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***2024 MLB Regular Season Thread***

Oct 2, 2014 at 9:00 AM
If the Angels had Garrett Richards I would say they would be a favorite in the AL.


But look out for the Royals, they got the starters to carry them to the series.
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Freeway series pls
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:03 AM
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Originally posted by Garcia:
If the Angels had Garrett Richards I would say they would be a favorite in the AL.


But look out for the Royals, they got the starters to carry them to the series.

Their starter they are sending out for Game 1 was 11-10 on the year..............
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Originally posted by jrg:
Their starter they are sending out for Game 1 was 11-10 on the year..............

Ventura, Shields, Duffy are all legit.

lol. they are going with a veteran, wins and losses are overrated evaluations of quality
[ Edited by Garcia on Oct 2, 2014 at 9:15 AM ]
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Originally posted by jrg:
Originally posted by Garcia:
If the Angels had Garrett Richards I would say they would be a favorite in the AL.


But look out for the Royals, they got the starters to carry them to the series.

Their starter they are sending out for Game 1 was 11-10 on the year..............

ya but i am worried since vargas did play for us last year, i wouldn't be surprised if we lose this first game.
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:25 AM
Originally posted by Niners99:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by Niners99:
Originally posted by SoCold:
Originally posted by jrg:
Dunn was exactly what you said, but still after a 14 year career you'd at least want the guy to experience the playoffs ONCE

I agree he should have got an at bat, but at least he got a good seat for a great game.

Yeah, but so did 40,000+ fans. I know it was a sudden death game, but you have to send a veteran out better than that. Its just hard to believe that in his last career game, having never experienced the postseason, Bob Melvin couldnt get him a single AB in a 12 inning game.

In a one and done situation I dont think you consider Dunn's feelings on whether he plays or not. I agree it sucked for him but feels should not be the reason to put a guy in.

You dont think he couldve made a difference? It wouldnt have been a pity AB, Dunn has big power, and the game was back and forth for 12 innings. It wouldve been a sound strategy.

I was responding to your point that you have to "send a veteran out better than that". I dont think that is a reason to have put Dunn in at all. Now, if there was a situation with maybe 2 outs and the bases empty and you needed a long ball.. sure. All I am saying is that in a one and done game I wouldnt consider a players feelings. Winning is all that matters.
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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Originally posted by Garcia:
Originally posted by jrg:
Their starter they are sending out for Game 1 was 11-10 on the year..............

Ventura, Shields, Duffy are all legit.

lol. they are going with a veteran, wins and losses are overrated evaluations of quality

right, but their pitching staff isn't good enough to carry that team past LAA, DET, BAL...
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Originally posted by Garcia:
Originally posted by jrg:
Their starter they are sending out for Game 1 was 11-10 on the year..............

Ventura, Shields, Duffy are all legit.

lol. they are going with a veteran, wins and losses are overrated evaluations of quality

Too bad their Game 1 starter is Jason Vargas though. I wouldnt be too excited with him going in Anaheim against that lineup stacked with RH hitters.
Oct 2, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Originally posted by Garcia:
If the Angels had Garrett Richards I would say they would be a favorite in the AL.


But look out for the Royals, they got the starters to carry them to the series.

Oct 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM
Man even Tyler skaggs was turning out to be raw

The Angels starters have been decimated. But I still think their offense and their improved bullpen will take them to the promise land.

#MikeTrout
Oct 2, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Tigers-Orioles resembles a heavyweight fight. The Orioles bullpen is so good, Miller put them over the top. The Tiger starters better go deep or this will be a short series. Fun series
Oct 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM
LA sports talk is hilarious. One dude is suggesting starting Greinke tonight because Kershaw vs, Lynn is a "guaranteed win."
Oct 2, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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Originally posted by itlynstalyn:
LA sports talk is hilarious. One dude is suggesting starting Greinke tonight because Kershaw vs, Lynn is a "guaranteed win."

Well, the Dodgers don't play tonight.

I wouldn't say Kershaw is a GUARANTEED win vs. Lynn, but it certainly is a little easier than Wainwright.
Oct 2, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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Regardless, taking Kershaw out of Game 1 gives the Cardinals a better shot of winning, setting the tone, and taking over home field.
[ Edited by jrg on Oct 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM ]
Oct 2, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Originally posted by jrg:
Regardless, taking Kershaw out of Game 1 gives the Cardinals a better shot of winning, setting the tone, and taking over home field.

People who call into sports talks shows are usually pretty stupid and this is the perfect example.
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