MLB Play-offs, Giants!

Parallax · 10-08-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Ira

..............Their frustration and pettiness was ridiculous. There will always be bad strikes and balls calls, but the sign of a winner is how you handle them.
The Twins just cried like babies.

And just in--congrats SF!!!

I don't follow baseball much, but living where I do, the Twins are a big deal (way too big) to a lot of people. I may not watch baseball, but I always enjoy hearing about the Twins getting beat.

Ratmagiclady · 10-08-2010, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I don't follow baseball much, but living where I do, the Twins are a big deal (way too big) to a lot of people. I may not watch baseball, but I always enjoy hearing about the Twins getting beat.

I'm gonna root for the Twins. They represent about the only flat place I'd like to be at this point, after all. And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics.

Parallax · 10-08-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics.

Hi. I do have other interests besides politics, like uh, uh, oh yeah - photography.

Ira · 10-12-2010, 02:34 AM

All the teams I wanted in are in now.

Just waiting for Texas to knock off Tampa Bay.

cardinal43 · 10-13-2010, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Ira

All the teams I wanted in are in now.

Just waiting for Texas to knock off Tampa Bay.

Texas heard you. Now it is the Yankees vs Rangers.

reeftool · 10-13-2010, 08:28 AM

This is going to be an interesting playoff series in the AL. The Rangers have done very well against the Yankees this year and there was speculation that the Yankees let the Rays win the division so they wouldn't have to play the Rangers in the first round.

KxBlaze · 10-13-2010, 11:16 AM

A very ugly series (at least the last 2 games) for the Giants. Most people think that the Phillies are a way more dominant hitting team than the Giants (I thought this too) but I just saw that the Phillies hit only 3 points higher in team average and hit only 4 more home runs than the Giants during the regular season and they split the series 3-3. I think the Giants have a better chance to beat the Phillies than I originally thought.

Ira · 10-13-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

This is going to be an interesting playoff series in the AL. The Rangers have done very well against the Yankees this year and there was speculation that the Yankees let the Rays win the division so they wouldn't have to play the Rangers in the first round.

I don't think a team ever lets another team win. But the stage is set, so let the games begin!!!

Ratings-wise, which do you think would be the best series? This is a hard one to call.

Oldschool · 10-13-2010, 12:53 PM

Halladay vs. Lincecum. Can't wait!

Ira · 10-13-2010, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

I'm gonna root for the Twins. They represent about the only flat place I'd like to be at this point, after all. And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics.

You can stop rooting until 2011.

It's called a sweep.

johnmflores · 10-14-2010, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Oldschool

Halladay vs. Lincecum. Can't wait!

I've already told my wife that I'll be checking my phone for the score while we're out to dinner with friends. If the restaurant has a bar I'll be going to the "powder room" a lot.

I'm a Phillies fan but am worried about this Giants matchup. Philly bats have been pretty cold lately - how many earned runs did they score against the Reds? 3? 4? They need to wake up against one of the best pitching staffs in the league or we'll be treated to 7 games of 1-run, extra-inning, nail-biting drama.

As for the AL, Cliff Lee will beat the Yankees twice. CC proved that he's mortal last time out. Even Mariano's shown vulnerability lately. As much as I'd like to see a NYY/PHI rematch, it's not a done deal...

reeftool · 10-15-2010, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by Ira

I don't think a team ever lets another team win. But the stage is set, so let the games begin!!!

Ratings-wise, which do you think would be the best series? This is a hard one to call.

That story circulated when Girardi benched a lot of his better players so they could be rested for the playoffs. It also got some of the other guys off the bench so they would be a little sharper if they were needed. I call it smart managing but some sports writers had other opinions.

johnmflores · 10-15-2010, 07:57 AM

This one is for the Phillies!

Ira · 10-15-2010, 11:38 AM

They say the Texas-NY match-up makes history for the largest salary disparity:

$50 million for the Rangers, $200 million for the Yankees.

I wonder if anyone has done a home stadium cost-comparison for hot dogs to see if there's any correlation there.

Ira · 10-15-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

That story circulated when Girardi benched a lot of his better players so they could be rested for the playoffs. It also got some of the other guys off the bench so they would be a little sharper if they were needed. I call it smart managing but some sports writers had other opinions.

I agree with you.

I also think that modern baseball is so different than in the past because in the old days, not only did starters complete so many more games, but the relievers were stronger and more plentiful.

Today, it seems that most teams only have one or two decent closers, and most can't go more than 2 innings anyway. So, that's why a team like the Yankees is so dangerous in the late innings, because from their 1 to 9 spot, every batter is a real threat, and with weaker relief pitching, they just seem to eat up the opposition. (The DH rule doesn't hurt much either!)

Granted, in post season, a lot of this has to do with simple playoff experience which the Yankees always bring to the field, but you can't minimize their "Wow" factor, and how opposing teams can get so nervous about playing them and make stupid mistakes.

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10-08-2010, 01:35 PM	#31
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Ira ..............Their frustration and pettiness was ridiculous. There will always be bad strikes and balls calls, but the sign of a winner is how you handle them. The Twins just cried like babies. And just in--congrats SF!!! I don't follow baseball much, but living where I do, the Twins are a big deal (way too big) to a lot of people. I may not watch baseball, but I always enjoy hearing about the Twins getting beat.

10-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#32
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Parallax I don't follow baseball much, but living where I do, the Twins are a big deal (way too big) to a lot of people. I may not watch baseball, but I always enjoy hearing about the Twins getting beat. I'm gonna root for the Twins. They represent about the only flat place I'd like to be at this point, after all. And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics.

10-08-2010, 05:36 PM	#33
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics. Hi. I do have other interests besides politics, like uh, uh, oh yeah - photography.

10-12-2010, 02:34 AM	#34
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	All the teams I wanted in are in now. Just waiting for Texas to knock off Tampa Bay.

10-13-2010, 08:08 AM	#35
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by Ira All the teams I wanted in are in now. Just waiting for Texas to knock off Tampa Bay. Texas heard you. Now it is the Yankees vs Rangers.

10-13-2010, 08:28 AM	#36
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	This is going to be an interesting playoff series in the AL. The Rangers have done very well against the Yankees this year and there was speculation that the Yankees let the Rays win the division so they wouldn't have to play the Rangers in the first round.

10-13-2010, 11:16 AM	#37
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	A very ugly series (at least the last 2 games) for the Giants. Most people think that the Phillies are a way more dominant hitting team than the Giants (I thought this too) but I just saw that the Phillies hit only 3 points higher in team average and hit only 4 more home runs than the Giants during the regular season and they split the series 3-3. I think the Giants have a better chance to beat the Phillies than I originally thought.

10-13-2010, 11:52 AM	#38
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by reeftool This is going to be an interesting playoff series in the AL. The Rangers have done very well against the Yankees this year and there was speculation that the Yankees let the Rays win the division so they wouldn't have to play the Rangers in the first round. I don't think a team ever lets another team win. But the stage is set, so let the games begin!!! Ratings-wise, which do you think would be the best series? This is a hard one to call.

10-13-2010, 12:53 PM	#39
Oldschool Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,278	Halladay vs. Lincecum. Can't wait!

10-13-2010, 06:58 PM	#40
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady I'm gonna root for the Twins. They represent about the only flat place I'd like to be at this point, after all. And ... Hi, Parallax. Haven't seen you much without the politics. You can stop rooting until 2011. It's called a sweep.

10-14-2010, 01:39 PM	#41
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Oldschool Halladay vs. Lincecum. Can't wait! I've already told my wife that I'll be checking my phone for the score while we're out to dinner with friends. If the restaurant has a bar I'll be going to the "powder room" a lot. I'm a Phillies fan but am worried about this Giants matchup. Philly bats have been pretty cold lately - how many earned runs did they score against the Reds? 3? 4? They need to wake up against one of the best pitching staffs in the league or we'll be treated to 7 games of 1-run, extra-inning, nail-biting drama. As for the AL, Cliff Lee will beat the Yankees twice. CC proved that he's mortal last time out. Even Mariano's shown vulnerability lately. As much as I'd like to see a NYY/PHI rematch, it's not a done deal...

10-15-2010, 07:27 AM	#42
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	Originally posted by Ira I don't think a team ever lets another team win. But the stage is set, so let the games begin!!! Ratings-wise, which do you think would be the best series? This is a hard one to call. That story circulated when Girardi benched a lot of his better players so they could be rested for the playoffs. It also got some of the other guys off the bench so they would be a little sharper if they were needed. I call it smart managing but some sports writers had other opinions.

10-15-2010, 07:57 AM	#43
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	This one is for the Phillies!

10-15-2010, 11:38 AM	#44
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	They say the Texas-NY match-up makes history for the largest salary disparity: $50 million for the Rangers, $200 million for the Yankees. I wonder if anyone has done a home stadium cost-comparison for hot dogs to see if there's any correlation there.

10-15-2010, 11:45 AM	#45
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by reeftool That story circulated when Girardi benched a lot of his better players so they could be rested for the playoffs. It also got some of the other guys off the bench so they would be a little sharper if they were needed. I call it smart managing but some sports writers had other opinions. I agree with you. I also think that modern baseball is so different than in the past because in the old days, not only did starters complete so many more games, but the relievers were stronger and more plentiful. Today, it seems that most teams only have one or two decent closers, and most can't go more than 2 innings anyway. So, that's why a team like the Yankees is so dangerous in the late innings, because from their 1 to 9 spot, every batter is a real threat, and with weaker relief pitching, they just seem to eat up the opposition. (The DH rule doesn't hurt much either!) Granted, in post season, a lot of this has to do with simple playoff experience which the Yankees always bring to the field, but you can't minimize their "Wow" factor, and how opposing teams can get so nervous about playing them and make stupid mistakes.