MrBirdman Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, KCCubano said: I agree. My thoughts exactly. Roll the dice as you said to give him a start and see what happens. Gives next starters a extra day of rest. I thinks it’s probably at least as much about making sure the bullpen isn’t completely depleted, because they’re gonna have a lot of work tonight too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 We are one game away from a repeat of last year's World Series combatants meeting again; namely, the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. The last time we had the same teams meet two years in a row? That was the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977 and 1978. Houston are one game away from appearing in their 5th World Series in the last seven years. The MLB postseason is famous for producing iconic Game 6 results. I'm glad we have one each in the ALCS and NLCS this week. I hope to see a continuation of great baseball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Dongle Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I don't want to jinx game 7 but it's close to a repeat of 2019 (I believe) where a series had only the away team win and the Rangers are away for game 7 👀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Both series at game 7! This could get interesting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamehawker Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Well Texas slaughtered Houston with so many runs and home runs in game 7 including Garcia having 2 home runs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Yeah I like Dusty Baker but the Asterisks I mean Astros couldn't hack it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Dongle Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Some people (imo mostly idiots) will call for Dusty to get canned. Maybe it's the Cincinnati fan in me. Or the fact that this man invented the high five. But he has had a ton of success, helped make them known as deep playoff contenders every year, and honestly salvaged their rep a bit from the cheating with winning one after everything went down. Who do you replace that with? Nobody that I know of that you can bring it right now does a better job overall in the season than him and I'll stand by that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Dusty Baker has been excellent for the Astros. In the same way, let's say the Phillies don't get to the World Series this year...in other words, the Diamondbacks upset them at home in Game 7 in the NLCS. Keep in mind this is all hypothetical. I'm not willing this one way or the other. In this possible scenario would one be inclined to let Rob Thomson go? I say, 'no way in the world!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Magnum Dongle said: Some people (imo mostly idiots) will call for Dusty to get canned. Maybe it's the Cincinnati fan in me. Or the fact that this man invented the high five. But he has had a ton of success, helped make them known as deep playoff contenders every year, and honestly salvaged their rep a bit from the cheating with winning one after everything went down. Who do you replace that with? Nobody that I know of that you can bring it right now does a better job overall in the season than him and I'll stand by that. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Jackson Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Magnum Dongle said: Some people (imo mostly idiots) will call for Dusty to get canned. Maybe it's the Cincinnati fan in me. Or the fact that this man invented the high five. But he has had a ton of success, helped make them known as deep playoff contenders every year, and honestly salvaged their rep a bit from the cheating with winning one after everything went down. Who do you replace that with? Nobody that I know of that you can bring it right now does a better job overall in the season than him and I'll stand by that. Rangers fan here… Any calls for Dusty Baker to be fired should be met with a thorough flogging. Absurd! I remember after the Rangers lost the WS in 2011, there were calls to fire Washington. Ludicrous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Jackson Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Rangers going to the WS!! Wow, what a season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Go Rangers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Dbacks vs Phils starting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamehawker Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Lets go Phillies 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamehawker Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I can't believe with all of their fire power, the Phillies only scored 3 runs at Home in game 6 and game 7. They definitely deserve to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 3:53 AM, Ford2112 said: Dbacks are a sleeper team. They are playing to win. I think they have the pitching to go deep. This comment aged well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Dongle Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, Ford2112 said: This comment aged well. Like a fine Cuban cigar some would say 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will contest the 2023 World Series. Who would have thought it even a few weeks ago? The broadcast schedule begins with Game 1 on Friday night... Friday, Oct. 27 AZ @ TEX, Game 1, 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Oct. 28 AZ @ TEX, Game 2, 8 p.m. (FOX) Monday, Oct. 30 TEX @ AZ, Game 3, 8 p.m. (FOX) Tuesday, Oct. 31 TEX @ AZ, Game 4, 8 p.m. (FOX) Wednesday, Nov. 1 TEX @ AZ, Game 5 (if necessary), 8 p.m. (FOX) Friday, Nov. 3 AZ @ TEX, Game 6 (if necessary), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Nov. 4 AZ @ TEX, Game 7 (if necessary), 8 p.m. (FOX) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DX1185 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 As a Twins fan, I’m just glad to see the Astros vanquished, and former Twin Mitch Garver gets a shot at a ring so good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Seeing LA swept was a season highlight for me. I'll be rooting for Bruce Bochy and the Rangers, and for Evan Longoria to at least have some sort of impact. Love that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Jackson Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 9:04 AM, Capn_Jackson said: My thoughts on the upcoming season are the same as they have been the past few years: 1. Baseball is not the same without Adrián Beltré, and I will miss that guy forever. Not just for what he did on-field and on-camera. I attended a lot of games, and many times sat near the dugout. When he wasn’t giving advice to younger players in the dugout, or throwing his glove at Elvis, he often went out of his way to wave at or even greet children who were seated in seats near the Rangers dugout. Loved seeing him at games, and I’ll miss that always. 2. I miss the “old” Rangers home, Globe Life Park. It was only slightly over twenty years old when they built this new one, and I understand firsthand how hot it could get during deep summer games, but that park was beautiful. It felt like home. 3. Maybe the Rangers will be worth watching this year……. Or maybe you won’t hear from me on this thread again until this time next year! 😆 Speaking of a post aging well…. Haha! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I honestly don't know what to expect from this World Series. Obviously, both teams have played great baseball to advance to this stage. One could argue that they've ridden a 'wave of momentum' to qualify. Are we now going to get a 4-0 sweep either way or will it be competitive like both the NLCS and ALCS and go to game 7? One thing I do know, normally playing baseball at the beginning of November can be a tad cold in most parts of the USA. In Texas and Arizona? We should all be fine! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Jackson Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Couldn’t get a ticket to Game 1 tonight, but enjoying the comfy couch and not paying $16 per drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 In 2012 I went to a World Series game in Detroit and it was some ice cold baseball weather. Good thing they are down south- even though today it was almost 80 F near Detroit. But man, what a postseason Garcia is having. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 And game one is in the books. What a finish! Seager 2 run dinger in the bottom of the ninth and Adolis doing his walk off in the bottom of the 11th! What a great game! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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