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[Malo]

No need to watch it on YES, all 3 games are thankfully on SUN. There's no college football to interrupt it.

You lucky bastard.

Is anybody else surprised that the Yanks mite win 100 games? I'm amazed, team doesn't seem as good as other teams but this team just knows hot to win. Facing the likes of the Royals or Seattle helps though.

If you go by pythag they're already over 100 wins. I am surprised by how well they've played this season, especially the starting rotation. I didn't expect them to be this close to 100 wins, more like 95.

 

[darkside31337]

Cashman is the luckiest bastard in the world.

Yankees offseason:
Try to sign Cliff Lee
Fail to sign Cliff Lee
Sign Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia
Laugh at Red Sox

It worked!

 

[jman2050]

All skill mang.

 

[Carlbeego]

Royals were the team that started the Yankees 1-10 stretch they had this year.

They took 2 at the stadium. It was depressing.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Kirk won a 'ship. He can't be the original LeBron.


Oh I know what's more likely. I'm saying people who place absolute faith in Sabermetrics and think it's the end all/be all to baseball would probably say the inverse was true if their formulas supported it.

This is paradox logic. Are you trying to blow up a computer?

Sabermetric guys would pick the player with inferior stats if the stats said they were... superior?

 

[Windu]

yeah i did not expect the yanks to be this good. They had no starting pitching, and then they sign Garcia and Colon and they actually perform well? wtfisthisshit I expected the Red Sox to run away with the division and the Rays and Yanks to battle it out for the wild card with the Yanks eventually winning. I thought that their offense and bullpen were so good that they would overcome their rotation troubles, just not enough to catch boston.

 

[Malo]

Cashman is the luckiest bastard in the world.

Yankees offseason:
Try to sign Cliff Lee
Fail to sign Cliff Lee
Sign Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia
Laugh at Red Sox

It worked!

Cashmoney is a genius brah.

 

[jman2050]

yeah i did not expect the yanks to be this good. They had no starting pitching, and then they sign Garcia and Colon and they actually perform well? wtfisthisshit I expected the Red Sox to run away with the division and the Rays and Yanks to battle it out for the wild card with the Yanks eventually winning. I thought that their offense and bullpen were so good that they would overcome their rotation troubles, just not enough to catch boston.

They might end up with a lower RA than even the 98 team.

Granted, I'm sure a good portion of that will be due to the down offensive environment in general, but it's still quite a feat considering their rotation.

 

[A Black Falcon]

Assuming the Red Sox win 2 out of 3 in the first place. They just lost 3 out of 4 to the O's last week.

Of course it's far from a lock that the Rays could win all 3 against the Yankees either. Considering what just happened in the last Rays - Yanks matchup.

Red Sox get swept. Rays win 1 game out of 3. Angels force the 3 way tie.

The Angels aren't going to sweep Texas, and the Red Sox are going to win at least one. The Angels are done.

Oh man, John Lackey's divorcing his wife battling cancer? I now know a shittier human being than myself.

That's the rumor that he's angry about, anyway. We don't know the truth.

Why can't the games just start now? Fuck this crystal ball shit.

I know, it's kind of agonizing...

Braves lineup:

1. Bourn - CF
2. Prado - LF
3. Jones - 3B
4. Uggla - 2B
5. Freeman - 1B
6. McCann - C
7. Diaz - RF
8. Gonzalez - SS
9. Delgado - P

Phillies lineup:

1. Rollins - SS
2. Utley - 2B
3. Pence - RF
4. Howard - 1B
5. Victorino - CF
6. Ibanez - LF
7. Polanco - 3B
8. Ruiz - C
9. Lee - P

Looks like Cholly isn't going to play ball and is using all his starters. BLEH ON YOU.

The Phillies lost eight in a row recently, they don't want to go into the postseason having lost like ten of their last 14 or something like that, obviously.

 

[Malo]

They might end up with a lower RA than even the 98 team.

Granted, I'm sure a good portion of that will be due to the down offensive environment in general, but it's still quite a feat considering their rotation.

Wow, I had no idea. That would be quite an achievement.

 

[Windu]

They might end up with a lower RA than even the 98 team.

Granted, I'm sure a good portion of that will be due to the down offensive environment in general, but it's still quite a feat considering their rotation.

yeah i'd say that is the main reason. They have about as good as offense as the 98 team if you compare them to the league average. 117 wRC+ for 1998 and 115 wRC+ for 2011.

edit: AL R/G in 2011 = 4.47, AL R/G in 1998 = 5.07

AL 2010 = 4.45

lowest since 1992 4.32

http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/bat.shtml

 

[Mr. Enigma]

If Braves go 3-0:
Braves win NL Wild Card

If Braves go 2-1:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 1-2:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to win NL Wild Card; 2-1 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 0-3:
Cardinals must go 2-1 to win NL Wild Card; 1-2 to force tiebreaker

If there is a tiebreaker, it would be held in St. Louis on Thursday, September 29. The pitching probables are Brandon Beachy vs. Kyle Lohse.

--

If Red Sox go 3-0:
Red Sox win AL Wild Card

If Red Sox go 2-1:
Rays must go 3-0 to force tiebreaker

If Red Sox go 1-2:
Rays must go 3-0 to win AL Wild Card; 2-1 to force tiebreaker

If Red Sox go 0-3:
Rays must go 2-1 to win AL Wild Card; 1-2 to force tiebreaker

If there is a tiebreaker, it would be held in Tampa Bay on Thursday, September 29. The pitching probables are Jon Lester vs. Jeff Niemann (unless the Red Sox pitched Lester on short rest on the final day; then it would be either Tim Wakefield or John Lackey on short rest).

 

[Windu]

If Braves go 3-0:
Braves win NL Wild Card

If Braves go 2-1:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 1-2:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to win NL Wild Card; 2-1 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 0-3:
Cardinals must go 2-1 to win NL Wild Card; 1-2 to force tiebreaker

If there is a tiebreaker, it would be held in St. Louis on Thursday, September 29. The pitching probables are Brandon Beachy vs. Kyle Lohse.

so basically....go astros lol.

edit: do we know what time the tie breaker would be? i have class that night and can't skip because of a test (that will be the fastest test ever).

edit: and also, if we had that extra wild card thing, the NL race would be over. Giants are 4 back of the Cardinals and in the AL the Angels are 2 back of the Rays. So much for better races.

 

[darkside31337]

and also, if we had that extra wild card thing, the NL race would be over. Giants are 4 back of the Cardinals and in the AL the Angels are 2 back of the Rays. So much for better races.

It's hilarious because 3 weeks ago both the AL / NL races looked dead. There would have been extremely competitive races for the hypothetical 2nd WC spots too. Crap changes pretty quickly when teams start to choke.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Kevin Youkilis confirmed out for the season and playoffs.

 

[Windu]

It's hilarious because 3 weeks ago both the AL / NL races looked dead. There would have been extremely competitive races for the hypothetical 2nd WC spots too. Crap changes pretty quickly when teams start to choke.

i guess you could say that unlike all of the other playoff teams, boston and atlanta care about baseball fans. They wanted to give them something to watch at the end of the year. Very considerate if you ask me.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

i guess you could say that unlike all of the other playoff teams, boston and atlanta care about baseball fans. They wanted to give them something to watch at the end of the year. Very considerate if you ask me.

The Braves also wanted to give Jordan Schafer something to play for in the final series as well. They are truly gentlemen.

 

[Corran Horn]

If Braves go 3-0:
Braves win NL Wild Card

If Braves go 2-1:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 1-2:
Cardinals must go 3-0 to win NL Wild Card; 2-1 to force tiebreaker

If Braves go 0-3:
Cardinals must go 2-1 to win NL Wild Card; 1-2 to force tiebreaker

If there is a tiebreaker, it would be held in St. Louis on Thursday, September 29. The pitching probables are Brandon Beachy vs. Kyle Lohse.

--

If Red Sox go 3-0:
Red Sox win AL Wild Card

If Red Sox go 2-1:
Rays must go 3-0 to force tiebreaker

If Red Sox go 1-2:
Rays must go 3-0 to win AL Wild Card; 2-1 to force tiebreaker

If Red Sox go 0-3:
Rays must go 2-1 to win AL Wild Card; 1-2 to force tiebreaker

If there is a tiebreaker, it would be held in Tampa Bay on Thursday, September 29. The pitching probables are Jon Lester vs. Jeff Niemann (unless the Red Sox pitched Lester on short rest on the final day; then it would be either Tim Wakefield or John Lackey on short rest).

This shit makes end of seasons so much fun

 

[darkside31337]

The 163rd game possibly involving John Lackey on short rest is one of the most awesome baseball moments waiting to happen ever.

 

[Puddles]

For the next three days, most of America will be united behind Baltimore in a way we haven't been since Season 4 of The Wire.

 

[Doytch]

For the next three days, most of America will be united behind Baltimore in a way we haven't been since Season 4 of The Wire.

Yeah except no one actually watched The Wire when it was airing.

 

[Sanjuro]

The 163rd game possibly involving John Lackey on short rest is one of the most awesome baseball moments waiting to happen ever.

...except Lackey wouldn't be starting that game.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

...except Lackey wouldn't be starting that game.

Would it be Wakefield?

 

[Windu]

The 163rd game possibly involving John Lackey on short rest is one of the most awesome baseball moments waiting to happen ever.

well the game might not be great but the moment Lackey gets pulled will be some good entertainment

edit: lackey wouldn't be starting? /boooo

smart though

 

[Sanjuro]

Would it be Wakefield?

Lester.

 

[darkside31337]

Lester.

I'm assuming the Sox decide to use him for game 162 to ensure they actually get to game 163.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Lester.

And if the Red Sox use him in game #162 on short rest?

 

[Sanjuro]

I'm assuming the Sox decide to use him for game 162 to ensure they actually get to game 163.

I was reading your wording, not the number of games. If Lackey was going to start game one of the playoffs he wouldn't be on short rest.

Lester would go in game three against Baltimore if needed. Bedard tomorrow.

 

[Jangocube]

ORIOLES MAGIC TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Josh Beckett, who the fuck is that? We got Tommy Hunter motherfucker! Don't slip up Boston, me and the couple hundred Orioles fans are going to be watching!

 

[Sanjuro]

ORIOLES MAGIC TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Josh Beckett, who the fuck is that? We got Tommy Hunter motherfucker! Don't slip up Boston, me and the couple hundred Orioles fans are going to be watching!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Fightin' Showalters are coming for blood this...week.

(So weird that the season ends on a Wednesday this year instead of a Sunday.)

 

[Jangocube]

Sorry I've been away most of the season, been traveling. But now, more then ever, I shall be watching. Should be fun!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I have to agree. John Lackey pitching an AL Wild Card tiebreaker on short rest at The Trop in Tampa Bay would be one of those legendary moments you have no excuse to miss.

 

[lucius]

I have a feeling the Red Sox are gonna go all the way to the WS losing in 6 or 7 to Philly. Once they get in I just think they will go on a run.

 

[Sanjuro]

I have to agree. John Lackey pitching an AL Wild Card tiebreaker on short rest at The Trop in Tampa Bay would be one of those legendary moments you have no excuse to miss.

That is assuming that there will be a tie-breaker. Devil Rays need to not choke to allow that to happen.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

That is assuming that there will be a tie-breaker. Devil Rays need to not choke to allow that to happen.

Considering they'll probably see Scott Proctor in every game, I think they'll be fine.

 

[Sanjuro]

Considering they'll probably see Scott Proctor in every game, I think they'll be fine.

So far they haven't been. The next three days should be interesting.

 

[Meohsix]

Wow i assumed the Yankees would give a lot of the guys the night off after playing a double header + extra innings yesterday. (and having nothing to play for) but it looks like Tex is the only one sitting tonight.

edit: Swish out also.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Wow i assumed the Yankees would give a lot of the guys the night off after playing a double header + extra innings yesterday. (and having nothing to play for) but it looks like Tex is the only one sitting tonight.

They're just trolling. I doubt they play full-tilt.

 

[darkside31337]

It doesn't even matter. Shields is going to shut them down anyway.

 

[Sanjuro]

Well it looks like Showalter is dying. Removed from the dugout.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Well it looks like Showalter is dying. Removed from the dugout.

wat

 

[Sanjuro]

wat

Pretty much what I posted. He had to be helped out of the dugout.

 

[Windu]

Pretty much what I posted. He had to be helped out of the dugout.

yikes

 

[Windu]

1-2-3 inning. /cheer

now time for Lee to give up 6 runs.

 

[The Outsider]

1-2-3 inning. /cheer

now time for Lee to give up 6 runs.

Please please please.

 

[darkside31337]

Ugh Cano homer.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Hey, they gotta make it look good before tanking it.

 

[The Outsider]

YES. YES. YES.

Uggla feeling it too. Keep it up!

 

[Y2Kev]

Cano, you beloved aunt. Time to be lazy.