MLB 2020 Thread

**Woodsy** · 10-19-2020, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by warthog

Ok, East Coast vs. West Coast. Big Market vs. Small Market, Big payroll vs. Tiny.

This is sizing up to be a good series.

Lotta ways to slice it, but lets go with the 2 best teams in baseball ( record wise at least, I think the Pads are a better team than the Rays. They are Trevor Bauer away from a Ring in the next few years)
Dodgers in 6

**ex-powderbroker** · 10-19-2020, 08:42 AM

tough argument to make that the fathers are better than the bravos after getting swept vs going to a very close game 7.

**BmillsSkier** · 10-19-2020, 08:53 AM

Bauer-Clevinger would be a really nice 1-2.

I could see Bauer in Atlanta though as they were reportedly very close behind the Reds when the Tribe traded him and Bauer has said after his visit here that he liked the fit.

**SkiBall** · 10-19-2020, 09:50 AM

I do like this game every day thing. And without a ton of crowd stuff, it feels more like straight up ball. If this became the new way (it’s not), I would be ok with it. Get er done.

**Woodsy** · 10-19-2020, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by ml242

tough argument to make that the fathers are better than the bravos after getting swept vs going to a very close game 7.

I hear ya, I think if the Pads pitchers were healthy that was a different series. Still in awe of how sick the young pitchers for the Braves are and likely just not processing it. Been watching the Padres all season and they scare me.

**Bunion 2020** · 10-19-2020, 05:57 PM

This has been an interesting tournament/playoff or whatever.

RE: Dodgers VS Braves, both teams were hot and cold but IMO the Dodgers have a bit more talent across the board, this year.

It certainly didn't help to see the Braves make critical base running errors that cost them runs as well as outs.

I hope Wash survives the humiliation.

Having your team eliminated allows you a lot of freedom to not give a fuck and just enjoy the games.

Rays in 5.

**Danno** · 10-19-2020, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

I'm talking in terms of defense. Trout is generally accepted as being average to slightly above average on the defensive side. His 2.7 career dWAR puts him behind the likes of Michael A. Taylor and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Offensive production easily skews perspective on defensive ability. Derek Jeter is one of the worst defensive shortstops of all-time. From 2003 until his retirement, he was dead last in DRS, and by a large margin.

well, you didn't mention defense in your original post.

**ex-powderbroker** · 10-20-2020, 07:15 AM

griffey was pretty good, especially in 1995. which sucked.

**stealurface831** · 10-20-2020, 06:03 PM

I like John Smoltz but he kinda sounds like an idiot when he speaks.

**warthog** · 10-20-2020, 09:40 PM

Woof. Tough couple innings there.
Hoping for better things tomorrow.

**Bunion 2020** · 10-21-2020, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

I like John Smoltz but he kinda sounds like an idiot when he speaks.

He was a better pitcher than he is an announcer/color guy.

**Woodsy** · 10-21-2020, 07:55 AM

Kkkkkkkkershaw is good when he gets run support and doesnt see the seventh.
Also when teams dont know his huge swing and miss slider is coming.

3 more...

and cut Smoltz some slack, he just watched his playoff K record get passed and he has to sink to Buck's level.

edit: Mookie Betts, good at baseball

**stealurface831** · 10-21-2020, 08:07 PM

Todd Tichenor's zone has been fucking brutal tonight and it has gone both ways.

**Bunion 2020** · 10-21-2020, 08:20 PM

and cut Smoltz some slack, he just watched his playoff K record get passed and he has to sink to Buck's level.

Fuck Joe Buck.

**BmillsSkier** · 10-21-2020, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

Todd Tichenor's zone has been fucking brutal tonight and it has gone both ways.

Whoever called balls and strikes in NLCS Game 7 was excellent.

Originally Posted by Bunion 2020

Fuck Joe Buck.

I hope he and Kyle Schwarber are happy.

**Timberridge** · 10-21-2020, 08:27 PM

I'm really beginning to like this Go Man Choi. Wonder if he's related to Nutmeg?

**stealurface831** · 10-21-2020, 08:41 PM

my god, i love the world series.

**BmillsSkier** · 10-21-2020, 09:36 PM

So the guy who caught the long foul ball wearing a “NICE SWING BITCH” shirt didn’t make anyone else laugh?

**stealurface831** · 10-21-2020, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

So the guy who caught the long foul ball wearing a “NICE SWING BITCH” shirt didn’t make anyone else laugh?

It made me laugh. It did not make Carlos Correa laugh.

**Woodsy** · 10-22-2020, 07:01 AM

not a big fan of how we used Catman and later May.
we will see.
Buehler tomorrow & Urias Sat Kersh to close Sun. I can deal.

**Bunion 2020** · 10-22-2020, 07:23 AM

That is where the Ds starting rotation really grinds opponents.

**Supermoon** · 10-22-2020, 08:13 AM

Why did Robert’s not use Buehler last night on regular rest against Snell? Now he’s off schedule and you didn’t have an answer for Tampa’s ace. Feels too cute by half b

**stealurface831** · 10-22-2020, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Supermoon

Why did Robert’s not use Buehler last night on regular rest against Snell? Now he’s off schedule and you didn’t have an answer for Tampa’s ace. Feels too cute by half b

agreed. it was a strange move. it'll be interesting to see how Buehler fares. Rays offense was on it last night. Lowe came back in a big way and looks dangerous.

**Woodsy** · 10-23-2020, 04:57 PM

Kid needed blister relief time.
You obviously never go thru furious masterbation periods..

He should be on tonight

Lets go Dodgers

**Woodsy** · 10-23-2020, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Supermoon

Why did Robert’s not use Buehler last night on regular rest against Snell? Now he’s off schedule and you didn’t have an answer for Tampa’s ace. Feels too cute by half b

Y'all shouldn't question Dave.
Blister relief