MLB Discussion

[Dukefrukem]

Well... Can't really argue with that having watched the playoffs closely last year. But I want either Tigs or Bucs to win it.

[shaun]

Anyone but the Cardinals. I haven't paid much attention to baseball this year.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Anyone but the Cardinals. I haven't paid much attention to baseball this year.

No Cardinals, Giants, or Angels and I'll be happy.

[MadMan]

I don't like the Angels either. And my Cardinal hate is always strong.

[MadMan]

Well I captured my second fantasy baseball championship this weekend. It was a close one but I emerged victorious. Feels sweet. I entered the playoffs on a 15 game winning streak.

[Dukefrukem]

Jeter's last AB- check out this panorama shot the Sox put together-

You can zoom in on your face if you were sitting anywhere in the park (with the exception of the monster seats). Look how far the zoom goes!

http://mlb.mlb.com/photos/gigapan/?c...3216&year=2014

[Ezee E]

Hope you all are watching this excellent A's-Royals game.

[MadMan]

Bummed how it turned out, although the Royals deserved it sort of for decades of suffering. Oh well I'll just root for the Os.

[Dukefrukem]

Hope you all are watching this excellent A's-Royals game.

Was too busy playing Destiny.

[Dukefrukem]

As cool as celebrations are for making the playoffs....

[MadMan]

I'll go with an Os vs Nationals World Series.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, this is the most likely scenario. The Tigers bullpen is atrocious. Next to zero chance they're making it to the WS. Nathan can't save a game without giving up at least a run, if not more. Last night he blew a three run lead. His ERA this season is 4.98. No one else is any more reliable in that spot. Every time Joba steps in he melts down. They're fucked unless their bats get ridiculously hot.

No one can lock it down after seven. You can't expect that rotation to go 8 or 9 every game against the best lineups in baseball. Not only that, but Verlander is coming in with a 4.54 ERA, Price has been shaky since the trade, and Porcello is Porcello. I've seen this story too many times the last few years. I'd love to see them do it, and will be watching every chance I get, but my expectations are well in check.

Was that eighth inning enough to convince you, Duke? :P

[Mara]

I'll go with an Os vs Nationals World Series.

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW BIG A PROBLEM THAT WOULD BE

PEOPLE FROM THE DISTRICT AND PEOPLE FROM BALTIMORE ALREADY HATE EACH OTHER

PLUS EVERYONE HAS GUNS

AAAAAUGH THE TRAFFIC

[MadMan]

Well I'm usually wrong about such things. But if I'm right....well...I'm sorry in advance.

[Mara]

We won a thing!

I actually want us to win all the things as long as there's no outright violence over it. (Looking at you, Ravens Superbowl Nonsense.)

[Mara]

My brother-in-law (normally the most even-tempered, laid-back guy in the world) loves baseball and the O's in particular. Probably the closest I've ever seen him to angry was once when I make a flip remark about Cal Ripkin Jr. and got an intense lecture on sportsmanship.

Anyway, he is so adorably excited about how well the Orioles are doing. He's been grinning and dancing around, so happy.

[D_Davis]

I wanted a Dodgers / As world series, to see the Dodgers stomp the As again (still my favorite baseball memory), but I'll take the Dodgers vs. anyone.

[Kurosawa Fan]

How about that 8th inning, Duke? So embarrassing.

[Dukefrukem]

How about that 8th inning, Duke? So embarrassing.

:|

Loudest I've ever heard that stadium.

[Kurosawa Fan]

:|

Loudest I've ever heard that stadium.

Like I said, zero chance this team wins the World Series.

[Ezee E]

Royals are certainly putting together an awesome story behind their path through the Playoffs.

[Dukefrukem]

Like I said, zero chance this team wins the World Series.

Well both of my picks are out. Fook.

I may hate the Cardinals more than the Yankees at this point.

[Ezee E]

So much for Angels/Dodgers...

Orioles/Cardinals?

Although the Royals really seem like a team of destiny to get to the World Series at this point.

[Ezee E]

BTW, best news for the Rockies this decade.

Their GM resigned.

About damn time.

[Dukefrukem]

Rooting for Royals.