no idea what to do with that one. Total brain cramp.
flames_fan_down_under
10-30-2015, 10:03 PM
Ahhh sweet regression to the mean for Escobar and Zobrist. Nice to see. Mets win this in 6.
browna
10-30-2015, 11:06 PM
Ventura has to hit tonight can Syndegaard bean him with a 100mph heater?
Just saw the opening pitch to Escobar tonight.
Beauty.
Jays needed some of that swagger, as shown in that regular season series in Toronto.
Shocked that Ventura after his trash talking in the Jays series, and throwing at Lawrie, didn't throw one at a Met. Though I expect that at some point from one of the Royals crybabies.
Sylvanfan
10-31-2015, 08:09 PM
Bartolo Colon is awesome.
GirlySports
10-31-2015, 09:04 PM
Cant win the World Series when your closer blows two saves
Roof-Daddy
10-31-2015, 09:09 PM
Fukc
Frequitude
10-31-2015, 09:13 PM
I hate the Royals and most of their players, but man Perez is a beaut. One of my favourite non-Jays in MLB. Talented, takes shots like a champ, seems like a nice guy and his super thick accent and poor English makes for a good interview.
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 09:04 PM
Harvey talked his way into the 9th, and Familia blows his third save. Terrible throw by Duda though, not even close and good running by Hosmer.
Frequitude
11-01-2015, 09:06 PM
Is it still a blown save if he's not responsible for the runner?
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 09:07 PM
Lol
SportsnetVerified account @Sportsnet 2m2 minutes ago
Matt Harvey dominated the #Royals as the #Mets forced a Game 6 in the #WorldSeries. http://ow.ly/U74uS
GirlySports
11-01-2015, 09:07 PM
yup
Harvey talked his way into the 9th, and Familia blows his third save. Terrible throw by Duda though, not even close and good running by Hosmer.
Terrible base running actually. He would've been out by a mile with a half decent throw. Like usual, the Royals are lucky enough to benefit from a ridiculous mistake at the wrong time. That was pitch and catch to throw out Hosmer.
And all this after Collins is stupid enough to throw out the numbers and go with Harvey four times through the heart of the order over his lights out closer. The Royals are going to be the worst World Series team in history.
GirlySports
11-01-2015, 09:12 PM
They put pressure on the defense. Duda is a mediocre first baseman so they went for it.
Gotta hand it to the Royals this postseason, they have killed all three closers they have faced.
They put pressure on the defense. Duda is a mediocre first baseman so they went for it.
Yeah, this is the first time all year the defense has had to deal with pressure throws. That's the cliche response when you made the wrong play but were lucky enough to have it succeed. Royals baseball!
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 09:20 PM
I get the Royals beat the Jays and people don't want to give them credit, but they are a great team because they're annoying to play against. They have few weaknesses on the field, though their manager is weak, and they rarely make mistakes. Saying they're the worst WS team in history is a bit much. They're the greatest pitching performance ever from back to back rings. Assuming their ownership isn't cheap they might win a few more in the coming years.
Sylvanfan
11-01-2015, 09:23 PM
Yeah, the Royals bullpen is tough. I think the 06 Cards and their 83 wins is the weaket WS Champion ever. They lucked out drawing he Tigers that year.
They made it to game 7 of the World Series last year, had the best record in the American League this year and look good to win the WS this year, but it's all luck.
I get the Royals beat the Jays and people don't want to give them credit, but they are a great team because they're annoying to play against. They have few weaknesses on the field, though their manager is weak, and they rarely make mistakes. Saying they're the worst WS team in history is a bit much. They're the greatest pitching performance ever from back to back rings. Assuming their ownership isn't cheap they might win a few more in the coming years.
They are a good team but if you wanna play the anecdote game the Royals are a Alcedes "career .630 OPS" Escobar not hitting .500 in the ALCS from sitting at home right now too. It works both ways.
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 09:47 PM
They are a good team but if you wanna play the anecdote game the Royals are a Alcedes "career .630 OPS" Escobar not hitting .500 in the ALCS from sitting at home right now too. It works both ways.
Right but welcome to playoff baseball. There's always those guys who just get into zones or take it to a level they never have or will again. Like say Daniel Murphy for the Mets.
GirlySports
11-01-2015, 09:47 PM
They are a good team but if you wanna play the anecdote game the Royals are a Alcedes "career .630 OPS" Escobar not hitting .500 in the ALCS from sitting at home right now too. It works both ways.
well they were down 7-0 in the wildcard game last year. lose that and the team probably blows up, none of this happens.
It just amazes me how they have hit every closer yet their closer Davis strikes out everyone
Right but welcome to playoff baseball. There's always those guys who just get into zones or take it to a level they never have or will again. Like say Daniel Murphy for the Mets.
Daniel Murphy is also an above average hitter. Escobar is one of the worst hitters in the majors. Good hitters getting hot happens. Awful hitters channelling Pete Rose isn't something that happens every year.
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 09:57 PM
Feels inevitable now with a runner on.
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 10:00 PM
Daniel Murphy is also an above average hitter. Escobar is one of the worst hitters in the majors. Good hitters getting hot happens. Awful hitters channelling Pete Rose isn't something that happens every year.
They also have the ability to basically play 5 inning games because of their bullpen. Every team that wins the World Series needs a few guys to up their game that are unexpected. There's always that element in winning teams.
CgyFlamesftw
11-01-2015, 10:12 PM
I don't know advance baseball stats very well, but I read on the jays forum that the Royals babip is out of this world right now in their post season run. A comparable is like the flames unsustainable stats being on steroids.
Senator Clay Davis
11-01-2015, 10:14 PM
The Royals were dead, 4 down with 6 outs to play in their season. They never looked back from there and they played with absurd levels of confidence since. Seems rare when they didn't get a big hit.
GirlySports
11-01-2015, 10:22 PM
thing is that the Royals hit so deep that in a 7 game series they see every reliever 4 or 5 times. The guy who started this inning pitched in all 5 games this series. The Jays Osuna pitched in 4 of the 6 games. At some point a pitcher has nothing left to throw at these guys.
Hemi-Cuda
11-01-2015, 10:24 PM
Harvey has to feel like such a donkey. Forces the manager to keep him in to stroke his ego, blows the 9th, and the Royals tear apart the weaker Mets bullpen. What a tool
ClubFlames
11-01-2015, 10:44 PM
Royals win the World Series. They are just a tough team to put away.
FireGilbert
11-02-2015, 03:12 AM
Congrats to the Royals. As tough as the past 20 years have been for Blue Jay fans it was an even tougher 30 years for KC fans.
Roof-Daddy
11-02-2015, 09:41 AM
The Royals are going to be a good team again next year too.
troutman
11-02-2015, 09:50 AM
The Royals are going to be a good team again next year too.
Won't matter. Even numbered year = Giants Win.
BigBrodieFan
11-02-2015, 07:57 PM
http://www.kmbc.com/news/world-series-parade-for-the-kansas-city-royals-set-for-tuesday/36198146
Kinda cool to live in KC. Tomorrow this entire city is shut down, all school districts announced closure today, as well as colleges and most businesses. Everyone in the Metro area is going downtown to the parade and 'rally point' which is our train station, Union Station. Three years ago, tickets went for $4.00-$7.00 each in the cheap seats. Now each game is sold out every night, and the 'cheap seats' are $45 and up! Been amazing to see this city love their 'Cinderella team.'
Here's our crew partying downtown last night- can't wait until the parade tomorrow. What a great season!!
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r171/SummerLivn/royalsparty_zpswvmlrujb.jpg
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