Archive ALCS- Tribe vs Blue Jays- Series Thread

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vball10set

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Oct 19, 2016 2:17pm

TBone14;1816928 wrote:I believe he was referring to Ryan Merritt as a "left-handed Josh Tomlin" due to the fact that he doesn't have premium stuff and tops out at about 89 MPH. He wasn't saying that Josh Tomlin is left handed. At least the way I took it.

You're right, sorry about that...brain cramp

TBone14

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Oct 19, 2016 2:43pm

The Tribe are pretty significant underdogs on the money line today. I fired at it. Pretty good value...they made the line off the pitchers names but Tito isn't going to let Merritt get shelled. I think it'll be a short hook if he runs into issues.

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ts1227

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Oct 19, 2016 2:53pm

Another thing to consider regarding the potential Kluber/rest/Game 7 scenario is if the weather forecast holds, there's a decent shot Game 6 gets rained out. That gives you a day back potentially, depending on how they handle it

Easier solution: win today

Heretic

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Oct 19, 2016 2:57pm

Con_Alma;1816862 wrote:The reason he pitched Kluber on short rest is so that he would have a starter for* game 7 if needed.

I highly doubt that any manager, when up 3-0 in a best-of-7 series, is making contingency plans for if it goes the full 7.

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thavoice

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Oct 19, 2016 2:57pm

ts1227;1816963 wrote:Another thing to consider regarding the potential Kluber/rest/Game 7 scenario is if the weather forecast holds, there's a decent shot Game 6 gets rained out. That gives you a day back potentially, depending on how they handle it

Easier solution: win today

Eh....I wouldnt say there is a decent shot it gets rained out. Possibility but to count on it...dont hold your breathe

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vball10set

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Oct 19, 2016 3:02pm

ts1227;1816963 wrote:
Easier solution: win today

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BRF

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Oct 19, 2016 3:07pm

sleeper;1816941 wrote:I'm not worried honestly. I'm not going to sit here and question a manager who has led the Cleveland Indians to 6-1 post season thus far and is sitting up 3-1 with 2 games at worst at home.

We are going to the World Series.

Shockingly.............I agree with you.

Ironman92

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Oct 19, 2016 4:03pm

Not sure if Buster is trying one of those announcer jinxes or just keep things in perspective

TBone14

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Oct 19, 2016 4:06pm

Just about game time. I scooted out yesterday to the bar at 4. It didn't work out so I have a couple other things to wrap up and I'm going pick up my son from daycare and head home and enjoy the game at home.

I have a couple of cold Stone Enjoy by 10-31 Tangerine Double IPAs to enjoy while we clinch the pennant tonight.

Let's go Tribe!

Benny The Jet

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Oct 19, 2016 4:17pm

You hang it, we bang it

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Con_Alma

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Oct 19, 2016 4:18pm

Heretic;1816966 wrote:I highly doubt that any manager, when up 3-0 in a best-of-7 series, is making contingency plans for if it goes the full 7.

Terry Francona has been public about his thinking about the entire series after they were up 3-0.

"...“We've talked about not just Game 4 but Games 3, 5, 6 and 7, because there's a little bit of ambiguity there, with Trevor and his finger, and with Clevinger not being stretched out,” Francona said before Saturday’s Game 2. “So there are some options I think for us moving forward. ..."

"...He, Kluber, said he’s open to anything. If he pitches Game 4, he also would be in line to start Game 7 next Saturday on short rest. ..."

http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/709572

Ironman92

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Oct 19, 2016 4:18pm

Estrada not sharp early on

Tribe lead 1-0

Is it too early to bring in Miller?

Benny The Jet

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Oct 19, 2016 4:19pm

Ironman92;1816993 wrote:Estrada not sharp early on

Tribe lead 1-0

Is it too early to bring in Miller?

I mean, he was a starter at one point....sooooooo

Iliketurtles

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Oct 19, 2016 4:26pm

Ironman92;1816993 wrote:Estrada not sharp early on

Tribe lead 1-0

Is it too early to bring in Miller?

No lie a friend of mine said this exact thing. I told him Nope he's had plenty of rest.

Benny The Jet

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Oct 19, 2016 4:26pm

Atta boy young man! Nice start

Crimson streak

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Oct 19, 2016 4:27pm

Merritt with the 1-2-3 let's fucking go!!

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TBone14

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Oct 19, 2016 4:27pm

Merritt dropped some filth on Easy E to get him looking to end the first.

Fab4Runner

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Oct 19, 2016 4:32pm

TBone14;1816990 wrote:Just about game time. I scooted out yesterday to the bar at 4. It didn't work out so I have a couple other things to wrap up and I'm going pick up my son from daycare and head home and enjoy the game at home.

I have a couple of cold Stone Enjoy by 10-31 Tangerine Double IPAs to enjoy while we clinch the pennant tonight.

Let's go Tribe!

We went to the same shitty hole in the wall where we watched all four Cavs finals wins and all of the Indians road playoff wins...and it finally didn't work. So today I am stuck at work until 5 and then I am going home.

Also Go Tribe and fuck you, Joey Bats!

Ironman92

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Oct 19, 2016 4:40pm

You remember that time an umpire called a strike on Russell Martin and he didn't bitch? Me either.

Benny The Jet

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Oct 19, 2016 4:40pm

What is Martin complaining about? That K was middle plate

Ironman92

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Oct 19, 2016 4:41pm

Merritt reminds me of someone...I'll get back to you shortly [emoji3].

/everyoneonedgeoftheirseats

TBone14

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Oct 19, 2016 4:42pm

Ironman92;1817007 wrote:Merritt reminds me of someone...I'll get back to you shortly [emoji3].

/everyoneonedgeoftheirseats

Jamie Moyer?

Ironman92

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Oct 19, 2016 4:43pm

CLIFF LEE!

Benny The Jet

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Oct 19, 2016 4:43pm

Ironman92;1817007 wrote:Merritt reminds me of someone...I'll get back to you shortly [emoji3].

/everyoneonedgeoftheirseats

Sandy Koufax is the name you're looking for ha

Mulva

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Oct 19, 2016 4:44pm

I can't believe they're still batting Martin 5th.