2014 MLB Thread

Svengarlic · **Reply #250 on:** October 10, 2014, 09:16:45 PM

O's got 'em loaded again! Only one out. Getting good!

metaldams · **Reply #251 on:** October 10, 2014, 10:55:03 PM

They're giving Britton an out and he still can't throw a strike. Wow!

metaldams · **Reply #252 on:** October 10, 2014, 10:55:42 PM

12 straight balls, can't believe he's still in there.

Svengarlic · **Reply #253 on:** October 10, 2014, 11:00:37 PM

I have a sick feeling that this game will go extras. I can't hang.

metaldams · **Reply #254 on:** October 10, 2014, 11:08:56 PM

They better get this game over with soon. They need to realize the Weekly Episode Discussion is as important as the ALCS, and I have to go somewhere early tomorrow morning!

Svengarlic · **Reply #255 on:** October 11, 2014, 09:27:16 AM

I see that KC got it done. This team must be stopped!

Shemp_Diesel · **Reply #256 on:** October 11, 2014, 09:36:02 AM

Just goes to show you, when it comes to the NFL or MLB--nobody knows nothing; at least, I don't...

Lefty · **Reply #257 on:** October 11, 2014, 10:41:20 AM

Could there be anyone outside of residents or natives of eastern Missouri, northern California, along with the umpires, rooting for the National League to win the World Series?

Svengarlic · **Reply #258 on:** October 11, 2014, 11:14:17 AM

Quote from: Lefty on October 11, 2014, 10:41:20 AM

Could there be anyone outside of residents or natives of eastern Missouri, northern California, along with the umpires, rooting for the National League to win the World Series?

Of course. Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, most of Illinois and Missouri. KMOX radio's been sending it's powerful signal to these states since the '30s. The Cardinal fan base is the largest in baseball, certainly in terms of area.

Lefty · **Reply #259 on:** October 11, 2014, 11:55:25 AM

Quote from: Svengarlic on October 11, 2014, 11:14:17 AM

Of course. Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, most of Illinois and Missouri. KMOX radio's been sending it's powerful signal to these states since the '30s. The Cardinal fan base is the largest in baseball, certainly in terms of area.

In the 1970s when I used to listen to a lot of other NHL teams' games on the radio, with Boston's WBZ and Bob Wilson coming in clearest, KMOX actually came in very well many nights, with Dan Kelly prefacing commercial breaks with "THIS is St. Louis Blues' hockey."

And as for largest fan base, the Yankees would be up there -- for and against -- not enough against.

Svengarlic · **Reply #260 on:** October 11, 2014, 05:41:55 PM

KC and O's are tied up again in the 6th, 5-5. Could this be yet another extra inning job? Hasn't KC been in 4 strait now? Whats the record???

Lefty · **Reply #261 on:** October 12, 2014, 09:49:32 AM

Quote from: Svengarlic on October 11, 2014, 05:41:55 PM

KC and O's are tied up again in the 6th, 5-5. Could this be yet another extra inning job? Hasn't KC been in 4 strait now? Whats the record???

If it is not the record I would be a bit surprised, but the 1980 NLCS featured 4 straight "overtime" games after the Phillies won 3-1 in the first game:

10/8: Astros 7, Phillies 4 (10 innings)
10/10: Astros 1, Phillies 0 (11 innings)
10/11: Phillies 5, Astros 3 (10 innings)
10/12: Phillies 8, Astros 7 (10 innings)

Svengarlic · **Reply #262 on:** October 12, 2014, 10:36:43 AM

Quote from: Lefty on October 12, 2014, 09:49:32 AM

If it is not the record I would be a bit surprised, but the 1980 NLCS featured 4 straight "overtime" games after the Phillies won 3-1 in the first game:

10/8: Astros 7, Phillies 4 (10 innings)
10/10: Astros 1, Phillies 0 (11 innings)
10/11: Phillies 5, Astros 3 (10 innings)
10/12: Phillies 8, Astros 7 (10 innings)

Aha! The reason that I didn't remember that is because I hit the road for my first cross country motorcycle trek that week. When I settled down in California I was just in time for the World Series. I was rooting for the Phils to beat the Royals. I felt bad for you guys because of the fucking Gene Mauch gave 'ya in that bizarre '64 season.

Svengarlic · **Reply #263 on:** October 13, 2014, 02:57:19 PM

The Cards are in bad shape right now. The Ace is shot, the closer is shot and Molina is shot, out for the season. The pixie dust bag is leaking like a sieve. The Giants WILL take advantage.

Shemp_Diesel · **Reply #264 on:** October 13, 2014, 03:08:35 PM

I've learned never to count out the Cards, no matter what the odds say--I am rooting for the Giants, but I wouldn't bet any green on them taking this series...

Svengarlic · **Reply #265 on:** October 14, 2014, 12:09:09 PM

Quote from: Shemp_Diesel on October 13, 2014, 03:08:35 PM

I've learned never to count out the Cards, no matter what the odds say--I am rooting for the Giants, but I wouldn't bet any green on them taking this series...

I know what you mean, but the last time they pulled a rabbit out of a hat, in 2011, they had Lance Berkman, Pujols, Molina, a red hot David Freese AND Chris Carpenter at the top of his game. This team is a lesser version of Larry's Whiz Kids. Far less.

Lefty · **Reply #266 on:** October 14, 2014, 02:57:31 PM

Quote from: Svengarlic on October 12, 2014, 10:36:43 AM

Aha! The reason that I didn't remember that is because I hit the road for my first cross country motorcycle trek that week. When I settled down in California I was just in time for the World Series. I was rooting for the Phils to beat the Royals. I felt bad for you guys because of the fucking Gene Mauch gave 'ya in that bizarre '64 season.

It is difficult to tell who is despised more overall in Philly -- Gene Mauch or Ruben Amaro Jr.

Speaking of California, ask Angels' fans how they feel about Mauch, who managed to blow the 1982 and 1986 ALCS needing 1 out of 3 wins to clinch it. Of course, he did not do as bad a job with them as he did in the last 2 weeks of the 1964 season -- because he did not have enough time to use just 2 pitchers.

Svengarlic · **Reply #267 on:** October 14, 2014, 03:07:22 PM

Quote from: Lefty on October 14, 2014, 02:57:31 PM

It is difficult to tell who is despised more overall in Philly -- Gene Mauch or Ruben Amaro Jr.

Speaking of California, ask Angels' fans how they feel about Mauch, who managed to blow the 1982 and 1986 ALCS needing 1 out of 3 wins to clinch it. Of course, he did not do as bad a job with them as he did in the last 2 weeks of the 1964 season -- because he did not have enough time to use just 2 pitchers.

That's right! I forgot he was the Angels' skipper too. What's the 411 on Ruben?

metaldams · **Reply #268 on:** October 14, 2014, 06:20:57 PM

I did a bad pun in a Curly voice worthy of Curly.

Moe: It's Gregor Blanco up at bat.

Curly: Well, who is it, Greg, or Blanco?

Moe: Pick out two....

Well, my brother appreciated it, anyway!

Shemp_Diesel · **Reply #269 on:** October 15, 2014, 06:52:58 AM

The thing that would worry me if I was a Royals fan--if they complete the sweep, how many days off would that give them before the World Series? Everyone thinks the NLCS will go 6 or 7, so KC might be sitting around for awhile and we've seen how that can affect teams in the past.

I always think back to those 2007 Rockies--who, if I remember right--had to wait over a week before the Series with Boston and we know what happened. And, of course, the Tigers in their 2 trips to the series.

Svengarlic · **Reply #270 on:** October 15, 2014, 08:01:01 AM

Quote from: Lefty on October 11, 2014, 11:55:25 AM

In the 1970s when I used to listen to a lot of other NHL teams' games on the radio, with Boston's WBZ and Bob Wilson coming in clearest, KMOX actually came in very well many nights, with Dan Kelly prefacing commercial breaks with "THIS is St. Louis Blues' hockey."

Lefty · **Reply #271 on:** October 15, 2014, 03:02:27 PM

Quote from: Svengarlic on October 14, 2014, 03:07:22 PM

That's right! I forgot he was the Angels' skipper too. What's the 411 on Ruben?

The 411? He turned the Phillies into wanting to call 911!

Trust me -- you check out any article on philly.com about "Ruin Tomorrow Jr." and you will see that 99.9999% of Phillies' fans revile Ruben and abhor Amaro, who turned the Phillies upside down in the standings with monumental mistakes, enormous errors, and behemothic blunders -- all with the blessing of Dave ".300 Monty" Montgomery, President, who will not fire him because of his friendship with Ruben Amaro Sr.

Svengarlic · **Reply #272 on:** October 15, 2014, 03:24:56 PM

Now that you mention it Larry, I do recall hearing "Ruin Tomorrow Jr." BTW...behemothic blunders is one fine phrase!

Yikes! As I type the O's are blowing it in the freaking first inning!

These KC's are gonna set some king of record for consecutive wins in a post-season. (they gotta be close)

Edit: The Royals of Kansas City, MO are 3 outs away from a World Series!

metaldams · **Reply #273 on:** October 15, 2014, 06:05:46 PM

Every AL Series is a sweep!

Congrats to the Royals!

Shemp_Diesel · **Reply #274 on:** October 15, 2014, 06:19:07 PM

Congrats to the Royals--now I hope their momentum doesn't get shot as they wait around for the NLCS to finish...