KMRblue1027
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It really wasn't Cliff's fault that he pitched into a ND. The offense is picking a bad time to slump.
2011 MLB Thread
- Thread starter El Justo
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It really wasn't Cliff's fault that he pitched into a ND. The offense is picking a bad time to slump.
Tiger's clinched last night!
Clinched the opportunity to get beaten by the yankees in the playoffs
pacesplace
Prince
I keep getting e-mails from the Braves to reserve NLDS tickets. Ummm... 
classical_hero
In whom I trust
Yeah, they are in bit of slump right now. Considering their schedule, it does look like St Louis has the easier run in and might overtake Atlanta.
Lambert Simnel
One across
The way the Braves managed to blow last night's game, despite the best efforts of the Marlins, gives me some hope. The Giants are also close - only a game back from the Cards, and are also on a tear.
At the moment the Phils would host the D'backs in the NLDS, but could easily end up hosting the Brewers, Cards or Giants. Any preferences, Phillie Phans ? I guess you'd be confident whoever you get, but would probably pass on playing the Giants if possible?
At the moment the Phils would host the D'backs in the NLDS, but could easily end up hosting the Brewers, Cards or Giants. Any preferences, Phillie Phans ? I guess you'd be confident whoever you get, but would probably pass on playing the Giants if possible?
El Justo
Deity
no preference from me re 1st rd opponent. i guess if i were to pinpoint something, it would be to not play against hot pitchers. 5 game series are nerve-wracking due to the short nature and the 'whoever is hot' syndrome...
El Justo
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yea, more please 
they are rivaling the Metropolitans epic collapse of 2007. just need to choke 
they are rivaling the Metropolitans epic collapse of 2007. just need to choke Statistically speaking Boston still has a 90% chance of making the playoffs... but that doesn't take into account several things:
1) They are playing absolutely terribly right now, and the Rays are playing great.
2) The Rays play the Yankees 7 of their 10 remaining games. With now a 5 game lead in the division, the Yankees will likely be resting players. Especially in the final series of the season.
3) Boston plays Baltimore 6 of their last 9, and the Yankees the remaining 3. The Yankees could be motivated to knock off Boston, but more importantly, these are the most meaningful 6 games of Baltimore's season. They'll be playing in a playoff atmosphere, and I'm sure Showalter would absolutely relish spoiling Boston's season.
1) They are playing absolutely terribly right now, and the Rays are playing great.
2) The Rays play the Yankees 7 of their 10 remaining games. With now a 5 game lead in the division, the Yankees will likely be resting players. Especially in the final series of the season.
3) Boston plays Baltimore 6 of their last 9, and the Yankees the remaining 3. The Yankees could be motivated to knock off Boston, but more importantly, these are the most meaningful 6 games of Baltimore's season. They'll be playing in a playoff atmosphere, and I'm sure Showalter would absolutely relish spoiling Boston's season.
KMRblue1027
Deity
Man I really feel bad for Halladay. 
His Cy bid is probably gone now after loosing that game thanks to really bad defense and a tiny strikezone.
His Cy bid is probably gone now after loosing that game thanks to really bad defense and a tiny strikezone.
KMRblue1027
Deity
His Cy bid was already gone due to Justin Verlander.
Halladay is NL not AL. Verlander has no relevance to Halladay at all unless the tigers play the Phils in the WS.
Besides in actual skill Halladay crushes Verlander with an FIP of 2.18 versus 2.91. Verlander has more wins due to much better run support and a lower ERA by having a world class defense unlike the Phils quite mediocre defense.
Lambert Simnel
One across
Man I really feel bad for Halladay.
His Cy bid is probably gone now after loosing that game thanks to really bad defense and a tiny strikezone.
Really bad defense ? Can you elaborate ? At the most basic level, none of the runs against Halladay were unearned (unlike the single run against Lohse). He also was pitching against a Cards line-up 4 of what would be closest to our regular outfield (Theriot, Holliday, Freese and Molina were missing). I'm not saying the Phillies have a greatd efense, but I didn't think they sucked that bad last night.
Hallyday's still great and having a formidable season, don't get me wrong, but I expected the Cy to go to Kershaw or Captain Cucumber even if he had won last night's game.
I presume Verlander's a done deal for the Cy in the AL ?
Most of that FIP difference is because Verlander pitches in the American League. Also their xFIPs are closer (3.10 vs. 2.68)
classical_hero
In whom I trust
The NL Cy Young award is going to be much tougher than the AL, due to a much more even pitching effort in the top pitchers. You have Kennedy of the D-Back, who is leaidng the NL in wins. Kershaw who is the leader of ERA, WHIP and Strikes in the NL. And we also have Halliday of the Phillies, who is close in every category. but for my mind the Cy Young goes to either Kennedy or Kershaw. If Kershaw was on a team fighting for the playoffs, then he would be a show in for the title.
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