Unfortunately for Washington, they're going to be sitting around for over a week until they play again. They'll be at a huge disadvantage when it comes to momentum. Sure they get plenty of rest, but I don't think it's an advantage at this stage. I don't know how the league can correct an issue like that when a team is red hot like they've been, but it hurts them in the playoffs when they have to sit around waiting for the next game.
Unfortunately for Washington, they're going to be sitting around for over a week until they play again. They'll be at a huge disadvantage when it comes to momentum. Sure they get plenty of rest, but I don't think it's an advantage at this stage. I don't know how the league can correct an issue like that when a team is red hot like they've been, but it hurts them in the playoffs when they have to sit around waiting for the next game.
I agree, especially when you’re rolling like the nats.
If I had known then what I know now...
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Unfortunately for Washington, they're going to be sitting around for over a week until they play again. They'll be at a huge disadvantage when it comes to momentum. Sure they get plenty of rest, but I don't think it's an advantage at this stage. I don't know how the league can correct an issue like that when a team is red hot like they've been, but it hurts them in the playoffs when they have to sit around waiting for the next game.
Of course there's the old Earl Weaver quote: "Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher". Nats with that rotation will be fine.
I think there is much to be said about the common sense of deal length vs. age....and then about the reality of teams willing to overpay to have the first 1/2 or so of that player's deal @ high performance level.
We see it over and over...
Not anymore, see my examples.
All the 30YO that still have something to give get 3y deals now.
Howie Kendrick since turning 30 hasn't signed more than a 4 year deal.
Kershaw? 31 yo pitcher didn't want to see FA and signed a 3 year deal.
30 yo's aren't bad players but overpaying in the long run can prove drastically bad.
We will see with Rendon. Could be that you are right. I'm betting that he will get 7, at least.
I can see 7 at a max. With the loss of PED's the age of how good you are has drastically dropped off.
Yeah, I agree with the logic you are presenting...totally. I only think there are still GMs out there willing to push it. I know the landscape has changed quite a bit. Interested to see what he gets, he is a hell of a ballplayer!
Like me & my good friend like to say: It ONLY takes one idiot GM/Franchise to make a ridiculous offer.
The team will have to throw everything at the Stros plus the kitchen sink for the next 3 games if they want to go to the WS.
This is what the "experts" are saying.
This isn't the brand of baseball that made them great all year so I don't see it working. Starting pitching needs to get 7 and have a lead or they are toast.
Unfortunately for Washington, they're going to be sitting around for over a week until they play again. They'll be at a huge disadvantage when it comes to momentum. Sure they get plenty of rest, but I don't think it's an advantage at this stage. I don't know how the league can correct an issue like that when a team is red hot like they've been, but it hurts them in the playoffs when they have to sit around waiting for the next game.
Of course there's the old Earl Weaver quote: "Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher". Nats with that rotation will be fine.
Yes...The Nats weren’t exactly world beaters against the Cardinals, at least as much as a sweep would indicate. If their starters pitch like they have been and they capitalize on mistakes they can win. If Yanks or Astro’s play relatively error free baseball it will be a tall mountain to climb for DC.
They have what 13 pitchers on the ALCS roster, I think they have enough arms in the pen to cover 3 innings in the next few games.
Well they used 6 the other day so that leaves them with 7 left for the next two days and two of those will be starters so that leaves only 5 and if they make it that far there will be pitchers on short rest then the World Series starts Tuesday so I do applaud your optimism that they have enough pitching.
They have what 13 pitchers on the ALCS roster, I think they have enough arms in the pen to cover 3 innings in the next few games.
Well they used 6 the other day so that leaves them with 7 left for the next two days and two of those will be starters so that leaves only 5 and if they make it that far there will be pitchers on short rest then the World Series starts Tuesday so I do applaud your optimism that they have enough pitching.
So guys who pitched on Tuesday can't pitch again either Thursday or Friday???
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They have what 13 pitchers on the ALCS roster, I think they have enough arms in the pen to cover 3 innings in the next few games.
Well they used 6 the other day so that leaves them with 7 left for the next two days and two of those will be starters so that leaves only 5 and if they make it that far there will be pitchers on short rest then the World Series starts Tuesday so I do applaud your optimism that they have enough pitching.
So guys who pitched on Tuesday can't pitch again either Thursday or Friday???
What is this Little League?
Yeah, that would seem silly.
Especially when the manager used 3 pitchers in one inning.
They have what 13 pitchers on the ALCS roster, I think they have enough arms in the pen to cover 3 innings in the next few games.
Well they used 6 the other day so that leaves them with 7 left for the next two days and two of those will be starters so that leaves only 5 and if they make it that far there will be pitchers on short rest then the World Series starts Tuesday so I do applaud your optimism that they have enough pitching.
So guys who pitched on Tuesday can't pitch again either Thursday or Friday???
What is this Little League?
If the Yankees go through 6 pitchers again in one night they will have pitchers pitching consecutive nights because someone won't be ready.
Plus they shoot themselves in the foot gearing up for the WS is they make it.
Fewer pitching changes are needed now. That is what I am saying. They need more out of their bullpen not ALL of their bullpen.
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I agree, especially when you’re rolling like the nats.
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Nats with that rotation will be fine.
The team will have to throw everything at the Stros plus the kitchen sink for the next 3 games if they want to go to the WS.
This is what the "experts" are saying.
This isn't the brand of baseball that made them great all year so I don't see it working. Starting pitching needs to get 7 and have a lead or they are toast.
I don't think there are enough pitchers to sustain that unless each pitcher goes a little further.
What is this Little League?
Plus they shoot themselves in the foot gearing up for the WS is they make it.
Fewer pitching changes are needed now. That is what I am saying. They need more out of their bullpen not ALL of their bullpen.
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Portland 13, Spokane 13
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makes me smile every time I see it.
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St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Think 1960 WS where the yanks drove in all those runs and still lost.
I've got the Astros to win this.
Astros have 6 quality starts.
Yanks bullpen will be overused.
Astros close out Friday night.
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