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The Road to the World Series: MLB Playoffs Thread!
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LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I'm in heaven.
Even if the Stros cant get past the Cards..Im sooooo fucking proud of this team,but Mig has shown me the new light...just BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!! Cards the Stro pain train is coming.
Even if the Stros cant get past the Cards..Im sooooo fucking proud of this team,but Mig has shown me the new light...just BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!! Cards the Stro pain train is coming.
carbonbased
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Series MVP. No contest.
carbonbased
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YOU'RE NEXT, CARDS.
Game 1: Backe (3 Days rest) Announced as Game 1 starter. LET'S GO CY BACKE!
Game 2: Munro/Hernandez
Game 3: Clemens (extra day, 5 days rest)
Game 4: Oswalt (extra day, 5 days rest)
Beltran:
10-22, 4HR, 9RBI, 9 Runs
If we win game 1, hold off on Clemens and let him go Game 3 on full rest + 1 day.
Game 2: Munro/Hernandez
Game 3: Clemens (extra day, 5 days rest)
Game 4: Oswalt (extra day, 5 days rest)
Beltran:
10-22, 4HR, 9RBI, 9 Runs
If we win game 1, hold off on Clemens and let him go Game 3 on full rest + 1 day.
Meh, I give credit to Atlanta tonight. They sold out (see what happens when you play well and don't schedule games for 4 o'clock on Wednesday!) and the crowd was really pumped until they went down by 74 runs.
That said, I'm totally numb to this shit now, so I can understand where people are coming from, but....
Aside from the fact that we've already gotten just what we "deserve" several years running, it's just a ridiculous look at causation (or perhaps rather cyclical effects). It's like saying the Expos deserve to consistently suck because they aren't selling out every game.
Also, if I were an Astros fan, I know I'd probably really enjoy beating them at this point, so congrats to you guys. You've definitely paid yer dues for it.
That said, I'm totally numb to this shit now, so I can understand where people are coming from, but....
This crap still pisses me off. Probably haven't been to a Pirates game recentlyMrbob said:
Aside from the fact that we've already gotten just what we "deserve" several years running, it's just a ridiculous look at causation (or perhaps rather cyclical effects). It's like saying the Expos deserve to consistently suck because they aren't selling out every game.
Also, if I were an Astros fan, I know I'd probably really enjoy beating them at this point, so congrats to you guys. You've definitely paid yer dues for it.
Ninja Scooter
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attention Yankees:
"SAY JELLO TO MY LIL FREN!"
"SAY JELLO TO MY LIL FREN!"
Ninja Scooter
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Darn those Braves! To lose to the Astros of all teams! I could understand losing to the Cardinals.
And let me make a safe prediction, the Braves will never make the World Series as long as they are under Time Warner managment. I just heard that TW is going to slash the Braves' budget yet again next year. Where are the Braves going to get the money to resign players and acquire new, great players? Simply put, they won't. Money isn't everything, but the Braves won't be able to consistently compete against the 'big-money' teams if they don't increase their budget. They may be able to win the division year in and year out, but they'll rarely be able to do beyond that. I heard the Braves' budget next year will be about $80 million. $80 million! You can't compete with the Yankees, etc. with that kind of money. Especially since alot of that will go to Chipper Jones, who always quits when the playoffs start.
And also I'm hearing some stuff about Smoltz. Can anybody clarify? Some guy on the radio who should know what he is talking about, is acting like Smoltz won't be able to pitch next year (injuries?). He said we'd be hearing about Smoltz soon. What's that all about? He's my favorite player and he better be ready to pitch great next year!
And another thing, why is Chip Caray joining the Braves broadcast team? I like Skip, but two Carays is enough to put anyone off. I just hope this doesn't mean the departure of Don Sutton. He's the only one that hasn't resigned for next year (though everyone says a contract is being negotiated).
It's sad to see the Braves lose to the Astros, but they'd have been destroyed in St. Louis. Like Pete van Wieren said, the Braves basically don't have a pitching staff anywhere near the caliber they used to. They don't have a starting pitcher that they can depend on to deliver 8 innings.
And let me make a safe prediction, the Braves will never make the World Series as long as they are under Time Warner managment. I just heard that TW is going to slash the Braves' budget yet again next year. Where are the Braves going to get the money to resign players and acquire new, great players? Simply put, they won't. Money isn't everything, but the Braves won't be able to consistently compete against the 'big-money' teams if they don't increase their budget. They may be able to win the division year in and year out, but they'll rarely be able to do beyond that. I heard the Braves' budget next year will be about $80 million. $80 million! You can't compete with the Yankees, etc. with that kind of money. Especially since alot of that will go to Chipper Jones, who always quits when the playoffs start.
And also I'm hearing some stuff about Smoltz. Can anybody clarify? Some guy on the radio who should know what he is talking about, is acting like Smoltz won't be able to pitch next year (injuries?). He said we'd be hearing about Smoltz soon. What's that all about? He's my favorite player and he better be ready to pitch great next year!
And another thing, why is Chip Caray joining the Braves broadcast team? I like Skip, but two Carays is enough to put anyone off.
I just hope this doesn't mean the departure of Don Sutton. He's the only one that hasn't resigned for next year (though everyone says a contract is being negotiated).It's sad to see the Braves lose to the Astros, but they'd have been destroyed in St. Louis. Like Pete van Wieren said, the Braves basically don't have a pitching staff anywhere near the caliber they used to. They don't have a starting pitcher that they can depend on to deliver 8 innings.
speshylives
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I remember when Pete Munro was throwing 90 in freshman year of high school and we were all incredibly amazed.
I feel so old.
I feel so old.
Backe only threw 79 pitches in game 3 which was a noon game.
I think you run him out there on 3 days rest....
Game 1 - Backe on 3 days
Game 2 - Munro on full rest
Game 3 - Clemens on 1 extra day rest
Game 4 - Oswalt on 1 extra day rest
Game 5 - Backe on full rest
Game 6 - Munro on full rest
Game 7 - Clemens on full rest
I think you run him out there on 3 days rest....
Game 1 - Backe on 3 days
Game 2 - Munro on full rest
Game 3 - Clemens on 1 extra day rest
Game 4 - Oswalt on 1 extra day rest
Game 5 - Backe on full rest
Game 6 - Munro on full rest
Game 7 - Clemens on full rest
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