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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,314
    Not sure who to root for now :neutral: I guess the Dodgers? :confused:
    uh, no.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,875
    Wobbie said:
    Not sure who to root for now :neutral: I guess the Dodgers? :confused:
    uh, no.
    Welcome to the Yankees!!!
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,805
    igotid88 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Im surprised Cleveland has put up this much of a fight.  They had a bunch of hits/chances in game 2 and couldnt capitalize.  Took game 3 with some late fireworks.  Still not convinced they have enough runs in them to take 3 more games, but good show so far.
    The problem really isn't the run production.  It's the starters not eating enough quality innings,  taxing the pen which is the strength.  I don't think tonight is going to be any better.  Hope I'm wrong.  

    When we lost Bieber and then Tristin,  I thought we'd be cooked by late May.  The whole season was a surprise. 
    Yeah, that's exactly it.  No starting pitching at all other than boyd
    And then last night Bibee did what we needed and the bats didn't. 

    Yup.
    Overall though, they put up a bigger fight than I expected to the Yankees.  With a few more timely hits, or with Giancarlo out of the lineup, Cleveland could have taken 4 of those games.  

    Future looks decent.  Need some starting pitching to develop (obviously not signing or trading for any names).  Maybe Mckenzie can get back to form?
    If Clase was as good as Mariano as he was advertised. You guys would be going to the WS.
    No way.  We were never going. 

    And I don't think anyone is saying he is Mariano at this point.  The issue is that good velocity was down 3-4 mph through several games.  But then last night he is back at 101 and takes care of business.   I think he had arm fatigue.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,738
    mrussel1 said:
    igotid88 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Im surprised Cleveland has put up this much of a fight.  They had a bunch of hits/chances in game 2 and couldnt capitalize.  Took game 3 with some late fireworks.  Still not convinced they have enough runs in them to take 3 more games, but good show so far.
    The problem really isn't the run production.  It's the starters not eating enough quality innings,  taxing the pen which is the strength.  I don't think tonight is going to be any better.  Hope I'm wrong.  

    When we lost Bieber and then Tristin,  I thought we'd be cooked by late May.  The whole season was a surprise. 
    Yeah, that's exactly it.  No starting pitching at all other than boyd
    And then last night Bibee did what we needed and the bats didn't. 

    Yup.
    Overall though, they put up a bigger fight than I expected to the Yankees.  With a few more timely hits, or with Giancarlo out of the lineup, Cleveland could have taken 4 of those games.  

    Future looks decent.  Need some starting pitching to develop (obviously not signing or trading for any names).  Maybe Mckenzie can get back to form?
    If Clase was as good as Mariano as he was advertised. You guys would be going to the WS.
    No way.  We were never going. 

    And I don't think anyone is saying he is Mariano at this point.  The issue is that good velocity was down 3-4 mph through several games.  But then last night he is back at 101 and takes care of business.   I think he had arm fatigue.
    I agree.  They pressed him a bit during the chase, and he didn't seem the same the last few weeks of the season.  Allowed some runs and a couple saves he ran himself out of a jam.
  • spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,957
    mrussel1 said:
    igotid88 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Im surprised Cleveland has put up this much of a fight.  They had a bunch of hits/chances in game 2 and couldnt capitalize.  Took game 3 with some late fireworks.  Still not convinced they have enough runs in them to take 3 more games, but good show so far.
    The problem really isn't the run production.  It's the starters not eating enough quality innings,  taxing the pen which is the strength.  I don't think tonight is going to be any better.  Hope I'm wrong.  

    When we lost Bieber and then Tristin,  I thought we'd be cooked by late May.  The whole season was a surprise. 
    Yeah, that's exactly it.  No starting pitching at all other than boyd
    And then last night Bibee did what we needed and the bats didn't. 

    Yup.
    Overall though, they put up a bigger fight than I expected to the Yankees.  With a few more timely hits, or with Giancarlo out of the lineup, Cleveland could have taken 4 of those games.  

    Future looks decent.  Need some starting pitching to develop (obviously not signing or trading for any names).  Maybe Mckenzie can get back to form?
    If Clase was as good as Mariano as he was advertised. You guys would be going to the WS.
    No way.  We were never going. 

    And I don't think anyone is saying he is Mariano at this point.  The issue is that good velocity was down 3-4 mph through several games.  But then last night he is back at 101 and takes care of business.   I think he had arm fatigue.
    Austin Hedges said Clase is the GOAT in an interview with Chris Rose recently 🤦🏻‍♂️
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  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,805
    spankyMP said:
    mrussel1 said:
    igotid88 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Im surprised Cleveland has put up this much of a fight.  They had a bunch of hits/chances in game 2 and couldnt capitalize.  Took game 3 with some late fireworks.  Still not convinced they have enough runs in them to take 3 more games, but good show so far.
    The problem really isn't the run production.  It's the starters not eating enough quality innings,  taxing the pen which is the strength.  I don't think tonight is going to be any better.  Hope I'm wrong.  

    When we lost Bieber and then Tristin,  I thought we'd be cooked by late May.  The whole season was a surprise. 
    Yeah, that's exactly it.  No starting pitching at all other than boyd
    And then last night Bibee did what we needed and the bats didn't. 

    Yup.
    Overall though, they put up a bigger fight than I expected to the Yankees.  With a few more timely hits, or with Giancarlo out of the lineup, Cleveland could have taken 4 of those games.  

    Future looks decent.  Need some starting pitching to develop (obviously not signing or trading for any names).  Maybe Mckenzie can get back to form?
    If Clase was as good as Mariano as he was advertised. You guys would be going to the WS.
    No way.  We were never going. 

    And I don't think anyone is saying he is Mariano at this point.  The issue is that good velocity was down 3-4 mph through several games.  But then last night he is back at 101 and takes care of business.   I think he had arm fatigue.
    Austin Hedges said Clase is the GOAT in an interview with Chris Rose recently 🤦🏻‍♂️
    Well that seems measured and thoughtful.  Could be just supporting his guy 

  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,300
    mrussel1 said:
    spankyMP said:
    mrussel1 said:
    igotid88 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Im surprised Cleveland has put up this much of a fight.  They had a bunch of hits/chances in game 2 and couldnt capitalize.  Took game 3 with some late fireworks.  Still not convinced they have enough runs in them to take 3 more games, but good show so far.
    The problem really isn't the run production.  It's the starters not eating enough quality innings,  taxing the pen which is the strength.  I don't think tonight is going to be any better.  Hope I'm wrong.  

    When we lost Bieber and then Tristin,  I thought we'd be cooked by late May.  The whole season was a surprise. 
    Yeah, that's exactly it.  No starting pitching at all other than boyd
    And then last night Bibee did what we needed and the bats didn't. 

    Yup.
    Overall though, they put up a bigger fight than I expected to the Yankees.  With a few more timely hits, or with Giancarlo out of the lineup, Cleveland could have taken 4 of those games.  

    Future looks decent.  Need some starting pitching to develop (obviously not signing or trading for any names).  Maybe Mckenzie can get back to form?
    If Clase was as good as Mariano as he was advertised. You guys would be going to the WS.
    No way.  We were never going. 

    And I don't think anyone is saying he is Mariano at this point.  The issue is that good velocity was down 3-4 mph through several games.  But then last night he is back at 101 and takes care of business.   I think he had arm fatigue.
    Austin Hedges said Clase is the GOAT in an interview with Chris Rose recently 🤦🏻‍♂️
    Well that seems measured and thoughtful.  Could be just supporting his guy 

    It's a combination of supporting his guy and reality. No player would ever admit his teammate sucks in a public setting in this day and age and at the time he said it, he proably was so excited about what Clase had done up until that point.
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  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 8,563
    Well can’t say I’m disappointed, like usual. The Mets over achieved for sure. No one had them making the playoffs , or beating the brewers or the Phillies. This LA team is ridiculously stacked. That line up is a nightmare. Can’t see the Yankees beating them but I hope they do. 
  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,351
    The Mets finally have everything right in their organization - ownership, front office, management, player development…even the “pitching lab” everyone is raving about. They are where the Dodgers were 4-5 years ago and they are following the same trajectory. 

    Dodgers are going to beat the Yankees, I would say in 5 games. National league was the superior league this season and I’ll be surprised if the Yankees can stop LA. We’ll see.
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,300
    nicknyr15 said:
    Well can’t say I’m disappointed, like usual. The Mets over achieved for sure. No one had them making the playoffs , or beating the brewers or the Phillies. This LA team is ridiculously stacked. That line up is a nightmare. Can’t see the Yankees beating them but I hope they do. 
    If you're ranking the fun and unexpected seasons for the Mets, this is right behind 1969 for them and I wasn't even born then.
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,875
    Given previous comments in the Yankees thread, I am a bit more confident that I should be. I think the Dodgers probably will win, also think the dodgers aren’t at full strength and could be beaten

  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,300
    Given previous comments in the Yankees thread, I am a bit more confident that I should be. I think the Dodgers probably will win, also think the dodgers aren’t at full strength and could be beaten

    One thing that potentially favors the Yankees is a lack of left-handed starting pitching on the Dodgers. Facing left-handed starters was problematic for the Yankees during the regular season.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,247
    I think the Dodgers pitching is too strong for the yanks. But when they show up, the yankees have bats. This is when I start watching baseball. No need for 160 game season LOL. 
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,053
    Yanks in 4.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 8,563
    Poncier said:
    Yanks in 4.
    Absolutely no chance in hell 
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,706
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,903
    Man, it's bad for me as I don't like either team.

    But, I HOPE the LAD win.
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,300
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    me too, I hope it's as memorable as 1947, 1952, 1955, 1956 which all went the distance and had 20 games decided by three runs or less.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    As a Braves fan, the final three teams are not ideal.  I'm rooting for Freeman to get another ring though.  
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  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,805
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    me too, I hope it's as memorable as 1947, 1952, 1955, 1956 which all went the distance and had 20 games decided by three runs or less.
    Man that 47 series kept me glued to the radio all night. 
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,165
    As a Braves fan, the final three teams are not ideal.  I'm rooting for Freeman to get another ring though.  
    Meh. He's not a Brave anymore, so really don't care if he gets a ring.

    Honestly, just glad the Mets and Phillies didn't make it.
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,053
    mrussel1 said:
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    me too, I hope it's as memorable as 1947, 1952, 1955, 1956 which all went the distance and had 20 games decided by three runs or less.
    Man that 47 series kept me glued to the radio all night. 
    Wobbie, is that you?
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,314
    Poncier said:
    mrussel1 said:
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    me too, I hope it's as memorable as 1947, 1952, 1955, 1956 which all went the distance and had 20 games decided by three runs or less.
    Man that 47 series kept me glued to the radio all night. 
    Wobbie, is that you?
    too easy, poncier, and entirely predictable.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,903
    I'm glad I have something to do for Games 1 & 2. 
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,053
    Wobbie said:
    Poncier said:
    mrussel1 said:
    I'm hoping for a kick ass, nail biting, 7 game series. 
    me too, I hope it's as memorable as 1947, 1952, 1955, 1956 which all went the distance and had 20 games decided by three runs or less.
    Man that 47 series kept me glued to the radio all night. 
    Wobbie, is that you?
    too easy, poncier, and entirely predictable.
    Pitcher lays a meatball over the plate; you have to knock it out of the park Wob.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,044
    Not the same Will Smith but a Will Smith winning a World Series streak is still in effect
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,142
    igotid88 said:
    Not the same Will Smith but a Will Smith winning a World Series streak is still in effect
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