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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by ItsMyFault, Sep 30, 2014.

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  1. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

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    I'm just trying to find some semblance of logic behind moves that did seem to go against their usual patterns, but ultimately did not cost them a playoff spot (and IMO, didn't cost them the game last night). Pitching is far more important/impactful in the playoffs vs. offense, which tends to be shut down or excel dependent on the opposing team's pitching performances regardless of how stacked your lineup is.

    Then again, when you're 1-13 in playoff elimination games, and there's moves out there that could help to break your usual patterns, they attempted to build a team that could potentially be better suited to win short-series/small-sample size games.

    I don't think the A's missed Dunn's offense last night... unless you wanted Dunn to pitch an inning or two (as he had done earlier this year for Chicago).
     
    #61 Nick, Oct 1, 2014
  2. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

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    Now you're guilty of looking at a team in a vacuume by presuming the A's would keep up their torrid pace had they not made any moves.

    The Angels went on a 25-6 run after 8/12, and that includes losing a series to the A's.

    They were white hot... they were 2004 Houston Astros hot.
     
    #62 Nick, Oct 1, 2014
  3. Beavis Stiffler

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    Well there goes the all-Bay Area World Series between the Giants and the A's thanks to a collapse/meltdown from Oakland.

    But there are still possible geographical World Series matchups:

    Freeway Series - Dodgers vs. Angels http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeway_Series

    Beltway Series - Orioles vs. Nationals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltway_Series

    I-70 Series - Cardinals vs. Royals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinals%E2%80%93Royals_rivalry

    Agree. I also want to experience this kind of atmosphere in October at Minute Maid Park, in January at NRG Stadium, and in November or December at BBVA Compass Stadium.
     
    #63 Beavis Stiffler, Oct 1, 2014
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    the players ran on the field of play before the run was scored, isn't this considered a disruption? Should be an automatic out on the Royals IMO.
     
    #64 TheRealist137, Oct 1, 2014
  5. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>We found the girl who was promised a puppy if the <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals">@Royals</a> won.
    <a href="http://t.co/gC4hHNCygB">http://t.co/gC4hHNCygB</a> <a href="http://t.co/lLr4reBmbF">pic.twitter.com/lLr4reBmbF</a></p>&mdash; Sports Illustrated (@SInow) <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow/status/517432932194332672">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #65 J.R., Oct 1, 2014
  6. Beavis Stiffler

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    Giants shutout Pirates and advance to NLDS against Nationals. Crawford's grand slam is the game-changing difference tonight.
     
    #66 Beavis Stiffler, Oct 1, 2014
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    [​IMG]
     
    #67 Beavis Stiffler, Oct 1, 2014
  8. J.R.

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    Fairly non-dramatic tonight. ;)

    And a colorful schedule below.

    ALDS
    Game 1 Thu, Oct 2 4:37pm Tigers(Scherzer) at Orioles(Tillman) TBS
    Game 2 Fri, Oct 3 11:07am Tigers(Verlander) at Orioles(Chen) TBS
    Game 3 Sun, Oct 5 2:45pm Orioles(TBD) at Tigers(Price) TBS
    Game 4* Mon, Oct 6 TBD Orioles(TBD) at Tigers(Porcello) TBS
    Game 5* Wed, Oct 8 TBD Tigers(TBD) at Orioles(TBD) TBS

    ALDS
    Game 1 Thu, Oct 2 8:07pm Royals(Vargas) at Angels(Weaver) TBS
    Game 2 Fri, Oct 3 8:37pm Royals(Ventura) at Angels(Shoemaker) TBS
    Game 3 Sun, Oct 5 6:37pm Angels(Wilson) at Royals(Shields) TBS
    Game 4* Mon, Oct 6 TBD Angels(Weaver) at Royals(TBD) TBS
    Game 5* Wed, Oct 8 TBD Royals(TBD) at Angels(Shoemaker) TBS

    NLDS
    Game 1 Fri, Oct 3 2:07pm Giants(Peavy) at Nationals(Strasburg) FOX Sports 1
    Game 2 Sat, Oct 4 4:37pm Giants(Hudson) at Nationals(Zimmerman) FOX Sports 1
    Game 3 Mon, Oct 6 TBD Nationals(Fister) at Giants(Bumgarner) MLB Network
    Game 4* Tue, Oct 7 TBD Nationals(TBD) at Giants(TBD) FOX Sports 1
    Game 5* Thu, Oct 9 TBD Giants(TBD) at Nationals(TBD) FOX Sports 1

    NLDS
    Game 1 Fri, Oct 3 5:37pm Cardinals(Wainwright) at Dodgers(Kershaw) FOX Sports 1
    Game 2 Sat, Oct 4 8:37pm Cardinals(Lynn) at Dodgers(Greinke) MLB Network
    Game 3 Mon, Oct 6 TBD Dodgers(Ryu) at Cardinals(Lackey) FOX Sports 1
    Game 4* Tue, Oct 7 TBD Dodgers(Haren) at Cardinals(Miller) FOX Sports 1
    Game 5* Thu, Oct 9 TBD Cardinals(TBD) at Dodgers(TBD) FOX Sports 1

    *If necessary
    **All times CT
     
    #68 J.R., Oct 1, 2014
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    I know Vargas is the veteran and all, but it seems like Danny Duffy and his 2.53 ERA would be the better option for the Royals based on results this year (or many years of Vargas' career for that matter).
     
    #69 reckonerone42, Oct 2, 2014
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    That Wainwright/Kershaw matchup!
     
    #70 Scolalist, Oct 2, 2014
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    It's assumed Strasburg will start Game 1, but hasn't been confirmed yet. Guess I'm taking off work early tomorrow.
     
    #71 DCkid, Oct 2, 2014
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    They don't have a wrong answer.
     
    #72 juicystream, Oct 2, 2014
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    Confirmed.
     
    #73 Rocketman95, Oct 2, 2014
  14. J.R.

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    MOUSTAKAS!
     
    #74 J.R., Oct 3, 2014
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    That is a way to make up for a disaster of a season.

    He's from LA, so a bit of a homecoming.
     
    #75 juicystream, Oct 3, 2014
  16. juicystream

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    Worst check swing strike call I can recall seeing. Wasn't remotely close.
     
    #76 juicystream, Oct 3, 2014
  17. Rocketman95

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    Question from last night's game. I always thought it was a strike if you showed bunt and didn't pull the bat back. I guess if the bat is considered not beyond what a normal swing is, it can still be a ball?
     
    #77 Rocketman95, Oct 3, 2014
  18. Nick

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    11 AM playoff game today... crazy things done for TV purposes.
     
    #78 Nick, Oct 3, 2014
  19. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    If you're talking about the Angels in the 8th inning, that was just a missed call.
     
    #79 bobrek, Oct 3, 2014
  20. Rocketman95

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    I think that was it. Calhoun's AB?
     
    #80 Rocketman95, Oct 3, 2014
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