Rangers/Cardinals Game 7

[quote name=GW]maybe something like a flaherty/carpenter type along with a non bonus-baby lower level guy?[/quote]I thought I read something about nobody on the 40-man would be included. Did I make that up? I think Flaherty is a decent guess. I’d prefer it be Vitters than him.

[quote name=mb21]I thought I read something about nobody on the 40-man would be included. Did I make that up? I think Flaherty is a decent guess. I’d prefer it be Vitters than him.[/quote]
yeah, i think that is right.

I doubt Carpenter would hold up any deal though. I really liked him when he was a starter, but as a reliever I’m not that impressed.

Vitters or Flaherty? Who would you rather have if you’re Boston?

[quote name=mb21]I doubt Carpenter would hold up any deal though. I really liked him when he was a starter, but as a reliever I’m not that impressed.

Vitters or Flaherty? Who would you rather have if you’re Boston?[/quote]
still vitters is my guess. easier to sell to the fanbase, and much younger

What a series Freese is having. His WPA last night was the best in any World Series game. Lance Berkman’s last night was 2nd best. Crazy.

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/18155/freeses-game-most-clutch-in-series-history

A rare good bunt by an AL pitcher.

What’s eatin’ ya, jerks?

Jesus, just finished watching game 6. What a fucking game. Eat shit and die, Holliday.

Well. Now I get to go to bed and then crawl under a rock until I get a chance to watch game 7. (dying laughing)

It’s kind of a testament to how good the Rangers are that they’re still favored in Game 7 even though they’re on the road and suffered an epic meltdown last night.

Is Dexter worth watching this season or is it the same old shit?

[quote name=Steve Swisher]I really, really, really hate to say this, but I can’t see the Rangers winning. Between the gut-punch of last night’s game and Washington’s absolute inability to handle a bullpen, I just don’t see it. And oh how that displeases me.[/quote]They are a talented team though, I wouldn’t count them out yet, even with the Craig homer.

[quote name=josh]They are a talented team though, I wouldn’t count them out yet, even with the Craig homer.[/quote]
I really hope you’re right. But unless they go into rout mode, I just can’t see the Rangers winning.

[quote name=josh]To me, as long as the Cards don’t run away with it, the teams are evenly matched enough to hold out hope for the Rangers. Although at this point it looks like that’s going to depend on knocking Carpenter out of the game.[/quote]
But if they’re pretty close, then it comes down to managers. And you saw what happens when Washington makes, say, crucial bullpen decisions.

[quote name=Steve Swisher]But if they’re pretty close, then it comes down to managers. And you saw what happens when Washington makes, say, crucial bullpen decisions.[/quote]He’s also won a lot of games, perhaps despite himself. He might get lucky.

[quote name=Steve Swisher]But if they’re pretty close, then it comes down to managers. And you saw what happens when Washington makes, say, crucial bullpen decisions.[/quote]
LaRussa has made just as many bad calls in this series.

Why not let Andrus bat there? He is one of the best on-base guys Wash has. Has he GIDP’d a lot this year?

C’mon MY

Riotwag

[quote name=Suburban kid 23]MLB International broadcast.[/quote]Okay. Because I was going to tell you Jim Morrison’s opinion, but how I think it would be awkward.

[quote name=josh]I’d really like to see an IBB here. That would be really exciting.[/quote]That was almost as good as an IBB.

Sut hates the IBB too.

Don’t need to be clutch when the guy can’t throw strikes.

FAIL

With all the celebratory meth pipes lit tonight, you’ll be able to see the glow from space.

Allen Craig has been ridiculous this series.

Tony lets Carp “hit” to lead off an inning. Takes him out after facing 1 batter. Genius.

[quote name=ACT]Of course, Wash’s IBB is still the official Bonehead Managerial Move of the Game.[/quote]Yep.

[quote name=Steve Swisher]But if they’re pretty close, then it comes down to managers. And you saw what happens when Washington makes, say, crucial bullpen decisions.[/quote]I think all managers make stupid decisions and can’t manage their bullpen. I wouldn’t consider that a point in favor of either team. I also wouldn’t consider it a point in favor of any other team. All managers suck. (dying laughing)

Not that you asked me but I’ve liked Dexter as well.

MB- I thought Sons has been much better lately also.

[quote name=Suburban kid 23]Sut hates the IBB too.[/quote]I think most players do. I also think most fans do. They may not hate them as much as I do. (dying laughing)

[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Not that you asked me but I’ve liked Dexter as well.

MB- I thought Sons has been much better lately also.[/quote]I didn’t watch season 3, but heard good things about its direction entering this season so I’ve watched. It’s better than the end of season 2. So I agree, it’s improved. I still have some issues though. Jax wants out, but becomes a drug mule? Tara wants out and thinks Jax will, but sits around with all kinds of violence going on around her? Opie’s Dad was killed by Clay making it two loved ones killed by the same man. Opie let the wife thing go. Is he really going to do it this time? Can the show survive without Clay? I don’t see how Opie doesn’t kill Clay and I don’t see how the show continues without Clay. Odd position to put yourself in, but it’s been better.

[quote name=Steve Swisher]With all the celebratory meth pipes lit tonight, you’ll be able to see the glow from space.[/quote](dying laughing)

[quote name=ACT]Of course, Wash’s IBB is still the official Bonehead Managerial Move of the Game.[/quote]That, and not telling Kinsler to be stupid after getting to 1st. How many times does Molina have to erase him from the bases?

[quote name=mb21]I didn’t watch season 3, but heard good things about its direction entering this season so I’ve watched. It’s better than the end of season 2. So I agree, it’s improved. I still have some issues though. Jax wants out, but becomes a drug mule? Tara wants out and thinks Jax will, but sits around with all kinds of violence going on around her? Opie’s Dad was killed by Clay making it two loved ones killed by the same man. Opie let the wife thing go. Is he really going to do it this time? Can the show survive without Clay? I don’t see how Opie doesn’t kill Clay and I don’t see how the show continues without Clay. Odd position to put yourself in, but it’s been better.[/quote]
And don’t forget Clay is trying to commission a hit on Tara. With him causing most of the internal issues it will be interesting to see if/when the club acts. I agree about the show not being able to survive without him.

[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]And don’t forget Clay is trying to commission a hit on Tara. With him causing most of the internal issues it will be interesting to see if/when the club acts. I agree about the show not being able to survive without him.[/quote]Good point about Tara. Just gives Jax another reason to want him dead. Wait until he reads those letters. The resentment Clay has faced so far inside the club will be nothing compared to what he’s up against if/when Opie and Jax figure out what’s going on. Clay also promised Opie the leadership role and then said fuck that.

The show just can’t survive without Clay because Jax is next in line and he wants out. I don’t know how you’d explain Tara coming back and Jax isn’t going to just leave his kids.

What we’ve seen this year feels like a final season to me, but they’re doing 3 more of them.

[quote name=josh]He didn’t get him this time did he? Or was there a pickoff that worked that I missed this game?[/quote]I think Kinsler was caught stealing and has been picked off tonight. He was caught stealing to lead off game 1 too I think.

When you get on base with Molina behind the plate, when are teams going to realize you need to shorten your lead and stop fucking running? It’s just not worth it. Molina is as good as there has ever been behind the plate. Maybe even better. Not when you include offense, but behind the plate, I’ve never seen anyone even close to as good.

Hell, he’s even worse than David Murphy.

And I like Andrus.

Not looking good for Texas. Damn.

This is what MGL’s sim found to be the best Texas lineup:

Kinsler
Hamilton
Cruz
Napoli
Young
Beltre
Murphy
Andrus

This would win about 1 game per year more than the one Wash uses.

Another year of Cubs fans never hearing the end of it…

[quote name=mb21]Just don’t listen. (dying laughing)[/quote]But they’re so loud!

11 in 18 tries, that’s a pretty good percentage.

Ryan Theriot has more rings than the Cubs have had in the last century. (dying laughing)

[quote name=mb21]Like we’ve known before, lineups aren’t really an issue. One win is a lot and you should do whatever you can to maximize your wins. Unless a team is batting their pitcher 4th, I’ve stopped caring about lineups.[/quote]I’d say if a lineup is so bad it costs your team a win a year, that it really is an issue. It’s a pretty big deal as far as managerial decisions go.

I blame Atlanta.

LaRussa credits coming back from a 1-0 deficit vs. the Cubs as the watershed moment for this team. (dying laughing)

Oh that’s a fucking sweet car. Nice work, Freese.

[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Seriously if he didn’t walk the earth in that 9th inning this would not be happening.[/quote]Cards and Braves would’ve still been tied and playing a one-game do-or-die. Now if the Cubs hadn’t blown the OTHER game (dying laughing)

The only ring I want Berkman to get is ringworm. (dying laughing)

As awesome as it would be to get Pujols, I can’t see him playing anywhere else. Of all the good teams over the last decade (Yankees, Red Sox), only the Red Sox have won as many championships as the Cardinals have. They weren’t nearly as good with the exception of 2004 and 2005, but they’re apparently better off being the worst team in the playoffs. (dying laughing)

Maybe the Cubs should try that.

Lest we forget, at least one guy just won a shitload of money for betting on the Cardinals…

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Fan-in-Vegas-bet-Cardinals-to-win-World-Series-a?urn=mlb-wp24823

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/free-agency-period-will-begin-october-30th-1.html

Some day.

[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]As punishment for winning the World Series as a wildcard team, the St. Louis Cardinals have been sentenced to a season of Tony LaRussa managing the team without Albert Pujols and with Allen Craig.[/quote]
With the extra money they pull in from this series going 7 and the extra playoff money in general, I think the chances of STL signing pujols are even more likely. I think that the Cardinals were the most likely team to sign him before, now I think the chance is somewhere around 70-80%

/gut-feeling’d

[quote name=Berselius]With the extra money they pull in from this series going 7 and the extra playoff money in general, I think the chances of STL signing pujols are even more likely. I think that the Cardinals were the most likely team to sign him before, now I think the chance is somewhere around 70-80%

/gut-feeling’d[/quote]I initially thought Pujols was gone, but over the last month I’ve felt the same way. With all the playoff money they got this year I’m pretty sure he’s re-signing. I also don’t really think there are many other teams interested. Prince Fielder is the prize first basemen to get this offseason. He’s not better than Pujols, but his contract is going to be a lot better. If Pujols comes down to around 6/150, sign him.

[quote name=josh]He hasn’t been the better first baseman, but who will be the better first baseman going forward, do you think?
[/quote]Pujols.

The only reason I say Fielder is the prize first baseman this offseason is because he won’t be overpaid as much as Pujols will be.

Aramis Ramirez makes Prince Fielder look like an awesome baserunner. (dying laughing)

[quote name=mb21]Aramis Ramirez makes Prince Fielder look like an awesome baserunner. (dying laughing)[/quote]Some team will probably still pay him to play 3rd anyway. Such is the market for that positon.

[quote name=mb21]The only reason I say Fielder is the prize first baseman this offseason is because he won’t be overpaid as much as Pujols will be.[/quote]I don’t think I mind that Pujols would be overpaid since he’d probably be worth it, except for the part where the Cubs team as it currently stands has more holes than Roberto Luongo.

I think if I could have any first baseman for a long time and money was no issue, I’d go with Votto since he’s younger than Pujols and about as good. Pujols would probably be my second choice, followed by Gonzalez and Cabrera.

[quote name=mb21]What kind of overpay are we talking about? What’s the most you’d pay him? Off the top of my head I’d say 8/200. I can run the numbers later.[/quote]I was thinking if he wanted A-Rod money, you give him 5/$150MM with mutual options for years six and seven and maybe an opt-out clause after year four. I haven’t ran the numbers or anything, just ballpark.

I’m excited to see what happens all around, what Theo’s plans are and what he will try to do to make the team competitive at all next year.

http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2011/10/29/1029-roster-moves/

Free agency begins tonight. Major League Baseball and the Players Association agreed to a 24-hour delay to the start of free agency, and will officially begin at 11:01 p.m. CT Saturday. All team/player/mutual option decisions are due by 10:59 p.m. CT Monday. That means Aramis Ramirez and Ryan Dempster must decide by then whether they want to remain with the Cubs. Free agents will be able to sign contracts with new teams starting at 11:01 p.m. CT Wednesday.

Free agents: Carlos Pena, John Grabow, Kerry Wood, Rodrigo Lopez, Ramon Ortiz and Reed Johnson.

Options: Aramis Ramirez, $16 million mutual option ($2 million buyout); Ryan Dempster, $14 million player option

Arbitration eligible players: Randy Wells, Blake DeWitt, Geovany Soto, Matt Garza, Jeff Baker, Koyie Hill.

– Carrie Muskat

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Posted on October 29, 2011

Forgot that Dempster had to figure out what he wanted to do as well. I think Dempster is Type A, if he opts for free agency, I assume he’d decline arbitration right?

new shit: http://www.obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/projections/2012-cubs-zips-projections-part-1.html