Should be an interesting series to say the least.

 

Game 1- Friday the 16th

Game 2- Saturday the 17th

Game 3- Monday the 19th

Game 4- Tuesday the 20th

Game 5- Wednesday the 21st*

Game 6- Friday the 23rd*

Game 7- Saturday the 24th*

 

*if necessary

-All times TBA

1 vs 2 in the AL. Nice to have a chalk ALCS.

My prediction is Toronto in 7. Leaving my house out of it though, because it could go either way.

Toronto in 6, Royals have suspect pitching.

Initially I had the Jays over the Astros in 6 so I'll stick with Jays in 6. I think the Jays offense matches up well against KC pitching.

Please Toronto, sweep them!

The Royals already have something of a difficult decision.

 

They can start Ventura on 3 day's rest, and they would be going back to back with that. On the other hand, he didn't pitch close to a full game in the (first) rain delay (in middle of the game) start.

 

Volquez is the other option here. So it's an interesting decision. Cueto definitely won't go until game 3, and he's basically refusing to go on 3 days, so that means some combination of Volquez/Ventura in Games 1/2.

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_...edinson-volquez

.714 OPS against by the Blue Jays (active players), but only a .227 average.

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_...yordano-ventura

.693 OPS for Ventura against Toronto, .217 BAA.

 

 

 

Game 1 starter would have to go on 3 day's rest on Tuesday (Game 4/October 20th) or they will have to start Medlen/Duffy/Guthrie/Chris Young instead. I'm not sure they can afford to do that if they're down 2-1 in the series.

 

 

Finally, Cueto would be unavailable until a potentially-deciding Game 7, so the huge/pivotal Game 6 starter is a huge mystery as well for the Royals...

Edited October 15, 201510 yr by caulfield12

The Royals already have something of a difficult decision.

 

They can start Ventura on 3 day's rest, and they would be going back to back with that. On the other hand, he didn't pitch close to a full game in the (first) rain delay (in middle of the game) start.

 

Volquez is the other option here. So it's an interesting decision. Cueto definitely won't go until game 3, and he's basically refusing to go on 3 days, so that means some combination of Volquez/Ventura in Games 1/2.

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_...edinson-volquez

.714 OPS against by the Blue Jays (active players), but only a .227 average.

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_...yordano-ventura

.693 OPS for Ventura against Toronto, .217 BAA.

 

 

 

Game 1 starter would have to go on 3 day's rest on Tuesday (Game 4/October 20th) or they will have to start Medlen/Duffy/Guthrie/Chris Young instead. I'm not sure they can afford to do that if they're down 2-1 in the series.

 

 

Finally, Cueto would be unavailable until a potentially-deciding Game 7, so the huge/pivotal Game 6 starter is a huge mystery as well for the Royals...

 

No he'll be ready for game 4.

No he'll be ready for game 4.

 

 

Why wouldn't he be starting game 3 on full rest next Tuesday?

Why wouldn't he be starting game 3 on full rest next Tuesday?

 

I thought today was Thursday for some reason...but yeah, he would be ready to go for game 3.

 

But you said he won't be ready until game 7 so I was confused by that.

Toronto has a lot of boppers.

 

Both teams have suspect SP.

 

They should activate Buehrle.

Edited October 15, 201510 yr by pettie4sox

Toronto's hitting should overhelm the suspect KC pitching.

 

Toronto's pitching should be able to handle the Royals as for the most part the Astros did.

 

Blue Jays in 5.

Shark shut down the Blue Jays...so anything's possible.

Toronto bats figure to bash the Royals. If the Dodgers win they should maul the Cubs. Sorry KC fans, the best teams are going to prevail and Toronto is just a better hitting team than KC and KC's pitching has reeked pretty much. Cubs aren't ready for prime time. They are hot admittedly. Toronto-LAD World Series will have low ratings.

Toronto bats figure to bash the Royals. If the Dodgers win they should maul the Cubs. Sorry KC fans, the best teams are going to prevail and Toronto is just a better hitting team than KC and KC's pitching has reeked pretty much. Cubs aren't ready for prime time. They are hot admittedly. Toronto-LAD World Series will have low ratings.

 

Will the mets bash the cubs?

Will the mets bash the cubs?

Yes, but will they get busted for running a stop sign?

Yes, but will they get busted for running a stop sign?

 

Yes, you can bet the house on it!

This is going to be a great series. Sucks for KC that they won't be back in the World Series, though. They're not going to beat the Jays in a 7 game series. Cubs vs Jays World Series.

Rosters on both sides staying the same.

Blargh Harold Reynolds.

1-0 royals

If it's KC and the Cubs, SoxTalk will have a difficult time cheering for the Royals. Certainly cheering for StL against KC would be easier, but everyone's also sick and tired of the Cardinals at this point.

Edited October 17, 201510 yr by caulfield12

If it's KC and the Cubs, SoxTalk will have a difficult time cheering for the Royals. Certainly cheering for StL against KC would be easier, but everyone's also sick and tired of the Cardinals at this point.

 

Um no, go KC if it's vs Cubs

If it's KC and the Cubs, SoxTalk will have a difficult time cheering for the Royals. Certainly cheering for StL against KC would be easier, but everyone's also sick and tired of the Cardinals at this point.

 

lmao. you're kidding, right?

If it's KC and the Cubs, SoxTalk will have a difficult time cheering for the Royals. Certainly cheering for StL against KC would be easier, but everyone's also sick and tired of the Cardinals at this point.

F*** that go Royals.