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Post by Saint on Sept 26, 2019 14:35:50 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 26, 2019 14:51:27 GMT -6
Gives the reaaons we should be favored to win the World Series, but, we still have to win 11 games in the post-season to get the job done. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 28, 2019 7:28:59 GMT -6
Harris not tailing off yet has got me believing more. His stuff last game against Anaheim gave me flashbacks of Lidge ca. 2004.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 28, 2019 9:32:54 GMT -6
Harris not tailing off yet has got me believing more. His stuff last name got against Anaheim gave me flashbacks of Lidge ca. 2004. I think our pen is rounding into one that could be a strength for us in the post-season. My concern with the pitching is that I am not convinced Hinch will use Urquidy as the 4th starter even though he has earned it. AT this point, Miley shoulkd not only have pitched himself out of the rotation, but, off the playoff roster. But, there is no way AJ keeps him off the roster. I like a pen of Peacock, James, Rondon, Smith,. Harris, Pressly, and Osuna. I think an extra position player would be more help than having 8 relievers. I would keep Miley off the roster and go with Urquidy. Position players would be" Gurriel Altuve Bregman Correa ( I have him on it because AJ would put him on it if he came to the park on crutches) Brantley Springer Reddick Alvarez Chirinos Diaz Tucker Maldonado Straw Marisnick/ Stubbs I like having three catchers. but, AJ will keep Jake on the roster. I am also afraid he will use 8 relievers even thought I don't think he needs that many. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2019 9:59:31 GMT -6
Gives the reaaons we should be favored to win the World Series, but, we still have to win 11 games in the post-season to get the job done. When you look at Fan Graphs, we are favored by far to win the WS. ...... 33.6% chance Of course the half empty crowd will say that there is a 66.4% chance we won't. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 28, 2019 11:07:45 GMT -6
Gives the reaaons we should be favored to win the World Series, but, we still have to win 11 games in the post-season to get the job done. When you look at Fan Graphs, we are favored by far to win the WS. ...... 33.6% chance Of course the half empty crowd will say that there is a 66.4% chance we won't. That’s more than a third. Those are ridiculously high odds. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Sept 28, 2019 11:50:04 GMT -6
No team scares me. Our starters are dangerous.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2019 11:59:42 GMT -6
When you look at Fan Graphs, we are favored by far to win the WS. ...... 33.6% chance Of course the half empty crowd will say that there is a 66.4% chance we won't. That’s more than a third. Those are ridiculously high odds. You are right, in the half dozen or so seasons I have followed Fan Graph, I don't ever remember a team breaking 30% going into the post season. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 28, 2019 12:34:16 GMT -6
What concerns me as a Stros fan is if it comes down to playing at the Trop. History hasn't been good in that venue, no matter what caliber team the Rays put on the field. Also I admire Kevin Cash as a manager, he is one that will go to the small ball game, and play old fashion Baseball. The Yankees just finished a series in there scoring one run in two games, with one of them going extra innings. They are a team of unknown bunch of players with nothing to lose.
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Post by abregmanfan on Sept 28, 2019 13:34:46 GMT -6
What concerns me as a Stros fan is if it comes down to playing at the Trop. History hasn't been good in that venue, no matter what caliber team the Rays put on the field. Also I admire Kevin Cash as a manager, he is one that will go to the small ball game, and play old fashion Baseball. The Yankees just finished a series in there scoring one run in two games, with one of them going extra innings. They are a team of unknown bunch of players with nothing to lose. I respect your opinion, but would much rather play the Rays than the A's. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 28, 2019 13:39:38 GMT -6
No team scares me. Our starters are dangerous. Their biggest enemy is themselves. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 28, 2019 13:43:55 GMT -6
What concerns me as a Stros fan is if it comes down to playing at the Trop. History hasn't been good in that venue, no matter what caliber team the Rays put on the field. Also I admire Kevin Cash as a manager, he is one that will go to the small ball game, and play old fashion Baseball. The Yankees just finished a series in there scoring one run in two games, with one of them going extra innings. They are a team of unknown bunch of players with nothing to lose. I respect your opinion, but would much rather play the Rays than the A's. It is which one is the worse of the two evils. Both teams should be respected, overall games played against each opponent, the Stros have struggled against the Rays the most. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 28, 2019 13:46:07 GMT -6
No team scares me. Our starters are dangerous. Their biggest enemy is themselves. That really should be the worst fear, the Stros have shown over the last few years no matter how hot they can get, with a flip of the switch the offense can go cold. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 28, 2019 14:24:31 GMT -6
Their biggest enemy is themselves. That really should be the worst fear, the Stros have shown over the last few years no matter how hot they can get, with a flip of the switch the offense can go cold. Precisely, the four runs they scored yesterday were the most since the division clincher, the second game in a row all were scored off home runs. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 28, 2019 15:34:26 GMT -6
I respect your opinion, but would much rather play the Rays than the A's. It is which one is the worse of the two evils. Both teams should be respected, overall games played against each opponent, the Stros have struggled against the Rays the most. Rays have a very good rotation |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 28, 2019 16:45:14 GMT -6
It is which one is the worse of the two evils. Both teams should be respected, overall games played against each opponent, the Stros have struggled against the Rays the most. Rays have a very good rotation When Morton last pitched against the Stros, he looked on the South end of innings pitched for the season. But his last start against the Yankees, Uncle Charley was untouchable against them. A five game series against them, especially if Snell comes back strong could be trouble. Then again they are going to have to throw their best to get to face Houston. |
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Post by marshall on Sept 29, 2019 6:48:02 GMT -6
The best news about the playoffs is that we don't have to face any pitchers making their MLB debut or with ERAs over 5. We seem to have trouble with those.
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Post by m240 on Sept 29, 2019 7:29:20 GMT -6
The best news about the playoffs is that we don't have to face any pitchers making their MLB debut or with ERAs over 5. We seem to have trouble with those. It is incredible that we seem to have that issue but there it is. The bad news is that we have to win 3 series against 3 very, very good teams. I think we are up to the task. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Sept 29, 2019 12:22:45 GMT -6
We will take every team seriously and should take home the gold once again.
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 20:39:12 GMT -6
Rays have a very good rotation When Morton last pitched against the Stros, he looked on the South end of innings pitched for the season. But his last start against the Yankees, Uncle Charley was untouchable against them. A five game series against them, especially if Snell comes back strong could be trouble. Then again they are going to have to throw their best to get to face Houston. With Morton starting for TB, I predict the Rays beat the A’s in the WC game. That should limit CFM to one start in the ALDS, but I could see him being used out of the pen in a game 5, if it goes that far. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 1:24:54 GMT -6
We all know who we WANT to go to the World Series in 2019 from the AL.
Who do you think will be there in the NL? Will it be the Dodgers for the 3rd straight year? And if so do you see a Buffalo Bills scenario or are they more scary because 3x the charm?
I think the Braves have a really good chance to sneak through.
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Post by marshall on Sept 30, 2019 1:29:50 GMT -6
We all know who we WANT to go to the World Series in 2019 from the AL. Who do you think will be there in the NL? Will it be the Dodgers for the 3rd straight year? And if so do you see a Buffalo Bills scenario or are they more scary because 3x the charm? I think the Braves have a really good chance to sneak through. I can't wrap my mind around the Braves being good without Turner's deep pockets. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 5:30:07 GMT -6
We all know who we WANT to go to the World Series in 2019 from the AL. Who do you think will be there in the NL? Will it be the Dodgers for the 3rd straight year? And if so do you see a Buffalo Bills scenario or are they more scary because 3x the charm? I think the Braves have a really good chance to sneak through. I can't wrap my mind around the Braves being good without Turner's deep pockets. It used to be jaw dropping how unappreciative and complacent Braves fans were around their successes in the early '90's to mid '00's. Half empty stadiums for baseball post season games? Sheesh.... Some of the wost fans in baseball. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 30, 2019 7:58:38 GMT -6
I think if the Nationals get past the WC game that they will be dangerous.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 8:53:28 GMT -6
I think Milwaukee will make it to the WS. Which, for me as a Braun hater, is the worst case scenario.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 9:03:03 GMT -6
I think Milwaukee will make it to the WS. Which, for me as a Braun hater, is the worst case scenario. Selig's Slugs? F 'em. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 30, 2019 9:10:17 GMT -6
I think Milwaukee will make it to the WS. Which, for me as a Braun hater, is the worst case scenario. I’m surprised they have done as well as they have without Yelich. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Sept 30, 2019 9:55:54 GMT -6
I think Milwaukee will make it to the WS. Which, for me as a Braun hater, is the worst case scenario. I will give you great odds. How much would you like to bet sir? |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 30, 2019 10:17:20 GMT -6
When Morton last pitched against the Stros, he looked on the South end of innings pitched for the season. But his last start against the Yankees, Uncle Charley was untouchable against them. A five game series against them, especially if Snell comes back strong could be trouble. Then again they are going to have to throw their best to get to face Houston. With Morton starting for TB, I predict the Rays beat the A’s in the WC game. That should limit CFM to one start in the ALDS, but I could see him being used out of the pen in a game 5, if it goes that far. I think facing Charley in a five game series with him limited would most likely be better. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 30, 2019 10:22:19 GMT -6
I think if the Nationals get past the WC game that they will be dangerous. That would be something if they could get past the first round finally without Harper. |
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