Another game, another day with knuklecup's vision unrealized.kieckeredinthehead said:
How the hell does Fuld get the start in LF over Adam Dunn?
Use zenmate and set it to UK or wherever and you can use mlb.tv throughout the entire playoffs. At least it worked fine for me for all the Yankees games.InsideTheParker said:If you have mlb.tv, you can see the games live. No luck if you are in the states, where you have to wait until 90 minutes after the game.
ledsox said:The Royals like to run. Does Lester make his first pick off attempt to 1st since April 2013?
that is amazing. why wouldn't runners just be going first move on him every time? Is he that fast to the plate that it doesn't matter?Red(s)HawksFan said:
Interesting stat via Buster Olney...
Left handed starters stolen bases against and number of pick-off attempts made by each pitcher:
Cole Hamels 19 SB / 85 PO attempts
Francisco Liriano 19 SB / 69 PO attempts
Scott Kazmir 18 SB / 63 PO attempts
Jon Lester 16 SB / 0 PO attempts
Makes you wonder how effect pick off throws really are at slowing down the running game.
https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/517001990770286592
For me, it's mostly Carl Crawford and their Yankee like ignorance of a budget. But I don't hate them much - I have a close friend who is a Dodgers fan who deserves to see a title and Kershaw in the World Series would be wonderful.William Robertson said:Since the game hasn't started, could someone please give me a quick one-sentence summary of why the cool kids hate the Dodgers?
Pearl Wilson said:Scouts told Olney that Lester has had problems throwing to bases this year. What scouts, I wonder.
And how does that even happen? Isn't that like saying a great chef is having problems making oatmeal?
William Robertson said:Since the game hasn't started, could someone please give me a quick one-sentence summary of why the cool kids hate the Dodgers?
Carl Crawford.William Robertson said:Since the game hasn't started, could someone please give me a quick one-sentence summary of why the cool kids hate the Dodgers?
Snoop Soxy Dogg said:
I can't tell whether this ranking is just based on your personal preferences, or your assessment of the merits of each team. If it's the latter, man, are you underrating the Orioles.
Speaking of the Orioles, when was the last time an AL East Division winner (and by 12 games!) is not even considered a top 2-3 favourite to win it all? They've been underrated all year - I can see them sneaking into the World Series.
I thought I read that Dunn was retiring after this season? Which of course would make it worse.TheYaz67 said:
Because LA, and they have become the West Coast version of the Yankees in payroll terms - do you need more than two reasons?
And poor Adam Dunn if the A's lose this game - what if he goes on to play 5 or 6 more years and never again sniffs the playoffs? Would suck to be stuck with the memory of being on the bench for the one playoff game of your career....
I think its a Boston-LA thing.William Robertson said:Since the game hasn't started, could someone please give me a quick one-sentence summary of why the cool kids hate the Dodgers?
You'll love it next spring.BornToRun said:My level of annoyance at the "Big Game James" monicker grows exponentially every time an announcer utters it.
Just go watch some 2013 highlights on YouTube. That's what I do.Luis Taint said:Post season baseball
BornToRun said:My level of annoyance at the "Big Game James" monicker grows exponentially every time an announcer utters it.
This sums it up. It wouldn't really bother me too much if it was actually earned.DrewDawg said:
Especially since his last 2 starts are: 9.1 IP, 12 H, 11 ER
bankshot1 said:who are the cool kids rooting for in this one?
I think he walked back from that.Laser Show said:yea Dunn is most likely retiring
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24689627/adam-dunn-likely-to-retire-after-2014-season
I like both teams. The Lester-Sox West element has me pulling for them.DrewDawg said:
I think they go both ways. The Royals are pretty cool, with George Brett and you have Lester going for Oakland.
bankshot1 said:I like both teams. The Lester-Sox West element has me pulling for them.
SINCE STEROIDS!!!!!!!!! /P91BoSoxFink said:Since when does James Shields throw 96 MPH?
Harry Hooper said:Tape-measure shot? Let's not go overboard.
That was so awesome to watch. He K'd the first 4 Rays if I remember correctly.Al Zarilla said:Remember when Jon hit 96 - 97 in game one vs. the Devil Rays? Let's see tonight.