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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2019 9:11:24 GMT -6
Seems there are two options, that both have pros and cons....... Start with a weakened Twins squad, or fight it out with A's, who have been giving us fits lately.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 16, 2019 9:29:05 GMT -6
No option for me..........go for #1 to avoid a game 7 at Yankee Stadium
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2019 10:00:04 GMT -6
Side question......
If it comes down to the wire, do we use JV or Cole (in their normal rotation spot) on the last day of the season to win home field advantage?
There I vote no. Go into the ALDS with guns blazing.
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Post by batman007 on Sept 16, 2019 11:56:30 GMT -6
We’re not worried about the A’s and home field advantage doesn’t matter, so option C, let the A’s win the division and we take WC spot number 1.
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 16, 2019 12:18:28 GMT -6
I chose option 2. Go big or go home.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 16, 2019 13:46:17 GMT -6
Side question...... If it comes down to the wire, do we use JV or Cole (in their normal rotation spot) on the last day of the season to win home field advantage? There I vote no. Go into the ALDS with guns blazing. I would have to give that some thoght. Our last game is against the Angels and we should be able to win without using one of those two guys.. The problem there being if you lose that game yoo don't get home field and blow the chance to start the pitcher in games one or two. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 16, 2019 16:02:19 GMT -6
I'd go with JV-Cole-Greinke in the ALDS, and JV-Greinke-Cole in the ALCS and WS. JV and Cole are so similar it would be nice to break up the approaches in a 7-game series. And if any of the 7-game series we go up 3-0, I think you have to give Miley a start and take the opportunity to rest the big guns in case we need them.
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Post by Saint on Sept 16, 2019 16:03:56 GMT -6
We’re not worried about the A’s and home field advantage doesn’t matter, so option C, let the A’s win the division and we take WC spot number 1. I just saw this.  Worrying about the A's catching up to us in the regular season with such a huge lead is different from worrying about facing them in a 5-game series. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 16, 2019 16:16:29 GMT -6
We’re not worried about the A’s and home field advantage doesn’t matter, so option C, let the A’s win the division and we take WC spot number 1. I just saw this. Worrying about the A's catching up to us in the regular season with such a huge lead is different from worrying about facing them in a 5-game series. If we allow the A's to win the division, we don't belong in the playoffs. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 16, 2019 16:24:08 GMT -6
It would be nice to have the number one seed, but as History goes in the playoffs, it is the team that has the hot iron when the bell rings. The 2001 Mariners proved that.
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Post by bearbryant on Sept 16, 2019 16:32:35 GMT -6
It would be nice to have the number one seed, but as History goes in the playoffs, it is the team that has the hot iron when the bell rings. The 2001 Mariners proved that. I agree with that. Let's not forget the Astros'
1. First division crown 2. First playoff-series win 3. First MLB pennant
4. First World Series win
all happened on the road. We were the better team that day, and it didn't matter the games were in Dodger Stadium, Busch Stadium & Turner Field We answered the bell and our opponent didn't
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 16, 2019 17:07:37 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 16, 2019 17:10:03 GMT -6
It’s kind of like drafting. Not every first overall pick ends up being Chipper Jones. Sometimes, you get Matt Bush. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 16, 2019 17:16:48 GMT -6
It’s kind of like drafting. Not every first overall pick ends up being Chipper Jones. Sometimes, you get Matt Bush. Just take last seasons playoffs, the Red Sox had things go their way, but after the Stros smoked the Indians with the offensive show, it didn't turn out with the outcome we liked. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 16, 2019 19:15:32 GMT -6
It’s kind of like drafting. Not every first overall pick ends up being Chipper Jones. Sometimes, you get Matt Bush. Just take last seasons playoffs, the Red Sox had things go their way, but after the Stros smoked the Indians with the offensive show, it didn't turn out with the outcome we liked. The Benintendi catch was a gut punch that they couldn’t recover from the rest of the way. |
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Post by batman007 on Sept 16, 2019 21:32:22 GMT -6
We’re not worried about the A’s and home field advantage doesn’t matter, so option C, let the A’s win the division and we take WC spot number 1. I just saw this. Worrying about the A's catching up to us in the regular season with such a huge lead is different from worrying about facing them in a 5-game series. I don't think the 2011 Braves worried about the Cardinals catching up to them either with such a huge lead. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2019 23:29:21 GMT -6
Just take last seasons playoffs, the Red Sox had things go their way, but after the Stros smoked the Indians with the offensive show, it didn't turn out with the outcome we liked. The Benintendi catch was a gut punch that they couldn’t recover from the rest of the way. Actually, the Altuve "should have been a HR" out got into the Astros heads and killed any chance for them. They sulked their way out. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 16, 2019 23:37:26 GMT -6
The Benintendi catch was a gut punch that they couldn’t recover from the rest of the way. Actually, the Altuve "should have been a HR" out got into the Astros heads and killed any chance for them. They sulked their way out. I remember Betts saying something about reaching into the stands and having the ball knocked out of his hands. INTO THE STANDS. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 17, 2019 6:17:08 GMT -6
I just saw this. Worrying about the A's catching up to us in the regular season with such a huge lead is different from worrying about facing them in a 5-game series. I don't think the 2011 Braves worried about the Cardinals catching up to them either with such a huge lead. I'm sure the players aren't worried. |
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Post by marshall on Sept 18, 2019 6:09:05 GMT -6
Side question...... If it comes down to the wire, do we use JV or Cole (in their normal rotation spot) on the last day of the season to win home field advantage? There I vote no. Go into the ALDS with guns blazing. The way it's scheduled, even if Cole pitches the last day of the season, Verlander will be on 6 days rest to start the Division series and Cole will be on 5 days rest. There is no need to give them rest and break up their routines any more than necessary. But I do think we'll see no more than 6 innings from here to the end of the season. I think that's why Verlander was pulled. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2019 17:51:31 GMT -6
It’s kind of like drafting. Not every first overall pick ends up being Chipper Jones. Sometimes, you get Matt Bush. Or Mark Appel (sorry I couldn't help myself) |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 18, 2019 18:34:08 GMT -6
It’s kind of like drafting. Not every first overall pick ends up being Chipper Jones. Sometimes, you get Matt Bush. Or Mark Appel (sorry I couldn't help myself) 😡 |
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Post by koolade2 on Sept 18, 2019 20:53:12 GMT -6
Astros have a 2 game lead in the AL and three over LA
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