knightni Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The Wild Card game needs to be a best of three series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 08:07 AM) The Wild Card game needs to be a best of three series. I would like the one game play-in more if they went to no divisions and a more balanced schedule. It seems unfair for the Pirates to have their season come down to one game when they won 94 games, and the Dodgers won 92 games--and they automatically move on to the best-of-5. If I knew the Play-In Game was the true 4th and 5th seed, I wouldn't feel bad for the loser of that game. But if the Pirates lose tonight, I would feel bad for them because it's possible they were one of the three best teams in the NL. The Dodgers were just in the right division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I am very fond of the new wild-card system. I would be okay w/ 3 game series, but it is cool to have an all-or-nothing game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 08:07 AM) The Wild Card game needs to be a best of three series. Why? It makes perfect sense to do it the way they're doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think the LDS needs to be 7 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think in the run to make a s***ton of money, pro sports are missing why the NCAA hoops tourney is the best thing out there... one and done. Longer series doesn't make for as compelling viewing. I like the one game wild card faceoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 12:08 PM) I think the LDS needs to be 7 games. This too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 CBSSports.com @CBSSports 2h The Marlins actually printed the wrong date on the fake tickets to Henderson Alvarez's no-hitter. http://cbsprt.co/MarlinsFail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=9767640 Dusty Baker...he gawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 4, 2013 -> 07:13 AM) http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=9767640 Dusty Baker...he gawn Now that is where Joe Girardi should go.....or Tony Larussa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 4, 2013 -> 07:13 AM) http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=9767640 Dusty Baker...he gawn About damn time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Matt Spiegel @MattSpiegel670 4m The Red Sox have left Matt Thornton off of their post-season roster, keeping Felix Doubront instead. Season ending badly for Thornton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Anyone read Dusty Bakers comments about getting fired? Strangely similar to his exit quotes when he left the cubs http://deadspin.com/heres-dusty-bakers-ver...ired-1441198411 I get racist hate mail, nobody likes a black man in charge, I also let myself get fired for my hitting coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 4, 2013 -> 02:08 PM) I get racist hate mail, nobody likes a black man in charge, I also let myself get fired for my hitting coach. He's had many managerial jobs in his past. Even though there is a dearth of black MLB managers right now, race has nothing to do with employment, just results. Baker won (but he kills pitching staffs) Frank Robinson did well. Don Baylor and Hal McRae both won. Cito Gaston has two titles. Ron Washington has been very good. Bo Porter is handcuffed. Jerry Manuel was good enough to get multiple jobs. Felipe Alou was a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Matt Harvey is having Tommy John surgery. See you in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Girardi signs a 4 year deal with the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 02:12 PM) Girardi signs a 4 year deal with the Yankees. Nailed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 02:12 PM) Girardi signs a 4 year deal with the Yankees. And thanks the Cubs for getting him a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Am I the only one who thought Theo and Co. were so pompous believing Girardi would leave the Yankees and disrupt his family's lives to jump at a chance to manage the loser Cubs? I think it was a thank you for the extra cash they made him for being interested that he didn't sign with the Yankees 5 seconds after they made the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) Am I the only one who thought Theo and Co. were so pompous believing Girardi would leave the Yankees and disrupt his family's lives to jump at a chance to manage the loser Cubs? I think it was a thank you for the extra cash they made him for being interested that he didn't sign with the Yankees 5 seconds after they made the offer. Yes. I think they knew he would never come to the Cubs and wanted it as an excuse for fans to use when the rebuild keeps failing under their not first choice manager. Keeps the pressure off of Theo because he couldn't "get his guy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 09:07 AM) The Wild Card game needs to be a best of three series. The whole point is to disadvantage the wild card team's rotations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) Am I the only one who thought Theo and Co. were so pompous believing Girardi would leave the Yankees and disrupt his family's lives to jump at a chance to manage the loser Cubs? I think it was a thank you for the extra cash they made him for being interested that he didn't sign with the Yankees 5 seconds after they made the offer. From what I had read, Girardi wasn't really Theo's top choice. This was more Ricketts & Crane Kenney having wanted Girardi in the past and looking for the biggest name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Anyone see Kevin Towers' comments regarding beanings and general fire of the D'backs? http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9797349/...e-eye-mentality Not sure how spot on his assessment was, but the tone seemed to come off as a lot of jagbaggery to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 The David Price Trade Watch is now underway. Rays should be able to get quite a haul for a guy who still has a contract for 2 more seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 03:37 PM) From what I had read, Girardi wasn't really Theo's top choice. This was more Ricketts & Crane Kenney having wanted Girardi in the past and looking for the biggest name. If Theo is losing the baseball decision battle to Ricketts and Crane, the Cubs are going to be bad for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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