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Really remarkable isn't it? The two leading HR teams in the AL and they can't hit a thing. But a close game is the O's forte.:wink2: -- AlThe hitting futility continues
Oh drat! We had one shot at CC and we let him get away. O's hitting just shut down in this series. Great pitching, no hitting = wait till next year. CC pitched a great game so credit to the NYY's for beating the O's at their own game, ie., close, low-scoring. Congratulations to the O's for a really remarkable season and taking the Yanks as far as they could go. It was a lot of fun and after 15 years of disaster, I am more than pleased with the 2012 Orioles. {bravo}} -- Al
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Well a tip of the hat to the Yanks who played a great series congrats to them, but as for my O's this has been one of the most enjoyable seasons of pulling for my Birds that I can ever remember, when you win year in and year out like the O's did when I was growing up you take it for granted, but after 14-15 years of pain and agony you really take a season like this all in and I will always remember it, as far as the future for the O's it looks even brighter!! we have alot of young talent on this team and more in the minors, so I am looking forward to baseball 2013 already, hoping we play the evil Yanks to start the season...Sammy
...SammySammy, they done real good. Now, when does spring training start?^&grin -- AlWell a tip of the hat to the Yanks who played a great series congrats to them, but as for my O's this has been one of the most enjoyable seasons of pulling for my Birds that I can ever remember, when you win year in and year out like the O's did when I was growing up you take it for granted, but after 14-15 years of pain and agony you really take a season like this all in and I will always remember it, as far as the future for the O's it looks even brighter!! we have alot of young talent on this team and more in the minors, so I am looking forward to baseball 2013 already, hoping we play the evil Yanks to start the season
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The Orioles deserved to win the series. The high priced Yankee stars, A-Rod, Granderson, Swisher, all played like bums. The only Yankee star in his prime who actually had a good series was Teixiera (who, with the exception of his one walk off homer in the 2009 ALDS, had previously been a playoff bust). The series was won by either good pitching on the Yankees part or poor hitting on the part of the O's, in combination with the over the hill gang: Jeter (8-21, 4 runs, 2 RBI's), Ichiro and Ibanez. I hope Brian Cashman and the Yankees brain trust has the good sense to (1) not re-sign Swisher, who is 1 for 40 with runners in scoring position in the playoffs, (2) trade Granderson while his back to back 40 homer seasons give him some value, and (3) accept the fact that from this point on, A-Rod is merely the most expensive .270 singles hitter in league history, who must be benched in the playoffs, as he is completely overmatched by the combination of good pitching and post-season pressure.
I would have been happy if it was the Orioles and the A's in the ALCS.
I would have been happy if it was the Orioles and the A's in the ALCS.
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Thank God that series is over, watching those two inept offenses for 5 games was like having an all day root canal.
The Orioles scored 10 runs in 5 games.
Just God awful.
Series MVP has to be A-Rod; had he not sucked for three games, the corpse of Ibanez does not pinch hit for him, he K's instead and the Yankees lose game three 2-1 and the series 3-1.
They advance due to a pinch hit home run.
Nothing more, nothing less.
We'll see what the Detroit bats can do vs that pitching staff and what the Yankees bats do vs the Tigers, specifically Verlander.
As long as Valverde doesn't soil himself, the Tigers should be ok.
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Condolences on the Os Al. Hopefully, the Nats will hold on, for your sanity, if nothing else.
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That was quite a comeback by the Cards in this last game. I certainly didn't see them scoring four against the Nats closer in the ninth! Some real drama, much like the WS last year. The Nats should be happy overall, they played a good series. Given their record in the regular season, I think they are set up to be in the postseason for a number of years. Still, the Cards move on and it should be a good NLCS with the Giants.
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Thanks for the condolences, Brad. It was a bad night for me. The O's went down fighting, gave it their best shot, so no bad feelings there. The Nats, on the other hand, pulled a gag job worthy of the definition. That one hurt, big time, and I fear it will leave a mark. Maybe not damage on the level of SB III, but it is going to bother me for a while. Once again, that infuriating 27 out rule got in the way. At 26 outs we had a won game. At 26 outs and 2 strikes we had a won game, twice. Thing is, the Nats did have a similar game earlier this year when they lost a 9-0 lead and the game. They all collectively swore nothing like that would happen again, that they had learned the lesson about not letting up, and would play hammer down to the last out. Well, I guess the lesson didn't take. The Nats just learned that the post-season is a different animal. Going to be a long off-season for them, but I would bet that they will be a better team next spring. Finally, all I can say is this is why I don't bet on sports. Whew! :rolleyes2::wink2: -- Al
Congratulations to your Cards, Noah. You got one tough team of never-say-die proffesionals, which is why they are the current world champs. It was a GREAT game for them and they deserved the series win. -- Al
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Thanks Al. I have stayed off the thread here for this series in an effort to corral my enthusiasm. However, after last night's victory, I have to celebrate! To be honest, I was worried the magic was gone when the Nats picked up their 7th run. But, as we saw, the Cards kept playing till the final out. To get those two clutch hits from your 7th and 8th hitters was great to see. That they are two good guys, who work hard and have developed within the organization, just makes it even better.
The series overall was a good one. I have to say, the Nationals are very impressive. Their performance in the last two regular-season series against St. Louis, along with this NLDS, shows that they are set up to win for a long time. We all know the Strasburg decision will be questioned for eternity, but Washington still had a great chance without him. As much as people talk about the Cards line up, the Nats have a similar strong batting order, with no easy outs in it.
The only time the Nats looked out of their element was in the bottom of the 9th last night. Werth and Harper were just up there hacking at everything. The last swing by Harper showed that the frustration had taken over and he had pretty much given up. That pitch looked about three feet over the strike zone! Outside of that frame, the Nats played their heart out the whole series. You have a lot to look forward to next year.
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Hi Noah and thanks. Yeah, the Nats have a lot to look forward to. Last night's loss hurts a lot, but doesn't dim the future potential. Next year they all will be a year more experienced and with playoff knowledge. The Strasburg shutdown was only a part of the late season problems for the Nats. Plain and simple, the pitching staff ran out of gas. From the date of the shutdown on Sept.7, the Nats only went 15-15, counting the playoffs and it was the pitching that failed. The relief pitchers were all a bit worn, tired, and the starters had problems making up for the loss of Strasburg. But as they say, in April it's a whole new ballgame. Good luck in the playoffs. :smile2: -- Al
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Noah,
I know you're trying to be nice and everything but when you're one strike away several times losing is inexcusable and although the Nats had a great season there will be that bad aftertaste.
I did say earlier in this thread watch out for the Cards and I wasn't kidding because they've done that too many times. The Nats should have factored that into their thinking.
I feel bad for the Nats because I really wanted Davey to get a second ring. He's been on both sides now of great comebacks. The only quibble I have is that when Molina got on he should have come out. This is not a second guess because I thought that at the time.
Brad
I know you're trying to be nice and everything but when you're one strike away several times losing is inexcusable and although the Nats had a great season there will be that bad aftertaste.
I did say earlier in this thread watch out for the Cards and I wasn't kidding because they've done that too many times. The Nats should have factored that into their thinking.
I feel bad for the Nats because I really wanted Davey to get a second ring. He's been on both sides now of great comebacks. The only quibble I have is that when Molina got on he should have come out. This is not a second guess because I thought that at the time.
Brad