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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 30, 2019 10:25:01 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? How about the Brewers yesterday, knowing that the Cards blew out the Cubs and continued to play extra innings. I think they finally got the message late and let the winning run score on a wild pitch. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 30, 2019 10:25:45 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. They've got a very very good 1-2-3 starting pitching core and two of the best hitters in the NL in the middle of their lineup. Their bullpen and weak offense from the right side of their IF are there trouble spots but that rotation is no joke. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 30, 2019 10:28:18 GMT -6
That would be something if they could get past the first round finally without Harper. They've got a very very good 1-2-3 starting pitching core and two of the best hitters in the NL in the middle of their lineup. Their bullpen and weak offense from the right side of their IF are there trouble spots but that rotation is no joke. Starting pitching can dominate in a short series. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 10:41:54 GMT -6
Everyone worrying about Morton must have missed the memo about his ERA being nearly 5 1/2 since the ASG.
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Post by Saint on Sept 30, 2019 10:43:18 GMT -6
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Post by paastrosfan on Sept 30, 2019 10:45:28 GMT -6
Everyone worrying about Morton must have missed the memo about his ERA being nearly 5 1/2 since the ASG. I am with you there, I thought Charley hit his peak in season innings. But his last start against the Yankees he had a no-hitter for five, they couldn't touch the bender. Time will tell. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 30, 2019 11:56:14 GMT -6
From ESPN (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27706856/2019-mlb-playoff-preview-storylines-info-odds-every-possible-series#Astros):
"The Astros enter the postseason as the World Series favorite for obvious reasons and figure to have a big edge over either the Rays or A's here. Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke form an imposing rotation trio. The powerful offense ranked third in the majors in home runs, first in batting average and first in lowest strikeout rate. The bullpen had the third-best ERA in the majors. They ranked fourth in defensive runs saved. Alex Bregman is an MVP candidate and Michael Brantley and rookie slugger Yordan Alvarez provide help from the left side that the team lacked a year ago. It's a team without a weakness and it begins the postseason in better health than last season (although Carlos Correa's back is a concern).
Houston Astros
107-55 | AL West champs | 33% World Series odds
Odds by round
ALDS: 72% vs. A's, 72% vs. Rays
ALCS: 68% vs. Yankees, 73% vs. Twins
World Series: 56% vs. Dodgers, 68% vs. Braves, 74% vs. Cardinals, 79% vs. Brewers, 66% vs. Nationals
What they do better than everyone else: There are a lot of things the Astros do better than everybody else, but their rotation is the most fearsome part of the Houston dossier at the moment. Nationals fans might dispute whether Houston has the better playoff rotation, but no one can combine the track records of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke with the kind of recent dominance that trio has shown. Sure, there could be a step down when Houston gets to its No. 4 but, then again, given the way rookie Jose Urquidy has thrown lately, concerns about Wade Miley might be irrelevant. -- Doolittle
One flaw that could doom them: The Astros are a very complete team. If anything, you look at the bullpen as a possible weakness, if only in relation to the rest of the roster. Houston's save percentage is better than average and their rate of stranding inherited runners ranks fifth. So we're not talking glaring weaknesses here. There's no lefty in the bullpen, unless Miley is moved there, but that hasn't been a problem for the Astros all season. Closer Roberto Osuna has been excellent and has a lot of postseason experience. If he slumps, chaos ensues. There's just no reason to think he'll slump. -- Doolittle
Their Mr. Excitement: Just one? That's like choosing your favorite Beatle or your favorite "Seinfeld" episode or your favorite variation of Diamondbacks uniform. Look, Verlander and Cole are going to finish 1-2 in the Cy Young voting and are capable of a dozen strikeouts every time out, but they don't play every day. Yordan Alvarez is a rookie slugger of prodigious ability, but he doesn't play in the field. George Springer had his best season and has been a World Series MVP. Jose Altuve is still a marvel. But for 2019, I have to go with Alex Bregman, who may be the AL MVP, plays all over the infield (whether at shortstop or in a shift), loves the spotlight and has the energy to earn the title Mr. Excitement. -- Schoenfield
Their best player you've never heard of: Maybe the league's most overlooked reliever over the past five years, Will Harris has the fifth-best ERA+ of any pitcher in that stretch -- better than Craig Kimbrel, better than Kenley Jansen -- while bouncing between roles in the Houston bullpen. On 20 other teams, he'd be the established closer with 175 career saves. But with Houston he settles for just his few saves a year -- when the regular closer is struggling or unavailable -- as well as his annual postseason bonus check. -- Miller
Their season in a game: The Astros' pitching was extraordinary this year, led by Cole and Verlander. But in the year of the juiced ball, even the two Cy Young co-favorites were vulnerable to home runs. The offense, meanwhile, led the majors in walks drawn and had the fewest strikeouts, as Houston set a franchise record for wins. The game, then: a 14-3 win over Colorado, Aug. 7. Cole struck out 10 and walked nobody in six innings, allowing only two runs on two solo homers. The Astros walked nine times, struck out only nine times, and, fittingly for a team that began the season with 96% playoff odds, had a big lead after the first inning. It was all cruising after that. -- Miller
Passan's Inside Intel: The questionable status of shortstop Carlos Correa could alter the makeup of the Astros' lineup -- but not irreparably. Bregman has played admirably at shortstop all season. And considering how Correa's balky back has hampered him, he is at best a question mark. ... The construction of the Astros' roster is of great interest. Even without Correa, their depth is evident. Guarantees to make the roster: Bregman, Alvarez, Altuve, Springer, Brantley, Yuli Gurriel, Martin Maldonado and Robinson Chirinos. Depending on how many pitchers the Astros carry, there could be an odd man out among the remaining players: Josh Reddick, Kyle Tucker, Jake Marisnick, Abraham Toro, Myles Straw and Aledmys Diaz.
If you're going to beat the Astros, the clearest path may be by dialing down the radar-gun numbers. "They murder fastballs," said one scout who has advanced them most of September. "They're the best breaking-ball-hitting team in the big leagues. But they struggle with changeups and splitters and soft stuff."
"You have to jump on Cole and Miley early," another scout said. "Because if you do, they don't have that two- or three-inning, young power guy to bridge the gap to the late innings. You can take advantage of that." ... "They just take such good at-bats," a third scout said. "Even when they're behind." He's right: Astros hitters have the best OPS in baseball of players down in the count. ... Nearly every evaluator believes the Astros are going to win the World Series. Said one: "Best team on paper. They're deep in the rotation. They're built for a five- and seven-game series. The first three starters for the Astros might be the three best starters in the postseason. You're not gonna score a lot."
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Post by abregmanfan on Sept 30, 2019 12:38:53 GMT -6
I would love playing the Cardinals in the World Serious.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 14:18:14 GMT -6
So if the regular season ended today, the Astros would have the best record in all of baseball with HFA..... oh wait!
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Post by m240 on Sept 30, 2019 16:04:36 GMT -6
Now that the exhibition season is over let's play some real baseball.
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Post by koolade2 on Sept 30, 2019 16:18:14 GMT -6
every time I read they led the Majors in lowest Strike Out rate. All I can think of is Marsnick and Co.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 16:29:28 GMT -6
every time I read they led the Majors in lowest Strike Out rate. All I can think of is Marsnick and Co. If the good lord is willing and the creeks don’t rise, we have seen the last of that loser on our active roster. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 30, 2019 16:35:53 GMT -6
every time I read they led the Majors in lowest Strike Out rate. All I can think of is Marsnick and Co. If the good lord is willing and the creeks don’t rise, we have seen the last of that loser on our active roster. You mean after the postseason. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 16:54:59 GMT -6
If the good lord is willing and the creeks don’t rise, we have seen the last of that loser on our active roster. You mean after the postseason. No, I’m hoping he’s left off of the postseason rosters. |
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Post by m240 on Sept 30, 2019 17:05:02 GMT -6
This is not a baseball question but I am curious if anyone else has had their fox icon drop off their favorites lists. It has disappeared from my iPhone and my iMac.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 30, 2019 18:42:00 GMT -6
What do rules say about replacing an injured player on your roster after the series begins? I am asking because depending on Correa staying healthy is questionable.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 18:44:12 GMT -6
This is not a baseball question but I am curious if anyone else has had their fox icon drop off their favorites lists. It has disappeared from my iPhone and my iMac. I hear Dish Network has dropped Fox Sports. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 30, 2019 18:44:33 GMT -6
What do rules say about replacing an injured player on your roster after the series begins? I am asking because depending on Correa staying healthy is questionable. It is allowed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 30, 2019 18:54:22 GMT -6
This is not a baseball question but I am curious if anyone else has had their fox icon drop off their favorites lists. It has disappeared from my iPhone and my iMac. I hear Dish Network has dropped Fox Sports. They dropped it a few weeks back in some area. My sister's family lost it in August. Directv isn't perfect but beats Dish. I dropped Dish when the Astros games were moved to Root Sports. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 30, 2019 18:56:02 GMT -6
What do rules say about replacing an injured player on your roster after the series begins? I am asking because depending on Correa staying healthy is questionable. It is allowed. Good. I hope Correa is healthy and produces, but, I have to see it to believe it. Glad we can replace him if necessary. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 30, 2019 19:39:36 GMT -6
Good. I hope Correa is healthy and produces, but, I have to see it to believe it. Glad we can replace him if necessary. I think in order to replace an injured player after the playoff roster is submitted the team has to submit a request to the COB and he has the authority to approve or disapprove the request. I think it’s pretty much just a formality though. I’m pretty sure if the injured player is a pitcher, he can only be replaced by another pitcher or if he is a position player, he has to be replaced by a position player. No doubt Correa will be on the ALDS roster when the team submits it. He can always be replaced if he is a no go. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 30, 2019 20:09:28 GMT -6
Good. I hope Correa is healthy and produces, but, I have to see it to believe it. Glad we can replace him if necessary. I think in order to replace an injured player after the playoff roster is submitted the team has to submit a request to the COB and he has the authority to approve or disapprove the request. I think it’s pretty much just a formality though. I’m pretty sure if the injured player is a pitcher, he can only be replaced by another pitcher or if he is a position player, he has to be replaced by a position player. No doubt Correa will be on the ALDS roster when the team submits it. He can always be replaced if he is a no go. Hopefully,he can limit his off the field activities until the playoffs are over. |
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Post by batman007 on Sept 30, 2019 22:45:25 GMT -6
I think Milwaukee will make it to the WS. Which, for me as a Braun hater, is the worst case scenario. I'd rather they didn't make the WS as I would like the Astros to be the only team to ever win an AL and NL Pennant. |
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Post by m240 on Oct 1, 2019 6:23:51 GMT -6
This is not a baseball question but I am curious if anyone else has had their fox icon drop off their favorites lists. It has disappeared from my iPhone and my iMac. I hear Dish Network has dropped Fox Sports. That is true as well. I could not watch the game on Sunday. Pissed me off. But what I am talking about are the icons for Fox News on my phone and my iMac. They both just disappeared from my frequently viewed sites menu. Like maybe someone does not want me to look at Fox News. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 1, 2019 7:16:25 GMT -6
You mean after the postseason. No, I’m hoping he’s left off of the postseason rosters. Never happen. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 1, 2019 8:27:41 GMT -6
No, I’m hoping he’s left off of the postseason rosters. Never happen. Probably, but i can hope, |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 8:54:08 GMT -6
I hear Dish Network has dropped Fox Sports. That is true as well. I could not watch the game on Sunday. Pissed me off. But what I am talking about are the icons for Fox News on my phone and my iMac. They both just disappeared from my frequently viewed sites menu. Like maybe someone does not want me to look at Fox News. Cooke (Apple) - Liberal and gay SJW Zuckenberg- (FB)- Flaming Liberal Pichai, Page, and Brin (Google)- Ultra Left with vendetta against conservatives Not saying your plight has anything to do with these 3, but they are among the most powerful in directing their staffs to develop algorithms to supress conserative ideas or communication. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 1, 2019 9:07:06 GMT -6
Lord help us, M240 has stirred up the conspiracy theorist. Won't be long until Marshall sees the bat-signal and comes into the thread to talk about "demoncrats".  |
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Post by marshall on Oct 1, 2019 11:35:08 GMT -6
I hear Dish Network has dropped Fox Sports. That is true as well. I could not watch the game on Sunday. Pissed me off. But what I am talking about are the icons for Fox News on my phone and my iMac. They both just disappeared from my frequently viewed sites menu. Like maybe someone does not want me to look at Fox News. I'm on Spectrum on a limited package and there's CNN and MSNBC. But there's no FNN unless you pay a premium. Just another mind control play with a tech company. It's ridiculous. ANd C-span hasn't been decent since Bryan was there. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 12:00:20 GMT -6
Lord help us, M240 has stirred up the conspiracy theorist. Won't be long until Marshall sees the bat-signal and comes into the thread to talk about "demoncrats". Now who would you be talking about?  |
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