Archive MLB Playoff Thread

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 5:47pm

A's at Royals

A's trade for a postseason stud....Lester gets his chance at KC which will be insanely rowdy. KC traded you Will Myers for a playoff stud in James Shields. Should be outstanding! Go Dunn!

Giants and Madison Bumgarner at Pirates and for now Edinson Volquez

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Sep 28, 2014 6:25pm

I am sure these predictions will fall flat, but I am picking both road teams. Lester will show up for the post season, and the Giants seem to know how to win when they get to the playoffs.

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Sep 28, 2014 6:39pm

I like the Royals as a team of destiny. A's haven't been the same without Cespedes. It might not hurt them in a one game playoff, but if they survive that, they'll never make it out of the division series.

Speaking of "one game playoff", I never miss a chance to say how stupid that is in a sport like baseball.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Sep 28, 2014 6:51pm

HitsRus;1658381 wrote:I like the Royals as a team of destiny. A's haven't been the same without Cespedes. It might not hurt them in a one game playoff, but if they survive that, they'll never make it out of the division series.

Speaking of "one game playoff", I never miss a chance to say how stupid that is in a sport like baseball.

I would like to see Beane win a title. Doubt it happens, but out of all the teams remaining I would like them to win. Not many teams this year that i hate in the playoffs. If anyone other than Detroit or Pittsburgh wins, I will be ok with that.

I hate the one game playoff too. Should be a best of 3, all 3 games are played at the home of the team with the better record. This will at least give you an incentive to win the top wildcard spot.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 7:20pm

HitsRus;1658381 wrote:I like the Royals as a team of destiny. A's haven't been the same without Cespedes. It might not hurt them in a one game playoff, but if they survive that, they'll never make it out of the division series.

Speaking of "one game playoff", I never miss a chance to say how stupid that is in a sport like baseball.

I think the Royals are just mirroring the Pirates but 1 year later. I like Lester but think KC will be rockin.

Ironic a bit that the A's forget how to score as soon as they trade away their least Moneyball like player. Hoping Beane and Dunn have the good karma but I think in KC will be tough.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 7:21pm

like_that;1658379 wrote:I am sure these predictions will fall flat, but I am picking both road teams. Lester will show up for the post season, and the Giants seem to know how to win when they get to the playoffs.

Giants definitely are a playoff type team....they are about a run less per game without Pagan.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 7:23pm

like_that;1658383 wrote:I would like to see Beane win a title. Doubt it happens, but out of all the teams remaining I would like them to win. Not many teams this year that i hate in the playoffs. If anyone other than Detroit or Pittsburgh wins, I will be ok with that.

I hate the one game playoff too. Should be a best of 3, all 3 games are played at the home of the team with the better record. This will at least give you an incentive to win the top wildcard spot.

I like a 3 game series but 2 and 1 ensuring that every playoff fan base gets at least 1 game.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 7:25pm

My rooting order: (I like all but 2 teams fairly well)

1. A's
2. Nats
3. Angels
4. Dodgers
5. Pirates
6. Royals
7. Orioles
8. Giants

9. Cardinals
10. Detroit

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Sep 28, 2014 7:26pm

Just give me a LA World Series so I can cash in on my Vegas bets from May.

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Sep 28, 2014 8:00pm

Rooting order
Royals
Orioles
A's
Tigers
Angels

F the NL unless it's Cinci.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 8:25pm

HitsRus;1658413 wrote:Rooting order
Royals
Orioles
A's
Tigers
Angels

F the NL unless it's Cinci.

You hate the NL?

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 28, 2014 8:37pm

http://m.mlb.com/video/v36704023/sdsf-pence-rallies-fans-going-into-postseason?partnerId=as_mlb_20140929_32478786

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Sep 28, 2014 9:15pm

like_that;1658383 wrote:I would like to see Beane win a title. Doubt it happens, but out of all the teams remaining I would like them to win. Not many teams this year that i hate in the playoffs. [/b]If anyone other than Detroit or Pittsburgh wins, I will be ok with that.[/b]

I hate the one game playoff too. Should be a best of 3, all 3 games are played at the home of the team with the better record. This will at least give you an incentive to win the top wildcard spot.

Pirates, Cardinals, Tigers and Dodgers(sorry Laley) for me. So almost half the field.

I agree about the 3 game series instead of the 1 game playoff for the WC, but at the same time that would mean 4-5 days off for the team with the best record (who the WC winner would play). That many days off might make them rusty. The ASG break isn't event 5 days long. Should be more than 1 game though.

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Sep 28, 2014 9:15pm

like_that;1658383 wrote:I would like to see Beane win a title. Doubt it happens, but out of all the teams remaining I would like them to win. Not many teams this year that i hate in the playoffs. If anyone other than Detroit or Pittsburgh wins, I will be ok with that.

I hate the one game playoff too. Should be a best of 3, all 3 games are played at the home of the team with the better record. This will at least give you an incentive to win the top wildcard spot.

Pirates, Cardinals, Tigers and Dodgers(sorry Laley) for me. So almost half the field.

I agree about the 3 game series instead of the 1 game playoff for the WC, but at the same time that would mean 4-5 days off for the team with the best record (who the WC winner would play). That many days off might make them rusty. The ASG break isn't event 5 days long. Should be more than 1 game though.

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Sep 28, 2014 9:26pm

Ironman92;1658419 wrote:You hate the NL?

American League guy.

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mhs95_06

Posts: 8,167

Sep 28, 2014 9:29pm

Rooting order:

Pirates
A's
Royals
Nats
Orioles
Cards
Giants
Tigers
Dodgers
Angels

GOONx19

Posts: 7,147

Sep 28, 2014 9:47pm

A's, O's, Dodgers or Giants I'd be fine with. I will root against the rest.

Classyposter58

Posts: 6,321

Sep 28, 2014 10:51pm

I've got Detroit and the Dodgers in the WS. Detroit finally has the base running to manufacture enough runs to win the tight games unlike last year, Martinez is the best hitter in baseball right now and they have 4 aces if Verlander shows up

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Sep 28, 2014 11:01pm

I don't see the Tigers beating the Orioles.

and they have 4 aces if Verlander shows up

That's a big "if"...JV is a horse that has been ridden too hard.

Classyposter58

Posts: 6,321

Sep 28, 2014 11:02pm

HitsRus;1658468 wrote:I don't see the Tigers beating the Orioles.

That's a big "if"...JV is a horse that has been ridden too hard.

Yeah but last year he was incredible in the post season so ya never know

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Sep 29, 2014 10:27am

Classyposter58;1658469 wrote:Yeah but last year he was incredible in the post season so ya never know

And David Price has been pretty bad in the playoffs. So you really might only have 1 Ace, Scherzer, since Sanchez is probably going to be in the Pen.

Classyposter58

Posts: 6,321

Sep 30, 2014 9:04pm

Jeez KC is going to be a hell of a team to beat at home, place was on their feet for the final out in the top of the 4th

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Sep 30, 2014 9:41pm

Yost just retarded managing. No way I take out Shields with a lead in the 6th and bring in a 23 year old that just throws fastballs and is wild.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Sep 30, 2014 9:41pm

Ned Yost is an idiot. Why would you take out James Shields there?

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mhs95_06

Posts: 8,167

Sep 30, 2014 9:48pm

Yes, what an important correct ball 4 call by the ump to prompt Yost to make that ill-fated move! If it is a called strike 3 and DP which it looked like it would have easily if KC got the call, the Royals probably win the game!