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Post by m240 on Sept 23, 2019 11:21:37 GMT -6
And since I am not stupid that is not what I am saying. We have 6 games left. Cole and Greinke are pitching against the Mariners who are already throwing their AAA guys to have a look. I doubt seriously that we lose either game of those two. While we are playing those two games the Yankees are playing the Rays in games that the Rays have to win to stay tied with the Indians for the second wild card spot. So I THINK that the Yankees will lose at least one of those two games giving us a three game lead with only 4 games left to play. The odds of us losing 3 out of 4 to the Angels are so long as to almost not be worth considering. So I THINK that Verlander has seen his last start and Cole and Greinke will see their last start against the M's. Saint's thought about a 2 or 3 inning outing does make sense though to keep them tuned up. OBVIOUSLY if we need them to secure home field then they start again. I did not mean to imply that you are stupid. You see things basically the same as I do. I also think the Yankees lose at least one to the Rays and they could be swept. I tbink we win both in Seattle. What scares me is Miley starting in LA. If things go OK, the worst we do is 4-2 on this trip....The Yankees have to win all 5 to beat us out. Rignt now, I am more comfortable with urquidy than with Miley. ditto |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 23, 2019 11:23:17 GMT -6
I fail to understand why you seem to place no importance on securing home field advantage against the Yankees. They have 5 games left......2 in Tampa and 3 in Arlington. We have 2 with Seattle and 4 with LA. I think we can go 4-2 n tbose games and tie the Yankees in wins and losses wbich gives us home field. The Rays are fignting for the second wild card and will pull out all stops to beat the Yankees. Tne Rays should get at least a split in tbose games. I tbink if we finish 106-56 we get the home field and that is sssuming the Yankees lose at least once this week. We MUST not rest players if it means taking a chance on the Yankees getting home field........We don't want a game 7 in Yankee Stadium. Because I don't think it will matter that much. If you can't win one extra game on the road, you weren't good enough anyways. We beat LA on the road in the WS, and we're a better team now. Plus, I don't want to play Oakland in the first round, if possible. I think we match up better against the Twins. We also took the Yankees 4-3 during the season despite playing 4 of those 7 on the road. That being said, we should be able to win most of these remaining scrub games by playing our B team. We have guys that need some rest, and we have some guys that need more playing time to see where they stand for us and the postseason. I consider those more important. Homefield throughout is great, but health and the right roster is more important. how about those that are being rested, they go over base running drills during the down time. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 23, 2019 11:26:17 GMT -6
Because I don't think it will matter that much. If you can't win one extra game on the road, you weren't good enough anyways. We beat LA on the road in the WS, and we're a better team now. Plus, I don't want to play Oakland in the first round, if possible. I think we match up better against the Twins. We also took the Yankees 4-3 during the season despite playing 4 of those 7 on the road. That being said, we should be able to win most of these remaining scrub games by playing our B team. We have guys that need some rest, and we have some guys that need more playing time to see where they stand for us and the postseason. I consider those more important. Homefield throughout is great, but health and the right roster is more important. how about those that are being rested, they go over base running drills during the down time. Can't hurt! |
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Post by m240 on Sept 23, 2019 11:27:16 GMT -6
I fail to understand why you seem to place no importance on securing home field advantage against the Yankees. They have 5 games left......2 in Tampa and 3 in Arlington. We have 2 with Seattle and 4 with LA. I think we can go 4-2 n tbose games and tie the Yankees in wins and losses wbich gives us home field. The Rays are fignting for the second wild card and will pull out all stops to beat the Yankees. Tne Rays should get at least a split in tbose games. I tbink if we finish 106-56 we get the home field and that is sssuming the Yankees lose at least once this week. We MUST not rest players if it means taking a chance on the Yankees getting home field........We don't want a game 7 in Yankee Stadium. Because I don't think it will matter that much. If you can't win one extra game on the road, you weren't good enough anyways. We beat LA on the road in the WS, and we're a better team now. Plus, I don't want to play Oakland in the first round, if possible. I think we match up better against the Twins. We also took the Yankees 4-3 during the season despite playing 4 of those 7 on the road. That being said, we should be able to win most of these remaining scrub games by playing our B team. We have guys that need some rest, and we have some guys that need more playing time to see where they stand for us and the postseason. I consider those more important. Homefield throughout is great, but health and the right roster is more important. The Yankees have the second best home field record in the league. We have the best. I would prefer 4 at home if the need presents itself. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 23, 2019 11:28:54 GMT -6
Because I don't think it will matter that much. If you can't win one extra game on the road, you weren't good enough anyways. We beat LA on the road in the WS, and we're a better team now. Plus, I don't want to play Oakland in the first round, if possible. I think we match up better against the Twins. We also took the Yankees 4-3 during the season despite playing 4 of those 7 on the road. That being said, we should be able to win most of these remaining scrub games by playing our B team. We have guys that need some rest, and we have some guys that need more playing time to see where they stand for us and the postseason. I consider those more important. Homefield throughout is great, but health and the right roster is more important. The Yankees have the second best home field record in the league. We have the best. I would prefer 4 at home if the need presents itself. I prefer it, but I think we can win anywhere if we're fully healthy. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 11:33:19 GMT -6
The Yankees have the second best home field record in the league. We have the best. I would prefer 4 at home if the need presents itself. I prefer it, but I think we can win anywhere if we're fully healthy. Don't hold me to this, but I remember reading that 59% of MLB games, and 54% of playoff games are won by the home team. You are right , we can win anywhere, but I like tipping the odds our way |
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