Post by: Dan on May 20, 2013, 05:24:47 PM
Did anyone see this coming? Can it possibly be for real?
Unbelievable game today yet again...just unreal.
Post by: damaxer91 on May 20, 2013, 05:26:43 PM
Think the Tribe will get 15k to show up for their next game?
Post by: rots5 on May 20, 2013, 05:28:16 PM
How about my Tribe :)what are u talking about? jk! lucky u!
Did anyone see this coming? Can it possibly be for real?
Unbelievable game today yet again...just unreal.
as i say; thank gd im never that bored to need to be busy with baseball.
(in other words im a met fan) lol :D
Post by: Dan on May 20, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
Ha, I heard the ending and had a feeling that the this thread was coming...
Think the Tribe will get 15k to show up for their next game?
Lol. Fans will start to show, just look at the 90s, nobody showed up like Indians fans.
There was 35K on Friday (which the Indians also won on the final at-bat...3 walk-offs in 1 series!) and I'm sure sell-outs will return to CLE.
It will just take time to undo 12 years of horrible Dolan mismanagement and fan disloyalty when they bought the team from Jacobs, slashed payrolls, and traded away fan favorite after fan favorite and cy young after cy young winnrer.
Post by: MosheD on May 20, 2013, 05:55:38 PM
For all tribe and hammy fans this facebook page is the best thing ever invented search
"Tom Hamilton has the Best Home Run call in all of Baseball"
sorry don't have link
I don't remember the 90's but is this the biginning? 3 walkoffs and a shutout in 4 games is something else
Post by: judahk88 on May 20, 2013, 06:06:14 PM
what are u talking about? jk! lucky u!We all suffer. I only watch the games Harvey pitches now.
as i say; thank gd im never that bored to need to be busy with baseball.
(in other words im a met fan) lol :D
Post by: rots5 on May 20, 2013, 06:11:58 PM
We all suffer. I only watch the games Harvey pitches now.there so bad. I just watch the games wheeler pitches in. ::)
Post by: jj1000 on May 20, 2013, 06:21:00 PM
Post by: judahk88 on May 20, 2013, 06:21:32 PM
there so bad. I just watch the games wheeler pitches in. ::)Lol oy. Im not there yet
Post by: judahk88 on May 20, 2013, 06:21:50 PM
Meh, they were also #1 going into all stat break last year IIRC, then they just lost and lost and lost. Here's hoping though.The Indians?
Post by: jj1000 on May 20, 2013, 06:35:07 PM
The Indians?Ya they were over 500 before the break. And they finished 68 and 94
Post by: judahk88 on May 20, 2013, 06:36:13 PM
Ya they were over 500 before the break. And they finished 68 and 94Oh I thought you were talking about the Mets because they were also playing well before the break last year.
Post by: rots5 on May 20, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
Ya they were over 500 before the break. And they finished 68 and 94if i may correct u it was the past 2 yrs they had very good records but didnt even make the playoffs. But read today's ny post. They have a whole write up why this yrs Indians are diff.
Post by: jj1000 on May 20, 2013, 06:39:42 PM
if i may correct u it was the past 2 yrs they had very good records but didnt even make the playoffs. But read today's ny post. They have a whole write up why this yrs Indians are diff.You are not correcting me you are adding to me.
Post by: rots5 on May 20, 2013, 06:40:48 PM
You are not correcting me you are adding to me.on a test ud technically get the q wrong.
Post by: jj1000 on May 20, 2013, 06:42:59 PM
on a test ud technically get the q wrong.There was no question... ??? :o
Post by: DovtheBear on May 20, 2013, 06:43:34 PM
There was no question... ??? :oBut a test there was?
Post by: rots5 on May 20, 2013, 06:48:43 PM
But a test there was?technically. The question could've been; do the Indians have a history of starting off playing well but not making the playoffs?!
There u have it. Stay classy!
Post by: Dan on May 20, 2013, 06:56:03 PM
+1 ;D;D;DIt is starting to feel like '95, but our hitting then was just so superior to what it is now.
For all tribe and hammy fans this facebook page is the best thing ever invented search
"Tom Hamilton has the Best Home Run call in all of Baseball"
sorry don't have link
I don't remember the 90's but is this the biginning? 3 walkoffs and a shutout in 4 games is something else
That 95 lineup had no holes.
Great page...there really is nobody like Hammy.
https://www.facebook.com/TomHamiltonhomeruncalls
http://audioboo.fm/boos/1404171-yan-gomes-may-20-2013#t=0m0s
Post by: jj1000 on May 20, 2013, 07:00:10 PM
if i may correct u it was the past 2 yrs they had very good records but didnt even make the playoffs. But read today's ny post. They have a whole write up why this yrs Indians are diff.-1
2011 they stayed around 500 throughout the season. They were 2nd place by all star break and at the seasons finish.
I stand by what I said.
Post by: yoshyosh on May 20, 2013, 10:09:27 PM
Post by: Dan on September 25, 2013, 01:45:05 AM
Post by: Ergel on September 25, 2013, 02:37:48 AM
Post by: Dan on September 28, 2013, 11:14:34 PM
Post by: Dan on September 30, 2013, 10:31:53 PM
Bounce or no bounce??
Looked like a blown call to me.
Post by: Dan on September 30, 2013, 10:33:54 PM
Post by: stmark on October 01, 2013, 09:16:43 AM
Post by: mbch on October 01, 2013, 03:49:45 PM
Confirmed: Blown call!+1 clear bounce
Post by: Ergel on October 02, 2013, 11:54:34 PM
How about my Tribe :)BD"E
Did anyone see this coming? Can it possibly be for real?
Unbelievable game today yet again...just unreal.
Post by: Dan on October 03, 2013, 12:23:51 AM
The players on there other hand stunk.
Swisher is the most overpaid POC ever.
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 12:33:46 AM
The fans really brought their A game. Maybe I'll upload some videos. The energy was amazing.Welcome to playoff Swisher. That's why he went to CLE, figured he's be able to put up his usual regular season numbers and not be exposed in the playoffs. I guess that didn't work out
The players on there other hand stunk.
Swisher is the most overpaid POC ever.
Post by: Dan on October 03, 2013, 12:35:18 AM
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 12:40:20 AM
His regular season was nothing to write home about either. Definitely not $14MM worth.according to keri on grantland the going rate per win is $6MM. 6 * 2.4 = 14.4
although, yes, it was below his recent standards
Post by: Dan on October 03, 2013, 12:46:30 AM
Never mind the goose egg last night.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 03, 2013, 10:27:32 AM
according to keri on grantland the going rate per win is $6MM. 6 * 2.4 = 14.4I don't disagree with your point, but where are you getting those numbers? Is 2.4 supposed to be Swisher's regular season WAR (it was actually 3.8 )? And I know this was Dan's number, but Swisher was paid $11m this year (I think $14mis the average over the life of the contract), so by Keri's measure (other's have a lower number for this season, closer to $5m) Swisher was actually worth more than $20m this season.
although, yes, it was below his recent standards
Bottom line, it's hard to argue that Swisher is overpaid. You probably don't make the playoffs if you throw a scrub off the bench in there instead of him. He was probably your 3rd most productive position player. The other 2 are still on their rookie contracts, so of course they provide better value, but you can't build a contender solely out of players still on their base contracts (at least not with Cleveland's payroll).
A bigger concern is that he's owed $15m in each of the next 3 years, and he's definitely on the decline.
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 10:37:01 AM
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4599&position=1B/OF
ETA baseball reference has him rated much higher this year
http://m.bbref.com/m?p=XXplayersXXsXXswishni01-bat.shtml&t=all_value_batting
And if by in decline you mean slightly lucky last year and slightly unlucky this year then yes.
His BABIP went down 36 points from last year to this. And his batting average? Down 26 points.
That's the difference between a good season and a bad. And next year he'll probably be somewhere in between.
He hit the same number of home runs. Same walk rate and strikeout rate. The only difference in his stats is that number
Post by: skyguy918 on October 03, 2013, 12:10:13 PM
3.8 was last year with the Yankees. 2.4 this yearI just remembered that there are at least 4-5 versions of WAR out there (see here (http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/war_explained_comparison.shtml) for a comparison). Baseball Reference's, which is what ESPN uses, had him at 3.8 this year. It'd be hard to tell, but based on the numbers I'm pretty sure Keri's $6m per 1.0 WAR was not based off of the Fan Graphs version. You'd have to have that $ amount calculated for the same WAR version you're using to come up with the true dollar value for any specific version of WAR. Fan Graphs is actually the only one that does the whole dollar value calculation explicitly, and they have him at $12.1m for 2013.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4599&position=1B/OF
ETA baseball reference has him rated much higher this year
http://m.bbref.com/m?p=XXplayersXXsXXswishni01-bat.shtml&t=all_value_batting
And if by in decline you mean slightly lucky last year and slightly unlucky this year then yes.
His BABIP went down 36 points from last year to this. And his batting average? Down 26 points.
That's the difference between a good season and a bad. And next year he'll probably be somewhere in between.
He hit the same number of home runs. Same walk rate and strikeout rate. The only difference in his stats is that number
As far as Swisher's decline, right off the bat, you can see in his Fan Graphs page you already linked to that his 2.4 was well below his 4 year NYY average (3.6), and even below his career average (3.0). Yet his BABIP was just 0.03 lower than his career average, so it's hard to argue that he was unluckier this year than throughout his career on average. And in terms of dollar value, his $12.1m this year is above the $11m, he was paid this year, but well below the $15m he'll be paid the next few years.
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 12:15:26 PM
I just remembered that there are at least 4-5 versions of WAR out there (see here (http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/war_explained_comparison.shtml) for a comparison). Baseball Reference's, which is what ESPN uses, had him at 3.8 this year. It'd be hard to tell, but based on the numbers I'm pretty sure Keri's $6m per 1.0 WAR was not based off of the Fan Graphs version. You'd have to have that $ amount calculated for the same WAR version you're using to come up with the true dollar value for any specific version of WAR. Fan Graphs is actually the only one that does the whole dollar value calculation explicitly, and they have him at $12.1m for 2013.That's some fancy math comparing his war to his Yankees years and then his BAPIP to his career average. Try comparing both to his Yankee years and you'll see that's where the whole decline came from. His peripherals are all the same. His line drive rate slightly up, pop up rate slightly down. Only difference between Yankees years and last year was BAPIP.
As far as Swisher's decline, right off the bat, you can see in his Fan Graphs page you already linked to that his 2.4 was well below his 4 year NYY average (3.6), and even below his career average (3.0). Yet his BABIP was just 0.03 lower than his career average, so it's hard to argue that he was unluckier this year than throughout his career on average. And in terms of dollar value, his $12.1m this year is above the $11m, he was paid this year, but well below the $15m he'll be paid the next few years.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 03, 2013, 12:55:24 PM
That's some fancy math comparing his war to his Yankees years and then his BAPIP to his career average. Try comparing both to his Yankee years and you'll see that's where the whole decline came from. His peripherals are all the same. His line drive rate slightly up, pop up rate slightly down. Only difference between Yankees years and last year was BAPIP.I'll make it easy for you - let's do career first. His career WAR is 27.7 over 10 years. That includes his first season in which he barely played at all and produced a WAR of 0. If you ignore that year his average WAR is over 3. So his WAR in 2013 was 20% below his career average while his BABIP was basically 1% below his career average - a negligible difference.
Now if you'd like to argue that the Yankee years are a better point of comparison because they're more recent, we can do that to. Using the number of ground balls and fly balls in each of his Yankee years (it's all on his Fan Graphs page) you can weight the BABIP listed to get his true BABIP for those 4 years. It comes out to .307, which means his BABIP was less than 10% worse this year than in his Yankee years. His Yankee WAR average was 3.6, which means his 2.4 WAR this year was more than 30% worse than in his Yankee years. You're going to have a hard time convincing anyone that his drop in overall production is due to bad luck on BIP.
We can sit here and break down the components from today until tomorrow, but you're going to find that this season was definitely a decline from both recent years and career averages, much more than any luck factors can explain. If you want to argue that it's one bad season and it doesn't constitute a decline, that's fine - though I don't buy it, especially at this later stage in his career.
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 01:06:47 PM
Now if you'd like to argue that the Yankee years are a better point of comparison because they're more recent, we can do that to. Using the number of ground balls and fly balls in each of his Yankee years (it's all on his Fan Graphs page) you can weight the BABIP listed to get his true BABIP for those 4 years. It comes out to .307, which means his BABIP was less than 10% worse this year than in his Yankee years. His Yankee WAR average was 3.6, which means his 2.4 WAR this year was more than 30% worse than in his Yankee years. You're going to have a hard time convincing anyone that his drop in overall production is due to bad luck on BIP.Correct. Yankee years are a better comparison.
We can sit here and break down the components from today until tomorrow, but you're going to find that this season was definitely a decline from both recent years and career averages, much more than any luck factors can explain. If you want to argue that it's one bad season and it doesn't constitute a decline, that's fine - though I don't buy it, especially at this later stage in his career.
And you are calculating 10% worse BAPIP as if that directly correlates to WAR. But batting average decline of 10% would not imply a ten percent decline in war as the replacement player does not have a 0% batting average (it's actually probably around .250). As such a ten predawn decline in batting average would directly corelate to a thirty percent decline in war. Again, all his peripherals are exactly identical if not slightly better from the Yankee years
Post by: skyguy918 on October 03, 2013, 02:00:40 PM
Correct. Yankee years are a better comparison.This is so patently false as to be absurd. First of all, batting is only one component of WAR, fielding and defense (positionally adjusted) being the other 2. Second of all, within the batting component, BABIP is only even partially relevant to some of it's sub-components (around 80%), not the parts that don't involve a BIP. And third of all, BABIP is helpful for analyzing BA because it's essentially isolating the portion that the batter and pitcher have the least control over. But WAR (even just the batting portion) differentiates between types of hits because of the differing roles they play in creating runs.
And you are calculating 10% worse BAPIP as if that directly correlates to WAR. But batting average decline of 10% would not imply a ten percent decline in war as the replacement player does not have a 0% batting average (it's actually probably around .250). As such a tenpredawnpercent? decline in batting average would directly corelate to a thirty percent decline in war. Again, all his peripherals are exactly identical if not slightly better from the Yankee years
Which peripherals are you referring to? All of his numbers are either equal to or below his Yankee years, not above.
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 03, 2013, 02:11:57 PM
Post by: damaxer91 on October 03, 2013, 02:20:07 PM
@MikeFrancesaNY Knicks Wisher is a good guy but he is a DREADFUL postseason playah.
Best feed on all of twitter
Post by: Ergel on October 03, 2013, 02:22:41 PM
This is so patently false as to be absurd. First of all, batting is only one component of WAR, fielding and defense (positionally adjusted) being the other 2. Second of all, within the batting component, BABIP is only even partially relevant to some of it's sub-components (around 80%), not the parts that don't involve a BIP. And third of all, BABIP is helpful for analyzing BA because it's essentially isolating the portion that the batter and pitcher have the least control over. But WAR (even just the batting portion) differentiates between types of hits because of the differing roles they play in creating runs.I'm saying everything else being equal, a small (30 point) drop in BAPIP can cause a big drop in WAR
Which peripherals are you referring to? All of his numbers are either equal to or below his Yankee years, not above.
K rate, walk rate, line drive rate (way up), pop up rate (way down).
The one thing that was down was his home run rate.
Case in point to being lucky, his infield hit rate was way down
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 03, 2013, 02:39:52 PM
Best feed on all of twitter+1
Post by: yuneeq on October 03, 2013, 02:45:00 PM
I used to be into baseball until about 10 years ago, and I loved stats, but I have never heard of any the new terms until this thread.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 03, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
I'm saying everything else being equal, a small (30 point) drop in BAPIP can cause a big drop in WARUnfortunately, I've already spent enough time on this at work that I should be refunding some pay to my employer (they pay me to do math all day, just not baseball math ;D), but suffice it to say that if you had all the necessary inputs, and you substituted enough singles for outs to bring Swisher's Yankee years BABIP (which by the way is high enough to be a bad point of comparison) down to his 2013 mark, you still wouldn't end up as low as 2.4.
K rate, walk rate, line drive rate (way up), pop up rate (way down).
The one thing that was down was his home run rate.
Case in point to being lucky, his infield hit rate was way down
And just as an aside, infield hit rate is actually much less attributable to luck than other types of balls in play.
Post by: george on October 03, 2013, 03:24:45 PM
When did all these stats like WAR and BABIP come in to common use?Within the past decade or so these sabermetrics have become more widely used, though some old-schoolers still don't pay attention to them. Others, though, are obsessed! Ever hear of Moneyball?
I used to be into baseball until about 10 years ago, and I loved stats, but I have never heard of any the new terms until this thread.
Post by: yuneeq on October 03, 2013, 04:35:08 PM
Within the past decade or so these sabermetrics have become more widely used, though some old-schoolers still don't pay attention to them. Others, though, are obsessed! Ever hear of Moneyball?
Thanks. I heard of money ball but never got to watch it.
Post by: Dan on October 09, 2013, 01:32:48 AM
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=331008130
I'm rooting for a OAK-PIT series.
#WorstRatingsEver
Post by: skyguy918 on October 09, 2013, 08:59:35 AM
Stinkin' Rays fans couldn't even fill up their tiny house for a playoff game. That's just sad.Big deal, neither Dodger Stadium nor Turner Field was at 100% or better (based on the metric they, use playoff sellouts are often higher than 100% due to seating added for the postseason) in their series for any of the games, while every other game this postseason was over 100% (except at the Trop). And if you want to talk attendance you're not exactly coming from a position of strength - Progressive Field was a league low 45.3% full this season.
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=331008130
I'm rooting for a OAK-PIT series.Imagine the difference between that and a BOS-LAD series. Now you have pretty much your best case and your worst case (from a ratings perspective of course).
#WorstRatingsEver
Post by: Dan on October 09, 2013, 12:17:18 PM
Big deal, neither Dodger Stadium nor Turner Field was at 100% or better (based on the metric they, use playoff sellouts are often higher than 100% due to seating added for the postseason) in their series for any of the games, while every other game this postseason was over 100% (except at the Trop). And if you want to talk attendance you're not exactly coming from a position of strength - Progressive Field was a league low 45.3% full this season.Imagine the difference between that and a BOS-LAD series. Now you have pretty much your best case and your worst case (from a ratings perspective of course).Blah, blah, blah. A team should be able to sell out their playoff games, end of story.
As far as the Indians go, they had no problem selling out entire seasons before a game was played when the owners were willing to spend money. As soon as Dolan came in and decided to slash spending and become the farm system for the Yankees fans also stopped showing up.
2nd half collapses in 2011 and 2012 didn't help the case this year either.
Nor did the doubling of ticket prices for 2013 though they said they had a 20% rise in ticket revenue over 2012 when attendance was slightly higher so maybe they're not as dumb as they look.
At any rate I've never seen a crowd anywhere as worked up and passionate as the WC crowd here last week. Shame it had to end the way it did.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 09, 2013, 12:45:35 PM
Blah, blah, blah. A team should be able to sell out their playoff games, end of story.Maybe it's just me, but not even being able to fill half the seats on a consistent basis over a whole season is just as embarrassing as only filling 95+% of them for a playoff game.
As far as the Indians go, they had no problem selling out entire seasons before a game was played when the owners were willing to spend money. As soon as Dolan came in and decided to slash spending and become the farm system for the Yankees fans also stopped showing up.
2nd half collapses in 2011 and 2012 didn't help the case this year either.
Nor did the doubling of ticket prices for 2013 though they said they had a 20% rise in ticket revenue over 2012 when attendance was slightly higher so maybe they're not as dumb as they look.
At any rate I've never seen a crowd anywhere as worked up and passionate as the WC crowd here last week. Shame it had to end the way it did.
Post by: Dan on October 09, 2013, 12:52:14 PM
Maybe it's just me, but not even being able to fill half the seats on a consistent basis over a whole season is just as embarrassing as only filling 95+% of them for a playoff game.Like I said it's not about attendance. The Mets pulled in 26K a game by giving away half their seats every day.
Even on opening day they gave away thousands of comps.
The Indians strategy this year was to charge a much higher price point even though the numbers would be lower. An upper reserved seat that was $7 last year went up to $25. Frankly I'm surprised they got as many people as it is.
Post by: Dan on October 11, 2013, 01:34:19 AM
#NoSalaryCap #Shocker
Post by: Fan of Dan on October 11, 2013, 01:47:12 AM
Well, all the $115MM+ payroll teams knocked out the all of the sub $90MM payroll teams.The luxury tax has helped to balance things just a bit.
#NoSalaryCap #Shocker
Post by: Dan on October 11, 2013, 01:48:22 AM
The NFL is eating Baseball's lunch and this is a part of it (along with human rain delay players)
Post by: skyguy918 on October 11, 2013, 08:49:36 AM
Sure, now the Yankees will only have 8x Houston's salary instead of 10x.So you're saying a salary cap would go a long way in helping MLB compete with the NFL? Color me skeptical.
The NFL is eating Baseball's lunch and this is a part of it (along with human rain delay players)
Post by: bubbles on October 11, 2013, 09:06:51 AM
So you're saying a salary cap would go a long way in helping MLB compete with the NFL? Color me skeptical.
+1
The salary cap is not the reason no one can come close to the NFL
Post by: Dan on October 11, 2013, 09:52:32 AM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 11, 2013, 09:55:29 AM
It's not the reason, it's one of many. In the NFL any well managed team can make it to the SB. That strengthens the fan base enormously.Don't get me wrong, I agree that a salary cap would be good for baseball, I just don't think it'll change MLB's standing among the other sports in any significant way.
Post by: Dan on October 11, 2013, 10:04:27 AM
The NFL does a lot of things right. It's time to start copying some of them.
I think speeding up the game and having a salary cap will help.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 11, 2013, 10:08:38 AM
You can't see how a larger nationwide fan base will be better for baseball?Maybe add IMHO to that. I don't know of any conclusive evidence that salary cap = larger national fan base.
The NFL does a lot of things right. It's time to start copying some of them.
I think speeding up the game and having a salary cap will help.
Post by: Dan on October 11, 2013, 10:10:38 AM
Post by: Ergel on October 11, 2013, 10:17:02 AM
You can't see how a larger nationwide fan base will be better for baseball?Speed of the game is a huge factor. It's painful to go to a Yankees game
The NFL does a lot of things right. It's time to start copying some of them.
I think speeding up the game and having a salary cap will help.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 11, 2013, 10:20:01 AM
Obviously I think=IMHO.I was referrring to your first statement
You can't see how a larger nationwide fan base will be better for baseball?I can certainly see that. I just don't think a salary cap will have such a significant effect on the size of MLB's nationwide fan base.
Post by: rots5 on October 12, 2013, 05:32:23 PM
Speed of the game is a huge factor. It's painful to go to a Yankees gameits even more when its a met game and dice-k is pitching!
personally its a lot more than a salary cap that will enhance the sport again! they need excitement among alot of other things as well. in general the sport has taken a turn for the worse.
Post by: Dan on October 12, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 12, 2013, 10:19:52 PM
Post by: Dan on October 12, 2013, 10:22:16 PM
This isn't (just) generational. Games take far longer today than they did when baseball was our true national pastime.
Post by: Dan on October 12, 2013, 11:56:41 PM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 13, 2013, 10:24:10 AM
Have you ever looked at the time of play in old box scores?Absolutely, they need to implement whatever rules they can come up with to help speed up the game (starting with a pitch clock of some sort). But it won't change the nature of the game, which lends itself to large amounts of dead time. If you edited the video of a full length game into just the balls put into play, it would be a very short video indeed. The game progresses due to outs, not to a game clock (the way all the other major sports work), and most outs aren't very exciting.
This isn't (just) generational. Games take far longer today than they did when baseball was our true national pastime.
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2013, 11:22:04 AM
Then they bloated to 2.5 hours.
Now the average is 3 hours with games like last night with just 1 run taking 4 hours.
Next year will be even worse thanks to challenges.
MLB Rule 8.04 would solve most problems:
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call "Ball." The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
Between that, speeding up breaks between innings, limiting pitching mound conferences, and speeding up pitching changes would go a long way.
Post by: CountValentine on October 13, 2013, 11:27:54 AM
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2013, 11:30:16 AM
2003 146
2000 149
1995 148
1990 144
1985 144
1980 143
1975 144
1970 145
1965 142
1960 144
1955 144
1950 146
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/what-pitch-counts-hath-wrought/
Argued with here: http://www.baseball-reference.com/blog/archives/7533
Post by: skyguy918 on October 13, 2013, 01:19:23 PM
Post by: Dan on October 19, 2013, 11:28:32 PM
Post by: Ergel on October 19, 2013, 11:37:20 PM
Wow. Just wow.Ugh. I hate the Sox
Post by: Dan on October 19, 2013, 11:45:48 PM
Post by: CountValentine on October 20, 2013, 12:03:45 AM
Ugh. I hate the SoxSo you are a Cubs fan? :)
Post by: Ergel on October 20, 2013, 12:59:59 AM
So you are a Cubs fan? :)How'd you guess?
Post by: Ergel on October 20, 2013, 01:00:50 AM
Heck of a costly error.Yup. And coming from a guy who plays solely because of his glove.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2013, 12:15:54 AM
Post by: Ergel on October 27, 2013, 12:37:30 AM
Wow.Seems like it was the right call
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2013, 12:40:11 AM
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 27, 2013, 12:56:14 AM
"Rule 2.00 (Obstruction) Comment: ... After a fielder has made an attempt to field a ball and missed, he can no longer be in the act of fielding the ball. For example, an infielder dives at a ground ball and the ball passes him and he continues to lie on the ground and delays the progress of the runner, he very likely has obstructed the runner."
Looked like obstruction to me whether it was inadvertent or not.
For once Jim Joyce got the call right.
Post by: Ergel on October 27, 2013, 01:48:57 AM
Lost on this is the great play pedroia made
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2013, 10:24:38 PM
#Ouch
Post by: smurf on October 27, 2013, 11:13:22 PM
Seems like it was the right callWatching the replay it seems as though the 3rd baseman lifted his feet to slow the runner, but that could've been inadvertent and done simply in an attempt to get up. Nonetheless can see why an ump would call that obstruction.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2013, 11:52:42 PM
How in the world will the next game end??
Post by: george on October 27, 2013, 11:54:42 PM
Man.Lol, took the words out of my mouth
How in the world will the next game end??
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2013, 11:55:00 PM
Should really do a Lubab/Red Sox lookalike contest.
Post by: Ergel on October 27, 2013, 11:55:20 PM
Watching the replay it seems as though the 3rd baseman lifted his feet to slow the runner, but that could've been inadvertent and done simply in an attempt to get up. Nonetheless can see why an ump would call that obstruction.Intent is irrelevant
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2013, 11:55:30 PM
Man.Oh that's what you mean... I guess radio is a few min behind...
How in the world will the next game end??
Post by: ayman on October 28, 2013, 12:09:31 AM
#justsayin
Post by: smurf on October 28, 2013, 03:08:40 PM
Intent is irrelevantin that case I'd say it was the right call
Post by: hertzinstl on October 28, 2013, 03:18:34 PM
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 28, 2013, 04:40:25 PM
Anyone else a cardinals fan?!I root for the Yankees and anybody playing the Red Sox. ;D
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2013, 04:43:44 PM
I root for the Yankees and anybody playing the Red Sox. ;DFunny, I root for anyone who is playing against both those teams :P
Post by: CountValentine on October 28, 2013, 04:50:52 PM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2013, 04:51:41 PM
Can we get all of you to root against the Cubs?alol.
Sorry, they call em loveable for a reason :D
Post by: hertzinstl on October 28, 2013, 05:17:38 PM
Funny, I root for anyone who is playing against both those teams :P+1 :)
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2013, 08:08:58 PM
Can we get all of you to root against the Cubs????
R U implying that if DDFers root against them they do better?
Post by: CountValentine on October 28, 2013, 08:13:18 PM
???You mean like NY and Boston? :)
R U implying that if DDFers root against them they do better?
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2013, 08:15:39 PM
You mean like NY and Boston? :)I was asking what you mean... If anything NY has a high concentration of DDFers and more WS's than anyone... Not sure about Boston or St Louis though...
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2013, 11:04:24 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2013, 12:11:36 AM
It's all in the beards folks.Keep saying it and you might start liking them...
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2013, 12:15:08 AM
Keep saying it and you might start liking them...I do like my beard thank you very much ;)
"I know you'll miss me in the winter..."
Post by: CountValentine on October 29, 2013, 12:44:54 AM
I was asking what you mean...It was just a joke. Comments were made about rooting against NY & Boston and they are winners. If everyone roots against the Cubs maybe they will be winners to.
Post by: ayman on October 29, 2013, 12:48:47 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2013, 01:00:40 AM
It was just a joke. Comments were made about rooting against NY & Boston and they are winners. If everyone roots against the Cubs maybe they will be winners to.When they start winning there will be many bashers... 2 more years until the craziness begins. ;D
Post by: CountValentine on October 29, 2013, 01:02:40 AM
Can't be. I'm a suffering Mets fan...Let me guess, you were not around in "69"?
Post by: ayman on October 29, 2013, 01:05:30 AM
But as a big Mets fan, and interested in history in general, that must have been one awful summer in Chi town. ;D
Post by: ayman on October 29, 2013, 01:08:10 AM
Also in recent history they cannot seem to get out of their own way.
We should have had a lot more than just one playoff appearance since 2000.
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2013, 01:08:52 AM
I've mentioned that before :PNo- it was expected... All going according to plan ;)
But as a big Mets fan, and interested in history in general, that must have been one awful summer in Chi town. ;D
Post by: ayman on October 29, 2013, 01:10:23 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2013, 01:19:20 AM
uh huh, that and the Moises Alou incident... :P 8)10 year anniversary just passed... That was rough :'( Yes, if Mets fans pity you it's bad, when you meet Marlins fans - yes there are Marlins fans out there- rejoicing b/c of your team, oy, but good times ahead...
Anyhoo, back to Red Sox and beards...
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2013, 11:14:58 PM
Some of those fans look like they're sleeping.
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2013, 11:21:25 PM
Now they wake up.
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2013, 11:26:57 PM
When it comes to CLE I'll be running out there. Hopefully with thousands of others who have waited their entire lifetime as well.
Post by: Fan of Dan on October 31, 2013, 01:02:00 AM
When was the last time that fans ran onto the field after a WS win?Maybe it won't be long in the coming, they did finish off the season really solidly this year, especially the final stretch.
When it comes to CLE I'll be running out there. Hopefully with thousands of others who have waited their entire lifetime as well.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2013, 01:06:27 AM
My grandfather is lucky he saw a WS championship at 9 years old. That's the last time it's been here.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2013, 01:11:12 AM
Lol. We can't afford to resign half our guys.Meh, my grandfather died a few years ago at 93 and he wasn't a Cubs fan, but... ya you get the point...
My grandfather is lucky he saw a WS championship at 9 years old. That's the last time it's been here.
Post by: A3 on October 31, 2013, 06:08:37 AM
Post by: hertzinstl on October 31, 2013, 06:13:17 AM
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2013, 01:22:08 PM
Post by: bobthebuilder on October 31, 2013, 01:46:32 PM
Lol. We can't afford to resign half our guys.You might be a grandfather too next time it happens ;)
My grandfather is lucky he saw a WS championship at 9 years old. That's the last time it's been here.
Post by: CountValentine on October 31, 2013, 04:28:08 PM
Congratulations Boston. If there is one thing I can say to you it is "#17seconds." That is all:) That is not fair.
Post by: DMYD on October 31, 2013, 07:24:57 PM
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Post by: Dan on August 03, 2014, 03:59:07 PM
Bottom line, it's hard to argue that Swisher is overpaid. You probably don't make the playoffs if you throw a scrub off the bench in there instead of him. He was probably your 3rd most productive position player. The other 2 are still on their rookie contracts, so of course they provide better value, but you can't build a contender solely out of players still on their base contracts (at least not with Cleveland's payroll).Great play by Swisher just now. 3 strikeouts for the day and then he was just amazing warming the bench in the bottom of the 9th while Dickerson pinch-hit for him and set up a game tying 2 run HR.
At least we're not overpaying for that bench-warming.
Post by: skyguy918 on August 03, 2014, 07:03:42 PM
Great play by Swisher just now. 3 strikeouts for the day and then he was just amazing warming the bench in the bottom of the 9th while Dickerson pinch-hit for him and set up a game tying 2 run HR.I guess you forgot the rest of what I wrote at the end of last year.
At least we're not overpaying for that bench-warming.
A bigger concern is that he's owed $15m in each of the next 3 years, and he's definitely on the decline.My point then was that his performance in last year's regular season was easily worth his salary for that year, but the rest of the contract would be much harder for him to live up to. And here we are, a year later, with his salary being higher than the first year of the deal and his production declining precipitously.
Post by: Dan on August 03, 2014, 07:05:27 PM
Post by: damaxer91 on August 03, 2014, 07:22:20 PM
Why look at the actual salary (which is just a numbers game) instead of the average annual salary?
because the last couple of years of a long term deal are usually throwaways
Post by: Dan on September 30, 2014, 11:51:37 PM
Post by: Barryg on September 30, 2014, 11:53:25 PM
Post by: robbie on October 01, 2014, 12:08:56 AM
So who's watching the Royals game?
amazing!
Post by: SOS on October 01, 2014, 12:10:24 AM
I would like to see kc win
Post by: Yordai Dooma on October 01, 2014, 12:11:23 AM
A very interesting gameIndeed!
I would like to see kc win
So would I
Post by: Dan on October 01, 2014, 12:36:21 AM
Post by: Yordai Dooma on October 01, 2014, 12:38:01 AM
Love the Google ad :DLol. Didn't even notice it till you pointed it out
Post by: Dan on October 01, 2014, 12:40:31 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 01, 2014, 12:41:56 AM
Wow, think they can pull it off again?You mean A's pitching keeping em at third?
Post by: Yordai Dooma on October 01, 2014, 12:42:18 AM
Post by: Dan on October 01, 2014, 12:42:23 AM
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Post by: Yehuda57 on October 01, 2014, 12:46:34 AM
Post by: Dan on October 01, 2014, 12:53:35 AM
Post by: SOS on October 01, 2014, 12:54:53 AM
Nice game
Post by: joelr773 on October 01, 2014, 12:56:56 AM
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Post by: joelr773 on October 01, 2014, 09:02:47 AM
Post by: @Yehuda on October 01, 2014, 09:48:54 AM
As if the Royals & A's game wasn't crazy enough I just noticed the dude wearing a Yeshiva shirt behind home plate. pic.twitter.com/sDvjgkfKEf
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) October 1, 2014
Post by: DMYD on October 01, 2014, 03:54:16 PM
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/97180888/pace-of-game-initiatives-to-be-tested-at-arizona-fall-league
Post by: Barryg on October 03, 2014, 01:33:55 AM
What a game!+1 two days ago, +.75 today...
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2014, 10:11:29 PM
We all know bumgarner is the MVP is the giants win, but who is the MVP if the royals win? Any chance bumgarner wins it anyways? If he pitches a couple of good innings tomorrow in a losing cause you'd have to think there's a chance
Post by: yoruel on October 28, 2014, 11:28:42 PM
KC
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 29, 2014, 12:30:58 AM
Who do you think will win tomorrow night?If KC don't win I will pick the Giants. This is the first WS that I have not watched one inning.
KC
Post by: TimT on October 29, 2014, 12:37:27 AM
If KC don't win I will pick the Giants. This is the first WS that I have not watched one inning.You mean there's a WS going on now ? Yawn
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 29, 2014, 12:50:36 AM
Post by: TimT on October 29, 2014, 12:57:09 AM
I wonder what the ratings for this WS will be. It for sure will not be at the top of the list.The first few games were the lowest rated ever.
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2014, 10:26:18 PM
Post by: DMYD on October 29, 2014, 11:05:56 PM
Bumgarner is a beast.Just like Randy Johnson was in 2001 WS
Post by: Ergel on October 29, 2014, 11:18:11 PM
Bumgarner is a beast.+100000
Unbelievable. Closing in on 5 innings on two days rest. At least game 7 didn't disappoint
Post by: skyguy918 on October 29, 2014, 11:20:21 PM
Just like Randy Johnson was in 2001 WSThey just said the official scorer would give Bumgarner the win, matching Johnson's 3 wins. This is during Gordon's AB.
Post by: YOSEF on October 29, 2014, 11:34:03 PM
They just said the official scorer would give Bumgarner the win, matching Johnson's 3 wins. This is during Gordon's AB.SP didnt go 5.
He was the most effective.
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2014, 11:42:40 PM
+100000Yup. Even got really edge of the seat with the E-8 in the 9th.
Unbelievable. Closing in on 5 innings on two days rest. At least game 7 didn't disappoint
Shame he couldn't make it home on that play.
Post by: yoruel on October 29, 2014, 11:45:32 PM
If he hustled he could have made it.
Post by: mercaz1 on October 30, 2014, 09:16:38 AM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 30, 2014, 09:35:25 AM
so are they a dynasty or not?Not if I can't name two players on the team. :)
Post by: good sam on October 30, 2014, 10:00:51 AM
Not if I can't name two players on the team. :)Barry Bonds and...
Post by: skyguy918 on October 30, 2014, 10:05:06 AM
SP didnt go 5.I'm well aware of the rules, and was not in any way stating an opposing view. However, once the SP didn't go 5 it's at the discretion of the official scorer, who could have easily applied the standard of the pitcher who last pitched prior to the half-inning when the winning team took the lead for the last time. Hence it being noteworthy for the official scorer to announce, before the game is even over, that Bumgarner was getting the win if they closed it out.
He was the most effective.
so are they a dynasty or not?Absolutely not.
First of all, you're not a dynasty if you completely miss the playoffs every other year. People talk about whether the Spurs are a dynasty despite never winning back-to-back (and to me they're 100% a dynasty), but at least they made the playoffs every year in between.
And second of all, they were never consider the best team/favorite to win it during any of the years they won.
Post by: coralsnake on October 30, 2014, 10:07:21 AM
Barry Bonds and...Kung Foo Panda
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 30, 2014, 10:23:17 AM
Kung Foo PandaThis is not the food thread. :P
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 30, 2014, 10:23:58 AM
Barry Bonds and...How he do?
Post by: stmark on October 30, 2014, 10:48:24 AM
Post by: coralsnake on October 30, 2014, 10:52:27 AM
only 112 days until pitchers and catchers report. going to be a long 112 days.Only once NFL ends. That gap is the loneliest time of the year.
Post by: 12HRS on October 30, 2014, 10:53:19 AM
First of all, you're not a dynasty if you completely miss the playoffs every other year. People talk about whether the Spurs are a dynasty despite never winning back-to-back (and to me they're 100% a dynasty), but at least they made the playoffs every year in between.
How can you compare the fact that the spurs make the playoffs every year, to the fact that the giants don't.
Basketball half the teams make the playoffs. baseball its around 20%
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 30, 2014, 10:53:34 AM
Only once NFL ends. That gap is the loneliest time of the year.Try following a real sport. :)
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 30, 2014, 11:15:58 AM
How can you compare the fact that the spurs make the playoffs every year, to the fact that the giants don't.agreed
Basketball half the teams make the playoffs. baseball its around 20%
if your decent in basketball you make it every year
baseball is tough to make the playoffs even if you arent the mets
-mets fan
Post by: skyguy918 on October 30, 2014, 11:25:03 AM
How can you compare the fact that the spurs make the playoffs every year, to the fact that the giants don't.Don't be ridiculous, the point is they weren't good the other years.
Basketball half the teams make the playoffs. baseball its around 20%
The Spurs finished 5th, 1st, 4th, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 7th, 1st, 1st, 2nd, and 1st in the Western Conference during the Tim Duncan era. If this were baseball, they'd have made the 15 of the 17 years (16 if you count the 5th place finish which is now a playoff berth in the MLB). Even if they hadn't won any championships it would have been a tremendous accomplishment, like the Braves run of division titles.
The Giants by contrast finished 14th, 12th, 5th, 2nd, 6th, 3rd, 9th, and 5th in the NL during the Bruce Bochy era. That means that even in basketball, they would have missed the playoffs almost half of the time. They never held the regular season league title, and only won their division in the other 2 championship years.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 30, 2014, 11:35:11 AM
I'm well aware of the rules, and was not in any way stating an opposing view. However, once the SP didn't go 5 it's at the discretion of the official scorer, who could have easily applied the standard of the pitcher who last pitched prior to the half-inning when the winning team took the lead for the last time. Hence it being noteworthy for the official scorer to announce, before the game is even over, that Bumgarner was getting the win if they closed it out.
Lol, just realized they didn't actually end up giving him the win.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/11788539/world-series-scoring-change-gives-jeremy-affeldt-win-madison-bumgarner-save
Post by: mercaz1 on October 30, 2014, 11:53:43 AM
First of all, you're not a dynasty if you completely miss the playoffs every other year. People talk about whether the Spurs are a dynasty despite never winning back-to-back (and to me they're 100% a dynasty), but at least they made the playoffs every year in between.agree that the lack of being in the playoffs makes it hard to consider them a dynasty on your other point the spurs were usually not either picked to win they were always written off as being to old till they won
And second of all, they were never consider the best team/favorite to win it during any of the years they won.
Post by: 12HRS on October 30, 2014, 11:55:06 AM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 30, 2014, 11:55:33 AM
agree that the lack of being in the playoffs makes it hard to consider them a dynasty on your other point the spurs were usually not either picked to win they were always written off as being to old till they wonWhile they weren't always considered the favorite by the majority, they were almost always in the discussion, with some pundits frequently picking them in pre-season.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2014, 01:24:41 AM
Don't be ridiculous, the point is they weren't good the other years.+1 good job...
The Spurs finished 5th, 1st, 4th, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 7th, 1st, 1st, 2nd, and 1st in the Western Conference during the Tim Duncan era. If this were baseball, they'd have made the 15 of the 17 years (16 if you count the 5th place finish which is now a playoff berth in the MLB). Even if they hadn't won any championships it would have been a tremendous accomplishment, like the Braves run of division titles.
The Giants by contrast finished 14th, 12th, 5th, 2nd, 6th, 3rd, 9th, and 5th in the NL during the Bruce Bochy era. That means that even in basketball, they would have missed the playoffs almost half of the time. They never held the regular season league title, and only won their division in the other 2 championship years.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2014, 01:25:52 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/are-the-giants-a-dynasty-after-winning-third-world-series-in-five-seasons-104110621.htmlMaybe they can be the even year dynasty...
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on January 06, 2015, 06:46:53 PM
http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/sports-mlb/20150105/Hall.of.Fame/
Post by: Dan on February 16, 2015, 04:34:18 PM
Post by: TimT on February 16, 2015, 04:53:52 PM
Giambi is retiring, was worth having him on payroll for 2 years just for this though:Ahhh, the Giambino
Post by: Dr Moose on February 19, 2015, 10:34:30 AM
Post by: rots5 on February 19, 2015, 10:37:56 AM
finally, spring training starts todayheres the first pitch... and the ball game is over :)
Post by: Dan on February 19, 2015, 10:53:30 AM
finally, spring training starts todayMishenichnas Adar, marbim b'simcha!
Post by: dealfinder85 on February 19, 2015, 11:16:30 AM
now for the real question, any other realistic fans who know the mets will struggle to win 80, and arent blinded by everyone saying they will compete for playoffs?
Post by: rots5 on February 19, 2015, 11:19:18 AM
any other mets fans here?they have a legit team this yr,
now for the real question, any other realistic fans who know the mets will struggle to win 80, and arent blinded by everyone saying they will compete for playoffs?
one real major whole at ss and 2b. the dp will def e compromised, but if floress can hit for some power as promised then it might make up for the fact
Post by: dealfinder85 on February 19, 2015, 12:38:03 PM
they have a legit team this yr,they have a right fielder who will get hurt and has been playing in coors the past few years
one real major whole at ss and 2b. the dp will def e compromised, but if floress can hit for some power as promised then it might make up for the fact
the center fielder can field better than any, but needs to prove he can hit, and lead off
the left fielder, i may be the only person who likes him
the 3b needs to come back to 2013 form
the ss needs to prove himself
i like the 2b
the 1b needs to prove last year wasnt a fluke
the c seems solid
rotation and bp should be good
but thats quite a few questionmarks if you ask me.
Post by: rots5 on February 19, 2015, 12:42:52 PM
they have a right fielder who will get hurt and has been playing in coors the past few yearsbut not holes.
the center fielder can field better than any, but needs to prove he can hit, and lead off
the left fielder, i may be the only person who likes him
the 3b needs to come back to 2013 form
the ss needs to prove himself
i like the 2b
the 1b needs to prove last year wasnt a fluke
the c seems solid
rotation and bp should be good
but thats quite a few questionmarks if you ask me.
Secondly - there pitching i would rank as top 5 in baseball which also needs to be proven, but the potential is there. this is what they have been waiting for, the past 5 yrs, ever since omar drafted half these guys
Post by: dealfinder85 on February 19, 2015, 12:44:48 PM
but not holes.listen, i hope in 10 months were getting ready for the fall classic a mile from my home, but im just a realist. if everything works out, it can happen. if reality sets in, well be discussing next december how "all we need is a shortstop"
Secondly - there pitching i would rank as top 5 in baseball which also needs to be proven, but the potential is there. this is what they have been waiting for, the past 5 yrs, ever since omar drafted half these guys
Post by: rots5 on February 19, 2015, 12:47:44 PM
listen, i hope in 10 months were getting ready for the fall classic a mile from my home, but im just a realist. if everything works out, it can happen. if reality sets in, well be discussing next december how "all we need is a shortstop"
[/quote}if your willing to give up wheeler, and a few others then castro is your man
Post by: dealfinder85 on February 19, 2015, 12:50:43 PM
to be honest, flores probably makes the most sense, considering the prices of the other guys. but cuddyer? come on. the padres got 3 guys i would rather have than cuddyer. kemp was too much money for a small market team like the mets, the braves probably werent trading upton to queens, but myers? i said right after cuddyer that its all their gonna do, which makes it a terrible signing. francessa is a moron for praising it
listen, i hope in 10 months were getting ready for the fall classic a mile from my home, but im just a realist. if everything works out, it can happen. if reality sets in, well be discussing next december how "all we need is a shortstop"
if your willing to give up wheeler, and a few others then castro is your man
Post by: rots5 on February 19, 2015, 12:54:00 PM
to be honest, flores probably makes the most sense, considering the prices of the other guys. but cuddyer? come on. the padres got 3 guys i would rather have than cuddyer. kemp was too much money for a small market team like the mets, the braves probably werent trading upton to queens, but myers? i said right after cuddyer that its all their gonna do, which makes it a terrible signing. francessa is a moron
Post by: dealfinder85 on March 06, 2015, 01:19:22 PM
Post by: dealfinder85 on March 16, 2015, 10:30:22 AM
hes back...and now i can start my zack wheeler clock
i cant take this anymore
Post by: Moes Tavern on March 16, 2015, 10:48:23 AM
and now i can start my zack wheeler clockLast season it was Harvey. This year it Wheeler. Who is on deck for next year? Syndergaard, Montero?
i cant take this anymore
Post by: dealfinder85 on March 16, 2015, 10:49:47 AM
Last season it was Harvey. This year it Wheeler. Who is on deck for next year? Syndergaard, Montero?i say tomorrow have joint surgery with wheeler and degrom
1. start the clocks now so we can maybe compete in 2016
2. maybe theyll get a surgeon discount, which would help them
Post by: Moes Tavern on March 16, 2015, 10:51:30 AM
i say tomorrow have joint surgery with wheeler and degromdeGrom had TJ surgery in 2010. So you may be ok with him.
1. start the clocks now so we can maybe compete in 2016
2. maybe theyll get a surgeon discount, which would help them
Post by: dealfinder85 on March 16, 2015, 10:52:15 AM
deGrom had TJ surgery in 2010. So you maybe ok with him.o right
same as matz
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on March 25, 2015, 11:16:52 AM
Post by: dealfinder85 on March 25, 2015, 11:33:05 AM
Who is this Kris Bryant guy?supposed to be big stuff
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on March 25, 2015, 11:58:47 AM
supposed to be big stuffWaiting for BarryG to fill us in.
Post by: A3 on March 25, 2015, 03:14:22 PM
will this alter their chances of losing him when he gets to free agency, maybe... but I would take the risk for another year. Chances are we lose him anyways.
Post by: 12HRS on March 31, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
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Post by: GTR on April 02, 2015, 01:52:12 PM
Post by: Barryg on April 03, 2015, 01:11:07 AM
Who is this Kris Bryant guy?Wrong thread... so
Waiting for BarryG to fill us in.I didn't see post until a few days late... If you come to see the Cubs in Cleveland I can tell/show you who he is...
I have nothing against keeping Bryant in the minors for 10 games to keep him another year.I hate that logic, that in 7 years he'll remember being sent down to the minors for 9 games (to learn how to play outfield in real games). It happens to be a sign of respect, the Cubs are showing him how they think he is so good that their number one concern is having him in 6 years from now... Anyways, it makes for a very interesting beginning of this season. There are many things to see in Chi (one example is Olt who might/hopefully/possible be their starting 3B of the present and future, as he's young, a good fielder, and before an eyesight injury a few years ago, was a solid hitter and a very high level prospect). But, the AAA Cubs (Iowa) will have an insane team for two weeks including Bryant, Baez, Russell and Lake... To answer your Q, Bryant is the number one prospect, was a third baseman, and will prob be converted into LF now-ish...
will this alter their chances of losing him when he gets to free agency, maybe... but I would take the risk for another year. Chances are we lose him anyways.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on April 03, 2015, 03:35:16 AM
If you come to see the Cubs in Cleveland I can tell/show you who he is...By that time we all will know one way or the other.
Post by: Barryg on April 03, 2015, 04:20:42 AM
By that time we all will know one way or the other.Only baseball fans, ppl that watch ESPN, and ppl that follow the baseball threads on ddf will know...
FWIW he led the league in spring training home runs, and I just read another thread that had FWIW over ten times in one page...
Post by: Moes Tavern on April 12, 2015, 09:01:25 AM
Post by: Moes Tavern on April 12, 2015, 09:05:12 AM
Wrong thread... soI didn't see post until a few days late... If you come to see the Cubs in Cleveland I can tell/show you who he is...I hate that logic, that in 7 years he'll remember being sent down to the minors for 9 games (to learn how to play outfield in real games). It happens to be a sign of respect, the Cubs are showing him how they think he is so good that their number one concern is having him in 6 years from now... Anyways, it makes for a very interesting beginning of this season. There are many things to see in Chi (one example is Olt who might/hopefully/possible be their starting 3B of the present and future, as he's young, a good fielder, and before an eyesight injury a few years ago, was a solid hitter and a very high level prospect). But, the AAA Cubs (Iowa) will have an insane team for two weeks including Bryant, Baez, Russell and Lake... To answer your Q, Bryant is the number one prospect, was a third baseman, and will prob be converted into LF now-ish...http://www.danpatrick.com/2015/03/25/scott-boras-cubs-shouldnt-send-bryant-to-minors/
Of course he's upset for his own selfish reasons.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on April 12, 2015, 11:45:32 AM
These guys must have an IQ of a turnip.
Post by: Barryg on April 12, 2015, 08:52:21 PM
Noticed over Yom Tov that Sports Illustrated picked the Indians to win it all in their baseball preview issue. 😁 #SIjinx
If you come to see the Cubs in Cleveland I can tell/show you who he is...C'mon, SI - they will lose to the Cubs in the WS...
Post by: good sam on April 23, 2015, 03:22:53 PM
I'm a Yankee fan and even I'm intrigued about the Mets!!
Post by: elit on April 23, 2015, 04:09:03 PM
Where is the buzz from the Met fans here??Its baseball....Wake me up in August
I'm a Yankee fan and even I'm intrigued about the Mets!!
Post by: yoruel on April 28, 2015, 03:04:35 PM
Tomorrow's 2:05 Baltimore game is.
Post by: good sam on April 28, 2015, 05:32:11 PM
When was the last time a game was closed to the public?That is unbelievable!! Why not just play in Chicago?? The lost revenue must be insane.
Tomorrow's 2:05 Baltimore game is.
Post by: mb1 on April 28, 2015, 06:49:20 PM
When was the last time a game was closed to the public?Will there be music and announcements?
Tomorrow's 2:05 Baltimore game is.
Post by: B.D.Da'ehu on April 28, 2015, 07:14:39 PM
Post by: kracked dude on April 28, 2015, 07:16:38 PM
Does anyone know a phone number from which you can hear ny sports radio 660 wfan live? (And by extension Yankee games)You can try to call the station and ask to be put on hold.... Used to work with other stations years ago..
Main Phone Number: 212-314-9200
On-Air Hotline: 877-337-6666
Contest Line: 866-540-9326 (WFAN)
Post by: Ergel on April 28, 2015, 10:34:47 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on April 29, 2015, 03:10:58 AM
Post by: good sam on April 29, 2015, 08:30:01 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on May 07, 2015, 05:54:41 PM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/sports/intense-drunken-argument-between-lenny-dykstra-and-mitch-williams/vi-BBjk97e
Post by: GTR on May 18, 2015, 10:11:03 AM
I'm hoping to check off 5 stadiums that I've never been to this year. I try to go when the Yankees are in town but it's not a limiting factor. CLE, DET, PIT, CIN, PHI, WAS, TPA, MIA are all prime candidates.
Went to Citizens Bank park. It was nice. Food was good, sightlines good. Liked it better than Yankee stadium (not saying much).
Post by: damaxer91 on May 18, 2015, 10:35:54 AM
Went to Citizens Bank park. It was nice. Food was good, sightlines good. Liked it better than Yankee stadium (not saying much).
They have Kosher there now?
Post by: GTR on May 18, 2015, 02:24:01 PM
<--- gentile
Post by: Moes Tavern on May 19, 2015, 05:18:42 PM
Corey Kluber.
No comments???
Post by: keemster26 on May 28, 2015, 11:31:08 AM
Post by: Ergel on May 28, 2015, 11:59:19 AM
If it's not a single entry, they should be selling separate tickets for the second game
Post by: keemster26 on May 28, 2015, 01:34:36 PM
If it's a single entry then you can buy tickets for the first game and enter at any time.K. Thanks
If it's not a single entry, they should be selling separate tickets for the second game
Post by: Dr Moose on June 16, 2015, 12:18:05 PM
Post by: 12HRS on June 16, 2015, 01:08:25 PM
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/06/17/sports/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-hack-astros-fbi.html?_r=0&referrer=
Quote
When Mr. Luhnow was with the Cardinals, the organization built a computer network, called Redbird, to house all of their baseball operations information — including scouting reports and player personnel information.
Redbird...
Post by: Ergel on July 12, 2015, 01:59:43 PM
Brock Holt will ride into the All-Star Game with an 11-game hitting streak.
But:
Holt has hit in 11 straight, 14 for 43, all singles. Four of those hits came July 2
Post by: coralsnake on July 28, 2015, 10:26:30 PM
Post by: keemster26 on July 28, 2015, 11:37:02 PM
Anybody see the catch by Red Soxs Moolie Betts? Running catch at the wall (wouldn't have been over) tumble/jumps over fence and drops the ball resulting in Home Run!!! Lol.Why was that a home run??? He caught it before the wall???
Post by: coralsnake on July 28, 2015, 11:47:06 PM
Why was that a home run??? He caught it before the wall???It wasn't a catch since he "didn't have control of his body" before he dropped it.
Post by: Dr Moose on July 28, 2015, 11:50:07 PM
Anybody see the catch by Red Soxs Moolie Betts? Running catch at the wall (wouldn't have been over) tumble/jumps over fence and drops the ball resulting in Home Run!!! Lol.he could've stopped before hitting the wall, tried being cool and he's the sucker.
Post by: coralsnake on July 28, 2015, 11:50:51 PM
Start at the 40 sec mark:
http://nesn.com/2015/07/angels-mike-trout-hits-grand-slam-into-fans-trout-net-video/
Post by: Dr Moose on July 28, 2015, 11:53:01 PM
besides for Dan:
If there's a MCI-STL WS I may just have to try that out :)
Post by: coralsnake on July 28, 2015, 11:53:18 PM
he could've stopped before hitting the wall, tried being cool and he's the sucker.Not as bad as Jose Canseco off-his-head home run.
Post by: coralsnake on July 28, 2015, 11:59:39 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/7/28/9064691/mookie-betts-turns-a-great-catch-into-a-home-run-after-flipping-over
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on July 29, 2015, 12:26:31 AM
Why was that a home run??? He caught it before the wall???It is not a catch, however, if simultaneously or immediately following his contact with the ball, he collides with a player, or with a wall, or if he falls down, and as a result of such collision or falling, drops the ball.
Post by: keemster26 on July 29, 2015, 01:07:02 AM
Post by: good sam on July 29, 2015, 01:12:09 AM
Very funny mistake in the title! http://baseball.realgm.com/wiretap/43286/Indians-Acquire-David-Murphy-David-DeJesusJust the team name?
Post by: keemster26 on July 29, 2015, 01:13:39 AM
Just the team name?Yup
Post by: GTR on July 30, 2015, 01:02:21 PM
Post by: 12HRS on July 31, 2015, 11:09:52 AM
Post by: coralsnake on July 31, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
Price to the Jays has me worried about the Yanks chances to run away with the East.Id be more concerned with Tulowitzki
Post by: GTR on August 03, 2015, 08:32:12 AM
Post by: keemster26 on August 04, 2015, 05:33:10 AM
Post by: coralsnake on August 04, 2015, 08:41:51 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/a-j--pierzyneski-tried-to-convince-an-ump-that-this-bounced-pitch-was-a-strike-055354942.html really funnyI think they're just so used to framing pitches.
Post by: dealfinder85 on August 07, 2015, 03:32:15 PM
Post by: skyguy918 on August 07, 2015, 03:37:40 PM
I think they're just so used to framing pitches.Not Pierzynski. He's a known jokester and one of the worst pitch-framers in the league, so chances are it was in jest.
Post by: Dr Moose on August 12, 2015, 01:18:51 AM
Post by: yoruel on October 10, 2015, 11:53:37 PM
Horrible call from umps.
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 11, 2015, 12:08:27 AM
Why cant Collins Appeal?The million dollar question.
Horrible call from umps.
Post by: Ergel on October 11, 2015, 12:13:00 AM
Post by: JT27MP on October 11, 2015, 04:38:36 PM
Mets have to turn their emotions to the game and not revenge on this jerk.
When they are up 14-1 in game 4 at citibank in the 9th inning, ready to clinch the series, then you can think of ways to make this idiot pay.
Post by: yoruel on October 13, 2015, 11:00:58 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 13, 2015, 11:01:54 PM
What are the Mets chances Thursday Night?Better than they were tonight.
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 13, 2015, 11:02:30 PM
What are the Mets chances Thursday Night?with Greinke pitching, not to good.
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2015, 12:11:22 AM
with Greinke pitching, not to good.deGrom has better career era and post season era. Not saying that they're gonna win, but it's a coin flip just like Texas or Houston.
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 14, 2015, 12:13:07 AM
deGrom has better career era and post season era. Not saying that they're gonna win, but it's a coin flip just like Texas or Houston.:o :o :o :o :o :o
Don't think you can compare 12 years and 4 postseasons of Greinke's to 2 years and 1 post season of deGrom.
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2015, 12:18:12 AM
Greinke's post season career era is 3.48, deGrom's is 0.00
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 14, 2015, 12:27:35 AM
Greinke's career ERA is 3.35, deGrom 2.61
Greinke's post season career era is 3.48, deGrom's is 0.00
Come on you've got to be kidding me...........
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 14, 2015, 06:58:13 AM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 14, 2015, 07:01:46 AM
Aaron Small could beat Kershaw any one single game....and lose the other 99.
Post by: Moes Tavern on October 14, 2015, 07:49:58 AM
Playoffs in general are a crap shoot, game 5s even more so. Aaron Small could beat Kershaw any one single game.That would mean that the Yankees actually got a bunch of hits and scored some runs. Something they seem to forget to do when they play October baseball.
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 14, 2015, 07:54:51 AM
the Yankees... seem to forget to do when they play October baseball.
is that a joke? Or are we we only talking about a 1 game play off against the potential Cy Young winner?
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 14, 2015, 09:28:48 AM
Post by: stmark on October 14, 2015, 09:54:12 AM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 14, 2015, 10:01:01 AM
I think MLB should change the regular season to 158 games and extend the division series to 7 games. MLB playoffs are the 2nd best playoffs in all of sports- 2nd to the NHL.How about 100-120 games so the WS is not being played in 40-50 degree temperature?
Post by: stmark on October 14, 2015, 10:54:53 AM
How about 100-120 games so the WS is not being played in 40-50 degree temperature?Why not every other Sunday each team play a double header.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 14, 2015, 11:14:29 AM
Post by: JT27MP on October 14, 2015, 11:16:38 AM
How about 100-120 games so the WS is not being played in 40-50 degree temperature?
+1,000
Baseball was not made to be played in late October.
But we all know that its the almighty dollar that decides how many games and when the games are to be played.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 14, 2015, 12:25:04 PM
But we all know that its the almighty dollar that decides how many games and when the games are to be played.Homerun!
Post by: Redbull3 on October 14, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2015, 12:39:09 PM
we all know that its the almighty dollar that decides how many games and when the games are to be played.If so then it's only a matter of time until...
I think MLB should change the regular season to 158 games and extend the division series to 7 games. MLB playoffs are the 2nd best playoffs in all of sports- 2nd to the NHL.and the wild card becomes best of 3.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 14, 2015, 12:55:36 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2015, 12:58:23 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 14, 2015, 07:01:37 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 14, 2015, 07:41:04 PM
Crazy Canadians....?
Post by: yoruel on October 14, 2015, 07:42:06 PM
Bautista has a great 1 today.
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 14, 2015, 08:47:03 PM
The bat flipping by home runs have gotten to a new level.Greatest ever!
Bautista has a great 1 today.
This was cool, too:
?s=09The @BlueJays can thank Mini Bautista for his magic timing his HR swing with @JoeyBats19 pic.twitter.com/tVwUKhTzHs
— Matt Lisle (@CoachLisle) October 15, 2015
Post by: coralsnake on October 14, 2015, 08:48:14 PM
?Clearly you weren't watching the Jays-Rangers game.
Crowd got very rowdy.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 14, 2015, 09:03:05 PM
Clearly you weren't watching the Jays-Rangers game.I believe watching in winners. Can a Cubs fan say that with a straight face? :)
Crowd got very rowdy.
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2015, 09:04:44 PM
deGrom has better career era and post season era. Not saying that they're gonna win, but it's a coin flip just like Texas or Houston.Did I say coin flip? Should've said bat flip.
The bat flipping by home runs have gotten to a new level.
Bautista has a great 1 today.
Post by: Dan on October 14, 2015, 10:43:05 PM
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 14, 2015, 10:56:50 PM
I believe watching in winners. Can a Cubs fan say that with a straight face? :)Toronto fans did their best Cubs fans impression today.
Post by: Ergel on October 14, 2015, 11:14:46 PM
Well that Keuchel strategy sure blew up in their face.Game was over anyways
Post by: stmark on October 15, 2015, 08:38:24 AM
Post by: coralsnake on October 15, 2015, 08:42:11 AM
The umpires in Toronto earned their paycheck last night. They handled every call well! Wish I could say the same about the players, managers, and fans.Texas definitely didn't. They lost that game after the 3 errors. Nobody to blame but themselves.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 15, 2015, 09:08:12 AM
The umpires in Toronto earned their paycheck last night. They handled every call well! Wish I could say the same about the players, managers, and fans.DA fans throwing things on the field when there own players are out. What a sad site to see.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 15, 2015, 09:46:56 AM
Post by: yoruel on October 15, 2015, 12:34:41 PM
Why cant Collins Appeal?https://vine.co/v/e0PAIjd3VD6
Horrible call from umps.
Post by: yoruel on October 15, 2015, 11:32:32 PM
Post by: hvaces42 on October 15, 2015, 11:33:49 PM
Any met fans around here?10-4
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 16, 2015, 12:01:14 AM
Post by: beeweegee on October 16, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Any met fans around here?Reporting.
Post by: danrocks613 on October 16, 2015, 01:25:11 AM
Post by: danrocks613 on October 16, 2015, 01:37:04 AM
One out runners on first and third in fourth and d'arnaud hits deep ball to right in foul territory. Any thought that ethier should not have caught the ball purposefully to prevent the sac fly.A little googling and I found this though this occurred in top of the ninth and would have scored the go ahead run while situation in mets game occurred in 4th to score tying run. I think bad play by ethier.
https://youtu.be/g4QlrAmA8fg
Post by: YOSEF on October 16, 2015, 01:49:18 AM
At the same time, you don't want to take a chance the next pitch goes a few feet left and 20 feet deeper.
Take the out, concede the run.
Post by: danrocks613 on October 16, 2015, 01:50:18 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/columns/story?columnist=edes_gordon&id=5508549
Post by: YOSEF on October 16, 2015, 01:51:30 AM
Post by: YOSEF on October 16, 2015, 01:55:05 AM
Thanks Eithier for catching that ball. #mets
— Boomer Esiason (@7BOOMERESIASON) October 16, 2015
Boomer during the game.
Post by: danrocks613 on October 16, 2015, 01:59:47 AM
Valid point.Dunno would've been an 0-2 count with a pretty dominant pitcher on mound particularly in 2 strike situations.
At the same time, you don't want to take a chance the next pitch goes a few feet left and 20 feet deeper.
Take the out, concede the run.
Post by: danrocks613 on October 16, 2015, 02:02:24 AM
good find. Interesting discussion. I'm surprised announcers didn't mentionThanks Eithier for catching that ball. #mets
— Boomer Esiason (@7BOOMERESIASON) October 16, 2015
Boomer during the game.
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 16, 2015, 08:03:56 AM
ethier has to catch that ball. if darnaud gets a base hit, or if something big happens that inning, ethier will get absolutely killed for it. yes, greinke was dominating, but you have the out you have to take it
Post by: Redbull3 on October 16, 2015, 09:54:40 AM
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 16, 2015, 09:55:47 AM
I would have let it drop. OBPs off Greinke this year with 2 strikes are sub .100. DP would have still been in order too.so you would have thought about all that while lining up the ball in foul territory, realizing you were in foul territory, and remembering the obps off greinke when he has guys 0-2. and realizing the DP is also in order
got it
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 16, 2015, 09:57:48 AM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 16, 2015, 10:01:02 AM
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 16, 2015, 10:08:40 AM
Should the Cubs be the favorite to win the WS?i wouldnt be on them :)
Post by: skyguy918 on October 16, 2015, 10:13:37 AM
This is not all that different than deciding between a sure out at first and a non force-out at another base (especially at the plate if we want to line up the situations a little better) - which is to say that it's a gray area and lots of variables can influence the decision. It's just been studied and discussed less because the frequency of each occurrence is night and day.The ZiPS guy did some analysis on Twitter that suggested that the catch increased the Mets win probability by 5%. He also implies that the count was actually more important than the players.
I feel like there should be a 2-point-conversion style situation chart for this type of thing.
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 16, 2015, 10:15:18 AM
so you would have thought about all that while lining up the ball in foul territory, realizing you were in foul territory, and remembering the obps off greinke when he has guys 0-2. and realizing the DP is also in order
got it
No, the coaches and manger in the dugout should signal to the players what they should be doing.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 16, 2015, 11:42:47 AM
so you would have thought about all that while lining up the ball in foul territory, realizing you were in foul territory, and remembering the obps off greinke when he has guys 0-2. and realizing the DP is also in order
got it
Yep.. its not rocket science. I said it while the ball was in the air
Post by: Dan on October 16, 2015, 11:45:02 AM
Should the Cubs be the favorite to win the WS?Obviously. We knew that back in the 80s when BTTF 2 came out and called it.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 16, 2015, 06:02:37 PM
Obviously. We knew that back in the 80s when BTTF 2 came out and called it.It is crazy the amount of money being bet on them driving the odds down. Did BTTF 2 make any other predictions? :)
Post by: beeweegee on October 17, 2015, 11:38:24 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 17, 2015, 11:44:45 PM
Obviously. We knew that back in the 80s when BTTF 2 came out and called it.They better hurry if they're gonna finish up the WS by October 21st.
Post by: Dan on October 17, 2015, 11:57:08 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 17, 2015, 11:59:04 PM
Somehow I don't think they'll be playing Miami in the WS either.I guess I'll just take my Hoverboard and go home.... :P
Post by: JT27MP on October 18, 2015, 07:26:34 PM
Somehow I don't think they'll be playing Miami in the WS either.
Whoa, this is heavy!
Post by: yoruel on October 20, 2015, 10:03:14 AM
any body know them?
Post by: stmark on October 20, 2015, 10:55:47 AM
Rabbi G:
https://ncsy.org/staff/rabbi-micah-greenland
Eli is a frum comedian in NYC:
(haven't listened to this so not sure if its clean)
Post by: Ergel on October 20, 2015, 10:40:19 PM
Mets-Royals. Crazy.
Royals looking like that will win back to back pennants. Just insane
Post by: MosheD on October 20, 2015, 11:01:35 PM
Man, after such compelling baseball in the division series', these series have been a real bust.I was really hoping for TOR-CHI. Oh well
Mets-Royals. Crazy.
Royals looking like that will win back to back pennants. Just insane
Post by: JT27MP on October 20, 2015, 11:39:52 PM
Man, after such compelling baseball in the division series', these series have been a real bust.
Mets-Royals. Crazy.
Royals looking like that will win back to back pennants. Just insane
Just remember what Yogi Berra said - It ain't over, till its over.
Post by: Ergel on October 21, 2015, 12:02:56 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 12:07:29 AM
It's overI still remember watching the Red Sox when down 3-0 were also down in game 4, facing Rivera (best ever?)... All it took was a stolen base and a single to get them going...
Post by: oiseli48 on October 21, 2015, 06:20:12 AM
I still remember watching the Red Sox when down 3-0 were also down in game 4, facing Rivera (best ever?)... All it took was a stolen base and a single to get them going...
I remember that too. Incredible series.
Just this year, Toronto was down 0-2 in the first round.
Post by: Ergel on October 21, 2015, 08:48:55 AM
I still remember watching the Red Sox when down 3-0 were also down in game 4, facing Rivera (best ever?)... All it took was a stolen base and a single to get them going...Once in sa lifetime event. And please never bring that up again
Post by: jj1000 on October 21, 2015, 09:13:39 AM
Once in sa lifetime event. And please never bring that up againYankees fan much?
Post by: beeweegee on October 21, 2015, 09:18:26 AM
Yankees fan much?What gave it away??
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 10:33:14 AM
I still remember watching the Red Sox when down 3-0 were also down in game 4, facing Rivera (best ever?!!!)... All it took was a stolen base and a single to get them going...
How did no one FTFY yet!
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 21, 2015, 10:53:01 AM
How did no one FTFY yet!have you seen familia lately ;)
Post by: Ergel on October 21, 2015, 01:06:16 PM
have you seen familia lately ;)Leave it to a Met fan to not understand the difference between 20 years of dominance and 2 weeks
Post by: skyguy918 on October 21, 2015, 01:35:59 PM
Leave it to a Met fan to not understand the difference between 20 years of dominance and 2 weeksLeave it to a Yankee fan to be so sensitive about his guy to not notice the emoji and clear joke.
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 21, 2015, 02:22:27 PM
Leave it to a Yankee fan to be so sensitive about his guy to not notice the emoji and clear joke.haha thanks
times are rough in the bronx these days :) :) :) :)
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 03:21:15 PM
How did no one FTFY yet!Didn't the Diamonbacks get to him too in a WS game? Would you pick Rivera or MadBum to close out game 7 of a WS?
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 03:33:47 PM
Didn't the Diamonbacks get to him too in a WS game? Would you pick Rivera or MadBum to close out game 7 of a WS?
Yeah on a steal and a bloop hit. That's what happens when you throw 141 post season innings, hard to be perfect. But near impossible to be better than Mo in such a large sample. 0.70era, 0.76 whip.
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 21, 2015, 03:37:50 PM
141 post season innings
That's insane. It's almost 2 full seasons worth of relief pitching. He's like the Daniel Murphy of post season pitching.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 03:42:53 PM
That's insane. It's almost 2 full seasons worth of relief pitching. He's like the Daniel Murphy of post season pitching.
Jeter better analogy lol. 158g 734pa 650ab
Post by: yuneeq on October 21, 2015, 04:03:47 PM
Yeah on a steal and a bloop hit. That's what happens when you throw 141 post season innings, hard to be perfect. But near impossible to be better than Mo in such a large sample. 0.70era, 0.76 whip.
That's not what I remember.
It was a bunt with a man on first and Rivera threw to second for some unknown reason, and of course overthrew the ball to centerfield.
Rivera blew 2 series.
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 04:09:05 PM
That's insane. It's almost 2 full seasons worth of relief pitching. He's like the Daniel Murphy of post season pitching.No it's not, Rivera was consistently good reg season and post season his whole career. Murphy is comparable to Beltran (hit like crazy in playoffs right before he was a free agent).
Rivera blew 2 series.Which is why it is hard to label best ever. As good as he was, MadBum never blew a series!
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 21, 2015, 04:17:36 PM
No it's not, Rivera was consistently good reg season and post season his whole career. Murphy is comparable to Beltran (hit like crazy in playoffs right before he was a free agent).um...check beltrans regular season stats
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 21, 2015, 04:21:24 PM
No it's not, Rivera was consistently good reg season and post season his whole career. Murphy is comparable to Beltran (hit like crazy in playoffs right before he was a free agent).st ever. As good as he was, MadBum never blew a series!
My Murphy comment was a joke. It's a phenomenal hot streak, but just that, a streak. Beltran was really, really good. You're under rating him a bit.
Which is why it is hard to label be
Your first comment answers the second - almost two seasons worth of pitching and less than a handful of blown games. Which other closer can come close? They won't even get the chance to pitch that many post season games.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 21, 2015, 04:22:56 PM
Didn't the Diamonbacks get to him too in a WS game? Would you pick Rivera or MadBum to close out game 7 of a WS?Didn't have to go outside of that series if you wanted to make that point (insert Randy Johnson for MadBum). Kim (D-Backs closer) had already blown/lost 2 games for them, including Schilling's first start - and Rivera was dominating on the other side, with a save and a win in 5 scoreless IP over 3 appearances till that point. D-Backs called on Johnson to get the last 4 outs, and he got it done. Yanks did the same with Rivera, and he did not.
Which is why it is hard to label best ever. As good as he was, MadBum never blew a series!Having said all that, you're completely insane if you want to use Madison Bumgarner as the counter for calling Rivera the greatest (I assume the original intent was closer) ever.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 04:32:03 PM
That's not what I remember.
It was a bunt with a man on first and Rivera threw to second for some unknown reason, and of course overthrew the ball to centerfield.
Rivera blew 2 series.
"He blew 2 series" so you are pinning the 2001 ws on him and what else? 07 ALDS when he gave up that hr to sandy alomar, or 04 red sox? he gave up 1 earned run in all 3 of those series... dude has 96 career post season games and theres less than handful bad memories.
ETA - also, that was my point... bunts, steals, errors, bloops is how he lost that game.
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 04:32:37 PM
Didn't have to go outside of that series if you wanted to make that point (insert Randy Johnson for MadBum). Kim (D-Backs closer) had already blown/lost 2 games for them, including Schilling's first start - and Rivera was dominating on the other side, with a save and a win in 5 scoreless IP over 3 appearances till that point. D-Backs called on Johnson to get the last 4 outs, and he got it done. Yanks did the same with Rivera, and he did not.Having said all that, you're completely insane if you want to use Madison Bumgarner as the counter for calling Rivera the greatest (I assume the original intent was closer) ever.I started this by calling Rivera 'best ever' but included a ? as in there is room for debate. I just picked one name, which doesn't mean that I would pick MadBum over Rivera to close out a series, just that it's debatable. Craziest part is how Mariano did it with one pitch repeated to the most part. The hitters even knew exactly what was coming, and he still had tons of success...
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 21, 2015, 04:33:06 PM
"He blew 2 series" so you are pinning the 2001 ws on him and what else? 07 ALDS when he gave up that hr to sandy alomar, or 04 red sox? he gave up 1 earned run in all 3 of those series... dude has 96 career post season games and theres less than handful bad memories.he was probably referring to the 97 ALDS homer to sandy alomar
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 04:33:56 PM
"He blew 2 series" so you are pinning the 2001 ws on him and what else? 07 ALDS when he gave up that hr to sandy alomar, or 04 red sox? he gave up 1 earned run in all 3 of those series... dude has 96 career post season games and theres less than handful bad memories.He could have saved the series in game 4 and didn't...
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 04:34:38 PM
he was probably referring to the 97 ALDS homer to sandy alomar
thats what i meant obviously
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 04:36:44 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 04:37:16 PM
He could have saved the series in game 4 and didn't...
Yes, he also blew game 5 iinm (although he came in with bases loaded 0 out)
eta.. Just checked it was 1st and 3rd 0 out. i was in israel for the yr. bad bad memories.
Post by: Barryg on October 21, 2015, 04:43:40 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on October 21, 2015, 04:45:13 PM
Any chance of Familia blowing game 4 tonight and game 5 tomorrow?
More likely than somehow amassing 141 ps ip and throwing to a 0.7 era with 42 saves :)
Post by: dealfinder85 on October 21, 2015, 04:49:19 PM
More likely than somehow amassing 141 ps ip and throwing to a 0.7 era with 42 saves :)the way he has been pitching i wouldnt put anything past him
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2015, 08:18:15 PM
#InItToWinIt
Post by: joe1234 on October 27, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 27, 2015, 08:26:53 PM
Wow!How in the heck was there no error recorded on that play?! Even if it was a base hit to begin with, Cespedes booted the ball past Conforto towards left.
#InItToWinIt
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2015, 09:19:52 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 27, 2015, 09:23:58 PM
#FoxFailWhat I was thinking.
Post by: Marco Polo on October 27, 2015, 09:29:37 PM
Post by: Marco Polo on October 27, 2015, 09:35:13 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 27, 2015, 09:35:51 PM
What is this the Super Bowl?
Post by: farmbochur on October 27, 2015, 10:15:40 PM
Post by: elit on October 27, 2015, 11:19:16 PM
Mooooose!Moose.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 27, 2015, 11:40:54 PM
the way he has been pitching i wouldnt put anything past him
Alex Gordon = sandy alomar jr
Post by: ad120 on October 27, 2015, 11:55:17 PM
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2015, 11:59:41 PM
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 12:04:24 AM
#LGM#LGM
Post by: yoruel on October 28, 2015, 12:05:01 AM
#LGRIS that the DW effect?
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 12:05:58 AM
#LGRGood Pitch.
Post by: HowYaDoin on October 28, 2015, 12:09:39 AM
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 12:10:15 AM
#LGMPitching and defense wins championships. #LGM
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 12:10:52 AM
Somebody needs to call baseball and get these games started earlier. ..I gotta work tomorrow!!!Relish the moment.
Post by: grodnoking on October 28, 2015, 12:39:19 AM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 12:39:36 AM
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2015, 12:41:48 AM
There has only been one walk off walk in playoffs history. Anyone remember it? I'll give you a hint, it involved one of the teams playing tonight. Would've been crazy if tonight was the second
Post by: sharkky on October 28, 2015, 12:46:31 AM
anyone know how to watch the world series game online for free?http://live.realstreamunited.com/streaming/free-live-video-streaming-new-york-mets-kansas-city-royals-baseball-mlb-play-offs-167428.html
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 28, 2015, 12:56:04 AM
Post by: sharkky on October 28, 2015, 12:59:35 AM
Ugh. I want to go to sleep already. #LGM#YaGottaBelieve
Post by: jj1000 on October 28, 2015, 01:00:41 AM
Funny seeing colon pitching. If Dan Gilbert owned the Indians they'd still have Colon, Lee, and Sabathia. Nice to see ex-players in the world series and ti think what could have been.
Post by: Marco Polo on October 28, 2015, 01:02:42 AM
Post by: yoruel on October 28, 2015, 01:03:19 AM
Can we petition to continue this game tomorrow. I need to sleep.Getting Tired.
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 28, 2015, 01:05:53 AM
Post by: Cheesecake on October 28, 2015, 01:06:22 AM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 01:07:48 AM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 28, 2015, 01:11:01 AM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 01:12:49 AM
Shame there's no video from that era. Would be fascinating.
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 01:15:42 AM
Post by: skyguy918 on October 28, 2015, 01:17:43 AM
Third longest world series game in history. Two games have gone 14.And the first in the WS, or so the graphic just said.
There has only been one walk off walk in playoffs history. Anyone remember it? I'll give you a hint, it involved one of the teams playing tonight. Would've been crazy if tonight was the second
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 01:19:33 AM
Post by: Cheesecake on October 28, 2015, 01:22:17 AM
#LGTS
Post by: justaregularguy on October 28, 2015, 01:22:29 AM
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 01:26:28 AM
Royals!Congratulations. Classic game. The Royals hit in just about every inning in extras. Madsen did a stellar job in icing the Mets hitters. The Royals really showed up and deserved to win. Looking forward to game 2. #LGM
Post by: sharkky on October 28, 2015, 01:28:08 AM
Royals!anti ny? :-\
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 01:36:51 AM
anti ny? :-\Sholom bayis. But that's a bonus.
Post by: ad120 on October 28, 2015, 01:40:13 AM
Sholom bayis. But that's a bonus.Go for any team you want. Personally I would never wish any good for a team in the NL East. No matter what. #LGM
Post by: sharkky on October 28, 2015, 01:42:09 AM
Post by: farmbochur on October 28, 2015, 01:47:28 AM
#LGR
Post by: skyguy918 on October 28, 2015, 10:28:39 AM
Congratulations. Classic game. The Royals hit in just about every inning in extras. Madsen did a stellar job in icing the Mets hitters. The Royals really showed up and deserved to win. Looking forward to game 2. #LGMMadson is the guy you're praising out of that stocked pen? How about Davis, who struck out the side in his 1IP, or Young who allowed no hits and just a walk in 3IP?
Either way, I wouldn't say the Royals 'really showed up', as if the Mets didn't. Really showed up should involve much better play than this. Volquez was okay, they couldn't hit at all for much of the game, and that vaunted defense gave up there first run off an error this postseason. But the buzzword on the Royals throughout the postseason has been 'relentless' - is they keep coming at you, all 27 outs (or 42 if that's what it takes). I hadn't followed them much, so it sounded like a bunch of nonsense to me. But this game really highlighted that point. That's how they won it, by attacking every second of the game, whether with their bats, legs or arm.
This should be a really good series. KC's style lends itself to an exciting series, and the Mets are holding up their half in that regard as well.
Post by: Marco Polo on October 28, 2015, 09:36:19 PM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 09:39:26 PM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 09:52:18 PM
Time to blow this thing open...What did I tell ya!
Post by: farmbochur on October 28, 2015, 09:54:50 PM
Post by: farmbochur on October 28, 2015, 10:02:57 PM
Post by: Marco Polo on October 28, 2015, 10:15:29 PM
Joe Buck needs to shave. He looks ridiculous.I guess Rob Lowe and Fred Savage agree with me.
Post by: Redbull3 on October 28, 2015, 10:17:27 PM
Lgr
Post by: Redbull3 on October 28, 2015, 10:34:51 PM
Madson is the guy you're praising out of that stocked pen? How about Davis, who struck out the side in his 1IP, or Young who allowed no hits and just a walk in 3IP?
Haha I was thinking the same thing. Although random note, Madison is 4th in post season k/9 minimum 30ip on baseball reference.
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2015, 10:37:34 PM
Post by: farmbochur on October 28, 2015, 10:39:08 PM
Lagares is at 1st with an infield single if he hustles on that play.
Post by: skyguy918 on October 28, 2015, 10:48:01 PM
Haha I was thinking the same thing. Although random note, Madison is 4th in post season k/9 minimum 30ip on baseball reference.Right, but he's also the guy who gave up 5ER in 5.1IP, including 4HR, in the risks first 2 series.
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2015, 10:50:28 PM
Any chance this series makes it back to KC?
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 10:54:46 PM
Yikes. Put this one in the books.Sure doesn't seem like it.
Any chance this series makes it back to KC?
Post by: Amusch on October 28, 2015, 10:57:07 PM
Quote
Sure doesn't seem like it.
Can't see the Indians. Where are they?
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2015, 11:02:26 PM
Can't see the Indians. Where are they?Don't be a hater.
I'm just living vicariously through my wife's enjoyment. Though I'm enjoying this as much as she is now.
Post by: mb1 on October 28, 2015, 11:07:09 PM
Don't be a hater.So your having double the pleasure?
I'm just living vicariously through my wife's enjoyment. Though I'm enjoying this as much as she is now.
Post by: EJB on October 28, 2015, 11:07:22 PM
Post by: mb1 on October 28, 2015, 11:10:18 PM
Who's this Eric Homer fellow???I think he used to be the attorney general.
ETA: Sorry, that was Eric Holder
Post by: EJB on October 28, 2015, 11:15:49 PM
I think he used to be the attorney general.
ETA: Sorry, that was Eric Holder
And I thought you were making a joke...
Post by: mb1 on October 28, 2015, 11:19:23 PM
And I thought you were making a joke...The question is whether your joking...
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 28, 2015, 11:37:38 PM
And now that Duda has woken up, the rest have fallen back asleep.
This offense needs some coordination, and has got to stop making above average pitchers look like cy young candidates.
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2015, 11:40:14 PM
Post by: EJB on October 28, 2015, 11:55:28 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 29, 2015, 06:53:28 AM
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 29, 2015, 09:06:23 AM
Last I checked, Cueto was a Cy young candidate in 2012 and 2014He was downright terrible this year for Kansas City.
Post by: mb1 on October 29, 2015, 10:57:18 AM
You can sure tell all the young whippersnappers here. They already have the forks out.Forks are part of being a mets fan.
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2015, 11:39:32 AM
You can sure tell all the young whippersnappers here. They already have the forks out.The Mets had 3 things going for them going into series. Starting pitching, closer and Murphy. Royals basically took apart all 3. It's not that they're down 2-0 it's the way the games are going...
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 29, 2015, 12:19:06 PM
The Mets had 3 things going for them going into series. Starting pitching, closer and Murphy. Royals basically took apart all 3. It's not that they're down 2-0 it's the way the games are going......and if you have watch enough sporting events you know these things can change like the weather.
Post by: EJB on October 29, 2015, 12:23:20 PM
Forks are part of being a mets fan.
I'm not even almost a Mets fan
Post by: EJB on October 29, 2015, 12:23:50 PM
...and if you have watch enough sporting events you know these things can change like the weather.
Bulls had a good opening night. Too bad the best they can be in the east is #2 :).
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 29, 2015, 12:26:21 PM
Bulls had a good opening night. Too bad the best they can be in the east is #2 :).During the extra innings game I was going to ask how the Cavs did but the troll comment would have came out again. As long as you brought it up I guess it is OK. ;)
Post by: EJB on October 29, 2015, 12:27:01 PM
During the extra innings game I was going to ask how the Cavs did but the troll comment would have came out again. As long as you brought it up I guess it is OK. ;)
I was in a bar for the Mets game but found myself on my iPad watching the Cavs game :)
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2015, 12:29:26 PM
...and if you have watch enough sporting events you know these things can change like the weather.True true...
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2015, 12:31:10 PM
I was in a bar for the Mets game but found myself on my iPad watching the Cavs game :)Wrong thread, but I was wondering why a Cavs fan would even care much about the first 50 games of the reg. season. The only thing I'd want to see out of the next few months is how much the starters sit and rest.
Post by: mb1 on October 29, 2015, 12:41:38 PM
I'm not even almost a Mets fanlucky you
Post by: jj1000 on October 29, 2015, 12:49:30 PM
Wrong thread, but I was wondering why a Cavs fan would even care much about the first 50 games of the reg. season. The only thing I'd want to see out of the next few months is how much the starters sit and rest.Yup. See the NBA thread.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 08:29:17 PM
Post by: grodnoking on October 31, 2015, 08:31:22 PM
Did everyone put their forks away?Never took mine out
Post by: elit on October 31, 2015, 08:32:50 PM
Never took mine out+1
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 08:56:47 PM
Looking like Manny out there.
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 09:04:03 PM
OMG Rios?!?Terrible
Looking like Manny out there.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 09:09:12 PM
TerribleI mean this is what you wait your whole life for and you brainfart like that?
Definitely chould have been a an out.
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 09:11:41 PM
Wife is at the game. FIL said that since I'm a Yankee fan I don't get a ticket :(
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 09:26:26 PM
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 09:28:58 PM
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 09:29:46 PM
Better hope it pays off.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 09:30:52 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 09:34:21 PM
It was a double anywaysIt was a routine single.
Post by: Yehuda57 on October 31, 2015, 09:39:40 PM
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 10:01:14 PM
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 10:01:41 PM
Conforto pulling his best Murphy impersonationYou mean Reggie Jackson?
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 10:08:48 PM
You mean Reggie Jackson?Lets not get carried away here. :)
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 10:21:56 PM
Lets not get carried away here. :)He's gonna have a shot at it
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 10:58:36 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on October 31, 2015, 11:02:31 PM
How long they going to leave him in there?
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 11:04:00 PM
Is BYK the last pitcher to blow two saves in the same WS?
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 11:06:28 PM
Did everyone put their forks away?How 'bout now?
Post by: coralsnake on October 31, 2015, 11:10:17 PM
Terrible job.Ryan Madson 08
Is BYK the last pitcher to blow two saves in the same WS?
HT-Joe Buck :P
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 11:19:36 PM
Ryan Madson 08It's just not true. Who have him that stat?
HT-Joe Buck :P
Post by: Ergel on October 31, 2015, 11:22:24 PM
And they are resilient. Play all 27 outs. Never give up. Keep coming at you.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2015, 11:25:12 PM
Post by: elit on October 31, 2015, 11:26:19 PM
Did you guys know? The Royals put the ball in play. They make contact. They make you catch the ball.Think i heard the announcers say it once...
And they are resilient. Play all 27 outs. Never give up. Keep coming at you.
Post by: Dr Moose on October 31, 2015, 11:26:39 PM
DH all the way. Bring it to both leagues :Pno way.
Part of the game for the NL is you can walk to face the pitcher, etc. It gives you more strategic options.
Post by: DMYD on October 31, 2015, 11:32:58 PM
no way.So maybe allow the manager also to bat! No point of pitchers hitting they are pitchers not hitters!
Part of the game for the NL is you can walk to face the pitcher, etc. It gives you more strategic options.
Post by: Dr Moose on October 31, 2015, 11:42:05 PM
So maybe allow the manager also to bat! No point of pitchers hitting they are pitchers not hitters!If you take the field, you have to bat.
It also forces the manager to make the decision if he wants to risk an out vs having his pitcher next inning.
Post by: Chapshnell on November 01, 2015, 12:01:04 AM
So maybe allow the manager also to bat! No point of pitchers hitting they are pitchers not hitters!
they are a baseball player, not a pitcher
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 08:31:01 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 08:45:09 PM
Volquez needs to get his head in this game asap...He shouldn't be pitching. He just had a big personal loss, and if they'd get another pitcher to pitch today they wouldn't need one for game 6.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 08:47:33 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 08:49:50 PM
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 08:55:19 PM
Post by: yochiek93 on November 01, 2015, 08:57:24 PM
(Yes I live in NY
)
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 01, 2015, 09:12:43 PM
Though which player wouldn't play?
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 09:18:16 PM
Volquez needs to get his head in this game asap...He has great pitch placement.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 10:09:07 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 10:09:55 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 10:43:00 PM
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 10:43:37 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 10:44:36 PM
Who are these announcers? Decision to make when the Mets take the field in the ninth. What decision?Bring in Familia and risk the blown save, or let Harvey continue...
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 01, 2015, 10:45:05 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 10:46:44 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 01, 2015, 10:47:06 PM
Let Harvey finish or not?Gotta give it to him. He wants it.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 10:47:46 PM
No question at all.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
Lol, are you guys for real?I guess you didn't see the exchange when he left the field at the end of the inning. Is the manager betting on KC? >:(
No question at all.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 10:57:23 PM
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 10:58:50 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 10:59:35 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 10:59:41 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:00:52 PM
I am sure everyone will be second guessing but it was the right move to leave him in.should've taken him out after the leadoff walk
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:01:09 PM
And that's why you don't leave in a pitcher who's tiring out when you're facing an elimination game.Why do you say he was tiring out?
Post by: DMYD on November 01, 2015, 11:01:43 PM
Post by: Baruch on November 01, 2015, 11:02:16 PM
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:04:55 PM
Here come the second guessers.............
If it would be legal, they should put Harvey back in.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 11:05:27 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:05:35 PM
Post by: yochiek93 on November 01, 2015, 11:05:51 PM
Don't worry I have faith that the mets will screw up somehowThis is just the start
(Yes I live in NY
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:08:18 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:08:52 PM
Anyone wanna live bet? Dan, is that legal on DDF?PM, who do you want?
Post by: danrocks613 on November 01, 2015, 11:09:25 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2015, 11:09:31 PM
Anyone wanna live bet? Dan, is that against the forum T&C?No, but just curious where you think this is headed
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:09:47 PM
PM, who do you want?
First, the wager :)
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:10:33 PM
First, the wager :)How can we wager if we want the same teams?
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:11:11 PM
No, but just curious where you think this is headed
Not a Mets fan, but I think the Mets are gonna win this one out. If I had to guess when, I'd say in 11.
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:11:37 PM
How can we wager if we want the same teams?
I don't think we want the same teams...
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:12:06 PM
I don't think we want the same teams...I will take the Mets. What is the wager?
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2015, 11:13:03 PM
Not a Mets fan, but I think the Mets are gonna win this one out. If I had to guess when, I'd say in 11.Thinking is one thing, betting against the Royals in extras (with the Met's bullpen) ??
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
What is the wager?Dinner at Shallots
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:14:38 PM
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:14:53 PM
I will take the Mets. What is the wager?
Wager set :) Let's hope the game is over before I get on my flight... (9:45 PST)
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 11:15:02 PM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:15:20 PM
#LetsGoMets :)What is the max for QP?
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:15:44 PM
#LetsGoMets :)
#FatChance :)
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:17:08 PM
#FatChance :)I want all Benjamin's no small bills. :P
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
What is the max for QP?
Depends on account. $2-$5k per transaction. We might run into some issues...
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:24:12 PM
Post by: farmbochur on November 01, 2015, 11:24:37 PM
Post by: yochiek93 on November 01, 2015, 11:24:53 PM
DamnWhy
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2015, 11:25:12 PM
Does familia officially get his 3rd blown save or only if the Mets go on to lose?official
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:25:36 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:26:13 PM
officialthey're credited to Harvey
Post by: coralsnake on November 01, 2015, 11:26:18 PM
Does familia officially get his 3rd blown save or only if the Mets go on to lose?Mets didn't have a lead when he came in (base runner was Harvey's) so not a save situation. Ie- he cannot blow it.
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:28:37 PM
Mets didn't have a lead when he came in (base runner was Harvey's) so not a save situation. Ie- he cannot blow it.I thought they were up 2-1.
Post by: farmbochur on November 01, 2015, 11:28:44 PM
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 01, 2015, 11:31:32 PM
I thought they were up 2-1.Youre correct. That didn't come out right. Kids supposed to be sleeping are screaming and I'm trying to watch a game and DDF. Please excuse me.
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:33:24 PM
I think it's a BS for him.Let's hope they lose so we can know for sure. :D
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:33:49 PM
Youre correct. That didn't come out right. Kids supposed to be sleeping are screaming and I'm trying to watch a game and DDF. Please excuse me.Don't let it happen again. :)
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2015, 11:35:49 PM
Let's hope they lose so we can know for sure. :DThe Q was, if it a BS regardless. If a reliever comes in in the 7th inning (example) with his team leading and he gives up lead, he gets a BS as well, doesn't matter who wins at the end.
Post by: Dr Moose on November 01, 2015, 11:37:05 PM
The Q was, if it a BS regardless. If a reliever comes in in the 7th inning (example) with his team leading and he gives up lead, he gets a BS as well, doesn't matter who wins at the end.Seems like you're all right.
According to this:
Jeurys Familia is the first player in MLB history with 3 blown saves in a single World Series. pic.twitter.com/BvnakEMjTC
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 2, 2015
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 01, 2015, 11:39:22 PM
The Q was, if it a BS regardless. If a reliever comes in in the 7th inning (example) with his team leading and he gives up lead, he gets a BS as well, doesn't matter who wins at the end.From MLB: Familia blows third straight save as 'pen falters
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 11:40:13 PM
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:43:44 PM
Moooooose!
You should see his nickname on my phone ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2015, 11:45:54 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 01, 2015, 11:47:30 PM
You should see his nickname on my phone ;D ;D ;DMike Moustakas is on your speed dial? ???
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:49:42 PM
Mike Moustakas is on your speed dial? ???
Never said speed dial
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2015, 11:52:08 PM
Post by: EJB on November 01, 2015, 11:53:38 PM
Harvey got strikes where Hochevar is getting balls.
Are you at the game?
Post by: Chapshnell on November 01, 2015, 11:54:40 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2015, 12:01:15 AM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2015, 12:04:22 AM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 02, 2015, 12:04:56 AM
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2015, 12:09:48 AM
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2015, 12:09:54 AM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2015, 12:10:05 AM
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
#LGR
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2015, 12:13:43 AM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2015, 12:13:59 AM
Game should go until Esky extends his hitting streak...Check
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2015, 12:14:21 AM
Anyone else hear that fat lady?
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Kol isha, lol
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2015, 12:14:26 AM
Post by: Dr Moose on November 02, 2015, 12:14:41 AM
Anyone else hear that fat lady?I heard she brought the forks in with her.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2015, 12:20:51 AM
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2015, 12:24:07 AM
Anyone else hear that fat lady?hear her? She just knocked down the front door.
Happy anniversary :)
Post by: Dr Moose on November 02, 2015, 12:34:34 AM
Post by: Matovu on November 02, 2015, 12:34:51 AM
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2015, 12:43:42 AM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 02, 2015, 06:12:48 AM
Post by: ChaimMoskowitz on November 02, 2015, 06:33:24 AM
Wager set :) Let's hope the game is over before I get on my flight... (9:45 PST)No Lawry's for me. >:( >:( >:(
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2015, 06:39:01 AM
Who won, I dozed off.I think Reed's still in there trying to get the 2nd out.
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2015, 07:41:11 AM
Post by: dealfinder85 on November 02, 2015, 09:29:56 AM
Royals pen was such a ridiculous strength this whole series.it helps that the mets had 2 guys who hit the entire postseason
the rest of them just stand up there and flail at pitches that they cant hit
Post by: Ergel on November 02, 2015, 04:22:07 PM
Post by: dealfinder85 on November 02, 2015, 04:36:02 PM
Really crazy that they didn't score the Duda throw an error. These scorers have in their head that you can't assume the double play and therefore if you ever get 1 out on a play, no error. It's incredibly dumb. A good throw and he's out by at least 5 steps.and hosmer looks like an idiot
but instead, duda throws the ball to the backstop and hosmer is a royal god
Post by: Ergel on November 02, 2015, 04:41:10 PM
and hosmer looks like an idiotI don't think he looks like an idiot. It's still an aggressive hard nosed play. Especially in light of the fact that a year ago they held the runner at 3rd, refusing to dare the defense and look how that paid off for them.
but instead, duda throws the ball to the backstop and hosmer is a royal god
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2015, 04:46:13 PM
Really crazy that they didn't score the Duda throw an error. These scorers have in their head that you can't assume the double play and therefore if you ever get 1 out on a play, no error. It's incredibly dumb. A good throw and he's out by at least 5 steps.
Couldn't agree more... so dumb and arbitrary... there is such a thing as a routine DP, and to not make a routine play, should be an error.
Post by: Ergel on November 02, 2015, 05:29:25 PM
Couldn't agree more... so dumb and arbitrary... there is such a thing as a routine DP, and to not make a routine play, should be an error.Indeed, this comes from the 1950's (earlier?) when there was no such thing as a routine DP
ETA:
Quote from: https://baseballscoring.wordpress.com/site-index/errors/
No errors are charged when attempting a double play, as long as one runner is put out.
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2015, 08:17:34 PM
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2015, 08:47:54 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on November 03, 2015, 01:03:11 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on November 05, 2015, 04:08:04 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 05, 2015, 04:57:58 PM
I knew minor leaguers didn't make much but I figured they at least made a decent living. Looking at this tweet I just stumbled across I am not sure how career minor league guys survive. They for sure need to work in the offseason...The good ones get signing bonuses.
Everyone else struggles. Its not easy to make it in MLB if youre not a lefty reliever. :P
Post by: GTR on December 09, 2015, 09:16:36 AM
Post by: dealfinder85 on December 09, 2015, 09:40:42 AM
Love Starlin Castro to the Yankees for Miller and 38MM over 4. Need a starter...i dont understand what that means
Post by: Barryg on December 09, 2015, 11:33:32 AM
i dont understand what that meansIt means he thinks that Starlin will be able to get his 200 hits a year and provide good range (and arm) at 2B. Since they traded a (kinda) starter to get him the Yanks need to now trade for or sign a SP.
Apparently GTR doesn't know of Starlin's ability to come up with a really bad play/error/base running mistake/or not hustle, very often and in important spots, or GTR thinks the Yankees can cure him.
Post by: dealfinder85 on December 09, 2015, 11:52:55 AM
It means he thinks that Starlin will be able to get his 200 hits a year and provide good range (and arm) at 2B. Since they traded a (kinda) starter to get him the Yanks need to now trade for or sign a SP.I was confused because he mentioned miller
Apparently GTR doesn't know of Starlin's ability to come up with a really bad play/error/base running mistake/or not hustle, very often and in important spots, or GTR thinks the Yankees can cure him.
why should GTR not be happy with castro? for 9.5M a year, they got a guy who has an OBP <300
thats about the going rate these days
Post by: Barryg on December 10, 2015, 12:45:17 AM
I was confused because he mentioned millerI think he meant Warren
why should GTR not be happy with castro? for 9.5M a year, they got a guy who has an OBP <300He can hit close to .300 (with his OBP being just a few ticks higher) with around 15 homers, and has range in the field. The problem is that he does that every second year, and that it comes along with many errors and base running mistakes.
thats about the going rate these days
My take on it is that it seems that the Yankees won this trade and most experts would say that. However, in two years (assuming Castro has one good year and one bad one) they can all point out how a 3 and change ERA in the AL east translates to an ERA under 3 in the NL. Also, it is almost certain that Zobrist's OBP will be higher than Castro's.
Post by: dealfinder85 on December 11, 2015, 01:58:41 PM
Post by: Ergel on December 11, 2015, 02:08:48 PM
Post by: dealfinder85 on December 11, 2015, 02:12:28 PM
any word on terms? Crazy the amount of money moderately above average players get nowadays.hes 26, which is rare for free agents, and hes one of, if not the best, defensive outfielder
However, he broke 20 homers once and broke 72 rbis once.
and he hits under 300
weird how his market exploded
Post by: Ergel on December 11, 2015, 02:13:41 PM
hes 26, which is rare for free agents, and hes one of, if not the best, defensive outfielderThere's a lot of money in the game
However, he broke 20 homers once and broke 72 rbis once.
and he hits under 300
weird how his market exploded
Post by: Dr Moose on December 11, 2015, 02:45:07 PM
wow, @bestfansstlouis isnt taking this heyward signing wellHuge hit to the Cardinals. First Lackey and now Heyward, and to their division rival no less.
Post by: sams on December 11, 2015, 03:12:30 PM
Huge hit to the Cardinals. First Lackey and now Heyward, and to their division rival no less.and zobrist.defiantly team to beat
Post by: dealfinder85 on December 22, 2015, 12:20:16 PM
arg!
Post by: Amusch on April 03, 2016, 12:35:22 PM
How bout them Indians and their second best rotation ;) #LGM #UnfinishedBusiness
Post by: Sport on April 03, 2016, 01:23:56 PM
Anyone else getting pumped up seeing all of these mlb.tv threads!?!Baseball season is way too long to get excited before October.
How bout them Indians and their second best rotation ;) #LGM #UnfinishedBusiness
Post by: JTZ on April 11, 2016, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: Amusch on April 11, 2016, 10:04:01 PM
Should Cub fans start buying their WS tickets?
Sure! Jinxes have never hurt you guys. :P
Post by: myb821 on April 12, 2016, 11:35:35 AM
Should Cub fans start buying their WS tickets?losing schwarber is a big blow.
Post by: Dan on May 22, 2016, 03:19:08 PM
&feature=youtu.be&t=33m35s
Indians won the game 7-6 :)
Post by: damaxer91 on May 22, 2016, 03:41:29 PM
Best blooper of all time:&feature=youtu.be&t=33m35s
Indians won the game 7-6 :)
Quite fitting for him!
Post by: JTZ on May 29, 2016, 06:14:59 PM
Post by: Barryg on May 29, 2016, 10:14:33 PM
Is BarryG in a state of shock yet? :)Shock? this was predicted, in it's thread...
Post by: JTZ on May 29, 2016, 10:35:58 PM
Shock? this was predicted, in it's thread...So they are on pace to win 115 games and that was predicted?
Post by: Barryg on May 29, 2016, 10:45:13 PM
So they are on pace to win 115 games and that was predicted?http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=33468.msg909506;topicseen#msg909506
Post by: JTZ on May 29, 2016, 10:51:29 PM
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=33468.msg909506;topicseen#msg90950690/100 win season is a long way from 115. I don't think anyone (except diehard Cub fans) think they can keep up this pace.
Post by: Barryg on May 30, 2016, 12:55:19 AM
90/100 win season is a long way from 115. I don't think anyone (except diehard Cub fans) think they can keep up this pace.Read again. I said that the transition from 90-100 losses per season into becoming a dynasty was happening. (Official definition here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_(sports) ). Cubs fans think and know that they can keep up this pace for the better part of around 7 years... Keep in mind that Schwarber is out for a while.
Post by: JTZ on May 30, 2016, 08:19:13 AM
Read again.Oops.
Post by: Amusch on May 30, 2016, 11:45:32 AM
Read again. I said that the transition from 90-100 losses per season into becoming a dynasty was happening. (Official definition here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_(sports) ). Cubs fans think and know that they can keep up this pace for the better part of around 7 years... Keep in mind that Schwarber is out for a while.
How 'bout winning an LCS game before throwing out "dynasty"? ;)
Post by: Sammy82 on May 30, 2016, 12:59:21 PM
How 'bout winning an LCS game before throwing out "dynasty"? ;)Ouch (especially coming from a presumely Mets fan)
Post by: Amusch on May 30, 2016, 02:48:08 PM
Ouch (especially coming from a presumely Mets fan)
Correct, which means that I can make fun of 2015 NLCS, but also appreciate how quickly a "dynasty" can turn into a one-and-done (see '86 Mets and l'havdil, '06 Mets).
Post by: Barryg on May 31, 2016, 03:58:17 PM
Correct, which means that I can make fun of 2015 NLCS, but also appreciate how quickly a "dynasty" can turn into a one-and-done (see '86 Mets and l'havdil, '06 Mets).Not every prediction ever will come true, but I can try. Let's see how many LCS games they win over the next six years before poking fun at a team that arrived one year early
Post by: SrulyS on June 08, 2016, 08:37:54 PM
Post by: damaxer91 on June 08, 2016, 11:32:10 PM
Give me that over spending $250 at RC or Mike's any day. Even for a mediocre team like we have
Post by: Amusch on June 08, 2016, 11:58:19 PM
Yankee Stadium is a great experience for the Frum fan these days. Buy Delta or Field MVP seats for $80-120 each, free popcorn and Soda and $15 for a main dish and 2 sides of some really high quality Steak, Ribs or Lamp Chops.
Give me that over spending $250 at RC or Mike's any day. Even for a mediocre team like we have
They've got to get you to the ballpark somehow and the on-field product sure ain't doing the job.
Post by: Dr Moose on June 09, 2016, 12:02:20 AM
Wow. What an at bat.How do you have more than 4 balls in a single at bat or 3 swinging strikes ?
Post by: MosheD on June 09, 2016, 12:20:34 AM
How do you have more than 4 balls in a single at bat or 3 swinging strikes ?+1
Post by: SrulyS on June 09, 2016, 12:39:52 AM
How do you have more than 4 balls in a single at bat or 3 swinging strikes ?You don't. This app has glitches all the time but this is the worst I've seen.
I just managed to catch the screen shot before it got fixed, hence the :)
Post by: damaxer91 on June 09, 2016, 07:30:17 AM
They've got to get you to the ballpark somehow and the on-field product sure ain't doing the job.
They aren't awful and its fun to go see Chapman, Betances, Miller.
Post by: A3 on June 09, 2016, 08:35:38 AM
You don't. This app has glitches all the time but this is the worst I've seen.Should prob go the funny strange pic thread.
I just managed to catch the screen shot before it got fixed, hence the :)
Post by: Redbull3 on June 09, 2016, 11:38:31 AM
90/100 win season is a long way from 115. I don't think anyone (except diehard Cub fans) think they can keep up this pace.I do. I'm a fantasy-first yankee fan but overall die hard obsessor of the game, specifically the statistical side. They have only used 5 starters all year and each has an ERA under 3 and 4 of them a sub 1 whip, I don't think any aspects of that stat will last, but to be saying that as we pass the 1/3rd mark is incredible. They have a +149 run differential right now, the next best is Boston at +70, so according to pythagorean w/l they have actually underperformed (should be 44-14). Time will tell but relative to their league, I definitely think they are in similar class to the 98 yanks (114) and 01 mariners (116).
Post by: damaxer91 on June 09, 2016, 12:31:09 PM
I do. I'm a fantasy-first yankee fan but overall die hard obsessor of the game, specifically the statistical side. They have only used 5 starters all year and each has an ERA under 3 and 4 of them a sub 1 whip, I don't think any aspects of that stat will last, but to be saying that as we pass the 1/3rd mark is incredible. They have a +149 run differential right now, the next best is Boston at +70, so according to pythagorean w/l they have actually underperformed (should be 44-14). Time will tell but relative to their league, I definitely think they are in similar class to the 98 yanks (114) and 01 mariners (116).
I agree but in the Postseason when pitching is key, I think they are a toss-up against the Mets (and I'm a Yankees fan)
Post by: Redbull3 on June 09, 2016, 12:44:42 PM
I agree but in the Postseason when pitching is key, I think they are a toss-up against the Mets (and I'm a Yankees fan)Agree with that for sure.
Post by: Barryg on June 10, 2016, 01:24:35 PM
I agree but in the Postseason when pitching is key, I think they are a toss-up against the Mets (and I'm a Yankees fan)Truth is that baseball postseason is to an extent a tossup each year. Goal of current front office is to have sustained success and if you make postseason for 7 years straight then you have better chances to win some tossups. It also helps to have the playoff experience added each year.
Post by: oiseli48 on June 22, 2016, 08:05:18 PM
Post by: YOSEF on June 22, 2016, 08:38:11 PM
Just need to vent about how much I absolutely hate the white sox broadcasters. They get my vote for the worst in sports.When they said you can put it on the board, they didn't mean Just Shmooze. :P
Post by: JTZ on June 23, 2016, 12:51:13 AM
Just need to vent about how much I absolutely hate the white sox broadcasters. They get my vote for the worst in sports.Switch to the Cubs. :)
Post by: A3 on June 23, 2016, 01:00:36 AM
Switch to the Cubs. :)Now, after they just got swept 😞.
Off topic... who's going to be at Cubs Marlins this weekend? Tom night and Sunday (Sunday is Jew day)
Post by: Dan on June 26, 2016, 11:42:21 PM
Though Indians-Cubs would be amazing as well.
Post by: MosheD on June 27, 2016, 09:27:04 AM
How funny would an Indians-Oakland series be 😂Ftfy...
Though Indians-Cubs would be amazing as well.
Post by: damaxer91 on June 27, 2016, 03:29:34 PM
How funny would an Indians-Giants series be 😂
Would be about 14 viewers
Post by: Dan on June 27, 2016, 03:32:16 PM
Ftfy...That would be a an interesting WS indeed...
Would be about 14 viewersRangers-Cubs would have more?
Post by: MosheD on June 27, 2016, 03:37:19 PM
That would be a an interesting WS indeed...Even ALDS would be interesting.
Rangers-Cubs would have more?
Was this posted here yet?
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160627/33cd2bd15e346a2c937a30a17b23e8bf.jpg)
Post by: Dan on June 27, 2016, 03:40:04 PM
But that schedule is awesome!
Post by: jj1000 on June 27, 2016, 03:42:34 PM
How funny would an Indians-Giants series be 😂Lbh Indians-Anyone would be amazing :P
Though Indians-Cubs would be amazing as well.
Post by: Dan on June 27, 2016, 03:47:42 PM
Lbh Indians-Anyone would be amazing :PCan't even imagine. This city will go nuts.
Post by: MosheD on June 27, 2016, 04:50:33 PM
Lbh Indians-Anyone would be amazingTrudat
Post by: SrulyS on June 28, 2016, 12:35:00 AM
Post by: Yankee123 on June 28, 2016, 09:04:53 AM
Post by: A3 on June 29, 2016, 12:14:02 AM
Switch off batters.
That's a Joe Maddon 14th inning.
Post by: MosheD on July 01, 2016, 07:19:13 PM
Post by: Dr Moose on July 01, 2016, 07:44:42 PM
Baseball should really consider draws...Never!
Post by: Dan on July 01, 2016, 07:53:57 PM
Post by: MosheD on July 03, 2016, 06:29:50 PM
Even ALDS would be interesting.Update:
Was this posted here yet?
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160627/33cd2bd15e346a2c937a30a17b23e8bf.jpg)
?lang=enThis is just way too crazy now. pic.twitter.com/Vub1dQcmhG
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 3, 2016
Post by: B.D.Da'ehu on July 31, 2016, 12:49:38 PM
Post by: Amusch on July 31, 2016, 09:51:45 PM
I didn't see this Miller thing coming. What is the average CLE fan thinking? Is this a gung-ho champion-driven move that fans want, or are they giving up some amazing prospects for a 2 year lease?
First of all, 2.5 years isn't a lease (except with cars). Second, if the Indians play the Cubs in the WS, will the world explode? If it doesn't, it's only because the Cavs just won.
Post by: SrulyS on July 31, 2016, 11:57:52 PM
I didn't see this Miller thing coming. What is the average CLE fan thinking? Is this a gung-ho champion-driven move that fans want, or are they giving up some amazing prospects for a 2 year lease?
I think the average Yankee fan is pretty happy right now. When was the last time anyone said that the Yankees have one of the better farm systems in the majors (before today)? And we still have 16 hours to go!
Post by: MosheD on August 01, 2016, 12:43:35 AM
First of all, 2.5 years isn't a lease (except with cars). Second, if the Indians play the Cubs in the WS, will the world explode? If it doesn't, it's only because the Cavs just won.+1 Not a lease. I think its a great move for both sides. As a Tribe fan I am extremely happy with the move. We can worry about now while the Yankees worry about later.
I am a bit bummed about the Lucroy sitch. Hope we can get another bat before deadline tom
Post by: B.D.Da'ehu on August 01, 2016, 03:48:52 PM
Post by: Dan on August 31, 2016, 11:23:06 AM
http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/198610130/zach-mcallister-makes-kick-save-to-catch-liner/
Post by: CreamofSoup on August 31, 2016, 11:28:55 AM
Post by: Dan on August 31, 2016, 11:41:30 AM
He totally meant to do that. All those hours spent hacky-sacking as a boy finally paid off.Last I checked hacky sack wasn't played with your calf.
Post by: CreamofSoup on August 31, 2016, 11:42:53 AM
Last I checked hacky sack wasn't played with your calf.
Depends on how badly you messed up the last kick haha
Post by: Jeremiah on August 31, 2016, 11:46:14 AM
Post by: coralsnake on August 31, 2016, 12:05:16 PM
http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/08/31/198669056/indians-fan-looks-like-squints-from-the-sandlot" Squints is real, and he apparently lives in Cleveland and caught a home run ball during the Indians' 5-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday."
The (clearly Jewish) father is wearing a Yankees hat and the kid is wearing a NY Rangers hat.
Post by: Dan on August 31, 2016, 12:07:41 PM
" Squints is real, and he apparently lives in Cleveland and caught a home run ball during the Indians' 5-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday."All these darn NYers moving to town driving like crazy, not saying good shabbos, and raising our housing costs :P
The (clearly Jewish) father is wearing a Yankees hat and the kid is wearing a NY Rangers hat.
Post by: beeweegee on August 31, 2016, 03:14:43 PM
Crazy:Looks to me like it was intentional.
http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/198610130/zach-mcallister-makes-kick-save-to-catch-liner/
Post by: JTZ on August 31, 2016, 03:49:51 PM
He totally meant to do that.
Looks to me like it was intentional.Not a chance.
Post by: jj1000 on August 31, 2016, 03:53:33 PM
Not a chance.+1. If he was thinking he'd of moved the heck out of the way, which he was in fact clearly trying to do...
Post by: JTZ on August 31, 2016, 03:55:58 PM
+1. If he was thinking he'd of moved the heck out of the way, which he was in fact clearly trying to do...Anyone willing to let me hit them in the calf with a fastball and we can see how your leg reacts? We can then know for sure. :)
Post by: CreamofSoup on August 31, 2016, 03:58:03 PM
Anyone willing to let me hit them in the calf with a fastball and we can see how your leg reacts? We can then know for sure. :)
Pass. Many ice packs would be involved.
Post by: A3 on August 31, 2016, 08:41:12 PM
Anyone willing to let me hit them in the calf with a fastball and we can see how your leg reacts? We can then know for sure. :)A Hendricks fastball or a Chapman fastball
Post by: beeweegee on August 31, 2016, 09:10:22 PM
Not a chance.Why else did his left leg go so high up?
Post by: JTZ on August 31, 2016, 11:06:00 PM
Why else did his left leg go so high up?
Anyone willing to let me hit them in the calf with a fastball and we can see how your leg reacts? We can then know for sure. :)
Post by: A3 on August 31, 2016, 11:14:53 PM
Check out @MLB's Tweet:
?s=09Unreal. Amazing. Ridiculous.
— MLB (@MLB) September 1, 2016
And the bases were loaded … https://t.co/vZhh3CP76k pic.twitter.com/9mUoNmtnY1
Post by: mow on September 09, 2016, 12:44:35 PM
Post by: keemster26 on September 09, 2016, 01:05:38 PM
very excited got an mlb account no black outsEven for in market game?
Post by: Yankee123 on September 12, 2016, 10:59:48 AM
very excited got an mlb account no black outs
Can you explain?
Post by: sams on September 12, 2016, 11:37:30 AM
very excited got an mlb account no black outsIp changer?
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 12:30:34 AM
Post by: oiseli48 on September 22, 2016, 06:39:01 AM
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 09:30:49 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2016/9/19/12972046/indians-postseason-rotation-carlos-carrasco-ugh-dang-itAny idea when potential WS tickets would go on sale for non season ticket holders?
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 10:28:20 AM
Any idea when potential WS tickets would go on sale for non season ticket holders?For the Cubs?
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 11:29:28 AM
For the Cubs?Maybe... Any chance it goes to game 5?
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 11:33:21 AM
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 11:48:52 AM
http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/teams-won-100-games-no-world-series.html/?a=viewallBaseball playoffs are very unpredictable, but if we're going by team strength you may as well just say that the Red Sox seem waaay better than the Indians. For me, it's very unlikely that I'll go to any playoff game, let alone out of Cleveland, but if there's a game that I would go to it would be game 5 if Cubs play in Cleve.
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 11:56:08 AM
but if there's a game that I would go to it would be game 5 if Cubs play in Cleve.No chance coming to Wrigley?
Post by: Yehuda57 on September 22, 2016, 12:08:56 PM
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 12:12:44 PM
http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/teams-won-100-games-no-world-series.html/?a=viewallMissing the best 2 Indians teams of all time.
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 02:12:46 PM
No chance coming to Wrigley?I could see many ddfers going. Am I wrong to think that WS tickets in Cleveland would be about 1/5th of the price of WS tickets at Wrigley?
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 02:37:02 PM
Am I wrong to think that WS tickets in Cleveland would be about 1/5th of the price of WS tickets at Wrigley?That sounds about right.
https://securea.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/postseason-ticket-opportunity/
Post by: Dr Moose on September 22, 2016, 03:36:58 PM
Post by: Amusch on September 22, 2016, 03:40:00 PM
Related to tickets, I was thinking that if Cubs would be up 3-1 in WS, Game 5 tickets would make GS/Cle G7 tickets look like pre-season minor league prices.
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 03:40:51 PM
Related to tickets, I was thinking that if Cubs would be up 3-1 in WS, Game 5 tickets would make GS/Cle G7 tickets look like pre-season minor league prices.I doubt that.
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 03:49:09 PM
I doubt that.Would you agree they would be hotter than Hawks clinching SC tickets?
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 03:52:23 PM
Would you agree they would be hotter than Hawks clinching SC tickets?In the end of the day it's about supply and demand.
The Hawks seats 19,700.
The Cubs seat 41,268.
There's a finite number of people that can afford+have the desire to drop 4 figures per seat.
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 03:59:06 PM
In the end of the day it's about supply and demand.You are correct on all points and should add in the market. Now can I have an answer to my question? It case you are wondering crow isn't all that bad. :)
The Hawks seats 19,700.
The Cubs seat 41,268.
There's a finite number of people that can afford+have the desire to drop 4 figures per seat.
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 04:02:39 PM
You are correct on all points and should add in the market. Now can I have an answer to my question? It case you are wondering crow isn't all that bad. :)What was the price range for the game?
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 04:09:11 PM
What was the price range for the game?Will have to check with my son but either the nose bleed or standing room only was going for 1k. That was probably a couple of hours before game time. Needless to say I didn't sell my nose bleed seats. :)
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 04:12:28 PM
Post by: jj1000 on September 22, 2016, 04:13:49 PM
Day of Game if 3-1 Cubs?Cheap. $100. Just my guess.
Post by: Amusch on September 22, 2016, 04:15:58 PM
I doubt that.
Hey, I know some ppl broke the bank for those tix ;), but THERE IS ALMOST NOBODY IN THE WORLD ALIVE who has seen the Cubs win the WS. Nobody under 70 saw them PLAY in a WS, and Cubs fans are among the most loyal in all of sports, nearly selling out every game while they were in last place season after season. A chance to see them win a WS, which I sort of hope happens, would be insane.
Red Sox tix in 2013 were well over $2000 a piece when they had been, and won, the WS 6 years before.
Post by: Amusch on September 22, 2016, 04:17:26 PM
Any prediction on cost of game 5 tickets in Cleveland as soon as they go on sale? Day of Game if 3-1 Cubs?
? Game 5 of WS is in NL park.
Post by: Barryg on September 22, 2016, 04:20:44 PM
? Game 5 of WS is in NL park.In Cleveland, (look to the left where it says that I live in OH)
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 04:25:04 PM
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 04:31:53 PM
Does anyone like the five game format for the first round (DS)?No, but players don't want to play more WS games in November.
Post by: JTZ on September 22, 2016, 04:34:18 PM
No, but players don't want to play more WS games in November.True but 162 games regular season. Seems there is some fat to cut there.
Post by: yuneeq on September 22, 2016, 04:36:36 PM
True but 162 games regular season. Seems there is some fat to cut there.
Cut it to 160 (10 football seasons) and add 2 playoff games.
Post by: Dan on September 22, 2016, 04:37:41 PM
True but 162 games regular season. Seems there is some fat to cut there.My guess is that they try to make it 154 in the next contract and make the Wild card a best of 3 and the DS best of 7.
Post by: Amusch on September 22, 2016, 05:19:15 PM
My guess is that they try to make it 154 in the next contract and make the Wild card a best of 3 and the DS best of 7.
Potentially true, but owners won't be crazy about giving up 8 games of tv, 4 home games of tix and stadium sales, etc.
We're talking about some of the richest, but also greediest ppl out there.
Post by: Dr Moose on September 22, 2016, 05:46:43 PM
? Game 5 of WS is in NL park.+1
Post by: Amusch on September 23, 2016, 12:35:24 AM
Post by: JTZ on September 23, 2016, 12:36:48 AM
Post by: Dan on September 23, 2016, 12:40:05 AM
Would it be wrong to not be sad if the Cubs lose in the playoffs?Cubs payroll is twice that of the Indians and the Tribe is missing Salazar, Carrasco, Gomes, and Brantley,
Is 108 years that different than 68 years?
Cubs-Indians series will be a lot of fun. Said that at the Wrigley Softball game :)
Post by: elit on September 23, 2016, 08:05:41 AM
Post by: jj1000 on September 23, 2016, 08:39:34 AM
Is 108 years that different than 68 years?Yes.
Post by: Barryg on September 23, 2016, 01:59:59 PM
Cubs payroll is twice that of the Indians and the Tribe is missing Salazar, Carrasco, Gomes, and Brantley,Can't blame the Cubs for increasing payroll being that they knew they were WS contenders. I didn't hold it against the Cavs either. Tribe are certainly underdogs no matter who they play in any round of the playoffs especially if Gomes and Salazar don't come back from injury. BTW Schwarber is injured for the Cubs.
Is 108 years that different than 68 years?
Cubs-Indians series will be a lot of fun. Said that at the Wrigley Softball game :)
Post by: A3 on September 25, 2016, 10:27:07 AM
Post by: JTZ on September 25, 2016, 10:37:11 AM
Post by: A3 on September 25, 2016, 10:38:42 AM
Just seen that, so sad! :'(I've seen him pitch up close here a few times. Great passion great player.
Post by: A3 on September 26, 2016, 07:43:22 PM
Post by: sams on September 26, 2016, 07:44:54 PM
Post by: Sammy82 on September 26, 2016, 07:58:26 PM
How can I watch met game if local and blacked out on MLB ?https://m.reddit.com/r/MLBStreams/comments/54n8u0/game_thread_miami_marlins_vs_new_york_mets_0710/
Post by: Barryg on September 26, 2016, 10:14:00 PM
Hendricks 16-8, 1.99 era, Whip under 1, only 166 k's. Team won division.
Lester 19-4, 2.28 era, 191 k's. Team won division.
Scherzer 18-7, 2.82 era, Whip under 1, 267 k's. Team won division.
Fernandez 16-8, 2.86 era, dead, 253 k's.
Kershaw 12-3, 1.65 era, 168 k's in 142 innings .71 Whip. Team won division.
Jansen 3-2, 47 Saves, 1.86 era, 102 k's in 67 innings, .64 Whip. Team won division.
Post by: sams on September 26, 2016, 10:29:03 PM
Closer race than NL wild card... If the season ended today here are (most of) the NL CY young candidates:Syndergaard hater??
Hendricks 16-8, 1.99 era, Whip under 1, only 166 k's. Team won division.
Lester 19-4, 2.28 era, 191 k's. Team won division.
Scherzer 18-7, 2.82 era, Whip under 1, 267 k's. Team won division.
Fernandez 16-8, 2.86 era, dead, 253 k's.
Kershaw 12-3, 1.65 era, 168 k's in 142 innings .71 Whip. Team won division.
Jansen 3-2, 47 Saves, 1.86 era, 102 k's in 67 innings, .64 Whip. Team won division.
Post by: Barryg on September 26, 2016, 10:49:17 PM
Syndergaard hater??I wrote most of!
Problem is that Scherzer has way more k's and his era is only a few ticks behind Scherzer. Lester leads league in wins and Hendricks leads in era. Kershaw is best pitcher but only 142 innings.
Besides, his team didn't win division and he's still alive...
Post by: mow on September 28, 2016, 10:09:55 AM
Even for in market game?yes even for in market games , it is not an ipchanger its an account that does not have that restriction , got it from someone that works for the streaming company for mlb,nhl,wwe,pga,hbo now,playstation,foxsportsgo
wish they had nfl
Post by: yuneeq on September 28, 2016, 10:27:18 AM
yes even for in market games , it is not an ipchanger its an account that does not have that restriction , got it from someone that works for the streaming company for mlb,nhl,wwe,pga,hbo now,playstation,foxsportsgo
wish they had nfl
They must work for MLBAM, they took over nhl streaming and stream for other sports too.
Post by: yoruel on October 05, 2016, 09:38:21 PM
Lets hear some noise.
Post by: elit on October 05, 2016, 09:43:55 PM
Met Fans, where are you?8)Thor going both ways?
Lets hear some noise.
Post by: ben89 on October 05, 2016, 10:22:33 PM
Post by: yoruel on October 05, 2016, 11:13:52 PM
Closers cant get it done.
3 blown saves in WS, add this game to his resume
Post by: A3 on October 05, 2016, 11:23:55 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 05, 2016, 11:43:38 PM
And Terry Collins thought he was going to out manage Buck Showalter.Both games were won with 3 run homer... One difference is 9 innings vs. 11. Other is that any team would pitch their closer in top of the 9th, only real Q is when to pitch closer if you're the road team. Will need to get at least one run in top of inning and have a save situation to win it, so Q is if manager should save the closer for the needed save or risk losing with closer not entering game. SF wouldn't have had the problem as they don't have a dominant closer anyways.
Post by: Barryg on October 06, 2016, 12:19:51 AM
Any prediction on cost of game 5 tickets in Cleveland as soon as they go on sale? Day of Game if 3-1 Cubs?My mistake. I just realized that baseball playoffs are 2-3-2 which would make games 6 & 7 (if necessary) in American League park this year...
Post by: Dr Moose on October 06, 2016, 07:41:32 AM
My mistake. I just realized that baseball playoffs are 2-3-2 which would make games 6 & 7 (if necessary) in American League park this year...That is what he was trying to point out:
? Game 5 of WS is in NL park.
Post by: Amusch on October 06, 2016, 10:23:55 AM
Benitez 2.0
Closers cant get it done.
3 blown saves in WS, add this game to his resume
I'm sorry, that's absurd. I was there last night and it was brutal. Last October vs. GOrdon was brutal. But I don't want to hear about 3 blown saves; he blew one. The fact that Murphy can't field and Duda can't throw, both allowing INHERITED RUNNERS TO SCORE doesn't count for Familia. Let's also not forget his two perfect innings in a do-or-die game at Chavez Ravine.
He's not Mariano, but he's also not quite Benitez.
Post by: JTZ on October 06, 2016, 12:14:46 PM
1. CHICAGO CUBS
It's party time: The World Series favorites have two top-5 MVP candidates and two top-5 Cy Young candidates, the postseason’s best defense, an offense with speed and power, a shutdown closer, an excellent manager and postseason experience.
So what could go wrong:
The killjoy: The pressure to end the 108-year title drought will be more intense than ever after a 103-win season.
Post by: Dan on October 09, 2016, 11:40:05 AM
Quote from: Major Leaguelink=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097815/quotes
Willie Mays Hayes: [to Jake] Cerrano's looking for some extra power for tonight. He's looking to sacrifice a live chicken.
Well I'm off to find a live chicken to sacrifice. Shouldn't be too hard to find this week ;D
#RollTribe
Post by: Dan on October 10, 2016, 10:00:47 PM
Post by: oiseli48 on October 10, 2016, 10:13:47 PM
The curse of David Price continues.
Post by: coralsnake on October 10, 2016, 10:15:37 PM
#WINDIANSThank you for disposing of those evil Bostonians. It's like defeating the satan on erev Yom Kippur.
Post by: Dan on October 12, 2016, 09:37:21 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 12, 2016, 11:38:58 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 13, 2016, 01:29:31 AM
The most hyped up WS in history is still possible.Cubs with 108 year drought against anybody?
Post by: Cheesecake on October 13, 2016, 01:42:38 AM
The ALCS scheduling makes me sad.anti-Semites
Post by: JTZ on October 13, 2016, 01:55:49 AM
Cubs with 108 year drought against anybody?CLE
Post by: yoruel on October 13, 2016, 11:01:56 AM
The ALCS scheduling makes me sad.1st 4 games on Shabbos or YT?
Post by: rileywiles23 on October 13, 2016, 11:18:21 AM
1st 4 games on Shabbos or YT?(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161013/fb023d5f04378a36cbf87aaa60130d4b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161013/f95ba3a0359a1ea109be60eb4d59fc26.jpg)
Post by: aygart on October 13, 2016, 12:13:05 PM
Post by: jstu on October 13, 2016, 12:18:40 PM
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2016, 12:49:48 PM
1st 4 games on Shabbos or YT?Plus last 2.
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2016, 12:51:46 PM
Shouldn't beat hard to beat a team that hails from a city like this.You know it's a Cleveland comedian who shot those, yes?
Post by: jj1000 on October 13, 2016, 12:52:16 PM
Plus last 2.Be thankful it's not the WS...
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2016, 12:53:18 PM
Be thankful it's not the WS...BH.
Though I get the same feeling that I did with the Cavs in 2015. If only we had a healthy Kyrie and Kevin. If only we had a healthy Danny, Carlos, and Michael.
Stinks.
Post by: jj1000 on October 13, 2016, 12:56:30 PM
BH.If Kluber continues to shut down teams 2 games (or maybe 3 games in the WS?) a series we have a nice chance.
Though I get the same feeling that I did with the Cavs in 2015. If only we had a healthy Kyrie and Kevin. If only we had a healthy Danny, Carlos, and Michael.
Stinks.
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2016, 12:57:07 PM
If Kluber continues to shut down teams 2 games (or maybe 3 games in the WS?) a series we have a nice chance.Only if he can perform well (and Tito lets him) on 3 days rest.
Game 3 stater lost his starting job in August.
And who's our game 4 starter otherwise?
Post by: jj1000 on October 13, 2016, 12:57:52 PM
Only if he can perform well (and Tito lets him) on 3 days rest.Right. He has to be what Lebron was in 2015...
Post by: Barryg on October 13, 2016, 01:36:26 PM
BH.2016 Cubs > 2014-2015 Dubs. But if the Dodgers or Nationals make it then either it will be similar to Cavs or
Though I get the same feeling that I did with the Cavs in 2015. If only we had a healthy Kyrie and Kevin. If only we had a healthy Danny, Carlos, and Michael.
Stinks.
If Kluber continues to shut down teams 2 games (or maybe 3 games in the WS?) a series we have a nice chance.And can apply Ewing theory...
Post by: 12HRS on October 14, 2016, 12:18:00 AM
ESPN stats dodgers vs nationals
Post by: mmgfarb on October 14, 2016, 01:10:35 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 14, 2016, 01:18:30 AM
Congrats to JTZ! One step closer to Cubs/Indians WSDid Kenley's arm fall off after over 50 pitches?
Post by: Amusch on October 14, 2016, 12:09:40 PM
So nice that all villains (except Utley) are out of postseason and we can just enjoy these final series.
Post by: JTZ on October 14, 2016, 05:09:58 PM
(updated 6/7/16)
Chicago Cubs 5/2
San Francisco Giants 6/1
Boston Red Sox 9/1
Washington Nationals 11/1
New York Mets 12/1
Texas Rangers 16/1
Baltimore Orioles 17/1
Toronto Blue Jays 18/1
Cleveland Indians 20/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 20/1
Today:
2016 World Series Odds
Chicago Cubs +140
Toronto Blue Jays +250
Cleveland Indians +450
Los Angeles Dodgers +450
Post by: jj1000 on October 15, 2016, 07:44:46 PM
Odds To Win 2016 World SeriesI bet those aren't current anymore.
(updated 6/7/16)
Chicago Cubs 5/2
San Francisco Giants 6/1
Boston Red Sox 9/1
Washington Nationals 11/1
New York Mets 12/1
Texas Rangers 16/1
Baltimore Orioles 17/1
Toronto Blue Jays 18/1
Cleveland Indians 20/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 20/1
Today:
2016 World Series Odds
Chicago Cubs +140
Toronto Blue Jays +250
Cleveland Indians +450
Los Angeles Dodgers +450
What a shabbos :)
Post by: A3 on October 15, 2016, 07:49:06 PM
I bet those aren't current anymore.Prolly saved a few years by not watching the nail biters.
What a shabbos :)
Post by: JTZ on October 15, 2016, 08:18:12 PM
I bet those aren't current anymore.You think? 😝
Post by: ben89 on October 15, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Post by: Barryg on October 16, 2016, 01:30:48 AM
Cubs magic in the 8thAt least half of the 8th... The first half of the inning wasn't a total train wreck but definitely not magical.
Post by: JTZ on October 16, 2016, 09:17:21 AM
In the end of the day it's about supply and demand.cubs-world-series-ticket-prices-could-be-highest-ever-updated-2016-world-series-odds
The Hawks seats 19,700.
The Cubs seat 41,268.
There's a finite number of people that can afford+have the desire to drop 4 figures per seat.
Reports indicate (via TicketCity.com) that fans are already bidding as high as $2,000 per ticket for standing room only. An unbelievable $2,000 just to stand at the ball park! If you think that’s crazy, how about the price war for box seats near the batter box or Cubs’ dugout? Those start at a cool $26,000 per ticket. Yes, that is $26,000, not $2,600! If there is a Game 5, those same seats are going for up to $35,000 per ticket. One report from the Chicago Sun-Times indicates that a Cubs ticket has been listed online for one million dollars.
Cheapest on SH for SRO just a few bucks under 2k.
Post by: Dan on October 16, 2016, 09:20:57 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 16, 2016, 09:22:03 AM
Wake me up closer in.Like game 5 up 3-1? :)
Post by: Dan on October 16, 2016, 09:22:36 AM
Like game 5 down 3-1? :)ftfy
Post by: JTZ on October 16, 2016, 09:23:48 AM
ftfyHeart talking but nothing wrong with that.
Post by: JTZ on October 16, 2016, 09:26:57 AM
Infield club box for just under 10k. That seems like a bargain. :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 19, 2016, 12:10:10 AM
Heart talking but nothing wrong with that.So quiet?
Post by: Dan on October 19, 2016, 12:50:04 AM
Please don't tweet at me about Bauer.He cost himself a start, likely more, AND his teammates, and fans, dicking around with a drone. #stupid
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
Post by: A3 on October 19, 2016, 07:33:46 AM
So quiet?Kind of like the Cubs bats.
😓
Post by: JTZ on October 19, 2016, 10:00:32 AM
So quiet?You always have something to say after the fact. I didn't see you speaking up when I made the statement. Anytime you want to go against the Vegas odds you know where to find me. I don't expect to be hearing from you. :P
Post by: jj1000 on October 19, 2016, 10:16:59 AM
You always have something to say after the fact. I didn't see you speaking up when I made the statement. Anytime you want to go against the Vegas odds you know where to find me. I don't expect to be hearing from you. :PI had my best man on it, no need for redundant posts :P
Side point:
Los Angeles Dodgers 3/2
Cleveland Indians 2/1
Chicago Cubs 9/4
Toronto Blue Jays 9/1
If Indians win today and dodgers lose I assume they will be favorites? Or no?
Post by: JTZ on October 19, 2016, 10:23:28 AM
If Indians win today and dodgers lose I assume they will be favorites? Or no?Yes but the fun part will be if they both lose.
Anyone want the Indians tonight? :)
Post by: JTZ on October 19, 2016, 10:44:15 AM
Anyone want the Indians tonight? :)Is that a pin I hear dropping or crow sizzling on the stove? :-*
Post by: mmgfarb on October 19, 2016, 11:52:14 AM
Is that a pin I hear dropping or crow sizzling on the stove? :-*jj is cooking crow and I'm busy here trying to pick up all the pins I dropped.
Post by: Barryg on October 19, 2016, 03:30:16 PM
Yes but the fun part will be if they both lose.No confidence in the rookies, or are you just hoping for Cubs/Indians after Kluber pitches another game.
Anyone want the Indians tonight? :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 19, 2016, 04:26:38 PM
Is that a pin I hear dropping or crow sizzling on the stove? :-*Google chol hamoed trips. Can't always be on ddf.
I'll put down $20 what's the odds?
Post by: Barryg on October 19, 2016, 06:27:27 PM
Google chol hamoed trips. Can't always be on ddf.One inning to go. Top of the order...
I'll put down $20 what's the odds?
Post by: JTZ on October 19, 2016, 06:34:54 PM
I'll put down $20 what's the odds?I guess you missed this part.
Anytime you want to go against the Vegas odds you know where to find me.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 19, 2016, 06:47:40 PM
Post by: Proisrael on October 19, 2016, 06:48:59 PM
Post by: Amusch on October 19, 2016, 06:49:46 PM
Post by: Dan on October 21, 2016, 01:26:15 PM
Post by: jj1000 on October 21, 2016, 01:41:17 PM
Got tickets to games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Let's do this CLE!How many? :))
Post by: mmgfarb on October 21, 2016, 01:44:49 PM
Got tickets to games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Let's do this CLE!Awesome! Where are you sitting? (Or standing?
)
Post by: Dan on October 21, 2016, 01:46:09 PM
Awesome! Where are you sitting?Nothing special, but the point is being there :)
1: SRO $90 face
2: TBD by SPG
6: View box $330 face
7: View box $330 face
Post by: mmgfarb on October 21, 2016, 01:47:21 PM
Nothing special, but the point is being there :)Nice, maybe I'll come for game one. (There's no way I'll find anything for $90 at this point though) Game 2 is from SPG moments?
1: SRO $90 face
2: TBD by SPG
6: View box $330 face
7: View box $330 face
Post by: Cheesecake on October 21, 2016, 02:03:46 PM
Let's DO this CLE!
Are you buying tickets for all of us?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 21, 2016, 02:08:25 PM
Lol, I wish, I see SRO going for ~$900 now
Are you buying tickets for all of us?
Post by: Cheesecake on October 21, 2016, 02:11:07 PM
Lol, I wish, I see SRO going for ~$900 nowSo I'll pay my own airfare.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 21, 2016, 02:16:24 PM
So I'll pay my own airfare.I'm not sure what you mean.
Post by: Cheesecake on October 21, 2016, 02:26:10 PM
I'm not sure what you mean.If the tickets were cheaper I'd expect Dan to sponsor the whole thing. ;)
Post by: mmgfarb on October 21, 2016, 02:31:33 PM
If the tickets were cheaper I'd expect Dan to sponsor the whole thing. ;)Ha
Post by: JTZ on October 21, 2016, 02:41:22 PM
Got tickets to games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Let's do this CLE!At least you will see two games. Be careful with your response as today is Friday and my two week self impose suspension is over. ;)
Post by: Dan on October 21, 2016, 02:44:14 PM
At least you will see two games. Be careful with your response as today is Friday and my two week self impose suspension is over. ;)(https://i.gyazo.com/ece40c3a70662d5f95f3d1e4b7b0dafc.png)
Post by: JTZ on October 21, 2016, 02:47:16 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/ece40c3a70662d5f95f3d1e4b7b0dafc.png)Heart talking again. :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 21, 2016, 04:59:34 PM
Post by: MosheD on October 22, 2016, 03:52:17 PM
ftfyDan, I know it's been tough but it's 2016 and things have turned around. We got this.
#rallytogether
Got tickets to games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Let's do this CLE!Nice. Arnt most of those games unattendable (Judaismwise)?
Post by: JTZ on October 22, 2016, 11:06:09 PM
#rallytogetherNiceThere going to need more than that.
Post by: aygart on October 22, 2016, 11:29:07 PM
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/b92eff62f2479b9ab5978d428afedfd1.png)
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2016, 12:13:23 AM
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:20:00 AM
Indians in 7.If you already know the outcome, why did you buy tickets to the games?
Post by: TimT on October 23, 2016, 12:20:59 AM
If you already know the outcome, why did you buy tickets to the games?Once in a lifetime experience :P
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2016, 12:21:27 AM
If you already know the outcome, why did you buy tickets to the games?Same reason I flew to SFO for game 7 of the NBA Finals?
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:23:35 AM
Once in a lifetime experienceShould have just bought for game 7.
Post by: 12HRS on October 23, 2016, 12:42:52 AM
Should have just bought for game 7.
so game 1,2,3 should be empty by your logic
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:43:45 AM
so game 1,2,3 should be empty by your logicNo, by Dan's logic with TimT's explanation.
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:46:34 AM
Same reason I flew to SFO for game 7 of the NBA Finals?Did you know the outcome there?
Post by: 12HRS on October 23, 2016, 12:46:47 AM
No, by Dan's logic with TimT's explanation.
TimT would be saying that all games are once in a lifetime experience
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:48:33 AM
TimT would be saying that all games are once in a lifetime experienceSo would watching them on TV.
Anyhow, the stadiums will likely be filled with fans who don't know the outcome.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 23, 2016, 12:52:23 AM
Anyhow, the stadiums will likely be filled with fans who don't know the outcome.It's a good thing we on DDF know the outcome ahead of time
Post by: Cheesecake on October 23, 2016, 12:54:08 AM
It's a good thing we on DDF know the outcome ahead of timeYep. We should be able to make even more money on the games than on miles and price mistakes.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 23, 2016, 12:54:46 AM
Yep. We should be able to make even more money on the games than on miles and price mistakes.Lol, I think JTZ is taking bets.
Post by: TimT on October 23, 2016, 12:58:15 AM
Nothing special, but the point is being there :)Why "nothing special" ? You crossed that bridge :)
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/89900#comment-1277016
Post by: mmgfarb on October 23, 2016, 01:00:34 AM
Why "nothing special" ? You crossed that bridge :)How do you do it!?
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/89900#comment-1277016
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2016, 01:06:28 AM
Why "nothing special" ? You crossed that bridge :)The seats I have for this series are nothing special.
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/89900#comment-1277016
Post by: TimT on October 23, 2016, 01:10:51 AM
The seats I have for this series are nothing special.You implied you might throw money given the opportunity :)
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2016, 01:17:42 AM
If the Indians are up 3-1 I can definitely see myself going to Chicago.
In fact I already have mileage tickets booked :)
Post by: keemster26 on October 23, 2016, 01:25:04 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 23, 2016, 01:29:03 AM
Cubs in 6. Sorry danI'm not predicting, since it's an impossible art. However, as much as the Cubs enjoyed celebrating at home, I'm sure they'd want to win in 4 or 5.
Post by: ad120 on October 23, 2016, 01:38:14 AM
Cubs in 6. Sorry danAre you a cubs fan?
You should not be so confident. I would be nervous until the final strike of the WCS.
Post by: Barryg on October 23, 2016, 01:40:49 AM
Are you a cubs fan?CM wasted way too many forks on them last year and might just be out of them.
You should not be so confident. I would be nervous until the final strike of the WCS.
Post by: jj1000 on October 23, 2016, 04:11:10 AM
I'm not predicting, since it's an impossible art. However, as much as the Cubs enjoyed celebrating at home, I'm sure they'd want to win in 4 or 5.Aren't 4 and 5 at home?
Indians have home field thanks to Kluber.
Post by: JTZ on October 23, 2016, 05:42:24 AM
Lol, I think JTZ is taking bets.Talk is cheap and I see a lot of that. :)
Post by: ad120 on October 23, 2016, 07:06:29 AM
CM wasted way too many forks on them last year and might just be out of them.Wasn't counting them out. I would just be careful not to count your chickens before they hatch. Especially regarding the Cubs.
Post by: JTZ on October 23, 2016, 07:18:46 AM
Wasn't counting them out. I would just be careful not to count your chickens before they hatch. Especially regarding the Cubs.Wouldn't it be CLE that should worry about the chickens?
Post by: keemster26 on October 23, 2016, 08:45:36 AM
Are you a cubs fan?I'm not a Cubs fan,but seeing their bats heat up in the last couple games against the Dodgers is a great sign!
You should not be so confident. I would be nervous until the final strike of the WCS.
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2016, 05:07:18 PM
http://fox8.com/2016/10/23/tom-hanks-yells-go-tribe-on-snl/
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 07:54:49 PM
For the record I am pulling for the Cubs but no way are they 2-1 favorites. If I was a neutral fan I would take CLE at these odds.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 07:59:30 PM
Late money is going on CLE. Cubs were 110 to 117 favorites for tonight game. Now down to 105, so basically a toss up.So what happens to my bet?
For the record I am pulling for the Cubs but no way are they 2-1 favorites. If I was a neutral fan I would take CLE at these odds.
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:02:23 PM
So what happens to my bet?You want it?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 08:03:39 PM
You want it?Truthfully I don't care, I was just trying to put my money where my mouth was.
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:04:17 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:05:03 PM
Truthfully I don't care, I was just trying to put my money where my mouth was.OK you have it. This way if you win you can tell me to eat crow. :)
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:05:58 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 08:06:12 PM
OK you have it. This way if you win you can tell me to eat crow. :)Ok, you're on.
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:07:51 PM
Ok, you're on.Please don't overcook the crow. Also I prefer it steamed on the grill. :P
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 08:10:33 PM
Please don't overcook the crow. Also I prefer it steamed on the grill. :PWow, someone's changing his tune.
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:11:15 PM
Wow, someone's changing his tune.Cubs in 5. :P
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 08:12:37 PM
Cubs in 5. :PI meant you're being slightly less arrogant
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:13:12 PM
I meant you're being slightly less arrogantI had my fun. ;)
Post by: A3 on October 25, 2016, 08:14:26 PM
Guess we will find out
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:17:27 PM
Good move to bring back Schwarber?...and sit Heyward?
Post by: JTZ on October 25, 2016, 08:33:13 PM
Cubs in 5. :PCubs in 6. :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 25, 2016, 08:38:58 PM
Are we going to get live updates from Dan?Yes, he made a deal with Fox to do the updates for him actually. :P
Well I guess not everyone can take the pressure of the biggest stage in baseball.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 08:42:42 PM
Cubs in 6. :)ALOL
Post by: jj1000 on October 25, 2016, 11:47:40 PM
:)
Post by: Amusch on October 25, 2016, 11:48:54 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 11:49:43 PM
So Indians in 4?As much as I'd like that to happen I just can't see it. I'd say 5 or more likely 6.
:)
Post by: mmgfarb on October 25, 2016, 11:50:05 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 12:32:52 AM
Where is Mesh when you need him?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 12:36:48 AM
Young grasshoppers have so much to learn. :)Wake him up, it'll be good for him.
Where is Mesh when you need him?
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 12:40:05 AM
Young grasshoppers have so much to learn. :)I know full well Kluber has 6 days rest now, and he won't the next 2 times.
Where is Mesh when you need him?
That said you gotta admit that a great way to start a series for your team.
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 12:57:13 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 01:23:16 AM
I know full well Kluber has 6 days rest now, and he won't the next 2 times.I expected him to not to be sharp with 6 days rest. Did you know the team with the most rest has lost 9 out of the last ten WS?
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 01:29:05 AM
I expected him to not to be sharp with 6 days rest. Did you know the team with the most rest has lost 9 out of the last ten WS?He didn't do well when he had little rest last series. But after today I'd imagine he'll start game 4, I'd be nervous though for him startig 4 and 7.
The last 10 games I walked around the block beforehand, the Indians won. So there's always that as well.
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 02:10:20 AM
This is great:
https://www.facebook.com/officialthekicker/videos/729486047217251/
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 09:21:31 AM
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 12:13:06 PM
Did you know the team with the most rest has lost 9 out of the last ten WS?http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/playoffs16_cubsintrouble/why-chicago-cubs-more-trouble-think
Quote
O[ver the past three decades, almost every team that lost Game 1 of the World Series found it had just dug itself a canyon it couldn't climb out of. It's tough to comprehend, but Game 1 losers have lost the past six World Series. And 12 of the past 13. And 17 of the past 19. Not to mention 19 of the past 22 and 24 of the past 28. Going all the way back to 1997, the only two teams to lose Game 1 and survive were the 2009 Yankees and the 2002 Angels. Hard to believe in a best-of-seven series, but 100 percent true.
• Then there's the Cubs' own not-so-beautiful history when they lose Game 1 of any postseason series. Tuesday's Game 1 loss in Cleveland marked the 14th time the Cubs had lost the opener of any type of series. They went 1-12 in the previous 13, coming back to win only in the 2015 NLDS against St. Louis.
• If we confine this study just to best-of-seven series, it gets even more ominous. The Cubs now have lost Game 1 of a best-of-seven series 10 times. They're 0-9 in the previous nine. Then again, they're the Cubs! So losing series in just about every way possible has been one of their areas of expertise.
• Finally, the Cubs have now been shut out three times in this postseason. Of the seven previous teams to get blanked three times or more in the same postseason, just one -- the 1981 Dodgers -- went on to win the World Series. /quote]
Post by: Barryg on October 26, 2016, 01:22:56 PM
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/playoffs16_cubsintrouble/why-chicago-cubs-more-trouble-thinkQuoteO[ver the past three decades, almost every team that lost Game 1 of the World Series found it had just dug itself a canyon it couldn't climb out of. It's tough to comprehend, but Game 1 losers have lost the past six World Series. And 12 of the past 13. And 17 of the past 19. Not to mention 19 of the past 22 and 24 of the past 28. Going all the way back to 1997, the only two teams to lose Game 1 and survive were the 2009 Yankees and the 2002 Angels. Hard to believe in a best-of-seven series, but 100 percent true.If the Cubs win tonight you'll see articles saying how the road team "stealing one of the first two games" won the series (insert high percentage) of the time.
• Then there's the Cubs' own not-so-beautiful history when they lose Game 1 of any postseason series. Tuesday's Game 1 loss in Cleveland marked the 14th time the Cubs had lost the opener of any type of series. They went 1-12 in the previous 13, coming back to win only in the 2015 NLDS against St. Louis.
• If we confine this study just to best-of-seven series, it gets even more ominous. The Cubs now have lost Game 1 of a best-of-seven series 10 times. They're 0-9 in the previous nine. Then again, they're the Cubs! So losing series in just about every way possible has been one of their areas of expertise.
• Finally, the Cubs have now been shut out three times in this postseason. Of the seven previous teams to get blanked three times or more in the same postseason, just one -- the 1981 Dodgers -- went on to win the World Series. /quote]Cubs in 5. :P
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 01:41:03 PM
If the Cubs win tonight you'll see articles saying how the road team "stealing one of the first two games" won the series (insert high percentage) of the time.That was my point... Not too many of these statistics mean much.
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 01:42:57 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 03:10:39 PM
What's the series line now?Cubs -115 CLE +105 as of this morning
Cubs were -160 this morning for tonight's game. Now down to -134. Not sure if I have seen these big moves before.
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 03:20:34 PM
Cubs -115 CLE +105 as of this morningFans getting cold feet in ChiTown or is Cleveland having a lot of hope?
Cubs were -160 this morning for tonight's game. Now down to -134. Not sure if I have seen these big moves before.
Everyone here are covered in Indians gear.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 03:26:44 PM
Everyone here are covered in Indians gear.I would buy everything in site with Chief Wahoo on it. He is a -190 to be around next year. :)
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 03:34:11 PM
I would buy everything in site with Chief Wahoo on it. He is a -190 to be around next year. :)Casualty of war.
Will be worth it if he brings home the trophy.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 03:41:18 PM
Will be worth it if he brings home the trophy....and if he doesn't he still is likely gone.
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 03:54:30 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 03:57:23 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 03:59:13 PM
Bunch of cry babies that don't like seeing the Idians skin a baby cubI wonder how they will react when they see a bunch of cubs clobbering some Indians? :P
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 04:02:57 PM
Do they sing "Wild Thing" at the games?Come tonight and fund out. Tickets just fell to less than $500. As they always do day of the game.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 04:04:52 PM
Come tonight and fund out. Tickets just fell to less than $500. As they always do day of the game.I will have a great warm seat for the game.
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 04:06:04 PM
I will have a great warm seat for the game.Lame.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 04:09:53 PM
Lame.That would describe playing baseball at this time of the year.
I can't wait for Sundays game. I will be able to get Hawks tickets for a steal. :)
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 04:11:23 PM
That would describe playing baseball at this time of the year.True. Regular season needs to end mid-September. ALDS/NLDS needs to go to 7 games.
Post by: farmbochur on October 26, 2016, 04:25:23 PM
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/playoffs16_cubsintrouble/why-chicago-cubs-more-trouble-thinkQuoteO[ver the past three decades, almost every team that lost Game 1 of the World Series found it had just dug itself a canyon it couldn't climb out of. It's tough to comprehend, but Game 1 losers have lost the past six World Series. And 12 of the past 13. And 17 of the past 19. Not to mention 19 of the past 22 and 24 of the past 28. Going all the way back to 1997, the only two teams to lose Game 1 and survive were the 2009 Yankees and the 2002 Angels. Hard to believe in a best-of-seven series, but 100 percent true.
• Then there's the Cubs' own not-so-beautiful history when they lose Game 1 of any postseason series. Tuesday's Game 1 loss in Cleveland marked the 14th time the Cubs had lost the opener of any type of series. They went 1-12 in the previous 13, coming back to win only in the 2015 NLDS against St. Louis.
• If we confine this study just to best-of-seven series, it gets even more ominous. The Cubs now have lost Game 1 of a best-of-seven series 10 times. They're 0-9 in the previous nine. Then again, they're the Cubs! So losing series in just about every way possible has been one of their areas of expertise.
• Finally, the Cubs have now been shut out three times in this postseason. Of the seven previous teams to get blanked three times or more in the same postseason, just one -- the 1981 Dodgers -- went on to win the World Series. /quote]
Most of these stats come from such small sample sizes that they really have little to no statistical significance.
Some are just plain silly.
"If we confine this study just to best-of-seven series, it gets even more ominous."
Winning a 7 game series after dropping game 1 is more probable than a 5 gamer. That's just plain math.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 06:20:52 PM
Post by: CS1 on October 26, 2016, 06:26:48 PM
Dan, how about a weather report from the game? :)Isn't he at Mincha:
Mincha near the Hyatt Place?
Any of the shuls on Green.
At Chabad it should be about 620pm.
Or there are a few minyanim at the World Series game?
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 06:34:46 PM
Cleared up nicely.
Maariv minyan after the 7th.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 06:38:25 PM
Isn't he at Mincha:Game start time was changed to 7 so there's no way he davened at 6:20. There's probably a minyan at the game anyway.
Or there are a few minyanim at the World Series game?
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 06:41:36 PM
Play ball!
Post by: mb1 on October 26, 2016, 06:59:47 PM
Fans getting cold feet in ChiTown or is Cleveland having a lot of hope?http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2016/10/25/cleveland-hospital-dressing-babies-in-world-series-rally-together-indians-onesies/92746192/
Everyone here are covered in Indians gear.
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 07:14:56 PM
Post by: coralsnake on October 26, 2016, 07:20:54 PM
I'm sure both teams realize thy want a lead early in case of a rain cancelation.The game would be suspended and continued at a later time not cancelled/shortened
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 07:24:28 PM
The game would be suspended and continued at a later time not cancelled/shortenedWhat are the official WS rules?
Post by: CS1 on October 26, 2016, 07:27:34 PM
The game would be suspended and continued at a later time not cancelled/shortenedif it was a football game, then they'd keep playing in the mud no matter what.
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 07:41:22 PM
The game would be suspended and continued at a later time not cancelled/shortenedHow many hours do they wait? At some point they cancel it.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 07:41:29 PM
What are the official WS rules?
The game would be suspended and continued at a later time not cancelled/shortened
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 07:42:04 PM
How many hours do they wait? At some point they cancel it.No they suspend and finish later.
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 07:43:15 PM
if it was a football game, then they'd keep playing in the mud no matter what.Whenever it would rain parents would ask if the soccer game was canceled. My answer was, this isn't baseball.
Post by: shmebeble on October 26, 2016, 07:43:25 PM
I'm sure both teams realize thy want a lead early in case of a rain cancelation.Well the Cubs need an early lead. They arent scoring on Miller
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 07:44:41 PM
They arent scoring on MillerWould like to back that up with? Were you guys get this crap from?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 07:44:57 PM
Well the Cubs need an early lead. They arent scoring on MillerWell, they got it.
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 07:57:02 PM
Salazar or Merritt would be good guesses though.
Post by: shmebeble on October 26, 2016, 08:05:46 PM
I doubt we'll see Miller tonjght. At least not for more than a batter or 2.Did you make it to the game?
Salazar or Merritt would be good guesses though.
Gonna have to live vicariously through you for this one
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 08:28:28 PM
Post by: CS1 on October 26, 2016, 08:44:45 PM
Of course
it may become a piece of CLE history.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 09:18:24 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 26, 2016, 11:04:01 PM
This is really tough to watch.Why is that?
Post by: shmebeble on October 26, 2016, 11:09:04 PM
Why is that?Have you watched tonight?
Indians couldnt get anything going. Both re pitching and batting
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 11:11:38 PM
Why is that?The Indians inability to hit and their mistakes in the field were painful to watch, are you really making me explain this?
Post by: tzvicoco on October 26, 2016, 11:12:02 PM
Have you watched tonight?
Indians couldnt get anything going. Both re pitching and batting
tell me about it
Post by: mmgfarb on October 26, 2016, 11:12:21 PM
Have you watched tonight?He just wanted me to say it, he's rubbing it in for last night.
Indians couldnt get anything going. Both re pitching and batting
Post by: A3 on October 26, 2016, 11:12:40 PM
No hitter into the 6th. Baez is fun to watch.
Nothing like an exciting world series game
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 11:15:07 PM
I thought this was an MLB thread not an Yes I'm an Indians fan thread.Says the Chicago person.
No hitter into the 6th. Baez is fun to watch.
Nothing like an exciting world series game
Can Kluber pitch 4 games? Lol
Post by: A3 on October 26, 2016, 11:16:32 PM
Says the Chicago person.Well the stupid start time didn't let me enjoy to much. Stayed at work to watch the game.
Can Kluber pitch 4 games? Lol
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 11:18:49 PM
Says the Chicago person.
Can Kluber pitch 4 games? Lol
Post by: Dan on October 26, 2016, 11:20:17 PM
Well the stupid start time didn't let me enjoy to much. Stayed at work to watch the game.Rather have a suspended game?
Post by: jj1000 on October 26, 2016, 11:24:25 PM
Haha. Nice.Spahn and SainKluber and Miller and Pray for Rain.
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 12:05:02 AM
Says the Chicago person.Kluber won't be effective his next time against them. See Kershaw first time 2016 playoffs getting a shutout through 7 vs. his second try. Especially on 3 days rest. See Kluber's last start on three days rest.
Can Kluber pitch 4 games? Lol
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 12:11:42 AM
Can Kluber pitch 4 games? LolThe best pitcher has not even took the mound yet.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 12:13:45 AM
Kluber won't be effective his next time against them. See Kershaw first time 2016 playoffs getting a shutout through 7 vs. his second try. Especially on 3 days rest. See Kluber's last start on three days rest.I have given you tremendous flack the last year and a half. I have to admit out everyone on this forum you have been spot on.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 12:15:00 AM
He just wanted me to say it, he's rubbing it in for last night.Not rubbing anything in. It is just baseball.
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 12:16:22 AM
I have given you tremendous flack the last year and a half. I have to admit out everyone on this forum you have been spot on.I thought you joined April 2016 :-)
I've been wrong for 108 years (I've been a Cubs fan for 20 years, but if I was a fan for 108, I'd have been wrong that many times) eventually everyone gets lucky here and there.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 12:18:44 AM
I thought you joined April 2016 :-)The way you spelled out there rebuilding efforts was spot on. I never thought all these young guys would come through.
I've been wrong for 108 years (I've been a Cubs fan for 20 years, but if I was a fan for 108, I'd have been wrong that many times) eventually everyone gets lucky here and there.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 27, 2016, 12:21:53 AM
Not rubbing anything in. It is just baseball.
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
The way you spelled out there rebuilding efforts was spot on. I never thought all these young guys would come through.I knew what you were referring to, just being a wise guy...
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 12:45:53 AM
Post by: ad120 on October 27, 2016, 02:22:53 AM
Wow!
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 02:58:38 AM
Cheapest "seat" on stub hub is $2,200 for game 3.That's not to bad. Like Dan says wait until the last minute you can probably steal it for 1.5k :)
Wow!
Don't forget the 400 in fees.
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 08:41:03 AM
Cheapest "seat" on stub hub is $2,200 for game 3.If it's 3-1 that will seem cheap in comparison to game 5.
Wow!
Post by: jj1000 on October 27, 2016, 08:42:28 AM
If it's 3-1 that will seem cheap in comparison to game 5.What do you mean? I thought prices would fall when the Indians are up 3-1 ;)
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 08:47:42 AM
What do you mean? I thought prices would fall when the Indians are up 3-1 ;)If you haven't noticed, the Indians aren't playing the Blue Jays anymore. :P
Post by: Redbull3 on October 27, 2016, 09:30:05 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 09:33:53 AM
If you haven't noticed, the Indians aren't playing the Blue Jays anymore. :PCubs -190 for game 3 and I hope you are sitting down. They are -230 for the series.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 09:34:48 AM
The legend of Kyle Schwarber! Glad I took his jersey at the DO. Hope he takes LF.From one MVP to another! ;)
Post by: A3 on October 27, 2016, 09:57:07 AM
The legend of Kyle Schwarber! Glad I took his jersey at the DO. Hope he takes LF. Go Indians overall though. Actually... go great baseball.So far he doesn't have clearances to play the field.
Think his DOC is biased?
Post by: Amusch on October 27, 2016, 10:43:54 AM
Related to tickets, I was thinking that if Cubs would be up 3-1 in WS, Game 5 tickets would make GS/Cle G7 tickets look like pre-season minor league prices.
Looks like I nailed it.
Also, members of Believeland, you had a great run, but as they used to say in Cleveland, there's always next year. (I'm rooting for Cleveland I just don't see it happening).
Post by: A3 on October 27, 2016, 11:02:36 AM
Post by: jj1000 on October 27, 2016, 11:21:51 AM
Looks like I nailed it.I'm sure a lot of people didn't see it happening when the Cavs were down 3-1.
Also, members of Believeland, you had a great run, but as they used to say in Cleveland, there's always next year. (I'm rooting for Cleveland I just don't see it happening).
That's why they call it believing. Unlike some members will have you believe sports are more fun to follow when you use your heart.
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 11:25:40 AM
So far he doesn't have clearances to play the field.I'm sure his DOC is biased. But you've got it wrong. He doesn't have clearance to field cause it was never tested. The story (as we know it so far) is that he went for a routine six month checkup on Monday Oct 17th, which was at a point where it was 1-1 in Dodger series. His Doc to everyone's surprise cleared him to hit and run bases. The teams's front office let him take batting practice, cleared him from 60 day DL and sent him to the Arizona Fall League to DH - to a team that happens to be shared with the Indians, btw- for games on Sat night (during the clinching game 6) and Monday afternoon. They didn't get ahead of themselves, just said it's far off, but take one step at a time. The only step to take at that time was hitting and running bases. He obviously is at the point where it's relevant to know if he can be cleared to field. So, it will go back to the doc's and we'll find out prob by some point late on Friday if he's going to field or not.
Think his DOC is biased?
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 11:27:25 AM
I'm sure a lot of people didn't see it happening when the Cavs were down 3-1.Many in the media didn't see the Cubs digging out of the massive 1-0 hole either. I was all in for the Cavs, btw, even when down 3-1 I was all in 2-16.
That's why they call it believing. Unlike some members will have you believe sports are more fun to follow when you use your heart.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 11:31:47 AM
massive 1-0 holeLOL
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:38:53 AM
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 11:39:58 AM
How many miracles to CLE fans want in one year?What are the odds on CLE now?
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:40:59 AM
What are the odds on CLE now?
Cubs -190 for game 3 and I hope you are sitting down. They are -230 for the series.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 11:42:00 AM
+200?
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:43:55 AM
What does -230 translate into for a CLE bet?+190
+200?
They are sticking it to the CHI money.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:46:35 AM
Post by: Amusch on October 27, 2016, 11:47:48 AM
So far he doesn't have clearances to play the field.
Think his DOC is biased?
Did you witness last year's NLCS? Even when he's healthy, he shouldn't have clearance to play the field!!
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 11:48:31 AM
+190To be fair this is now a best of 5 series with the first 3 games happening in CHI.
They are sticking it to the CHI money.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:50:26 AM
To be fair this is now a best of 5 series with the first 3 games happening in CHI.I agree but a 40 point spread at around 2-1 and someone is getting it stuck to them.
ETA: Cubs now as high as -225, CLE +185 for game three. This is insane.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 11:53:20 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 27, 2016, 11:53:54 AM
Did you witness last year's NLCS? Even when he's healthy, he shouldn't have clearance to play the field!!He'll do better than Toles and Chisenhall. I'm sure he's practiced fielding. He had from WS until game 3 of the season, plus apparently, he's good at mentally practicing.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 11:57:37 AM
Let me know when the series go +200 for CLE.Will be way more than that after next game.
j/k
Will check when I get up in a few.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 12:06:23 PM
http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=361026105
"This is the 58th time the Series has been tied 1-1. The Game 2 winner has won the title 29 times."
#TheMoreYouKnow
Post by: mmgfarb on October 27, 2016, 01:05:05 PM
"This is the 58th time the Series has been tied 1-1. The Game 2 winner has won the title 29 times."And so had the loser......
#TheMoreYouKnow
#TheMoreYouDontKnow
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 02:02:29 PM
Bet on a market crash in the hours before the game.
(https://i.gyazo.com/2f632422520ad0ae0af25c70e36ca463.png)
Post by: jj1000 on October 27, 2016, 02:05:29 PM
Secondary inventory for the Cubs games are very high.That is very high. Indians has like 1,400 on game day and seats fell below $500...
Bet on a market crash in the hours before the game.
(https://i.gyazo.com/2f632422520ad0ae0af25c70e36ca463.png)
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 05:31:32 PM
Secondary inventory for the Cubs games are very high.
Bet on a market crash in the hours before the game.
That is very high. Indians has like 1,400 on game day and seats fell below $500...CLE has nothing to do with CHI. Like said before if they are up 3-1 you better be prepared to sell your first born to get a ticket. I am taking all any bets they don't fall below 500. I expect to be able to hear pins drop. :P
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 05:37:29 PM
CLE has nothing to do with CHI. Like said before if they are up 3-1 you better be prepared to sell your first born to get a ticket. I am taking all any bets they don't fall below 500. I expect to be able to hear pins drop. :PTrue, Cubs up 3-1 and all bets are off.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 05:43:13 PM
True, Cubs up 3-1 and all bets are off.You have to look at this as you did for the CAVS. Would you pay these outrageous prices for a non-clinching game? How high would you have gone to for game 7 with CAVS?
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 05:45:19 PM
You have to look at this as you did for the CAVS. Would you pay these outrageous prices for a non-clinching game? How high would you have gone to for game 7 with CAVS?The non clinching games will drop like a hot potato before the game.
But I would have paid any price for the Cavs game 7. I had the flight booked to SFO for months. Luckily I waited until 2 hours before the game and got great seats for less than the cost of standing room a few days earlier.
And yes, I've had flights booked to LAX and ORD for this Sunday for quite some time as well. 1K FTW.
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 05:47:04 PM
Let me know when the series go +200 for CLE.Going down slightly. This is a major online site to check.
https://sports.bovada.lv/baseball
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 05:48:01 PM
Going down slightly. This is a major online site to check.So +185 now?
https://sports.bovada.lv/baseball
Hmm...
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 05:48:16 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 06:12:25 PM
So +185 now?I can put it in for anyone that wants it. As I said before if I wasn't a Cub fan I would be all over this. Cubs should be favorites but not 2-1.
Hmm...
Post by: JTZ on October 27, 2016, 06:17:47 PM
Fine print: This is for the 1984 WS that the Cubs never made it to but I have the tickets framed.
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 09:52:06 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 10:14:55 AM
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 10:31:30 AM
Post by: jj1000 on October 28, 2016, 10:47:43 AM
The only way I fly to Chicago is if the Indians are up 3-1.See ya there :)
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 10:50:45 AM
Post by: Yordai Dooma on October 28, 2016, 10:53:07 AM
You guys are killing me! :)good morning! its friday
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 10:54:54 AM
good morning! its fridayI have to give those two guys credit for dreaming the impossible dream.
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 10:56:59 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 10:58:40 AM
If there's one thing LBJ is good for, it's for showing Clevelanders that dreams do come true.Did you really have to go there? This is such a great story and you had to bring that ***** into it. >:(
Post by: Amusch on October 28, 2016, 11:05:59 AM
If there's one thing LBJ is good for, it's for showing Clevelanders that dreams do come true.
Only problem is it's a lot harder in this sport to ride one man. Kluber can give you 3 at best, Miller can pitch in 4-5, but you can't just jump on one guy's back the way you do in other sports. Unless Lindor or someone becomes Daniel Murphy...
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2016, 11:16:33 AM
Only problem is it's a lot harder in this sport to ride one man. Kluber can give you 3 at best, Miller can pitch in 4-5, but you can't just jump on one guy's back the way you do in other sports. Unless Lindor or someone becomes Daniel Murphy...Kluber isn't three times as good as Kershaw. I'm confident in Lackey beating him and not seeing him a third time.
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 11:18:40 AM
Only problem is it's a lot harder in this sport to ride one man. Kluber can give you 3 at best, Miller can pitch in 4-5, but you can't just jump on one guy's back the way you do in other sports. Unless Lindor or someone becomes Daniel Murphy...Not my point at all.
Post by: Amusch on October 28, 2016, 11:54:29 AM
Not my point at all.
I understand. I'm just saying in this context, it takes an even higher level of bitachon, though I'll concede that the two opponents were about equally formidable.
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2016, 12:00:17 PM
I understand. I'm just saying in this context, it takes an even higher level of bitachon, though I'll concede that the two opponents were about equally formidable.Warriors built for regular season. Cubs built for the playoffs. Their biggest strength is defense, and smart players who to the most part don't make crucial mistakes. That's why Starlin Castro didn't fit in...
Post by: Ergel on October 28, 2016, 12:13:43 PM
Cubs hitting is very controllable with good pitching. And there pitching isn't dominant (outside of Lester). And they could use another good reliever to be an ideal playoff team
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 12:27:07 PM
Give me a break. Warriors were up 3-1 in the finals and likely would have won in 5 if green isn't an idiot.Eh. Then why didn't they win 6 or 7?
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2016, 12:57:45 PM
Give me a break. Warriors were up 3-1 in the finals and likely would have won in 5 if green isn't an idiot.I agree with Dan, Green was there for 6 & 7. If Irving was health in 15 or if Lebron never smashed into the cameraman the Warriors would have never won one championship.
Cubs hitting is very controllable with good pitching. And there pitching isn't dominant (outside of Lester). And they could use another good reliever to be an ideal playoff team
Arrieta, Hendricks and Lackey all could be dominant on any given night, which is as good as anyone can ask for historically except for Schilling and Bumgarner who are consistently dominant. Their hitting is somewhat controllable with great pitching, but whose isn't?
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 01:23:36 PM
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Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 02:31:10 PM
Went to check and it's already closed!
They were selling Indians tickets up until the first pitch.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 28, 2016, 02:37:03 PM
Whoa, when is Stubhub's cutoff for Cubs tickets?6 hrs, I thought it was weird too.
Went to check and it's already closed!
They were selling Indians tickets up until the first pitch.
Post by: Chapshnell on October 28, 2016, 02:40:34 PM
http://www.stubhub.com/chicago-cubs-tickets-cubs-vs-indians-10-29-2016/event/9657022/?mbox=1&rS=6&abbyo=true&sliderpos=true&qtyq=false&dUpg=true&sort=value+desc&byo=1&tktbkt=5&ticket_id=1215138934&ticketRank=4&byo_qty=2
Post by: Barryg on October 28, 2016, 03:04:40 PM
#FlyTheL:There's always next year for that :P
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Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 03:45:52 PM
Whoa, when is Stubhub's cutoff for Cubs tickets?That kills the market crash idea. ;)
Went to check and it's already closed!
They were selling Indians tickets up until the first pitch.
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 03:47:26 PM
That kills the market crash idea. ;)I couldn't have predicted that.
Where did all those tickets go after the close? Still lots of tickets for the next 2 games, but with the market closing 6 hours early it takes away the ability to grab a last minute bargain like you could in CLE.
(https://i.gyazo.com/5aecdda853a6e0675369509cba96dcf8.png)
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 03:51:30 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 28, 2016, 03:55:53 PM
That kills the market crash idea. ;)Maybe not?
http://www.vividseats.com/mlb-baseball/chicago-cubs-tickets/cubs-10-29-2123832.html
Post by: mmgfarb on October 28, 2016, 03:57:12 PM
That kills the market crash idea. ;)And leaves a lot of money on the table.
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2016, 04:20:37 PM
Shouldn't have done that. #RallyTogether #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/vrCegGaPRc
— Dan Whalen (@dwhalen5) October 28, 2016
Post by: jj1000 on October 29, 2016, 07:12:57 PM
It's very bad to mess with Jobu...very badhaha indeed :)Shouldn't have done that. #RallyTogether #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/vrCegGaPRc
— Dan Whalen (@dwhalen5) October 28, 2016
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 07:22:39 PM
haha indeed :)Now they've got the goat curse and Jobu's curse!
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 07:23:11 PM
Tickets from $1,000+
Prices for tomorrow have been crashing down. Hopefully will drop more once the Indians take care of business tonight.
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 07:26:36 PM
Stubhub still selling for tonight, weird.... and CLE is +110 for tonight's game. ???
Predicted score: CHI 4.4 - CLE 2.2 :)
Post by: grodnoking on October 29, 2016, 07:32:02 PM
... and CLE is +110 for tonight's game. ???How do you predict scores with decimal points?
Predicted score: CHI 4.4 - CLE 2.2 :)
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 07:36:53 PM
How do you predict scores with decimal points?Only in the betting world. O/U for the game is 6.5
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 07:44:43 PM
Stubhub still selling for tonight, weird.Now $890+
Tickets from $1,000+
Prices for tomorrow have been crashing down. Hopefully will drop more once the Indians take care of business tonight.
Pre-game crash is on.
Post by: farmbochur on October 29, 2016, 07:48:06 PM
Wonder if the rules were different for game 3.
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 07:59:10 PM
Now $890+1400 is not a crash and yesterday was almost 2k.
Pre-game crash is on.
ETA: 1400+ get them now. :)
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 08:00:11 PM
1400 is not a crash and yesterday was almost 2k.$890+fees was $1,030 all-in.
I'd call that a crash.
Yesterday they closed sales 6 hours prior for some reason.
Post by: A3 on October 29, 2016, 08:01:22 PM
$890+fees was $1,030 all-in.6 hours was their contract with Stub hub since 2013.
I'd call that a crash.
Yesterday they closed sales 6 hours prior for some reason.
Was changed for game 4 and 5 after the backlash from game 3
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 08:03:42 PM
Yesterday they closed sales 6 hours prior for some reason.Not on other sites. 1400+ so don't wait to much longer. :)
ETA: 1700+ ea if you need two tickets!
ETA: First pitch prices:
1- 1465
2 or more 1700 ea
Post by: mmgfarb on October 29, 2016, 08:48:07 PM
Post by: Amusch on October 29, 2016, 09:16:30 PM
Post by: Ergel on October 29, 2016, 10:20:21 PM
Joe Maddon hasn't won a lot of WS games for a guy who's supposed to be the smartest guy ever...Give me a break. What's he supposed to do, pick up a bat and hit? They've asked 1 run between games 1,3 and 4
Post by: jj1000 on October 29, 2016, 10:27:41 PM
Post by: Amusch on October 29, 2016, 10:47:47 PM
I can put it in for anyone that wants it. As I said before if I wasn't a Cub fan I would be all over this. Cubs should be favorites but not 2-1.
I'm so angry at myself...
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 10:55:09 PM
I'm so angry at myself...Not me :)
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 10:55:31 PM
Ya Kluber really stinks on short rest, Francona is an idiot. Too bad he didn't read DDF.After the fact as usually.
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 10:55:34 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 10:55:59 PM
I'm so angry at myself...You will get big odds for tomorrows game.
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 10:56:16 PM
Prices are crashing down for tomorrow.As they should.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 29, 2016, 10:56:53 PM
You will get big odds for tomorrows game.Good thing I got in early
Post by: Amusch on October 29, 2016, 11:02:05 PM
Give me a break. What's he supposed to do, pick up a bat and hit? They've asked 1 run between games 1,3 and 4
I understand, but name another manager/coach who is so widely celebrated despite zero rings?
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:08:08 PM
I understand, but name another manager/coach who is so widely celebrated despite zero rings?Lets start with Al Lopez.
Post by: farmbochur on October 29, 2016, 11:08:34 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:10:54 PM
Lets start with Al Lopez.Then we will move on to Dusty Baker. Should I continue?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 29, 2016, 11:15:01 PM
What's the fee for that $4.25M mcgc?Huh?
Post by: Amusch on October 29, 2016, 11:22:50 PM
Then we will move on to Dusty Baker. Should I continue?
Al Lopez is before my time but people don't salivate over Dusty the way they do Maddon. The guy wins a WC (albeit with a lot of wins) with a super talented nearly injury free team and he cruises to MOY. Dusty is well-liked bc he seems like a good guy but nobody thinks he's Einstein (like they do Maddon).
Post by: Amusch on October 29, 2016, 11:27:46 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:28:03 PM
Al Lopez is before my time but people don't salivate over Dusty the way they do Maddon. The guy wins a WC (albeit with a lot of wins) with a super talented nearly injury free team and he cruises to MOY. Dusty is well-liked bc he seems like a good guy but nobody thinks he's Einstein (like they do Maddon).You are living in the moment. Dusty was MOY three times because he was a nice guy?
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:32:26 PM
Would you pay 900 for two skybox tickets for Sundays game if it was not a clinching game?I turned these down. :-[
I would have gave them for the same price to two CLE fans.
Post by: Dan on October 29, 2016, 11:46:59 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:54:11 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/addicted-to-losing-some-cubs-fans-want-their-team-to-lose-world-series-survey-shows-161752141.html
...is it wrong not to feel bad if they don't win it?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 29, 2016, 11:55:13 PM
I just took the crow out of the freezer to thaw, we'll see if I have to put it back in.
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2016, 11:57:46 PM
Al Lopez is before my time but people don't salivate over Dusty the way they do Maddon. The guy wins a WC (albeit with a lot of wins) with a super talented nearly injury free team and he cruises to MOY. Dusty is well-liked bc he seems like a good guy but nobody thinks he's Einstein (like they do Maddon).In Tampa he took a low payroll team to WS. He averaged 100 wins as a Cub manager. He got out-managed last year by TC, and TF has him hanging on the ropes. Dusty may be well liked, and he has a knack for getting the right jobs, but often does things that make him look like a sub par manager.
Post by: JTZ on October 29, 2016, 11:58:28 PM
I just took the crow out of the freezer to thaw, we'll see if I have to put it back in.Who is the crow for?
Post by: Barryg on October 29, 2016, 11:59:33 PM
Who is the crow for?Ahem
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 12:10:48 AM
Who is the crow for?Well I was saving it for you but you've been good lately so I may have to put it back
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:12:44 AM
Well I was saving it for you but you've been good lately so I may have to put it backIf it is for me then you will have to point to the post I have to eat crow for. Don't pull a JJ on me. :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 12:15:48 AM
If it is for me then you will have to point to the post I have to eat crow for. Don't pull a JJ on me. :)Please you haven't stopped eating crow since all those Samsung orders shipped.
Not even Buba could list how many ways you've eaten crow since.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 12:17:09 AM
If it is for me then you will have to point to the post I have to eat crow for. Don't pull a JJ on me. :)Here's one, I'll have to find more when I'm on a computer.
I wonder how they will react when they see a bunch of cubs clobbering some Indians? :P
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:18:48 AM
Please you haven't stopped eating crow since all those Samsung orders shipped.OK MR #afterthefact :P
Not even Buba could list how many ways you've eaten crow since.
Speaking of Samsung I had more orders not ship then all DDF members combined that did ship. :)
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:20:14 AM
Here's one, I'll have to fund more when I'm on a computer.So we are eating crow for making jokes?
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 12:20:42 AM
OK MR #afterthefact :PLol, care to share how many orders you made? I accept PM'S
Speaking of Samsung I had more orders not ship then all DDF members combined that did ship. :)
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 12:22:09 AM
So we are eating crow for making jokes?Truth be told you haven't been that bad, I think you were pretty confident that the Cubs were going to win though.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:22:34 AM
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 12:23:16 AM
Cubs -220 for tomorrows game. I never seen a team get so little respect as CLE. Don't shoot the messenger. :)There we go, crow's back in the freezer
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 12:24:34 AM
OK MR #afterthefact :PMr?
Speaking of Samsung I had more orders not ship then all DDF members combined that did ship. :)
And that's a great reason your orders were cancelled. An old once told me less is more, also PGFHGS.
Post by: Deal Guy on October 30, 2016, 12:26:20 AM
"I don't care if all the prospects Cleveland gave up to the Yankees, become perennial all-stars. It was a trade well worth it."
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:27:20 AM
Truth be told you haven't been that bad, I think you were pretty confident that the Cubs were going to win though.Many here were claiming CLE was going to win and were afraid to back it up. I said I would talk all bets (no odds). A lot of young grasshoppers here don't understand betting. When you make claims like that you make gentlemen's bets. With gentlemen's bets you take your team straight up or you are already admitting defeat.
I am confident in any team that is 2-1 favorite. :)
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:29:48 AM
And that's a great reason your orders were cancelled. An old once told me less is more, also PGFHGS.For once you are right but you have to also look at risk vs reward. ;)
Post by: Barryg on October 30, 2016, 12:33:43 AM
Cubs -220 for tomorrows game. I never seen a team get so little respect as CLE. Don't shoot the messenger. :)If the Cubs lose to Droneboy, on three days rest, at home - it would be really rough. Crazy amount of pressure on them though.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 12:35:47 AM
If the Cubs lose to Droneboy, on three days rest, at home - it would be really rough. Crazy amount of pressure on them though.Good thing they are a young team then.
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2016, 12:43:30 AM
CLEVELAND: We want a championship.
— insufferable know-it-all (@WAPratt) October 26, 2016
DEVIL: ok, but you'll have to host the Republicans.
CLE: ...Fine.
DEVIL: Trump's the guy.
CLE: We want 2.
Post by: Barryg on October 30, 2016, 12:47:04 AM
Once on the subject congrats to the Monsters and Rubberducks as well...CLEVELAND: We want a championship.
— insufferable know-it-all (@WAPratt) October 26, 2016
DEVIL: ok, but you'll have to host the Republicans.
CLE: ...Fine.
DEVIL: Trump's the guy.
CLE: We want 2.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 01:01:34 AM
Many here were claiming CLE was going to win and were afraid to back it up. I said I would talk all bets (no odds). A lot of young grasshoppers here don't understand betting. When you make claims like that you make gentlemen's bets. With gentlemen's bets you take your team straight up or you are already admitting defeat.I really wasn't that confident that Cleveland was going to win and I still put my money where my mouth was. I'm a lot more confident now but stranger things have happened so I'm not ready to close the series with 3 games left.
I am confident in any team that is 2-1 favorite. :)
A lot of young grasshoppers here don't understand betting.If only you knew how old I was
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 01:08:40 AM
Once on the subject congrats to the Monsters and Rubberducks as well...And stipe miocic and my local little league soccer team as well...
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 01:13:07 AM
And stipe miocic and my local little league soccer team as well...Is that a new sport? Do they kick a baseball? :)
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 01:15:48 AM
Is that a new sport? Do they kick a baseball? :)GIYF :P
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 01:18:10 AM
GIYF :PDon't need no help on that one.
Post by: Barryg on October 30, 2016, 01:18:59 AM
Is that a new sport? Do they kick a baseball? :)Whatever they play, they don't keep score and everyone gets a trophy.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 01:20:40 AM
Whatever they play, they don't keep score and everyone gets a trophy.Must be a CLE thing. :)
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 01:26:29 AM
Must be a frum thing. :)FTFY
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 05:50:57 AM
Post by: TimT on October 30, 2016, 07:47:30 AM
The BIG question. Is Dan coming to CHI TOWN? :)
If the Indians are up 3-1 I can definitely see myself going to Chicago.
In fact I already have mileage tickets booked :)
Post by: grodnoking on October 30, 2016, 08:05:07 AM
The BIG question. Is Dan coming to CHI TOWN? :)The prices of tickets to the game are dropping quickly.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 08:10:08 AM
The prices of tickets to the game are dropping quickly.But do you really want to pay those prices to watch CLE lose? :)
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:05:15 AM
Cubs are only +325. Man are they sticking it to the CHI money.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:07:56 AM
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 10:47:00 AM
Do you recommend against wearing Indians gear? I was considering wearing my Cubs Jersey :)
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:57:16 AM
What little respect I have for you now will be lost if you don't wear your CLE gear. ;)
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 11:01:13 AM
The premise of your question is ridicules (CLE win) but I will answer it. 50-1I'm sure you can respect a wife's wishes ;)
What little respect I have for you now will be lost if you don't wear your CLE gear. ;)
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:01:53 AM
JTZ is guaranteeing a CUBS victory today.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:02:57 AM
I'm sure you can respect a wife's wishes ;)Yes I can but there is nothing to worry about.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 11:05:05 AM
Alert: EAT CROW PREDICTION!!!
JZT is guaranteeing a CUBS victory today.
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 11:05:32 AM
Yes I can but there is nothing to worry about.Ok, thanks.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:07:21 AM
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:10:53 AM
https://seatgeek.com/world-series-cleveland-indians-at-chicago-cubs-game-5-tickets/10-30-2016-chicago-illinois-wrigley-field/mlb/3514634
http://www.vividseats.com/mlb-baseball/chicago-cubs-tickets/cubs-10-31-2123837.html
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 11:11:10 AM
CLE up 3-1 and not a peep out of CLE fans. You guys aren't superstitious are you? :P
I'm a lot more confident now but stranger things have happened so I'm not ready to close the series with 3 games left.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 06:32:28 PM
Besides StubHub you have:I hope anyone that wanted tickets got them early. Prices going back up again.
https://seatgeek.com/world-series-cleveland-indians-at-chicago-cubs-game-5-tickets/10-30-2016-chicago-illinois-wrigley-field/mlb/3514634
http://www.vividseats.com/mlb-baseball/chicago-cubs-tickets/cubs-10-31-2123837.html
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 07:36:45 PM
Let's get this done!
#RalleyTogether
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 07:43:02 PM
Checking in from Wrigley!Was getting worried. Thought you got mugged. :)
Alert: EAT CROW PREDICTION!!!
JTZ is guaranteeing a CUBS victory today.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 08:01:47 PM
1.5k as of now.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 08:05:17 PM
So much for the market crash. Prices still going up today.It's a clinching game.
1.5k as of now.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 08:05:57 PM
It's a clinching game.You are confused! :P
Alert: EAT CROW PREDICTION!!!
JTZ is guaranteeing a CUBS victory today.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 08:06:47 PM
You are confused! :PI didn't say they were going to win.
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 08:39:50 PM
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 08:59:48 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 09:09:48 PM
Terrible call on Bauer's hit. No doubt it was fair.What are you smoking tonight?
Post by: Amusch on October 30, 2016, 09:38:41 PM
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2016, 09:51:57 PM
Rigged!
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 09:54:12 PM
What are you smoking tonight?ask the umps.
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2016, 09:56:02 PM
Other than the Indians making $25MM++ in ticket sales if there's a game 6...
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:01:39 PM
ask the umps.It wasn't close that is why they didn't challenge it.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:02:28 PM
Any explanation why Tito started Bauer over Merritt tonight?It didn't matter who they started!
Other than the Indians making $25MM++ in ticket sales if there's a game 6...
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Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:03:41 PM
Wow the Jake is really booing that strike 3 called.The ball was a strike and the strike call was a ball. I guess two wrongs make a right. :)
Rigged!
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 10:37:35 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
If the Cubs win, bringing Chapman in with one out in the 7th will be hailed as a brilliant move. If they lose though, it may be what costs them the game.If they lose the second guessing will be taking Lester out.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
If they lose the second guessing will be taking Lester out.Exactly
Post by: mmgfarb on October 30, 2016, 10:49:10 PM
If they lose the second guessing will be taking Lester out.shouldn't this have been your answer though?
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Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 10:51:50 PM
shouldn't this have been your answer though?I wanted to give CLE fans a little hope but you are correct.
Post by: jj1000 on October 30, 2016, 11:21:20 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:22:55 PM
Puff puff umps.The batters have a legitimate beef about the strike zone.
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:45:29 PM
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Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:47:17 PM
Post by: Dan on October 30, 2016, 11:49:11 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 30, 2016, 11:52:01 PM
Appreciate the strong prediction, saved me from making the trip ;)My first and my last for this series. Hoping for good games here on out no matter who wins.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 31, 2016, 12:28:38 AM
My first and my last for this series. Hoping for good games here on out no matter who wins.Chances are they will be.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:37:08 AM
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Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 01:45:03 AM
Gotta give it to the cubs fans everyone in my section was very classy and nice (besides maybe a couple bad apples :) )
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 04:05:14 AM
Great game. Some tough calls. And easily worst call of the night was Tito leaving Bauer in after that Homer and a double.Sounds like you had a great time despite the outcome. Worst calls for me goes to the strike zone. Seems like it was all over the place.
Gotta give it to the cubs fans everyone in my section was very classy and nice (besides maybe a couple bad apples :) )
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 04:33:56 AM
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 04:43:56 AM
Sounds like you had a great time despite the outcome. Worst calls for me goes to the strike zone. Seems like it was all over the place.No doubt. It was an awesome experience.
Post by: Amusch on October 31, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
No doubt. It was an awesome experience.
When I was in Wrigley this summer w/my Dad, we were blown away at how classy Cubs fans were toward others, including us Met fans. Even though as a group, they're starting to get on my nerves with their stupid "Go Cubs Go." I'm rooting for Cleveland but glad I'm not a fan or I'd be stressed the next 36 hours...
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
When I was in Wrigley this summer w/my Dad, we were blown away at how classy Cubs fans were toward others, including us Met fans. Even though as a group, they're starting to get on my nerves with their stupid "Go Cubs Go." I'm rooting for Cleveland but glad I'm not a fan or I'd be stressed the next 36 hours...Keep telling yourself it is just a game. As I watched some the expressions on the fans faces last night you would have thought the life of their child was on the line.
Post by: aygart on October 31, 2016, 10:43:44 AM
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 11:15:27 AM
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/a043e633a314e5ec3bb2db89727a38c4.png)The difference is that Trump doesn't have two mini elections that the probability of each one is around 50%, and Trump doesn't have a starting pitcher named Arrieta going in the first mini election. So, odds wise it may be similar, but reality wise, we have a series, or at least in 36 hours from now we will hopefully have a series.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 11:19:28 AM
Early line and I mean early is Cubs -145/150.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 11:39:38 AM
Probability in first mini election is a lot higher than 50% for the Cubs. ;)Probability and Vegas odds aren't equal when it comes to the Cubs. Vegas has made lots of money on them over the last 108 years.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 11:42:50 AM
Probability and Vegas odds aren't equal when it comes to the Cubs. Vegas has made lots of money on them over the last 108 years.True but with the pitching match up they should be the favorite.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 11:47:44 AM
True but with the pitching match up they should be the favorite.
Code: [Select]
Pitcher GP GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO W L P/GS WHIP BAA ERA
Arrieta 3 3 0 0 16.2 14 7 7 2 4 16 1 1 92.7 1.08 .222 3.78
Tomlin 3 3 0 0 15.1 9 3 3 0 4 11 2 0 70.3 0.85 .167 1.7
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 11:59:16 AM
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 12:02:23 PM
Heart talking but nothing wrong with that.
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:06:45 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:07:33 PM
Actually when it comes to stuff like this I just go with the facts. While Vegas will skew the line they are not idiots and know if they skew it to much they will get burned.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 31, 2016, 12:08:26 PM
All the sports writers are saying the one decision that won last night for the Cubs was putting Chapman in, but it's not true. The one decision that won last night for the Cubs was leaving drone boy in after giving up a homer and a double. And I don't want to hear any of this hindsight garbage every Cleveland fan couldn't believe he left him in during the game. I said take him out and put in miller after the homer, clearly the guy is slumping 3 innings is more than anyone expected from him.
If the Cubs win, bringing Chapman in with one out in the 7th will be hailed as a brilliant move. If they lose though, it may be what costs them the game.I think you're right about Bauer
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:08:49 PM
How's Tomlin on 3 days rest in his career?Code: [Select]Pitcher GP GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO W L P/GS WHIP BAA ERA
Arrieta 3 3 0 0 16.2 14 7 7 2 4 16 1 1 92.7 1.08 .222 3.78
Tomlin 3 3 0 0 15.1 9 3 3 0 4 11 2 0 70.3 0.85 .167 1.7
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:09:39 PM
How's Tomlin on 3 days rest in his career?Oh wonderful another 3 day rest argument, how did that go for you last time :P
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:12:11 PM
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:12:29 PM
All the sports writers are saying the one decision that won last night for the Cubs was putting Chapman in, but it's not true. The one decision that won last night for the Cubs was leaving drone boy in after giving up a homer and a double. And I don't want to hear any of this hindsight garbage every Cleveland fan couldn't believe he left him in during the game. I said take him out and put in miller after the homer, clearly the guy is slumping 3 innings is more than anyone expected from him.What you are going to hear is this manager is what got you to this position. To second guess him now shows desperation on your part. Real easy for us to make these claims just like that stupid guarantee I gave for last nights game.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:13:23 PM
Oh wonderful another 3 day rest argument, how did that go for you last time :PDid you watch the games? You think K pitched better in the second game with three days rest?
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:13:57 PM
What you are going to hear is this manager is what got you to this position. To second guess him now shows desperation on your part. Real easy for us to make these claims just like that stupid guarantee I gave for last nights game.He broke his protocol that he's been hailed a genius for this whole post season.
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:14:53 PM
Did you watch the games? You think K pitched better in the second game with three days rest?If he got the same calls as the first game he would of, no doubt. I'm not saying one way or another, but strike threes he got in game one he didn't get in game 4, so ya I think he did as well.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:17:13 PM
Oh wonderful another 3 day rest argument, how did that go for you last time :PI hope that argument goes better next time. (How's Kluber on three days rest twice in a row??)
If they don't use Miller, Salazar, Meritt after some hit trouble in the 3rd or 4th you know Tito/Dolan wants the game 7 money, and have way too much trust in Kluber.Tito managed every playoff game this year like it was game 7, I have no doubt he will try to do the same in game 6, if he has a lead.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:18:24 PM
If he got the same calls as the first game he would of, no doubt. I'm not saying one way or another, but strike threes he got in game one he didn't get in game 4, so ya I think he did as well.He didn't have as good control in the second game. Can you get jet lag from a short flight that clouds ones judgement? :)
Post by: A3 on October 31, 2016, 12:26:21 PM
Keep telling yourself it is just a game. As I watched some the expressions on the fans faces last night you would have thought the life of their child was on the line.The announcers said, there is no way this can be fun for a fan.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 12:26:27 PM
All the sports writers are saying the one decision that won last night for the Cubs was putting Chapman in, but it's not true. The one decision that won last night for the Cubs was leaving drone boy in after giving up a homer and a double. And I don't want to hear any of this hindsight garbage every Cleveland fan couldn't believe he left him in during the game. I said take him out and put in miller after the homer, clearly the guy is slumping 3 innings is more than anyone expected from him.Everyone in the Jake was calling for Merritt or Otero. Very surprising that Tito left him in considering how quick he pulled Tomlin in game 3.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:26:57 PM
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 12:28:18 PM
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
Post by: mmgfarb on October 31, 2016, 12:28:18 PM
Here is advice for those that took CLE to win the WS. To understand this advice you have to think rationally. Bet the same amount on the Cubs and you are a guarantee winner. Leave your emotions at the door and take my advice. This has nothing to do with if you are a CLE or CHI fan.What are the odds at the moment?
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:29:12 PM
The announcers said, there is no way this can be fun for a fan.I am having the time of my life. I am not just a Cubs fan but a CHI sports fan. We have had our fair share of championships over the years!
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:30:20 PM
What are the odds at the moment?Cubs +180 for the WS.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:31:03 PM
Everyone in the Jake was calling for Merritt or Otero. Very surprising that Tito left him in considering how quick he pulled Tomlin in game 3.Merritt over Salazar? Going into game I was scared of droneboy once through order then Slazar, then bullpen.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:32:30 PM
Jim Rome nailed it in his opening monoloogue today.Did he also rip the players for coming out after the game and saluting the fans when the series is not over?
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:33:58 PM
(How's Kluber on three days rest twice in a row??)He's never lost!
Tito managed every playoff game this year like it was game 7, I have no doubt he will try to do the same in game 6, if he has a lead.Are you telling me game 7 he leaves Bauer in after a homer and a double?
Here is advice for those that took CLE to win the WS. To understand this advice you have to think rationally. Bet the same amount on the Cubs and you are a guarantee winner. Leave your emotions at the door and take my advice. This has nothing to do with if you are a CLE or CHI fan.Thank goodness your bad joke is over and this gentleman's bet garbage you keep spewing.
Post by: jj1000 on October 31, 2016, 12:34:41 PM
Did he also rip the players for coming out after the game and saluting the fans when the series is not over?lol, I have no problem with the Cubs partying for their last win in a world series this year.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:37:18 PM
He's never lost!0-0
Are you telling me game 7 he leaves Bauer in after a homer and a double?Game 7 Bauer isn't even a consideration to throw a pitch unless it's the 20th inning.
Post by: mmgfarb on October 31, 2016, 12:38:41 PM
Game 7 Bauer isn't even a consideration to throw a pitch unless it's the 20th inning.You missed the point, he meant if Bauer had been pitching in game 7.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:38:46 PM
Thank goodness your bad joke is over and this gentleman's bet garbage you keep spewing.No one here wanted a gentleman's bet to back up their trash talked. I trashed talked all day yesterday and not one CLE fan would call me on it. Like I said try and think rationally and leave all this other garbage at the door. You will never go broke taking a sure win. ;)
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:39:20 PM
lol, I have no problem with the Cubs partying for their last win in a world series this year.Which is what I told Indians fans after Game 1. I was wrong either 2 or 3 times.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:42:17 PM
You missed the point, he meant if Bauer had been pitching in game 7.Tito is smart enough to make sure that it was never a possibility. That's why Kluber started game 4 even though they were up 2-1 in the series, that way if there were to be a game 7 it would be Kluber not Tomlin or Bauer.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:44:37 PM
Tito is smart enough to make sure that it was never a possibility. That's why Kluber started game 4 even though they were up 2-1 in the series, that way if there were to be a game 7 it would be Kluber not Tomlin or Bauer.Lets face the facts. Unlike the Cubs his hands are tied. Kluber has to go three games.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 12:47:03 PM
Lets face the facts. Unlike the Cubs his hands are tied. Kluber has to go three games.Once it was 3-1 the hope is that he does pitch 3 times, better than the alternative at this point.
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 12:49:24 PM
Once it was 3-1 the hope is that he does pitch 3 times, better than the alternative at this point.I meant before the series even started.
Post by: Dawie on October 31, 2016, 01:18:15 PM
I will still take Arrieta as most would.which Arrieta are you going to get, the one from april or july?
Post by: Redbull3 on October 31, 2016, 01:20:33 PM
Jim Rome nailed it in his opening monoloogue today.I LOVE that you listen to Rome. Is this where "ctownbochur" comes from??
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 01:46:30 PM
which Arrieta are you going to get, the one from april or july?The one from November
Post by: Dawie on October 31, 2016, 02:02:42 PM
The one from Novemberthats Derek Jeter
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 02:15:30 PM
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 02:19:45 PM
I LOVE that you listen to Rome. Is this where "ctownbochur" comes from??Yes.
Post by: Barryg on October 31, 2016, 02:28:02 PM
"Including Sunday night's game, when Bauer was working on three days' rest, teams with a rested starter in the postseason against a starter on short rest are 37-18 since 1995, when Major League Baseball introduced the Wild Card."
Post by: mmgfarb on October 31, 2016, 03:11:12 PM
For anyone into useless stats (this one not found on ESPN)"nose snorting emoji"
"Including Sunday night's game, when Bauer was working on three days' rest, teams with a rested starter in the postseason against a starter on short rest are 37-18 since 1995, when Major League Baseball introduced the Wild Card."
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 05:35:46 PM
Jim Rome nailed it in his opening monoloogue today.https://player.fm/series/the-tj-show/jim-rome-hour-1-10312016
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
2:14-5:15
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 05:58:04 PM
https://player.fm/series/the-tj-show/jim-rome-hour-1-10312016This guy is a complete A**.
2:14-5:15
Did he ever answer if he stop beating his wife?
Post by: coralsnake on October 31, 2016, 06:11:57 PM
Jim Rome nailed it in his opening monoloogue today.Let them celebrate. Cubs havent won a world series game in Wrigley since before he was born. Nothing wrong with it IMO. The guy likes to harp on little nothings and make them out to be the end of humanity.
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 06:15:00 PM
Let them celebrate. Cubs havent won a world series game in Wrigley since before he was born. Nothing wrong with it IMO. The guy likes to harp on little nothings and make them out to be the end of humanity.It would be like mocking CLE fans for going to the stadium when there wasn't even a game being played. Then asking 100 times do they know the game is in CHI?
Post by: coralsnake on October 31, 2016, 06:22:01 PM
Did he ever answer if he stop beating his wife?If youre ever looking for a new handle, David Stern would suit you well.
Post by: Dan on October 31, 2016, 06:29:36 PM
It would be like mocking CLE fans for going to the stadium when there wasn't even a game being played. Then asking 100 times do they know the game is in CHI?https://player.fm/series/the-jim-rome-show/jim-rome-hour-3-10312016
13:15-16:59
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 06:37:31 PM
https://player.fm/series/the-jim-rome-show/jim-rome-hour-3-10312016Even JJ had enough common sense to know where the game was being played. :P
13:15-16:59
Post by: JTZ on October 31, 2016, 06:40:41 PM
If youre ever looking for a new handle, David Stern would suit you well....but did this moron stop beating his wife? :)
Post by: Amusch on October 31, 2016, 07:32:27 PM
Jim Rome nailed it in his opening monoloogue today.
Ripped apart Cubs fans for the way they celebrated last night as if they won it all despite being the heavy favorite and winning just 1 of 3 at home. "Ctown wants it just as bad as you"
I agree that to us outsiders, Cubs fans looked silly all series long. Not only for celebrating last night like they won WS, but for celebrating (behind Fox pre- and post-crew) after GAME FOUR like they won the WS when they really just went down 3-1.
I also have to agree that Jim Rome is not very bright and makes Francesa look smart and classy.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 11:17:10 AM
Finally we agree.:P
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 12:11:41 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2016, 12:13:14 PM
700 for SRO I guess isn't to bad.That's because they heard from you that there will be a game 7, so it's not a clinching game anymore.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2016, 12:14:59 PM
700 for SRO I guess isn't to bad.It'll fall more.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 12:16:12 PM
That's because they heard from you that there will be a game 7, so it's not a clinching game anymore.That was a joke. I made one and only guarantee already. :)
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 12:17:19 PM
It'll fall more.I expect so. No need to waste money on a meaningless game. Save it for tomorrow. ;)
Post by: username on November 01, 2016, 12:22:28 PM
is a winner
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 12:25:51 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 01, 2016, 12:30:49 PM
That's why that idiot is no longer around. He was always wrong.I thought he stuck a fork in ddf not the other way around.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 12:37:05 PM
I thought he stuck a fork in ddf not the other way around.Either way it doesn't matter. If he was here all we would be hearing about is Banks, Jenkins, Santo, Williams, Beckert, Kessinger, Hundley and a few others. ;)
Post by: jj1000 on November 01, 2016, 03:39:17 PM
700 for SRO I guess isn't to bad.
It'll fall more.$645 now.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 03:45:38 PM
$645 now.Without fees? The 700 was with fees.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 08:14:28 PM
Post by: jj1000 on November 01, 2016, 08:20:34 PM
Saw club seats for $450.
Post by: A3 on November 01, 2016, 09:10:29 PM
Prices crashes at game time.How much are they now..
Saw club seats for $450.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2016, 09:14:07 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 09:18:09 PM
Anyone want my view box seat for $50 :PI will take tomorrows ticket. :)
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2016, 09:20:06 PM
Post by: Amusch on November 01, 2016, 09:23:13 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 09:24:35 PM
Post by: oiseli48 on November 01, 2016, 09:27:18 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 09:32:26 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 01, 2016, 09:34:48 PM
Can we leave the LaBum out of this thread. >:(What do you have against Lebron?
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 09:37:21 PM
What do you have against Lebron?I don't like traitors. Unlike those that were so desperate for a championship I don't forgive that easily.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 01, 2016, 09:41:39 PM
I don't like traitors. Unlike those that were so desperate for a championship I don't forgive that easily.That's easy for you to say.
Post by: Ergel on November 01, 2016, 10:25:41 PM
Who will win for cubs? Lester? He wasn't dominant? Is there anyone else
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 10:28:50 PM
Also depends on the rest of tonight and tomorrow's hitting lines.
Also depends on if Chapman gets 7-9 outs tomorrow.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 10:29:28 PM
Hendricks?
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 10:31:09 PM
Bryant?4 hits and 2 errors?
Hendricks?
Hendricks depends on how well he pitches tomorrow.
With only 7 games, it's all up in the air still.
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 10:36:26 PM
4 hits and 2 errors?Make that 5 hits. Case in point.
Hendricks depends on how well he pitches tomorrow.
With only 7 games, it's all up in the air still.
Post by: Amusch on November 01, 2016, 10:36:42 PM
4 hits and 2 errors?
Hendricks depends on how well he pitches tomorrow.
With only 7 games, it's all up in the air still.
Hendricks is not getting it with one win max. Arietta was good but usually only dominant SP's get it. Prob best position player for their four wins, like Zobrist, or Russell, but still open for tomorrow night.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 10:38:49 PM
4 hits and 2 errors?Bryant hits another homer tomorrow and they win you can stick forks in everyone else!
Hendricks depends on how well he pitches tomorrow.
With only 7 games, it's all up in the air still.
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 10:49:22 PM
Hendricks is not getting it with one win max.He no hits them through 7-8, he wins.
Post by: Amusch on November 01, 2016, 10:51:33 PM
He no hits them through 7-8, he wins.
Not for winning one of four WS wins. Doubt there's precedent for MVP SP with 1-1 record in 2 appearances.
What I love about this series is that it has now ensured continuing to torture one of the two already tortured fanbases, either Cle blowing 3-1 lead or Cubs coming back only to lose in 7.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 10:51:53 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 10:52:46 PM
What I love about this series is that it has now ensured continuing to torture one of the two already tortured fanbases, either Cle blowing 3-1 lead or Cubs coming back only to lose in 7.You are pure evil. :)
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 10:56:48 PM
Did he forget Chapman pitched 8 outs the other day? ???Good thing they have Lester for tomorrow.
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 11:10:12 PM
Not for winning one of four WS wins. Doubt there's precedent for MVP SP with 1-1 record in 2 appearances.Um...his line from Game 3:
Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Hendricks 4.1 6 0 0 2 6 0 85-51 0.00
He got a ND, not a loss.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 11:12:40 PM
Also depends on if Chapman gets 7-9 outs tomorrow.Besides 7 outs tonight?
Post by: A3 on November 01, 2016, 11:19:18 PM
Besides 7 outs tonight?Transitioning to opening day starter.
Post by: JTZ on November 01, 2016, 11:20:18 PM
Transitioning to opening day starter.No need for Chapman now but I am not the manager.
Post by: YOSEF on November 01, 2016, 11:20:53 PM
Post by: Amusch on November 01, 2016, 11:20:56 PM
Um...his line from Game 3:
Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Hendricks 4.1 6 0 0 2 6 0 85-51 0.00
He got a ND, not a loss.
The point is the same. 2 starts and one was 4.1 innings. Very nice. He can have his own float at parade but no MVP for him, esp as offense pads their stats.
Post by: A3 on November 01, 2016, 11:24:52 PM
Post by: oiseli48 on November 01, 2016, 11:34:32 PM
What I love about this series is that it has now ensured continuing to torture one of the two already tortured fanbases, either Cle blowing 3-1 lead or Cubs coming back only to lose in 7.
Well taking it to a 7th game for sure adds to the drama of a curse. That's what made Bostons so dramatic, every World Series they went to (4) during the drought went the full 7, with chances to win it at the end.
Post by: jj1000 on November 01, 2016, 11:49:32 PM
Just need to get Hendricks out early and we are set. Chapman has been pitching way to much.
Post by: Dan on November 01, 2016, 11:51:17 PM
Indians in 7.
If you already know the outcome, why did you buy tickets to the games?
Once in a lifetime experience
Post by: Cheesecake on November 02, 2016, 12:20:32 AM
I'm glad you're enjoying.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 02:28:06 AM
Gotta say I'm very excited for the Indians win tomorrow.I have to say I don't believe you.
Just need to get Hendricks out early and we are set. Chapman has been pitching way to much.They now have Lester and Lackey at their disposal. The big boys are now hitting anything they can throw at them.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 02:35:50 AM
They now have Lester and Lackey at their disposal. The big boys are now hitting anything they can throw at them.both the Indians and Cubs are going to have great pitching tomorrow. No matter who wins, it should be a great game.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 02:37:34 AM
I have a feeling tomorrows game will be even or Cubs a slight favorite.Leaving who is going to win out of this one thing I always been good at was picking the odds. If I didn't have a conscience I would still be in the business.
Cubs -109
CLE - 101
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 02:38:22 AM
both the Indians and Cubs are going to have great pitching tomorrow. No matter who wins, it should be a great game.Lets hope there is no major errors on either side like we have been seeing.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 02:38:55 AM
Lets hope there is no major errors on either side like we have been seeing.+1000 I just want to see a good ball game.
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM
I have to say I don't believe you.Maaminim bnei maaminim. I am a believer the son of a believer.
Seriously it doesn't get better than a game 7 win at home. I just wish I could afford tickets down low so I could charge the field. Why does that never happen anymore?
Post by: chucksterace on November 02, 2016, 08:26:56 AM
Post by: DP7 on November 02, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
https://auction.starwoodhotels.com/moments/momentdetails/moment/3883Was posted yesterday but the thread was deleted. Not sure why. Maybe to keep price down.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 08:36:27 AM
Maaminim bnei maaminim. I am a believer the son of a believer.I guess I am just jealous of your passion for your team. Start a GoFundMe and I will kick in 100.
Seriously it doesn't get better than a game 7 win at home. I just wish I could afford tickets down low so I could charge the field. Why does that never happen anymore?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 08:37:06 AM
Was posted yesterday but the thread was deleted. Not sure why. Maybe to keep price down.You think?
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 08:59:54 AM
I guess I am just jealous of your passion for your team. Start a GoFundMe and I will kick in 100.Appreciate it, but if I start a GoFund me it'll be to buy the first pitch and send https://twitter.com/charliesheen
I'd bet it would raise a huge amount. What should I set the goal as $25,000 to cover the SPG points?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:05:53 AM
I just wish I could afford tickets down low so I could charge the field.Looks like 2k gets you a lower box seat.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:11:42 AM
Leaving who is going to win out of this one thing I always been good at was picking the odds. If I didn't have a conscience I would still be in the business.Here comes the CHI money.
Cubs -109
CLE - 101
Cubs -115
CLE +105
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:23:09 AM
How about my Tribe :)Just now read the first post in this thread. :)
Did anyone see this coming? Can it possibly be for real?
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 09:29:12 AM
How about my Tribe :)FTFY
Did anyone see this coming?
THIS IS REAL!
Post by: myb821 on November 02, 2016, 10:16:50 AM
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 10:19:37 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 10:26:22 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 10:31:53 AM
Who wants to bet on Dan (or JJ) winning the auction...I hope they do!
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 10:52:54 AM
I hope they do!Dan is ready to go!
They might just sign him up in case Miller gets tired in overtime. ;)
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 10:56:02 AM
Dan is ready to go!
They might just sign him up in case Miller gets tired in overtime. ;)
dansdeals tshirt allowed?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 10:56:34 AM
Dan is ready to go!I have max bid of 810k. :-[
They might just sign him up in case Miller gets tired in overtime. ;)
j/k
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 11:00:57 AM
dansdeals tshirt allowed?He will be wearing a Ken Bone T-shirt when he takes the mound.
j/k
Post by: shmebeble on November 02, 2016, 11:01:41 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:02:37 AM
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 11:03:44 AM
I have max bid of 810k. :-[
:-[
j/k
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:04:46 AM
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:05:31 AM
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 11:08:14 AM
Hopefully it'll be bad karma for the Cubs if they get first pitch.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:08:31 AM
So many rich Cubs fans.Dan still in?
Hopefully it'll be bad karma for the Cubs if they get first pitch.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:09:37 AM
So many rich Cubs fans.Could it be our good friend from the softball action?
Hopefully it'll be bad karma for the Cubs if they get first pitch.
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 11:10:41 AM
Dan still in?Have to ask him.
All it'll take is 2 rich cubs fans to make this go to 2 million. That's be fun to see. My guess is it stops around 1.3 million.
Could it be our good friend from the softball action?Heh, maybe.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:10:54 AM
No doubt this is going 1m+...how high? :)
Post by: myb821 on November 02, 2016, 11:13:51 AM
Have to ask him.why does it need to be rich cubs fans and not rich indians fans???? ;D
All it'll take is 2 rich cubs fans to make this go to 2 million. That's be fun to see. My guess is it stops around 1.3 million.
Heh, maybe.
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 11:14:25 AM
...how high? :)
1.45m ;)
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:15:08 AM
why does it need to be rich cubs fans and not rich indians fans???? ;DAre there any? :)
Post by: myb821 on November 02, 2016, 11:15:41 AM
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 11:15:52 AM
why does it need to be rich cubs fans and not rich indians fans???? ;DGut feeling.
Dan is the only clevelander into miles lol.
Are there any? :)+1
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:16:03 AM
1.45m ;)I sure hope DDF members are not betting against themselves.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:17:59 AM
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 11:18:35 AM
1,060,500 Starpoints
zochor lo
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:18:37 AM
1,060,500 StarpointsDid Dan get it?
Post by: myb821 on November 02, 2016, 11:19:02 AM
Post by: shmebeble on November 02, 2016, 11:19:15 AM
Did Dan get it?hope he doesnt make us wait for Main site post
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:19:56 AM
did it actually end??? site seems down.Winning Bid: 1,060,500 Starpoints
Post by: Cashman on November 02, 2016, 11:22:12 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:22:55 AM
If you are a fan of either team and have points to kill. Its really not a bad valueHow much you value the pitch part?
7-8k for two tickets in 140 section
That leaves about 10k for throwing out the pitch.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 11:25:06 AM
1,060,500 StarpointsWhen do they announce who won?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:27:01 AM
When do they announce who won?I am waiting for my conformation email. You want to go? :)
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 11:28:34 AM
How much you value the pitch part?
7-8k for two tickets in 140 section
That leaves about 10k for throwing out the pitch.
Selling the pitch for 15k.
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 11:30:33 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:31:37 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Donald trump buys a pitch at the Cubs' game with money from his Charity as a campagn fundraiser. He says that "it'll be GREAT!"Would be very cheap advertising.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 11:32:43 AM
I am waiting for my conformation email. You want to go? :)Nice! So who's going to throw the pitch for you? Guessing, someone on the Hawks.
lol
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:35:28 AM
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 11:50:38 AM
Selling the pitch for 15k.
I meant to say this before, but pitch is a little overstated. It's "a" ceremonial first pitch, not "the." Game I went to had more than one ceremonial pitch, culminating with the famous person one.
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 11:53:08 AM
I meant to say this before, but pitch is a little overstated. It's "a" ceremonial first pitch, not "the." Game I went to had more than one ceremonial pitch, culminating with the famous person one.Even "a" ceremonial first pitch at game 7 of the world series for teams that havent won a world series in over 70 years is a pretty darn big deal
Post by: shmebeble on November 02, 2016, 11:53:38 AM
I meant to say this before, but pitch is a little overstated. It's "a" ceremonial first pitch, not "the." Game I went to had more than one ceremonial pitch, culminating with the famous person one.correct
In Chicago a HOF for them threw out the pitch. and some random guy got to go on the field when people were walking into the game. not on TV
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 12:12:03 PM
correct
In Chicago a HOF for them threw out the pitch. and some random guy got to go on the field when people were walking into the game. not on TV
He prob got a video or professional picture
Post by: A3 on November 02, 2016, 12:12:49 PM
Dan, I think I speak for all DDF:Shtika Kehodah?
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2016, 12:30:45 PM
Once in a lifetime experience
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 12:32:38 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)WOW!
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 12:35:39 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)
good for you, I hope you have your Dans Deals gear ready
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 12:36:10 PM
You deserve it. Does this mean JJ will be able to rush the field if they win?
Post by: MosheD on November 02, 2016, 12:37:07 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)Awesome!
Charlie Sheen or Dan?
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 12:38:10 PM
Awesome!Has to be Dan, Much better long term for website
Charlie Sheen or Dan?
Post by: tageed-lee on November 02, 2016, 12:41:07 PM
good for you, I hope you have your Dans Deals gear ready
Better be an Indians jersey with Dansdeals.com on the back!!
(http://images.fanatics.com/lf?set=key[name],value[DANSDEALS]&set=key[number],value[3]&call=url[http://dmimages.ff.p10/chains/2608698.txt]&scale=size[600]&sink)
Post by: Newcc on November 02, 2016, 12:42:29 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)Congrats!
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 12:45:21 PM
Appreciate it, but if I start a GoFund me it'll be to buy the first pitch and send https://twitter.com/charliesheen
I'd bet it would raise a huge amount. What should I set the goal as $25,000 to cover the SPG points?
Post by: MosheD on November 02, 2016, 12:45:42 PM
Has to be Dan, Much better long term for websiteHow about Charlie sheen wearing a DansDeals Jersey?
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 12:46:36 PM
How about Charlie sheen wearing a DansDeals Jersey?Now thats an idea!!
Dan, thoughts??
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 12:50:34 PM
Post by: MosheD on November 02, 2016, 12:51:14 PM
Have you guys all lost your mind. It will be DAN!There was a tweet...
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 12:53:06 PM
Have you guys all lost your mind. It will be DAN!I know, no doubt about it, but the idea is a funny one
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 12:53:56 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)
So, if I find a glitch fare you can post about tonight, will you take me with you??
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 12:55:11 PM
There was a tweet...So he is going to pass up a once in a lifetime experience and give it to a druggie?
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 12:56:16 PM
So he is going to pass up a once in a lifetime experience and give it to a druggie?Next year we can do this again. But then again, he can always give it away next time.
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 12:57:13 PM
So he is going to pass up a once in a lifetime experience andFTFYgiveSELL it to a druggie?
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 01:04:21 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 01:06:04 PM
Can't wait for the ddms post about this!! Congrats, btw!!He should write it before the game. ;)
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 01:11:48 PM
Post by: farmbochur on November 02, 2016, 01:13:54 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 01:15:13 PM
More after the jump...Lol
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 01:19:55 PM
Look, what's 1,060,500 starpoints really? That's just like 30 something credit card sign-ups...or supply 70,000 meals to starving kids.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 01:23:18 PM
He should write it before the game. ;)What were the Vegas odds for getting "Who will throw a ceremonial first pitch" right?
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 01:26:21 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/fd4dc022b81615c89da859cb352ded42.png)
Post by: CS1 on November 02, 2016, 01:29:09 PM
Look, what's 1,060,500 starpoints really? That's just like 30 something credit card sign-ups
what is the real price in points for this?
Post by: MoGro17 on November 02, 2016, 01:29:45 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Donald trump buys a pitch at the Cubs' game with money from his Charity as a campagn fundraiser. He says that "it'll be GREAT!"
aren't you supposed to be working now?
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 01:30:04 PM
what is the real price in points for this?Assuming a value of at least 2 cents per point- that gives a value of over $20k
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 01:31:40 PM
(https://i.gyazo.com/7a17080c42a5f6dff1d8e577fd61c9ba.png)Wow this is really mind blowing!
will the pitch be televised?
and 100% If the Jersey doesn't Say DansDeals on the back that is probably the Biggest Advertisement Lose Opportunity ever.
I think the auction was the craziest thing ever to watch because every time someone bid the time went back up to 5 mins
no one realized this till about 750k then the numbers started to explode!
I saw people bid their whole life savings of SPG points only to get outbid by another.....
I think Dan should wear this Jersey tonightThat Jersey Says Cubs in the front?... Cant wear that....
Assuming a value of at least 2 cents per point- that gives a value of over $20kIf Dan was willing to sell it for Cash he could easily sell it for $100,000+
people don't have miles but they have Cash....
Also a lot of people don't know about SPG Moments... But they know about eBay
Post by: JamesIV on November 02, 2016, 01:32:04 PM
Post by: tageed-lee on November 02, 2016, 01:32:07 PM
Have you guys all lost your mind. It will be DAN!
Hmm......
FEAR NOT,
— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) November 2, 2016
"BELIEVE"LAND!!
My bag is packed,
and help is on the way!!
©99
😎#GetMeVaughn pic.twitter.com/5jVTE1zKbX
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 01:34:32 PM
Assuming a value of at least 2 cents per point- that gives a value of over $20kIncludes two seats.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 01:35:25 PM
Includes two seats.I was just talking about the points. I don't think you can assign a value to first pitch.
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2016, 01:36:27 PM
Hmm......He's just attending, he's not pitching.FEAR NOT,
— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) November 2, 2016
"BELIEVE"LAND!!
My bag is packed,
and help is on the way!!
©99
😎#GetMeVaughn pic.twitter.com/5jVTE1zKbX
I did find him a hotel suite for tonight though :P
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 01:37:16 PM
He's just attending, he's not pitching.
I did find him a hotel suite for tonight though :P
Hmm......maybe Dan's bringing a friend....FEAR NOT,
— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) November 2, 2016
"BELIEVE"LAND!!
My bag is packed,
and help is on the way!!
©99
😎#GetMeVaughn pic.twitter.com/5jVTE1zKbX
you could never have too much Tiger Blood
Post by: tageed-lee on November 02, 2016, 01:40:13 PM
He's just attending, he's not pitching.
I did find him a hotel suite for tonight though :P
Ha! That's awesome!
Post by: eagleinc on November 02, 2016, 01:47:32 PM
He's just attending, he's not pitching.
I did find him a hotel suite for tonight though :P
Why not? Would be great for his PR and greater for you, especially if he wears a Dans Deals Tshirt. Email his talent manager Bradt Steiunlauf at BSteinlauf@apa-agency.com
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 01:48:48 PM
Why not? Would be great for his PR and greater for you, especially if he wears a Dans Deals Tshirt. Email his talent manager Bradt Steiunlauf at BSteinlauf@apa-agency.com
Nice 0th post
Post by: Baruch on November 02, 2016, 01:50:19 PM
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 01:54:42 PM
Make sure to include ".com", not just dansdeals, dansdeals.com on the tshirtPeople know what Google is.
Maybe Charlie can go on the mound with you?
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 01:55:06 PM
You dont want to throw like Baba Booey:
Gotta throw like a boss:
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 01:55:43 PM
People know what Google is.Why is everyone missing the point of why he bid on this?
Maybe Charlie can go on the mound with you?
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 01:57:27 PM
Why is everyone missing the point of why he bid on this?Id rather see Wild Thing, you make my heart sing.
No offense now.
Post by: jj1000 on November 02, 2016, 01:57:46 PM
Why is everyone missing the point of why he bid on this?For the 11th commandment according shmuley boteach?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 01:58:19 PM
Id rather see Wild Thing, you make my heart sing.Then you should have bid. :P
No offense now.
Post by: Baruch on November 02, 2016, 02:00:34 PM
Why is everyone missing the point of why he bid on this?no one is. But he can also cash in at the same time.
Post by: theblaide on November 02, 2016, 02:11:06 PM
I meant to say this before, but pitch is a little overstated. It's "a" ceremonial first pitch, not "the." Game I went to had more than one ceremonial pitch, culminating with the famous person one.
Indeed
@wtam1100: Jim Thome to throw out the first pitch for #WorldSeries Game 7. An @Indians Hall of Famer, Thome played on the '95 & '97 World Series teams.
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 02:14:17 PM
Bush Was Awesome..... Obama not so much.....
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 02:14:41 PM
Can't wait for the ddms post about this!! Congrats, btw!!On localjewish and facebook...
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 02:20:39 PM
Bush Was Awesome..... Obama not so much.....
If you believe in Boteach's 11th commandment, you'll notice the atrocious first pitches are the ones to get more attention (coincidence?).
Post by: username on November 02, 2016, 02:21:32 PM
On localjewish and facebook...LocalJewishNews.com
2016-11-02-dan-eleff-1898752_10152250074590185_160305549_oDan Eleff, the founder of DansDeals.com, has posted on his Facebook timeline that he’s been selected to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at tonight’s Cleveland Indians World Series Game at Progressive Field. In asking how thi
Post by: marko on November 02, 2016, 02:28:33 PM
News
2016-11-02-dan-eleff-1898752_10152250074590185_160305549_oDan Eleff, the founder of DansDeals.com, has posted on his Facebook timeline that he’s been selected to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at tonight’s Cleveland Indians World Series Game at Progressive Field. In asking how thi
Is this true? DAN are you throwing our the first pitch in tonights game 7 ?????
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 02:31:50 PM
Is this true? DAN are you throwing our the first pitch in tonights game 7 ?????Look up thread
Post by: rileywiles23 on November 02, 2016, 02:33:18 PM
Post by: cozmohoot on November 02, 2016, 02:45:07 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 02:47:44 PM
What was the details of the spg auction? I can't see it on mobile(https://i.gyazo.com/256899ee5fc4e3ec304b215e400e4722.png)
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 02:53:16 PM
Can we get stats of dansdeals hits, would love to see the effects or advertisement this has on the site.
Rock On.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 03:10:39 PM
Oh, and congrats!
Post by: keemster26 on November 02, 2016, 03:12:00 PM
Dan, if you post a screen shot of your winning bid on Twitter, you may have a slightly better shot at getting Sheen's attention.Maybe he already got in touch with him...
Oh, and congrats!
Post by: ttn on November 02, 2016, 03:14:47 PM
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 03:17:50 PM
Wow, didn't realize its dans anniversary.
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/4318
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 03:19:12 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 03:24:56 PM
Still, ridiculously cool Dan, I'm actually like shaking from excitement for you!
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:36:03 PM
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/97632That ends this Charlie Sheen nonsense.
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 03:37:42 PM
That ends this Charlie Sheen nonsense.and it also ends the chance for JJ to rush the field >:(
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:41:54 PM
and it also ends the chance for JJ to rush the field >:(Why is that?
Post by: shoobi on November 02, 2016, 03:44:20 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:45:31 PM
Is it just me or is the DDMS site down now? I think because of this... That's why I headed there...DOS from Cubs fans. :)
Post by: shoobi on November 02, 2016, 03:46:19 PM
DOS from Cubs fans. :)
LOL... Myself included
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 03:46:55 PM
Why is that?Pretty sure he said he's bringing Mimi - and he got 2 seats...
Post by: shoobi on November 02, 2016, 03:47:08 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 03:47:26 PM
Is it just me or is the DDMS site down now? I think because of this... That's why I headed there...That's how big this is. Hope it's televised.
Post by: DP7 on November 02, 2016, 03:48:28 PM
Maybe I'm thick but I still don't understand - who's pitching, Dan or Jim Thome?
Jim Thome is throwing out THE first pitch. Dan is throwing out A first pitch at some point before that.
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 03:48:34 PM
Maybe I'm thick but I still don't understand - who's pitching, Dan or Jim Thome?
Quote
I’ll be pitching just before Jim Thome, who has a statue just outside of the ballpark.
Post by: shoobi on November 02, 2016, 03:49:12 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:49:21 PM
Maybe I'm thick but I still don't understand - who's pitching, Dan or Jim Thome?Dan throws the ceremonial first pitch before Thome. Thome throws out the first pitch.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:50:10 PM
How can there be more than one FIRST pitch? I guess when you can sell them, it's possible... LOLIt is like a new car and a brand new car. :)
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 03:50:32 PM
Dan throws the ceremonial first pitch before Thome. Thome throws out the first pitch.
Thome's will be ceremonial too.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:51:03 PM
Pretty sure he said he's bringing Mimi - and he got 2 seats...Ok I missed that part but I am still holding out hope for JJ.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:52:05 PM
Thome's will be ceremonial too.Who throws out the first pitch then?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:52:44 PM
http://www.onlysimchas.com/news/40990/breaking-daniel-eleff-from-dan-deal-throw-out-a-ceremonial-pitch-and-score-tickets-to-game-7-of-the-2016-mlb-world-series
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 03:53:32 PM
Who throws out the first pitch then?
The pitcher?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:55:00 PM
The pitcher?LOL
I guess I deserve that.
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 03:55:05 PM
This is just to funny.
http://www.onlysimchas.com/news/40990/breaking-daniel-eleff-from-dan-deal-throw-out-a-ceremonial-pitch-and-score-tickets-to-game-7-of-the-2016-mlb-world-series
See the first comment. Confusion is spreading... Not everyone has the talmudic training to understand the distinction between "a first pitch" vs. "the first pitch".
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 03:55:36 PM
Who throws out the first pitch then?Corey Kluber
Post by: shoobi on November 02, 2016, 03:55:53 PM
See the first comment. Confusion is spreading... Not everyone has the talmudic training to understand the distinction between "a first pitch" vs. "the first pitch".
Very well put.
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 03:57:34 PM
That's how big this is. Hope it's televised.
That is a difference between 20 million national viewers(beginning of game), or the 50 thousand fans in the stadium.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 03:57:45 PM
See the first comment. Confusion is spreading... Not everyone has the talmudic training to understand the distinction between "a first pitch" vs. "the first pitch".Lets not rain on his parade. Do you see me pointing out he predicted winning in 6 games before the 7 game prediction. Oops. :-[
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 03:59:07 PM
Lets not rain on his parade. Do you see me pointing out he predicted winning in 6 games before the 7 game prediction. Oops. :-[Well now you did
Post by: mb1 on November 02, 2016, 03:59:57 PM
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 04:01:25 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:01:57 PM
Does he get to choose his catcher?If you see me behind the plate then the answer is yes. :)
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:02:15 PM
Will anyone be broadcasting it live? Facebook Live, Periscope, etc.?I sure hope so.
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 04:03:29 PM
Will anyone be broadcasting it live? Facebook Live, Periscope, etc.?JJ ala siyum hashas. :)
http://www.collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=21266&alias=93-000-and-a-savvy-lubavitcher
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 04:05:01 PM
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 04:06:57 PM
JJ ala siyum hashas. :)"And having my wife by my side on our anniversary only makes it that much more sweet"
Unless he put this here for the "Aww Shucks" aspect JJ isnt going to be there at least not unless another ticket is procured
Post by: danrocks613 on November 02, 2016, 04:07:44 PM
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 04:09:00 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/b476b3f36a1d07e6b84e542d2dab62b7.jpg)That's amazing.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:09:39 PM
"And having my wife by my side on our anniversary only makes it that much more sweet"Yup I missed that part and that answers the age old question.
Unless he put this here for the "Aww Shucks" aspect JJ isnt going to be there at least not unless another ticket is procured
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 04:12:09 PM
Yup I missed that part and that answers the age old question.I'm guessing Dan also had tickets before the auction.
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 04:15:38 PM
I'm guessing Dan also had tickets before the auction.Not necessarily, If your a big enough chusid you will remember he waited until the last minute to buy the cavs seats
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 04:16:08 PM
Yup I missed that part and that answers the age old question.:)
Post by: mb1 on November 02, 2016, 04:16:40 PM
Not necessarily, If your a big enough chusid you will remember he waited until the last minute to buy the cavs seats
Got tickets to games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Let's do this CLE!
Nothing special, but the point is being there :)
1: SRO $90 face
2: TBD by SPG
6: View box $330 face
7: View box $330 face
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 04:18:34 PM
I'm guessing Dan also had tickets before the auction.
Not necessarily, If your a big enough chusid you will remember he waited until the last minute to buy the cavs seatsIf you were really as big a "chusid" as you claim, you would know that he did in fact have tickets to all the home games.
Post by: jomaster28 on November 02, 2016, 04:41:19 PM
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/481646/history-orthodox-rabbi-to-throw-out-first-pitch-at-historic-world-series.html
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 04:42:06 PM
If you were really as big a "chusid" as you claim, you would know that he did in fact have tickets to all the home games.forgive me father...
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:43:52 PM
forgive me father......for I have sinned ;)
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 04:44:27 PM
...for I have sinned ;)We already knew that you sinned
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:45:58 PM
We already knew that you sinnedSacrament of Reconciliation
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 04:48:37 PM
Sacrament of ReconciliationI knew what you were referencing
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:50:29 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:51:05 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:51:44 PM
Enough of that. Any predictions for tonight?There's another thread to advertise the predictions that you want to hear. The last post said 1 win to go...
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 04:52:46 PM
Enough of that. Any predictions for tonight?Extra innings
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:53:33 PM
There's another thread to advertise the predictions that you want to hear. The last post said 1 win to go......but it didn't say if that would be tonight. If only Hendricks was pitching at home.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:54:19 PM
Extra inningsWow, not sure if everyone's blood pressure can take that.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:54:30 PM
Extra inningsBecause of rain threats, extra innings would make things extra interesting as they can hypothetically have to wait for another day to declare a winner.
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 04:54:40 PM
I wonder if the change in start time for tonight's game will make a difference between seeing just "the first pitch", or also seeing "a first pitch". Theory being that since normal start time is 8:08 being bumped to 8:00 will they start lineups, first pitch, anthem etc. at 7:52 or 7:50. Also, since they've consistently started closer to 8:10, they may up to 7:50. Iyh, they have a few extra seconds in there that don't need to be filled by commercials.0% chance "a" first pitch is broadcast nationally those 25 seconds are worth serious $$$
A lot more then 1mm Starpoints
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:55:44 PM
...but it didn't say if that would be tonight. If only Hendricks was pitching at home.
Because of rain threats, extra innings would make things extra interesting as they can hypothetically have to wait for another day to declare a winner.Regardless of rain, it has a chance on happening on Nov. 3rd as well. Would just have to go for four hours.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:56:46 PM
0% chance "a" first pitch is broadcast nationally those 25 seconds are worth serious $$$My point is that there may be a "glitch" since the start time was moved up, by an odd 8 minute number.
A lot more then 1mm Starpoints
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:57:43 PM
My point is that there may be a "glitch" since the start time was moved up, by an odd 8 minute number.What is the start time?
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 04:58:49 PM
What is the start time?8:00 instead of 8:08
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 04:59:34 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 04:59:46 PM
8:00 instead of 8:08OK I thought it was one of those hour moves.
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 05:00:32 PM
OK I thought it was one of those hour moves.That wouldn't be smart as far as ratings.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 05:00:44 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 02, 2016, 05:01:32 PM
What are the current odds?Flip a coin
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 05:03:37 PM
Flip a coinI'm talking about what Vegas is saying, not the actual odds of each team winning
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 05:03:58 PM
I would've guessed Cleveland slightly favored b/c of Kluber and their pen and being home.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:05:15 PM
I'm talking about what Vegas is saying, not the actual odds of each team winningCubs -117
CLE +107
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 05:20:51 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:27:21 PM
We need someone there with a nice zoom and video it for us+1000
JJ?
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 05:28:19 PM
+1000low blow
JJ?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:29:45 PM
low blowWhy would you say that?
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 05:30:18 PM
Why would you say that?I took it that way
Sorry
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:31:59 PM
I took it that wayI was thinking of this
Sorry
JJ ala siyum hashas. :)
http://www.collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=21266&alias=93-000-and-a-savvy-lubavitcher
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 05:33:20 PM
I was thinking of thisWow!!! I have to ask for forgiveness
And a live feed
Post by: akivak on November 02, 2016, 05:34:18 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/b476b3f36a1d07e6b84e542d2dab62b7.jpg)what is this?
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:42:06 PM
Wow!!! I have to ask for forgivenessIt is no big deal.
Just hope we can see this live.
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 05:46:54 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 05:49:35 PM
http://matzav.com/strike-frum-owner-of-dans-deals-to-throw-out-first-pitch-at-world-series-tonight/Talk about plagiarizing. :)
Post by: yitz1000 on November 02, 2016, 05:49:43 PM
We need someone there with a nice zoom and video it for usI would be shocked if Dan does not have this covered..
Post by: HowYaDoin on November 02, 2016, 05:58:26 PM
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 06:04:12 PM
Talk about plagiarizing. :)
I would remove the smiley face - it's disgusting. That article is literally theft.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 06:07:42 PM
I would remove the smiley face - it's disgusting. That article is literally theft.Sorry I was laughing the whole time. They should have just posted a link.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 06:13:54 PM
Sorry I was laughing the whole time. They should have just posted a link.
But then they don't generate $$. It's not about just giving credit - stealing content from a blogger for your blog is literally stealing his "merchandise."
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 06:16:48 PM
But then they don't generate $$. It's not about just giving credit - stealing content from a blogger for your blog is literally stealing his "merchandise."I am not disagreeing with you. It read like a 5 year old writing a term paper. Change a word here and there from an article you read.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 06:40:55 PM
Post by: grodnoking on November 02, 2016, 07:05:34 PM
0% chance "a" first pitch is broadcast nationally those 25 seconds are worth serious $$$It's an advertisement for spg.
A lot more then 1mm Starpoints
Post by: skyguy918 on November 02, 2016, 07:06:34 PM
It's an advertisement for spg.Which would be broadcast only if SPG pays for that airtime.
Post by: Redbull3 on November 02, 2016, 07:13:20 PM
Which would be broadcast only if SPG pays for that airtime.which is not entirely implausible, I think the chance is low but not 0%
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 07:30:36 PM
Dan can we get heads up a few minutes i n advance.
Post by: myb821 on November 02, 2016, 07:33:18 PM
Post by: jomaster28 on November 02, 2016, 07:39:14 PM
http://m.tmz.com/#article/2016/11/02/charlie-sheen-game-7-indians-cubs-first-pitch/
That's absolutely awesome!!! Haha
Post by: Toasted on November 02, 2016, 07:43:42 PM
http://m.tmz.com/#article/2016/11/02/charlie-sheen-game-7-indians-cubs-first-pitch/Can you give the yeshiva guys some explanation behind this story?
(regards to my buddies at 545)
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 07:47:36 PM
Can you give the yeshiva guys some explanation behind this story?This will help some. WARNING: Two F bombs are dropped.
(regards to my buddies at 545)
Post by: sky121 on November 02, 2016, 07:50:08 PM
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 07:51:33 PM
Post by: jomaster28 on November 02, 2016, 07:53:26 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/5032438bafc35fff3343a64783f7b003.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/f30f3b3dc5a5f627be94cb2f6c9f3d7c.jpg)
Dan can do both ;)
Post by: presidentialplus on November 02, 2016, 07:55:11 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 07:55:53 PM
Post by: elit on November 02, 2016, 07:57:16 PM
Here we go!Video?
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 07:58:20 PM
Here we go!Awesome!
Post by: yoruel on November 02, 2016, 07:59:27 PM
Post by: Toasted on November 02, 2016, 08:00:18 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 08:01:36 PM
was it shown on fox?No. >:(
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 08:01:52 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 08:03:17 PM
No. >:(I was disappointed but not surprised.
Post by: presidentialplus on November 02, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Thanks flr sharing
There's a button for that ;)
Post by: grodnoking on November 02, 2016, 08:04:22 PM
Post by: Baruch on November 02, 2016, 08:04:52 PM
Post by: akivak on November 02, 2016, 08:12:02 PM
Cmon guys in the stands! DEE-DUN NUT-ZACH TA DA TA DA DA DUMhahaha
Post by: Here to learn on November 02, 2016, 08:17:32 PM
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 08:18:26 PM
Awesome shirt :)This is insane!!!
Post by: elit on November 02, 2016, 08:19:12 PM
Awesome shirt :)Nice. U at the game?
Post by: mbelsky on November 02, 2016, 08:23:51 PM
Awesome shirt :)
Did he throw a strike? Video please!
Post by: Yammer on November 02, 2016, 08:30:52 PM
Post by: deal catcher on November 02, 2016, 08:32:44 PM
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 08:33:15 PM
Lead off homer.Was Dan pitching?
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 08:33:24 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 08:34:05 PM
One could only imagine the feeling he had out there. Well deserved, Dan.+1000
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 08:39:26 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 08:42:25 PM
Post by: Toasted on November 02, 2016, 08:45:09 PM
I bet Dan never dreamed his face would be on the front page of TMZ! HahahahhahaLet's try to get him a slot a the next siyum hashas. Cost way more than &20k.
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 08:46:46 PM
Do you guys know the game is actually on? ::)Multitasking
Post by: Toasted on November 02, 2016, 08:47:32 PM
Do you guys know the game is actually on? ::)How are you watching? Most christians I know don't have a tv.
Post by: farmbochur on November 02, 2016, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 08:56:43 PM
How are you watching? Most jews I know don't have a tv.FTFY
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:00:05 PM
How are you watching? Most christians I know don't have a tv.All Catholics I know do have TV's. :P
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 09:02:21 PM
https://www.foxsportsgo.com/event/115888/mlb-world-series-pregame-showAnybody able to help with this ?
Post by: joe1234 on November 02, 2016, 09:02:38 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 09:03:23 PM
Any good link to stream for free?Mobilevids.org has it if you have an account
Post by: chucksterace on November 02, 2016, 09:04:11 PM
Any good link to stream for free?
http://42.hehestreams.xyz/mlb/games/f2f9581b65aa4174
https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBStreams/comments/5at9bo/game_thread_cleveland_indians_vs_chicago_cubs/
Post by: yoohoo on November 02, 2016, 09:04:18 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 09:04:50 PM
Anybody able to help with this ?What's the problem?
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 09:07:50 PM
What's the problem?I don't have a tv login
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 09:09:28 PM
I don't have a tv loginPm sent
Post by: yitz1000 on November 02, 2016, 09:10:36 PM
Anybody able to help with this ?http://www.strikeout.mobi/baseball/427775/1/world-series-game-7-:-chicago-cubs-vs-cleveland-indians-live-stream-online.html
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 09:22:28 PM
Post by: ybeeds on November 02, 2016, 09:25:39 PM
Post by: Toasted on November 02, 2016, 09:31:04 PM
Post by: A3 on November 02, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
Baez = Murphy 2.0Thanks for the jinx.
Makes up for the errors.
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 09:32:15 PM
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 02, 2016, 09:34:24 PM
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 09:38:27 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:52:35 PM
Post by: A3 on November 02, 2016, 09:53:33 PM
That place is packed with Cub fans.Never liked the short leash Joe has on Hendricks.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 09:54:47 PM
Never liked the short leash Joe has on Hendricks.It was like he was looking for a reason to take him out but he is the manager that got them here.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 10:02:54 PM
It was like he was looking for a reason to take him out but he is the manager that got them here.Is the manager doing the same thing he did to get here?
Post by: Yaalili on November 02, 2016, 10:02:58 PM
http://42.hehestreams.xyz/mlb/games/f2f9581b65aa4174
Thanks, this link works great.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 10:03:59 PM
Post by: A3 on November 02, 2016, 10:09:16 PM
Another unconventional move by maddon, this one cost him two runs.-1 run
Post by: coralsnake on November 02, 2016, 10:13:10 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 10:13:56 PM
I choose to think that Dan spent 3 Million Marriott points.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 02, 2016, 10:24:47 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 10:30:47 PM
Strike zone is the size of a peanutI big peanut but I get your point.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 10:31:32 PM
Strike zone is the size of a peanutA very oddly shaped peanut
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 10:32:27 PM
Post by: YOSEF on November 02, 2016, 11:05:33 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:14:51 PM
Extra innings
Post by: CS1 on November 02, 2016, 11:15:09 PM
Post by: akivak on November 02, 2016, 11:16:54 PM
Post by: elit on November 02, 2016, 11:17:38 PM
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:18:19 PM
Enjoy the rest of the game!
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:19:36 PM
Wow maddon coaching this team out of a championshipWe all knew if Chappman blew this we would all blame the overload especially last night.
Post by: SrulyS on November 02, 2016, 11:20:14 PM
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:20:19 PM
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 11:21:28 PM
Wow what a game for a game 7
Now well worth 1 million Starpoints.
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:21:39 PM
Post by: oiseli48 on November 02, 2016, 11:22:45 PM
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:23:03 PM
All of us Yankees fans are shepping nachas from our closers tonight. :PHey we still don't know what we got in return! We might have less nachas from them than what these 2 teams already got from them.
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:24:00 PM
I love how everyone comes out of the woodwork. :)Call the exterminator
Post by: Dawie on November 02, 2016, 11:25:17 PM
I love how everyone comes out of the woodwork. :)let it rain let it rain let it rain
Post by: Sport on November 02, 2016, 11:25:33 PM
I love how everyone comes out of the woodwork. :)Nothing like a game 7 choke to do that.
Post by: davidmal on November 02, 2016, 11:27:43 PM
I love how everyone comes out of the woodwork. :)you know that gets a like
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 11:36:09 PM
2016 World Series.
— RaysFanGio (@RaysFanGio) November 4, 2014
Cubs vs Indians
And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings #apocalypse
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 11:41:29 PM
November 2014:2016 World Series.
— RaysFanGio (@RaysFanGio) November 4, 2014
Cubs vs Indians
And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings #apocalypse
Wow
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:43:40 PM
Post by: Amusch on November 02, 2016, 11:44:20 PM
Bunt with 2 srikes? Bunt on a 3-2 pitch. With runner on third less then 2 outs? With 2 strikes? This is Maddons fault for pitching Chappman yo much?
This is what I meant before about Maddon...
Post by: nathan13 on November 02, 2016, 11:46:02 PM
This is what I meant before about Maddon...If he called that he deserves to lose! Dan were all rooting for you!
Post by: Baruch on November 02, 2016, 11:47:09 PM
November 2014:crazy!2016 World Series.
— RaysFanGio (@RaysFanGio) November 4, 2014
Cubs vs Indians
And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings #apocalypse
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:48:12 PM
Post by: EJB on November 02, 2016, 11:49:11 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:53:23 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:53:44 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:53:58 PM
Who called the extra innings?
No crow for me tonight
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:55:32 PM
Who called the extra innings?How quickly do you forget?
Extra innings
Post by: YOSEF on November 02, 2016, 11:56:04 PM
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 11:56:23 PM
Post by: Chapshnell on November 02, 2016, 11:56:34 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:57:06 PM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 02, 2016, 11:57:27 PM
If they call the game does Dan get to throw another pitch tomorrow?
Post by: TimT on November 02, 2016, 11:57:45 PM
If they call the game does Dan get to throw another pitch tomorrow?Itll cost another 1mm
Post by: JTZ on November 02, 2016, 11:59:22 PM
Post by: shulem92 on November 03, 2016, 12:00:10 AM
Dan and JJ how about a perspective from the game?Cmon you expect them to answer now? They're too busy living it up
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 12:00:48 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:01:04 AM
Cmon you expect them to answer now? They're too busy living it upLiving what up?
Post by: good sam on November 03, 2016, 12:01:22 AM
November 2014:This guy is now one apocalypse short of psychic. And here comes the rain...2016 World Series.
— RaysFanGio (@RaysFanGio) November 4, 2014
Cubs vs Indians
And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings #apocalypse
Post by: george on November 03, 2016, 12:01:25 AM
Cmon you expect them to answer now? They're too busy living it upPretty good chance we'll hear from at least one of them during this rain delay.
Post by: shulem92 on November 03, 2016, 12:01:45 AM
Living what up?You think they left already?
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:03:03 AM
You think they left already?No they are there being nervous wrecks.
Post by: shulem92 on November 03, 2016, 12:03:50 AM
No they are there being nervous wrecks.Exactly why they wouldn't comment now
Post by: davidmal on November 03, 2016, 12:05:18 AM
Post by: mmgfarb on November 03, 2016, 12:06:22 AM
Game will resume Friday night due to rainTarp is coming off
Post by: ad120 on November 03, 2016, 12:13:28 AM
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 12:25:01 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:25:24 AM
Post by: rileywiles23 on November 03, 2016, 12:25:45 AM
Sleep well Clevelanders. Whatever day it is you fall asleep.Lol. What a brutal way to lose if they do.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 03, 2016, 12:26:03 AM
Roll callWrong thread
Post by: ad120 on November 03, 2016, 12:26:13 AM
Post by: Cheesecake on November 03, 2016, 12:26:23 AM
Indians in 7.Hmm....
Post by: davidmal on November 03, 2016, 12:27:28 AM
Roll callWay too early
Post by: shulem92 on November 03, 2016, 12:27:41 AM
Roll callA bit early. Aye?
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:33:53 AM
A bit early. Aye?Just making sure everyone is here.
Post by: mmgfarb on November 03, 2016, 12:34:28 AM
Just making sure everyone is here.Where would we go?
Post by: YOSEF on November 03, 2016, 12:35:19 AM
Zobrist or Arietta.
Post by: chaimmayer on November 03, 2016, 12:36:09 AM
Just making sure everyone is here.Been waiting 100 years for this!
Post by: yitz1000 on November 03, 2016, 12:36:12 AM
Post by: george on November 03, 2016, 12:38:43 AM
Post by: YOSEF on November 03, 2016, 12:39:46 AM
Been waiting 100 years for this!Feels like one big family.
I can't imagine you're 100 though.
Post by: aygart on November 03, 2016, 12:40:43 AM
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/a960d76ade8b894de13a3b1bd862636b.png)
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/5a28fc8cbc223ed79050e3f88ec1be22.png)
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/59f150fcaa08cbe395b720fe62a90f59.png)
Post by: chaimmayer on November 03, 2016, 12:42:16 AM
Post by: YOSEF on November 03, 2016, 12:43:45 AM
The Tatte and the Zayde root for Detroit but still it's in the family.My grandfather too.
He's told me countless times how when he was growing up the Tigers had never finished in the basement.
Post by: peacenlove613 on November 03, 2016, 12:45:28 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:46:20 AM
Why would they let him go to second?Meaningless run.
Post by: ShlockDoc on November 03, 2016, 12:46:29 AM
Why would they let him go to second?
Why not? He's meaningless...
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 12:48:28 AM
What a game!!
Post by: EJB on November 03, 2016, 12:49:53 AM
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:56:15 AM
Congrats Barryg.+1000
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 12:56:22 AM
Hey, my kids have lived through more Cubs WS wins than the Yankees :P
Post by: Chapshnell on November 03, 2016, 12:56:29 AM
Post by: elit on November 03, 2016, 01:00:51 AM
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/b7ccc4f8948ee8c2da9eaa4a719f1dc2.png)Set Meyers was a good one
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Post by: coralsnake on November 03, 2016, 01:13:44 AM
Wow.And whoever wins this Presidential election will be my 4 year olds first white President. So?
Hey, my kids have lived through more Cubs WS wins than the Yankees :P
Post by: Deal Guy on November 03, 2016, 01:43:57 AM
You may see a championship one day (as long as the Yankees aren't in the playoffs) and forget about the loss, but you wont forget Daniel Eleff throwing out the first pitch.
Post by: nathan13 on November 03, 2016, 01:50:46 AM
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 02:13:53 AM
Bunt with 2 srikes? Bunt on a 3-2 pitch. With runner on third less then 2 outs? With 2 strikes? This is Maddons fault for pitching Chappman yo much?
This is what I meant before about Maddon...I've learned not to Q Maddon since he has his reasons for doing things that are mostly supported by percentages etc. Chapman was obviously talked about, I was hoping they would ask Baez to swing away, and I'm sure ppl can say things about Hendricks, Edwards etc. However, one thing he did not do is have a .197 hitter end a season for him.
Post by: shiframeir on November 03, 2016, 02:37:12 AM
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 03:15:04 AM
Dan and JJ how about a perspective from the game?Absolutely incredible!
Being on the field moments before the game was something I couldn't have even dreamed would happen as a kid. I mean we got to walk everywhere it was incredible! Words cannot describe how cool and amazing the feeling was.
Thanks Dan for letting me tag along this was easily one of the coolest things I have ever done!
Congrats to the cubs. You never know the Indians may even win win of these in the next 40 years. Being at the game was incredible. I imagine it'll go down as one of the all time greats.
Post by: EJB on November 03, 2016, 04:10:22 AM
sorry, my caps lock was stuck
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2016, 04:12:59 AM
POST A DAMN PIC OR VIDEO ALREADY.https://www.instagram.com/dansdeals/
sorry, my caps lock was stuck
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2016, 04:14:47 AM
I bet Dan never dreamed his face would be on the front page of TMZ! HahahahhahaCrazy
Post by: EJB on November 03, 2016, 04:19:08 AM
And thome would have struck out on your pitch
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2016, 04:46:43 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2016, 04:52:53 AM
Oh no! His pitch bounced before the plate!Nah, without having any warmup pitches the plan was just not to 50 cent or Baba Booey it
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/97632
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 06:28:42 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM)So glad it was you and not Sheen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 06:30:28 AM
Absolutely incredible!That's what it is all about. Keep the faith!
Being on the field moments before the game was something I couldn't have even dreamed would happen as a kid. I mean we got to walk everywhere it was incredible! Words cannot describe how cool and amazing the feeling was.
Thanks Dan for letting me tag along this was easily one of the coolest things I have ever done!
Congrats to the cubs. You never know the Indians may even win win of these in the next 40 years. Being at the game was incredible. I imagine it'll go down as one of the all time greats.
Post by: B.D.Da'ehu on November 03, 2016, 07:49:31 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM)Nice! So happy for you!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
Some things are worth spending money (miles) for :D
Post by: davidmal on November 03, 2016, 08:47:24 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM)That was awesome!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
What a game and what a experience!!
Happy Anniversary!!
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 09:23:22 AM
Odds to win 2017 World Series
Chicago CUBS 3/1
Los Angeles DODGERS 10/1
Washington NATIONALS 10/1
Boston RED SOX 10/1
New York METS 12/1
Cleveland INDIANS 12/1
Houston ASTROS 12/1
Toronto BLUE JAYS 14/1
San Francisco GIANTS 16/1
Texas RANGERS 16/1
St. Louis CARDINALS 20/1
Baltimore ORIOLES 20/1
Detroit TIGERS 20/1
New York YANKEES 25/1
Seattle MARINERS 25/1
Kansas City ROYALS 30/1
Pittsburgh PIRATES 30/1
Miami MARLINS 40/1
Tampa Bay RAYS 60/1
Colorado ROCKIES 60/1
Chicago WHITE SOX 60/1
Philadelphia PHILLIES 100/1
Milwaukee BREWERS 100/1
San Diego PADRES 100/1
Los Angeles ANGELS 100/1
Arizona DIAMONDBACKS 100/1
Atlanta BRAVES 100/1
Cincinnati REDS 100/1
Minnesota TWINS 100/1
Oakland ATHLETICS 100/1
Post by: Redbull3 on November 03, 2016, 10:10:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM)Awesome man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
Post by: Toasted on November 03, 2016, 10:26:39 AM
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Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 10:53:00 AM
So glad it was you and not Sheen!Unless I was dreaming, as I turned on ESPN 850 during a carpool this morning, they were discussing how the Indians would have loved to have Sheen throw "a first pitch" but MLB wouldn't allow. IIRC they said that someone tried to buy for him and was told no. Any way to listen to this morning's show?
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
Unless I was dreaming, as I turned on ESPN 850 during a carpool this morning, they were discussing how the Indians would have loved to have Sheen throw "a first pitch" but MLB wouldn't allow. IIRC they said that someone tried to buy for him and was told no. Any way to listen to this morning's show?If it's Mike & Mike they post the show online later in the day.
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 10:58:06 AM
(https://t.gyazo.com/teams/lowerwatt/a043e633a314e5ec3bb2db89727a38c4.png)
The difference is that Trump doesn't have two mini elections that the probability of each one is around 50%, and Trump doesn't have a starting pitcher named Arrieta going in the first mini election. So, odds wise it may be similar, but reality wise, we have a series, or at least in 36 hours from now we will hopefully have a series.Does anyone know enough about statistics that can answer if there really is a difference between 24% when depending one two outcomes or 24% depending on one outcome?
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 11:03:12 AM
Does anyone know enough about statistics that can answer if there really is a difference between 24% when depending one two outcomes or 24% depending on one outcome?
Great question. It's hard to imagine that there's a difference between 24 and 24. Is there a difference in odds of three tails in a row vs. rolling a one on an eight-sided die. However you break it down, numbers are numbers. They might just "feel" different.
Post by: JamesIV on November 03, 2016, 11:04:23 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRIJ2wEfVM)Awesome, Once in a lifetime experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3cSI5yuuA)
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 11:08:05 AM
Awesome, Once in a lifetime experienceYo all really need to stop saying this. For Dan's sake you better hope it is not once in a lifetime.
Post by: Toasted on November 03, 2016, 11:08:39 AM
Does anyone know enough about statistics that can answer if there really is a difference between 24% when depending one two outcomes or 24% depending on one outcome?That is the entire the point of probability quantification. They are exactly alike.
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 11:14:40 AM
Yo all really need to stop saying this. For Dan's sake you better hope it is not once in a lifetime.-1
We win in 4 next time :)
Post by: snagger on November 03, 2016, 11:17:35 AM
I didn't see anybody post this.
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 11:18:24 AM
http://m.tmz.com/#article/2016/11/02/charlie-sheen-game-7-indians-cubs-first-pitch/It was posted
I didn't see anybody post this.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 11:18:45 AM
http://m.tmz.com/#article/2016/11/02/charlie-sheen-game-7-indians-cubs-first-pitch/Are you Stevie Wonder?
I didn't see anybody post this.
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 11:19:26 AM
Yo all really need to stop saying this. For Dan's sake you better hope it is not once in a lifetime.How many people have thrown out first pitch game 7 WS at home more than once ?
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 11:21:20 AM
How many people have thrown out first pitch game 7 WS at home more than once ?I would have to look that up but hopefully Dan will get another chance.
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 11:23:42 AM
If it's Mike & Mike they post the show online later in the day.Not sure if it was Mike & Mike or RBS. Too many slow moving kids and different carpools this morning to remember if it was before 9 or after.
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 11:25:51 AM
How many people have thrown out first pitch game 7 WS at homeFTFYmore than onceagainst the same team two years in a row ?
Let's play 2!!
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 11:28:09 AM
FTFYGo enjoy your parade :)
Let's play 2!!
How many teams have won back to back in 7 against the same team ?
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 11:31:18 AM
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 11:32:02 AM
Go enjoy your parade :)I'll enjoy having my kids asleep before midnight!
How many teams have won back to back in 7 ?
So ESPN will have an easier time coming up with "This is the first..."
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 11:34:00 AM
Just saying I won't forgive Tito for leaving Bauer in so long in game 5. That was when we had to win it. And it was unreal he left him in after a homer and double.But the success of the team in the first place is only b/c of him. This year, overall, he prob. had one of the best/the best managing season of all time.
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 11:38:36 AM
But the success of the team in the first place is only b/c of him. This year, overall, he prob. had one of the best/the best managing season of all time.No doubt, and he totally went against all SOP that got him to this point especially throughout the whole playoffs up to that game, so it makes it even more upsetting.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 11:44:48 AM
Just saying I won't forgive Tito for leaving Bauer in so long in game 5. That was when we had to win it. And it was unreal he left him in after a homer and double.The problem is he had only three starters. You are asking to much for your ace to pitch back to back on three days rest. The same way they asked Chapman to throw another 40-50 pitches.
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 11:50:51 AM
The problem is he had only three starters. You are asking to much for your ace to pitch back to back on three days rest. The same way they asked Chapman to throw another 40-50 pitches.
Let's not forget that besides Chapman and Kluber being gassed, Miller also had nothing left and that was just as key.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 11:53:45 AM
Let's not forget that besides Chapman and Kluber being gassed, Miller also had nothing left and that was just as key.Miller just got tagged. Wasn't he fresh?
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 12:11:01 PM
Miller just got tagged. Wasn't he fresh?Guess everyone was gassed except Schwarber. See humans are only built to play baseball until end of October, one it hits November it's all adrenaline and everyone plays gassed. Schwarber was in middle of pre-spring training.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:19:23 PM
Guess everyone was gassed except Schwarber. See humans are only built to play baseball until end of October, one it hits November it's all adrenaline and everyone plays gassed. Schwarber was in middle of pre-spring training.You don't go from lights out like Kluber was in game one to batting practice like he was in game seven just because the month changed.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 03, 2016, 12:20:20 PM
Just saying I won't forgive Tito for leaving Bauer in so long in game 5. That was when we had to win it. And it was unreal he left him in after a homer and double.He was hardly scorched after the the double - there was a dribbler & a bunt for a "hit".
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 12:36:50 PM
You don't go from lights out like Kluber was in game one to batting practice like he was in game seven just because the month changed.I didn't like my theory either, but I don't have a better answer for you. I didn't mean specifically the calendar date, but by game 5 of WS since beginning of season, noone has "that look" comes November and almost everyone has it.
Post by: Amusch on November 03, 2016, 12:42:43 PM
I didn't like my theory either, but I don't have a better answer for you. I didn't mean specifically the calendar date, but by game 5 of WS since beginning of season, noone has "that look" comes November and almost everyone has it.
For sure. Degrom was great last year. Pitched a gem in Game 1 NLDS, and then ran out of gas but managed to limit damage for next 2 starts. THen completely killed in WS start. You just seem to hit a wall when your arm is used to throwing X innings and then it goes above and beyond.
Post by: dealfinder85 on November 03, 2016, 12:43:48 PM
I didn't like my theory either, but I don't have a better answer for you. I didn't mean specifically the calendar date, but by game 5 of WS since beginning of season, noone has "that look" comes November and almost everyone has it.pitching 3 times in a week against the same team catches up with you
could have been may and he may have had problems
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:45:52 PM
I didn't like my theory either, but I don't have a better answer for you. I didn't mean specifically the calendar date, but by game 5 of WS since beginning of season, noone has "that look" comes November and almost everyone has it.Can it also be that everything is under a microscope. You give up 2 runs in three innings during the year and it is no big deal. Here that happens and the next ball you throw and you are yanked. The game didn't change, just the date it was played on.
Post by: skyguy918 on November 03, 2016, 12:52:38 PM
Miller just got tagged. Wasn't he fresh?Technically he was fresh, having last pitched in game 4. You could probably argue that overall he was getting worn down, this being his 10th appearance this postseason, and 4th in the WS - not to mention that every one of them was 4 outs or more. He faced 100 batters this postseason. Also, the argument about seeing a pitcher a lot absolutely applies.
Post by: Yehuda57 on November 03, 2016, 12:55:10 PM
having last pitched in game 4.
Or maybe he was too fresh. Or maybe he was just having a bad night. Or maybe the Cubs are just really good at hitting baseballs.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 12:58:08 PM
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 12:58:37 PM
The problem is he had only three starters. You are asking to much for your ace to pitch back to back on three days rest. The same way they asked Chapman to throw another 40-50 pitches.Tis true, if we had our other 2 starters it would be a very different series. I just feel that if he would of put in Miller, Shaw, Meritt, Salazar, Allen that game would have ended the series.
Cleveland's spring training opener is scheduled for Feb. 26 against the Cubs in Mesa, Arizona.Yawwwwn.
Post by: skyguy918 on November 03, 2016, 01:00:57 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 01:01:44 PM
Cleveland's spring training opener is scheduled for Feb. 26 against the Cubs in Mesa, Arizona.They'll end the game in a tie.
Post by: skyguy918 on November 03, 2016, 01:02:33 PM
Or maybe he was too fresh. Or maybe he was just having a bad night. Or maybe the Cubs are just really good at hitting baseballs.Lol, why did you quote that little snippet of my post? Either way, my point was JTZ was dismissing the argument about Miller being tired and I was backing up that argument (and similar lines of reasoning).
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 01:08:17 PM
Or maybe he was too fresh. Or maybe he was just having a bad night. Or maybe the Cubs are just really good at hitting baseballs.7 runs in first 4 games of WS. 20 in last three game.
Out of the 20, there were 17 in last 2 games which includes 6 home runs.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 01:09:45 PM
7 runs in first 4 games of WS. 20 in last three game....and the point is?
Out of the 20, there were 17 in last 2 games which includes 6 home runs.
Post by: elit on November 03, 2016, 01:12:11 PM
Are you Stevie Wonder?
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
:P :)
Post by: cozmohoot on November 03, 2016, 01:47:19 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 01:52:47 PM
...and the point is?Seems like his third option is the correct one. It's hard to hit 6 homers in WS games 6 & 7 unless,
the Cubs are just really good at hitting baseballs.
Post by: davidmal on November 03, 2016, 01:58:15 PM
Why wasn't the video posted on ddms. All comments asking for itTo be continued
Dans still writing it up...
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 01:59:52 PM
Seems like his third option is the correct one. It's hard to hit 6 homers in WS games 6 & 7 unless,...and 5 in the last three games against the Dodgers. So I would have to agree with:
Or maybe the Cubs are just really good at hitting baseballs.
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 02:02:57 PM
...and 5 in the last three games against the Dodgers. So I would have to agree with:More likely pitchers getting tired. But you can believe either way.
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 02:10:29 PM
More likely pitchers getting tired.I thought you said three days rest was no big deal?
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 02:18:12 PM
https://player.fm/series/the-tj-show/jim-rome-hour-1-10312016Does this dumb a** have anything to say about Cub fans now that they traveled in masses to game 7?
2:14-5:15
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 02:53:56 PM
I thought you said three days rest was no big deal?I never said 3 games was no big deal though...
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 03:17:00 PM
I never said 3 games was no big deal though...Well we agree on something. ;)
Ya Kluber really stinks on short rest, Francona is an idiot. Too bad he didn't read DDF.
Post by: yoruel on November 03, 2016, 03:31:06 PM
Can we get stats of dansdeals hits, would love to see the effects or advertisement this has on the site.
Bump
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 03:34:00 PM
I thought you said three days rest was no big deal?Someone implied it. I'll find it later.
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 04:28:07 PM
Well we agree on something. ;)Haha nice.
Post by: Redbull3 on November 03, 2016, 04:33:13 PM
Can I get more of the Charlie Sheen story? Like, what does that mean you were in touch with "his people", did you really help him with a hotel reservation, and who from MLB shot it down? Also, does this mean the Indians WANTED Sheen > Thome but were shut down by MLB (do you happen to know this), or not necessarily?
Post by: jomaster28 on November 03, 2016, 05:02:26 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 03, 2016, 05:03:31 PM
Dan/JJ:Some relevant info.
Can I get more of the Charlie Sheen story? Like, what does that mean you were in touch with "his people", did you really help him with a hotel reservation, and who from MLB shot it down? Also, does this mean the Indians WANTED Sheen > Thome but were shut down by MLB (do you happen to know this), or not necessarily?
Unless I was dreaming, as I turned on ESPN 850 during a carpool this morning, they were discussing how the Indians would have loved to have Sheen throw "a first pitch" but MLB wouldn't allow. IIRC they said that someone tried to buy for him and was told no. Any way to listen to this morning's show?
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2016, 05:09:45 PM
Dan/JJ:Maybe at the next DO :)
Can I get more of the Charlie Sheen story? Like, what does that mean you were in touch with "his people", did you really help him with a hotel reservation, and who from MLB shot it down? Also, does this mean the Indians WANTED Sheen > Thome but were shut down by MLB (do you happen to know this), or not necessarily?
Post by: Mordyk on November 03, 2016, 05:28:36 PM
Maybe at the next DO :)Does that mean never? :(
Post by: JTZ on November 03, 2016, 05:43:32 PM
Maybe at the next DO :)Milts tomorrow on me? Then I here there is a parade in town. :)
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 06:13:24 PM
Milts tomorrow on me? Then I here there is a parade in town. :)I wouldn't get caught within 345 miles of that parade!
Post by: elit on November 03, 2016, 07:00:49 PM
I wouldn't get caught within 345 miles of that parade!They just let dan bring u along as family? Was there a limit on the amount of family? Where did they give you seats?
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 07:02:05 PM
They just let dan bring u along as family? Was there a limit on the amount of family? Where did they give you seats?The limit was 3 family members to take pictures and be there. He graciously invited me :))
Post by: elit on November 03, 2016, 08:25:15 PM
The limit was 3 family members to take pictures and be there. He graciously invited me :))Where did you sit
Post by: TimT on November 03, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Where did you sitI don't think anybody sat at that game.
Post by: coralsnake on November 03, 2016, 09:01:29 PM
I don't think anybody sat at that game.They were sitting from the first batter till the 8th inning.
Post by: jj1000 on November 03, 2016, 10:28:45 PM
They were sitting from the first batter till the 8th inning.I was standing a cheering all 10 innings.
Post by: yoruel on November 04, 2016, 12:08:01 AM
Post by: shulem92 on November 04, 2016, 01:01:58 AM
Was there a minyan a the game?There was a definitely a minyan. If they joined together to daven is a different question
Post by: Barryg on November 04, 2016, 01:23:17 AM
Was there a minyan a the game?Theo, plus two others in the front office, Dovid Ross, Yankel Yosef Arreita, Binyomin Zobrist, Michoel Montgomery, two team dr's, and the ballboy, must have made a minyan for maariv during the rain delay.
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 08:51:56 AM
Was there a minyan a the game?I davened maariv with a minyan at the game.
Post by: yitz1000 on November 04, 2016, 09:17:59 AM
Theo, plus two others in the front office, Dovid Ross, Yankel Yosef Arreita, Binyomin Zobrist, Michoel Montgomery, two team dr's, and the ballboy, must have made a minyan for maariv during the rain delay.Cool, I didn't know the ball boy was jewish.
Post by: TimT on November 04, 2016, 09:18:28 AM
I davened maariv with a minyan at the game.How many people took selfies with you ?
And how many points did you redeem to be baal tefillah ? :P
Post by: Amusch on November 04, 2016, 09:35:01 AM
There was a definitely a minyan. If they joined together to daven is a different question
Well played, Central Baptist Church. pic.twitter.com/4visl9ve9g
— Nick Begley (@nickbegley) November 4, 2016
Post by: aygart on November 04, 2016, 12:00:07 PM
Post by: Barryg on November 04, 2016, 01:18:42 PM
Cool, I didn't know the ball boy was jewish.Was a stretch, but some of the team doctors probably are.
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 03:07:03 PM
ZERO!
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 03:07:50 PM
How many years has it been since the CUBS won the world series?AKA
ZERO!
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 03:10:33 PM
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 03:12:08 PM
This time next year the answer will still be ZERO! :PDo you honestly think the Indians would not have won if they had a healthy Brantley, Carrasco, and Salazar?
Anyway, I'm partial to this ESPN commercial:
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 03:16:45 PM
Do you honestly think the Indians would not have won if they had a healthy Brantley, Carrasco, and Salazar?You already answered that. ;)
Now we're playing the if game?
As di bubbe volt gehat beytsim volt zi gevain mayn zaidah. (http://adaged.blogspot.com/2012/11/yiddish-101.html)
Post by: jj1000 on November 04, 2016, 03:25:35 PM
You already answered that. ;)His point is next year...
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 03:27:26 PM
His point is next year...No it was about this year.
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 03:28:19 PM
His point is next year...+1
No it was about this year.-1
This time next year the answer will still be ZERO! :P
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 03:32:50 PM
ETA: If you are talking about next year then are you saying they are going to lose again because they don't have those three again?
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 05:11:34 PM
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 05:14:12 PM
I don't read it that way but I accept that. The answer is the same. If I can't play the if game then you can't either.I'm saying that the Indians with those 3 players will dismantle the Cubbies next year.
ETA: If you are talking about next year then are you saying they are going to lose again because they don't have those three again?
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 05:14:36 PM
Estimated 5 million for the parade and most of them have jobs! :)Poor White Sox.
Should just move to a city that will appreciate them.
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 05:18:45 PM
I'm saying that the Indians with those 3 players will dismantle the Cubbies next year.Since it is Friday I am willing to bet CLE doesn't even make it to the WS next year. Nothing against CLE just the odds are against it.
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 05:19:32 PM
Poor White Sox.They had a nice parade.
Should just move to a city that will appreciate them.
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2016, 05:26:53 PM
They had a nice parade.Allegedly.
/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwWrigley Field is prepping this morning for an event Chicago hasn't seen in 71 years: the World Series. pic.twitter.com/MordBAiILj
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) October 24, 2016
/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSeriously, ESPN? @whitesox pic.twitter.com/eCthmZ0ZgT
— Sean Bilodeau (@chisoxfan30) October 25, 2016
Post by: JTZ on November 04, 2016, 05:30:33 PM
Allegedly.All I can do is give you my perspective from watching it.
Post by: jj1000 on November 05, 2016, 07:33:59 PM
Estimated 5 million for the parade and most of them have jobs! :)http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/215601786-story
Post by: JTZ on November 05, 2016, 08:30:44 PM
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/215601786-storyI wonder how big the crowd will be next year. ;)
Post by: jj1000 on November 05, 2016, 08:51:47 PM
I wonder how big the crowd will be next year. ;)Well we had 1.3 million for the Cavs so probably a bit more than that I'd guess. :P
Post by: CS1 on November 06, 2016, 03:45:06 PM
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/215601786-story
where is this? Parking? public transport?
Post by: JTZ on November 06, 2016, 03:50:17 PM
where is this? Parking? public transport?Where is what?
Post by: CS1 on November 06, 2016, 04:05:19 PM
Where is what?This location with 5 million people at a Cubs ws "party": Chicago Cubs parade and rally on Friday, making it the 7th largest gathering in human history: http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/215601786-story
Post by: JTZ on November 06, 2016, 04:11:58 PM
Post by: Dan on November 08, 2016, 01:45:28 PM
Post by: JTZ on November 08, 2016, 02:38:31 PM
http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/cubs_fans_took_away_our_home_f.htmlThis comment was surprising.
Perhaps I'm still in a foul mood about it all because of the group of annoying young guys who sat behind us in the back of Section 117 for the deciding game. They were the kind of people for whom it is not enough to cheer for their own team; they must also, at the top of their lungs, belittle the other team, the town and its fans. I finally turned around and said, "Where do you guys think you are? Chicago?"
This just isn't a Cubs thing it is a Chicago thing. Just go to any Blues game and see all the Hawks fans. Some stadiums try and prevent them form getting tickets. Like no out of state online sales and programs like "Stamp out the Red".
Post by: Dawie on November 08, 2016, 02:43:46 PM
This comment was surprising.Indian fans had every opportunity Cub fans had to buy tickets.
Perhaps I'm still in a foul mood about it all because of the group of annoying young guys who sat behind us in the back of Section 117 for the deciding game. They were the kind of people for whom it is not enough to cheer for their own team; they must also, at the top of their lungs, belittle the other team, the town and its fans. I finally turned around and said, "Where do you guys think you are? Chicago?"
This just isn't a Cubs thing it is a Chicago thing. Just go to any Blues game and see all the Hawks fans. Some stadiums try and prevent them form getting tickets. Like no out of state online sales and programs like "Stamp out the Red".
Post by: Dan on November 08, 2016, 02:45:59 PM
Indian fans had every opportunity Cub fans had to buy tickets.There were more CLE than CHI fans overall.
I too found the CHI fans to be very rude, belligerent, and belittling. Not classy as a whole at all.
But yes, Stubhub sales went almost all to CHI fans. Chicago is a more affluent and larger city then CLE and they waited longer for a WS. CLE fans had a hard time not taking that windfall.
Post by: JTZ on November 08, 2016, 03:03:55 PM
I too found the CHI fans to be very rude, belligerent, and belittling. Not classy as a whole at all.Most likely was because of the environment they were in. I heard CLE will do that to you. Just ask LaBum. :)
IIRC JJ said just the opposite about Cub fans in CHI.
Post by: jj1000 on November 08, 2016, 03:16:50 PM
I think in baseball by far the biggest home field advantage is getting the bottom of the 9th, and the top of our order totally failed us there.
Post by: Dan on November 08, 2016, 03:35:05 PM
So was sending out Kluber for another inning when he was clearly on fumes.
Post by: jj1000 on November 08, 2016, 04:15:22 PM
Pulling Coco was a massive blunder IMHO.For me it comes down to leaving Bauer in game 5 and letting him give up 3 runs after starting off with a Homer and double.
So was sending out Kluber for another inning when he was clearly on fumes.
And when our guy went in for a hard line drive to the fences instead of going back.
Either of those and we would have a championship right now.
Post by: Dan on November 08, 2016, 04:16:52 PM
Isn't MMQ fun!
Post by: jj1000 on November 08, 2016, 04:23:02 PM
Anyone but Tyler Naquin and we'd also.And yet I wish they out NyQuil instead of Martinez ;)
Isn't MMQ fun!
More frustrating than fun tbh ;)
Did we mention Napoli's slump all PS?
Post by: JTZ on November 08, 2016, 04:23:23 PM
Either of those and we would have a championship right now.You really need to give it a break and face reality.
Look at it this way. You had two underdogs for championships this year and came away with one. Isn't that a good outcome?
Post by: jj1000 on November 08, 2016, 04:34:22 PM
You really need to give it a break and face reality.Hate to be blunt but you have no right to an opinion on this matter Cubbie fan.
Look at it this way. You had two underdogs for championships this year and came away with one. Isn't that a good outcome?
Post by: JTZ on November 08, 2016, 04:38:24 PM
Hate to be blunt but you have no right to an opinion on this matter Cubbie fan.It was not an opinion it is fact.
Post by: jj1000 on November 08, 2016, 04:43:52 PM
It was not an opinion it is fact.un·der·dog
ˈəndərˌdôɡ/
noun
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.
What were the opening odds again?
Post by: JTZ on November 08, 2016, 04:47:43 PM
An "underdog" is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is popularly expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog. In the case where an underdog wins, the outcome is an upset. An "underdog bet" is a bet on the underdog or outsider for which the odds are generally higher.
In case you want Webster's definit