4 hours ago4 hr Gee it almost seems like maybe the Red Sox are having trouble turning it back on after laying down last week.
4 hours ago4 hr 1 minute ago, wegner said:Gee it almost seems like maybe the Red Sox are having trouble turning it back on after laying down last week.They've been bad for a month+. They've basically been ass since late August.
4 hours ago4 hr Just now, chw42 said:They've been bad for a month+. They've basically been ass since late August.And they played a substandard lineup against Cleveland, so they can f*** off.
4 hours ago4 hr 7 minutes ago, wegner said:And they played a substandard lineup against Cleveland, so they can f*** off.Rafaela/Contreras hurt and Anthony still working his way back timing-wisethey knew the task that NYY pitching staff represented for weeks32-4632-5 runthen basically plodding along like the White Sox the last two months Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by caulfield12
4 hours ago4 hr SD going absolutely crazyhaven't seen this since 2-1 lead over Dodgers in 2024 with Cease on bump
4 hours ago4 hr Just now, caulfield12 said:SD going absolutely crazyhaven't seen this since 2-1 lead over Dodgers in 2024 with Cease on bumpI saw a Brewers fan online already worried about playing The Friars.
3 hours ago3 hr 2 minutes ago, chw42 said:Cubs might have some of the worst pitching ever for a playoff teamexcept for Sox, arguablythree pitchers are FAs (along with Suzuki/Happ)and they really miss Steele/HortonBullpen is also in complete disarrayoffense and defense first team a strange combo Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by caulfield12
3 hours ago3 hr Just now, caulfield12 said:except for Sox, arguably three pitchers are FAsand really miss Steele/HortonBullpen is also in complete disarrayoffense and defense first team strange comboThe Sox have twice the amount of pitching fWAR as the Cubs. Their 6.0 pitching fWAR is the lowest ever for a playoff team. The 2nd lowest is the 1987 Twins at 6.3.
3 hours ago3 hr 3 minutes ago, wegner said:I saw a Brewers fan online already worried about playing The Friars.the only thing I'll say is both Morejon and Miller have been human down the stretcha return to previous form from Adam would be huge, as they had to rely more on Peralta and Matsui
3 hours ago3 hr Just now, chw42 said:The Sox have twice the amount of pitching fWAR as the Cubs. Their 6.0 pitching fWAR is the lowest ever for a playoff team. The 2nd lowest is the 1987 Twins at 6.3.surely the Sox bullpen makes up about half of that or maybe more...Burke was only one carrying rotation numbers
3 hours ago3 hr 2 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:except for Sox, arguablyI'd rather have our staff as a whole, and it's not that close.Cubs got 6 fWAR total from their arms this season, which is the lowest for a playoff team since WC expansion.1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:surely the Sox bullpen makes up about half of that or maybe more...Burke was only one carrying rotation numbersBurke and Martin both have more fWAR than any Cubs pitcher at 3.2 and 2.6 respectively.Throw in Kay at 1.3 and you've already beat the Cubs total. Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Autumn Dreamin
3 hours ago3 hr 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:surely the Sox bullpen makes up about half of that or maybe more...Burke was only one carrying rotation numbersCubs had negative WAR in their bullpen while the Sox had 4.9. Sox starters also out paced Cubs starters 8 to 6.6.
3 hours ago3 hr Just now, Autumn Dreamin said:I'd rather have our staff as a whole, and it's not that close.Cubs got 6 fWAR total from their arms this season, which is the lowest for a playoff team since WC expansion.You can maybe argue that they have more starters after getting Gausman and Holmes. But none of them are having the type of season that Burke had.
3 hours ago3 hr Wow there really is no middle ground for these Cubbies.....they either go on a stretch where they look like world beaters or they really really stink.
3 hours ago3 hr 12 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:SD going absolutely crazyhaven't seen this since 2-1 lead over Dodgers in 2024 with Cease on bumpPetco is such a great park. I finally saw a game there last month and the vibes are amazing.
3 hours ago3 hr 1 minute ago, chw42 said:Petco is such a great park. I finally saw a game there last month and the vibes are amazing.About the only negative comment is it's not for the middle class and it gets cold near the ocean at night but nothing like SFonly city where Cronenworth Bogaerts Darvish Musgrove would not be booed for underperforming contractsOrsillo and Mud Grant are great too Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by caulfield12
3 hours ago3 hr 1 minute ago, chw42 said:Petco is such a great park. I finally saw a game there last month and the vibes are amazing.I've heard it's a great atmosphere in and around the park and their fans are pretty cool to visiting team fans....unless it's the Dodgers. Considering a road trip one of these seasons.
3 hours ago3 hr Just now, wegner said:I've heard it's a great atmosphere in and around the park and their fans are pretty cool to visiting team fans....unless it's the Dodgers. Considering a road trip one of these seasons.Yup the atmosphere is awesome. Easy to hang out before and after the games with all the bars around there. The stadium is really well integrated into the whole gas lamp district. You can take a glance into the stadium just walking around the neighborhood. It's a little like Wrigley, but actually well designed and modern. Also don't have to deal with annoying Cubs fans.
3 hours ago3 hr Pivetta then probably Buehler would be nextdon't dare start Mize or Vasquezmaybe Robbie Ray, but that's doubtful too walks were way up again
3 hours ago3 hr 15 minutes ago, chw42 said:The Sox have twice the amount of pitching fWAR as the Cubs. Their 6.0 pitching fWAR is the lowest ever for a playoff team. The 2nd lowest is the 1987 Twins at 6.3.Thank you for staying on topic and following through on a single, discrete, coherent point. You’re doing god’s work and are appreciated.
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