Playoffs, 10/9
I'm not exactly sure why there was no dedicated postseason thread the past couple days. The first game tonight has already started but better to join in the 3rd inning than not at all.
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So...
… do you think any of the managers currently at home for the playoffs will learn anything from watching Torre using his closer against the Cards 3-4-5 hitters in the 8th last night and his set up man against the lesser hitters in the 9th?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Addressed before
TheJay and I have had this discussion the past two or three seasons. The thing with yesterday is that the Dodgers were behind………..it would be interesting to see what happens if the Dodgers were ahead in the same situation.
The same situation presented itself on Tuesday. I thought Gardenhire should have brought Nathan in to start the 8th inning.
by statsllc on Oct 9, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does TBS insist on sucking at HD?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When did Chip Caray become so horrible at annoucing?
I remember I actually liked him when he announced with the Cubs. I don’t know, maybe I changed, but I remember him being much better back then.
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Announcing
Well, i’ve watched a fair share of this postseason, especially that tiebreaker, and I have now arrived at the conclusion that Chip Caray and Ron Darling are bad announcers, with Darling really dragging this duo into the sewer.
I too thought chip caray was ok but he seems a little overwhelmed by the postseason. He gets a little wild with his dramatic flare and makes some pretty silly mistakes. He’s really forcing his voice into the game.
Ron Darling really bothers me because first off} he sounds like Rudy Giuliani and secondly) he’s kind of an ass. It seems like he was really coming down on the Twins for “quickly blowing another lead” when the Yankees responded with a run in the 6th after the Twinkies scored one the 5th. Is that not supposed to EVER happen? Or is my idea of baseball that skewed from watching nearly an entire season of bad Brewer pitching?
I think the camera coverage is fine, but these guys…they gotta go. I hope they aren’t commentating the NLCS, but judging by TBS’s decision to put them in the booth for the tiebreaker in Minneapolis makes me think they will.
Oh well…glad I got Gameday Audio….
by Tick on Oct 9, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant
Might be worth it for me to get GD audio and DVR
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said
I really like the statement “He’s really forcing his voice into the game.” about Caray. I liked him with the Cubs because he DOES have a dramatic voice naturally and it didn’t feel to me like he was forcing that.
Now, maybe because he was used to calling specific games for teams he liked he’s not sure how to be neutral but call a game that’s entertaining.
I also agree about Darling and thought that was a good observation about how he acted in the 6th.
One last thing: I actually think Brian Anderson is much better doing games for TBS than he is for us.
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darling's normally a lot better than that
I indeed have watched Mets games on purpose. I don’t think he’s comfortable with Caray and I don’t think he’s comfortable with doing AL games.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Twins!
I have nothing of substance to add except I just turned it on.
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm at an impass
I want to Twins to do well, but I want to see the Yankees dominate.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish both teams would lose
because I don’t like either
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 9, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
But I’ve discovered this week that my dislike for the Yankees is greater than my dislike for the Twins.
But there’s plenty of time for me to root against he Twins later if, by some miracle, they survive this series.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we agree on go Dodgers?
Something about Cards getting swept fills my heart with joy.
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After sweeping the Cubs last year and a possible sweep of the Cards this year
I’m starting to become a Dodger fan.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 9, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
until next year when they sweep us!
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously I won't root for them when they are playing the Brewers
but I’ve become my second NL team.
I gotta stop supporting these large market teams, it goes against everything I believe in.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 9, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are Dodgers I don't like much...
… but at least they’re not whining about an opposing pitcher flipping his bat on a fly (he didn’t, and if you’re getting an out, who gives a damn anyway), or the crowd waving white towels, or the wind disrespectfully blowing in, or whatever other bit of nonsense they care to take offense to next.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
There are Dodgers I don’t like much…
Witrado?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 9, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I said Dodgers...
… not pathetic fan-boy Dodgers masquerading (poorly) as sports journalists.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops, my bad
I somehow read “Dodger fans”
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 9, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers sweep
If they pull it off, they will have used three different starters than their sweep of the Cubs last year. That’s kind of strange.
You know me Al.
by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this how you spell deke?
There are certain plays I love in baseball. One of them is the SS pretending to take a throw at 2nd in an attempt to prevent the runner from going 1st to 3rd.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How I spell what?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry.
Forgot I’m probably the only one still listening to the TBS announcers. On the single to right, Caray (I think) pointed out that the Yankees tried to “deke”, or mime taking a throw, the runner at 2nd base but he wasn’t buying it.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 9, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was joking, Teddy
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya know. Dikembe. Deke.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow what a play by Brendan Harris
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, a rivera cutter
is exactly like the autobahn
by DoubleJ235 on Oct 9, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Be sober, buckle up, and drive it as hard as you can?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont think
thats what darling was going for, but i would have loved the analogy if thats how he explained it
by DoubleJ235 on Oct 9, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just spitballin' here
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shootin' from the hip
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tie game
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
It’s official, I’m not enjoying “Hey, I don’t suck under pressure anymore” Arod
by sheeter on Oct 9, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best player ever
I won’t even dignify people with an argument.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine
but ‘best player ever’ does not = likable
by sheeter on Oct 9, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more important topic
what are you drinking tonight?
by sheeter on Oct 9, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vodka & Sprite. The usual.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fleischmanns?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm poor
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I like to have mixed drinks
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wisconsin's #1 vodka
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by sowingwildoats on Oct 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brandy and coke
is the order of the evening here at chez sheeter
by sheeter on Oct 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man...EVERYBODY knows I'm a lush. Even people I don't know.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah. Your typing is slurred.
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Thus far, Pujols has WAY better rate stats than A-Rod has had, they both have hit about the same number of HR per season, Pujols has never struck out over 100 times, A-Rod has 12 times, they both score about the same number of runs a season, Pujols has one more season of greater than a 1.000 OPS in 5 less full seasons played. They both play outstanding defense, though I will admit that A-Rod plays a more difficult position. Also, whether or not they mattered, A-Rod has tested positive for steroids and Pujols hasn’t.
The only edges I give to A-Rod would be defense and stolen bases. Why on earth is he the better player? And besides, you could make an argument for numerous other players like Ruth, Williams, Bonds, etc.
by NoahJ on Oct 9, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod's better than all of them
Better at playing the game. I’m not going and looking up numbers and shit. He’s the best athlete the game’s ever seen.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 10, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so your not putting up any argument except he is athletic.
In that case, maybe Brent Brewercould be the greatest ever.
by NoahJ on Oct 10, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
best ever
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 10, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're going for greatest player ever...
its gotta be the Babe. Can A-Rod or Pujold pitch? Nope.
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by BrewHaHeather on Oct 10, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Babe couldn't play defense tho. what's his UZR?
by Mykenk on Oct 10, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Fangraphs listed it, I would tell you.
But in terms of overall talent in baseball, the Babe owns.
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by BrewHaHeather on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 10, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm partial to Hugh Mulcahy
Pick up the nickname “Losing Pitcher” and still get MVP votes and an All-Star nod? You have to be good.
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by TheJay on Oct 10, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
… Babe’s only known PED was alcohol.
Though of course, Pujols only known PED is his apparent direct line to the Baseball Gods.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Babe was also powered by hot dogs… and loose women.
by drezdn on Oct 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop trying to muddy up my facts with numbers and reasoning
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 10, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Considering the overlap of Bonds’ and Pujols’ careers, I’m not sure A-Rod has ever even been the best player in the league at any point.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Oct 9, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought guys with numbers in the 90s weren't supposed to play beyond the second week of March
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by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No no no
You’re thinking of guys with numbers in the 80s.
Big difference.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge mistake by Nathan
Talk about an implosion.
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice! In your face yanks
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice! IN YOU FACE, YANKS!
*fixed
**LoV’d
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...really left field umpire?
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure glad they have those extra umpires on the lines
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by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That had to be one of the worst calls I've seen
And the ump was super close.. what a joke someone needs to be fined for that.
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 3B ump probably would have only seen one thing to call wrong
Cuzzi had two opportunities to rule it fair.
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by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant belive
that bad of a call can possibly be made 15 feet away from it
by DoubleJ235 on Oct 9, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put the ball in play!
Just don’t strike out…
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like watching the Brewers here
if they can’t score with the bases loaded and 0 out.
**Face in hand
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Twins kind of bailed out Cuzzi
If you can’t score with the bases loaded and nobody out, how can you complain about the umpires?
You know me Al.
by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There it is
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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by Michael M on Oct 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
318?
Thats’ a pretty joke of a corner.
by SgtClueLs on Oct 9, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Tropicana is shorter in the AL
315 in the dome, just like County Stadium.
You know me Al.
by TheJay on Oct 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaaand
Lets go Angels!
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
Checking in very late, but I’m still rec-ing this.
by Brew Angel on Oct 10, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, ugh, a Yankees/Angels ALCS is imminent
Go NL? (Unless it’s St. Louis)
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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