Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19687 posts, RR: 56 Posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 1397 times:
One game already in the books, with Minnesota falling to the As 3-2. The Cardinals and Padres are scoreless, with Carpenter and Peavy both very sharp so far. Yankees play the Tigers later tonight in the Bronx. And from the Mets camp, El Duque is questionable for Game 1 tomorrow after hurting his calf - things keep sprialing downward for the Mets.
The Twins really needed to get a win out of Santana today. He was fantastic, but Zito was even better. And with some help from Frank Thomas, the As are now in the driver's seat. The Twins need to win tomorrow - winning three straight against the As will be very difficult.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
Nkops From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 2543 posts, RR: 6 Reply 1, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 1390 times:
Quoting Mir (Thread starter): And from the Mets camp, El Duque is questionable for Game 1 tomorrow after hurting his calf - things keep sprialing downward for the Mets.
I think they might be in trouble.... the offense will have to step it up!!
AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1386 times:
Looks like the Cardinals took care of business today..Couldn't see it but the morning game (yes thats right in the west) was a real pitching duel. Twins 2, A's 1 plus Frank Thomas 2 = 3. Pitching is going to be the key between the A's and Twins.
Exarmywarrant From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 267 posts, RR: 1 Reply 3, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1386 times:
Quoting AirCop (Reply 2): Looks like the Cardinals took care of business today
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 4, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1376 times:
I'm obviously disappointed, but the sports experts did say that if the Padres were gonna have any major difficulty in this series, it would be against Carpenter... At any rate, Wells (postseason experience) will be starting Game 2 against the Card's Weaver (8-14 this season)... I fancy the Padres chances better in that one...
Exarmywarrant From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 267 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1375 times:
Quoting San747 (Reply 4): At any rate, Wells (postseason experience) will be starting Game 2 against the Card's Weaver (8-14 this season)... I fancy the Padres chances better in that one...
If he's healthy...
As a Dodger fan, I'm torn. On the one hand, I'd like to see the NL west do well, but I don't really want the Blue to have to face the Pads in the NLCS. You've beaten us up too badly this year...
I know I'm looking ahead, but with the Mets' pitching falling apart, I think we've got a pretty good chance there...
Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 1372 times:
Quoting Mir (Thread starter): And from the Mets camp, El Duque is questionable for Game 1 tomorrow after hurting his calf - things keep sprialing downward for the Mets.
And if El Duque can't go they are saying John Maine or Dave Williams will start game 1. Let's hope El Duque is alright and will be able to start!
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 1371 times:
Quoting Dragon-wings (Reply 6): And if El Duque can't go they are saying John Maine or Dave Williams will start game 1. Let's hope El Duque is alright and will be able to start!
Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 1368 times:
Quoting San747 (Reply 7): What about Steve Trachsel? Is he available?
He is pitching game 3. (Glavine is the game 2 starter)
Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19687 posts, RR: 56 Reply 9, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 1345 times:
Yanks defeat the Tigers 8-4. Jeter adds to his playoff resume by going 5 for 5 with a homer, and Abreu knocks in 4 - what a trade that was.
The Yanks generally don't do well when winning the first game of the Division Series, however, so that's causing me some agita. Also causing me agita is the middle relief, which desperately tried to blow the lead but couldn't. And could Tim McClellan call some balls and strikes without having a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper first?
Verlander vs. Mussina tomorrow.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 1313 times:
Quoting Mir (Reply 9): The Yanks generally don't do well when winning the first game of the Division Series
Seems like a month or so, since the Tigers have won any game, losing now what six or seven in a row. Unless the Tigers win tonight, the Yankees can start planning for the next round.
Dodgers and Mets today (10/4) which means alot of playoff baseball in the big apple.
Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1305 times:
Quoting Mir (Thread starter): And from the Mets camp, El Duque is questionable for Game 1 tomorrow after hurting his calf
News on El Duque is he tore a muscle in his calf.
(Game 1 Mets vs Dodgers starts in about 20 minutes or so)
EasternSon From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 660 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1301 times:
We've seen other teams win, especially the Angels a couple of years ago, without starting pitching.
The Mets will do OK if the offense steps up and the bullpen does their job.
No score yet, but it's only the bottom of the second.......
"The only people for me are the mad ones...." Jack Kerouac
Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19687 posts, RR: 56 Reply 14, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1294 times:
I think the Twins will be able to take a game, but they won't be able to get all three - As will win the series.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
HPLASOps From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 15, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1291 times:
Quoting Mir (Reply 14): I think the Twins will be able to take a game, but they won't be able to get all three - As will win the series.
I've got a stupid gut feeling the Twins will comeback. First, as recent history has proven, if there is any team who can choke on a 2 game lead in a 5 game series, it's the A's. Second, the Twins' offense can't suck this bad for much longer. They have no hits with RISP. They'll figure out a way to start getting runners on base with less than 2 outs instead of relying on the solo home runs. Third, Torii Hunter will get over his "I'm Keith Hernandez" moment in the 7th inning today and have a huge game 3 to spark the momentum needed to win the next 3. I'm not giving up on the Twins yet.
BTW, for those who don't read Bill Simmons regulary, the "I'm Keith Hernandez" moments are those where a superstar really believes the role bestowed upon him and will try to make every single play to the point where making a mistake trying to make the big play kills his team.
Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19687 posts, RR: 56 Reply 16, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 1275 times:
Tigers outplay the Yankees today to win 4-3. I hate to say it, but I have a bad feeling with Randy Johnson going into Game 3.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 17, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1259 times:
Padres lose game 2 to the Cardinals, 2-0... David Wells did pretty well, but the Padres gave him no run support, no offense to work with.
Now the Padres travel to St. Louis hoping that Chris Young, their ace this year (11-5) will keep them alive...
I have to say, its amazing how this series is ending up. Us Padres fans came in so optomistic, we had played so well near the end, and we are a better team than St. Louis this year... and then we get pummeled the first 2 games...
TPAflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 92 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1254 times:
Albert Pujols is not human. How do miss 3 weeks and still hit .331, 49 HR's and 137 RBI's?? If St Louis pitching can hold up, Pujols will carry this team to the WS. Detroit goes back home with some momentum for what I think is the most exciting Divisional Series, and is it me or do you think that Torii Hunter cant be at fault for his "blunder". Ya he shouldn't of dove but if he comes up with it, hes a hero. Not to mention that ball had some sick spin on it.
AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 19, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 1215 times:
I was really shocked that the Twins got swept. I anticipated a close hard fought series. Wasn't to be. Twins had a great season. Wouldn't surprise me that the A's come out as the American League Champions. Amazing what a little timely hitting and decent pitching will do.
Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19687 posts, RR: 56 Reply 21, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1199 times:
Kind of tough to win ballgames when you don't score. I give Kenny Rogers all the credit in the world for pitching well, but the Yanks should have gotten at least two runs off of him. It's not like they didn't have enough baserunners, but one hit per inning doesn't cut it.
The Yanks can't pitch with the Tigers, so they have to outhit them. If the offense doesn't show up tomorrow, it'll be hockey season a lot earlier than planned.
I'm not optimistic.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
TPAflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 92 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 1195 times:
Tell me you guys saw Verlander K A-Rod on 3 pitches, AND the way he made Sheffield buckle on that nasty curve yesterday!
Copaair737 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 1186 times:
A's looked impressive in the sweep. Awesome. I'm glad we finally didn't choke. Bring on Detroit or the NY Skanks, although the Yankees choking this away would be hilarious, what after many talking heads declared them on the cusp of invincibility.
-Copa
25 AirCop: How much I would like to see the Yankees lose, with the history of coming back, until the final out of the third victory for Detroit, there no cause
26 Planesarecool: Well the Padres have taken a lead in a game for the first time in the series so far against the Cardinals. I just hope they can hang on and get a win
27 Nkops: Everybody say "Bye, bye Yankees!!!" Another great series by A-rod!!
28 AirCop: Bye, Bye Yankees, Bye Bye Subway Series ..
29 RichPhitzwell: I hate to say it, but SD teams always seem to be happy just getting to the playoffs. The first two games seemed like they had no heart, no hustle. Af
30 Dragon-wings: Mets up 4-0 in the bottom of the 4th
31 San747: You know, maybe I'm just way too devout of a fan, but I think if the Padres continue pitching well and get some offense going and focus on ONE GAME AT
32 AirCop: Time to put a fork into the Dodgers, the fat lady is singing. Down 9-5 going into the 9th. Mets will host Padres/Cardinals.
33 Copaair737: Where are all the Skanks fans? This is the greatest. I love it. Can't wait to get Detroit in the Coliseum on Tuesday. I love it. Go A's!!! -Copa
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