2017 Baseball Season: Let's Play Two! (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

I disagree George; his foot came off the bag, it was an easy call. The larger question is what was he doing, dancing off first when second is occupied. It shouldn't have come to that.

 

[lancer]

Tough loss Al, what can you say at this point.

That overturn with replay on the pick off was utter BS, I saw nothing from either angle that was conclusive.

Maddon the genius my ***.....................

Thanks, George. There is nothing to say. They had their chances as they left 13 men on base, had Turner thrown out at home in the first. It was just typical DC professional sports playoff karma (Redskins, Capitals, and Nationals) as we can't get out of our own way. -- Al

 

[lancer]

If you ever wanted to start, this would be a perfect opportunity ^&grin

Dodgers must be licking their lips as the Cubs used practically every pitcher.

Good one. I think I'll be better off drinking when they win. Lot less damage in that scenario. :wink2: -- Al

 

[lancer]

Well, my Nats lost and that fact leaves me with only one rooting possibility, the NY Yankees, an old favorite from my youth. I will be pulling for an LA/NY faceoff as the other possibilities leave me cold. So, come on Yankees, channel the Babe, the Mick, the Iron Horse, Whitey, and the rest and give me a reason to watch the World Series. -- Al

 

[Combat]

Thanks, George. There is nothing to say. They had their chances as they left 13 men on base, had Turner thrown out at home in the first. It was just typical DC professional sports playoff karma (Redskins, Capitals, and Nationals) as we can't get out of our own way. -- Al

That was a crusher. I would blame the DC curse on Abe Pollin for being so cheap that he once used a wiener dog as the Bullet's mascot or Dan Synder who required the police to ticket folks for jaywalking who wouldn't park is in this expensive lots at the games. But it probably just saved the Nats from a beat down against a well-rested LA team. The Dodgers have been playoff chokers over the last couple of decades but they seem to be on a roll this year. Hoping for a LA-NY showdown.

 

[jazzeum]

Hopeful news for Louis: the Yankees have gone to the World Series every time after the Indians went to the World Series.

 

[Panzer ace]

A hard fought game, with no one giving an inch, but the Nats playoff jinx continues as they lose 9-8. They have no one to blame but themselves. Nats had 14 hits and 9 walks, plenty of chances, but they left 13 men on base and lost 2 men on the basepaths. This one is going to cause nightmares all winter, but we Nats fans are getting used to nightmares.:rolleyes2: -- Al

Al:

Sorry.

There are 7 ways to reach first base in Major League Baseball and the Cubs reached base on 5 of them in one inning! While the plays and players matter the most you can't accomplish that without some luck. I know that is little consolation. That was a truly tough loss.

-Jason

 

[lancer]

Al:

Sorry.

There are 7 ways to reach first base in Major League Baseball and the Cubs reached base on 5 of them in one inning! While the plays and players matter the most you can't accomplish that without some luck. I know that is little consolation. That was a truly tough loss.

-Jason

Thanks, Jason. It was a truly tough game to watch, wondering what was going to go wrong next. -- Al

 

[Warrior]

Thanks, Jason. It was a truly tough game to watch, wondering what was going to go wrong next. -- Al

That was painful for me to watch and I'm not a Nationals fan, I really can't recall a team scoring 9 runs so cheaply in my life; wild pitches, ground outs, throwing errors, seeing eye base hits; did Chicago square up one ball all night? Actually they did; that lummox who plays LF hit an absolute rocket to right that came within two feet of going out.

Though for sure after the Nationals went up 4-1 that the Cubs were done, but sadly they were not.

Well at least now there are two clear cut teams I want to win the ALCS/NLCS, which means sure as **** it will be Cubs/MFYs in the WS and I won't watch 1 second of it..................................

 

[Panzer ace]

Thanks Al. :smile2: I have to tell you, this is the most I've ever enjoyed a Yankees post-season, because, rightfully, as a young unproven team that was "rebuilding," they are the underdogs. Their over-under in Vegas was 82 games this season. Its like having your NFL team picked to go 8-8, instead going 11-5, winning the wildcard and divisional playoff games, and finding themselves in the NFC or AFC Championship Game. I have genuinely got so much more out of this season than I ever expected that I am just enjoying the ride.^&cool^&cool

10 years ago on October 4th, in the delivery room as my daughter Ashley was born, in the background and the periphery of my consciousness, the "gnat game," when Joba Chamberlain blew a lead against these same Cleveland Indians, because he was being swarmed by gnats, was playing. I remember ridiculously being almost as stressed about the game as I was concerned for my wife and daughter until my daughter was safely born. That moment put sports in perspective for me. As George pointed out, its just a game, win or lose (unless you foolishly bet more than you can afford) it has absolutely no effect on your life. This post-season I am just enjoying myself, not getting all wound up about the games, and it has been relaxing rather than stressful. It only took half-a-century, but I finally think I have sports, at least, in perspective.{sm4}

Louis:

Congrats and best of luck going forward.

-Jason

 

[sammy719]

Well, my Nats lost and that fact leaves me with only one rooting possibility, the NY Yankees, an old favorite from my youth. I will be pulling for an LA/NY faceoff as the other possibilities leave me cold. So, come on Yankees, channel the Babe, the Mick, the Iron Horse, Whitey, and the rest and give me a reason to watch the World Series. -- Al

Sorry to see your Nats lose that one Al, hopefully they can find a solution to their bullpen issues and keep that team together as they are a solid group and just need a little tweak here and there to make it to the WS.

 

[lancer]

Sorry to see your Nats lose that one Al, hopefully they can find a solution to their bullpen issues and keep that team together as they are a solid group and just need a little tweak here and there to make it to the WS.

Thanks, Sammy. I think the bullpen will be alright. Last night's loss was more of a complete systems failure. Nothing went right, no one played real well, and ultimately, the Cubs sucked less than the Nats. -- Al

 

[Warrior]

After one round of playoffs, we're down to three; Doug, Carlos and last but not least, good old "I'm just happy to be here" Louis.

During the regular season, we lost Brad, Jason and Sammy, then in round one, we lost Al and myself.

Al is back though as he's a MFY fan from his yewt.

Good luck everyone (even you Louis)......................

 

[Panzer ace]

After one round of playoffs, we're down to three; Doug, Carlos and last but not least, good old "I'm just happy to be here" Louis.

During the regular season, we lost Brad, Jason and Sammy, then in round one, we lost Al and myself.

Al is back though as he's a MFY fan from his yewt.

Good luck everyone (even you Louis)......................

As far as this "final four" goes I just heard an interesting stat, the four remaining teams are all from the 4 most populated cities in the US. That of course does not mean anything.

 

[jazzeum]

Jason and I were never in it {eek3} but we hope for better things next year. If the Twins can rebound from an awful season, maybe ours can too.

Looking at last night's game, it was well pitched all around but still took 3:20. MLB has to find a way to shorten these games.

 

[lancer]

Jason and I were never in it {eek3} but we hope for better things next year. If the Twins can rebound from an awful season, maybe ours can too.

Looking at last night's game, it was well pitched all around but still took 3:20. MLB has to find a way to shorten these games.

Excellent point about the length of games. I am a die-hard baseball fan but I have my limits in terms of time committed to watching a particular game. The Game 5 between the Nats and Cubs was a regulation 9 inning game but took over 4 1/2 hours to play. To me it became a real effort to stay involved, even as close and important as the game was. It was just too long, even though my team was involved in a fight to the death. About 3 hours in I had had enough and while not turning the game off I did start to read a book while play continued, looking up now and then. When a well pitched and played game like last night's game that has a score like 2-1 takes 3+ hours to play, MLB has a problem. When a die-hard fan like me starts looking for other things to do during a game, especially during a deciding playoff game, MLB has a really big problem. Pace of play MUST be improved by whatever means necessary. Do away with the idiot review policy, put a clock on pitchers, batters, whatever, just get the game moving. Please. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

Take that Jeffrey Maier!

Somewhere Tony Tarasco is smiling.

 

[lancer]

Take that Jeffrey Maier!

Somewhere Tony Tarasco is smiling.

Should have been a Hr just because of perfect placement.:wink2:^&grin -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

The pitching in this series so far has been phenomenal. A joy to watch. Whatever the Astros paid to get Verlander has been worth it for them.

 

[Warrior]

Astors win again 2-1, Sanchez is a stone cold butcher behind home plate, should have had that relay.

MFY's still in the drivers seat IMO, Sherman Klump goes next, then Gray, then the ex Kamikaze pilot, they can easily go back to Houston up 3-2 and all the pressure is on the Astors.

Even if they are down 3-2, the pressure is still on the Astors.....................