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***2016 MLB Playoff thread: Cubs win for first time since sliced bread hit market (1 Viewer)

Peyton Marino said:
yea, but if they're up 3-1, he can end it right there in LA.  i can see a rationalization for all scenarios.

also, roberts is a big #####.  if he's going out to get Kershaw, he can't get talked out of it on the mound.  almost cost them a 2-run HR last night.
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Up 3-1, you try and save him for game 1 of WS

 
Whether Drone-boy (Bauer) wins or loses tonight, will we see Kluber pitch game 4 on short rest?  

I could see a scenario where if Bauer loses Francona would go to Kluber for game 4 instead of his bullpen day (Cleveninger, et al).  If that were to happen, Kluber could go game 7 again on short rest if needed.  

 
Peak said:
Whether Drone-boy (Bauer) wins or loses tonight, will we see Kluber pitch game 4 on short rest?  

I could see a scenario where if Bauer loses Francona would go to Kluber for game 4 instead of his bullpen day (Cleveninger, et al).  If that were to happen, Kluber could go game 7 again on short rest if needed.  
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It depends on how long he goes. If he goes 6-7 IP with the pen, then I guess Klubot goes tomorrow. But, Tito seems to play it day to day.

 
Northern Voice said:
Have fun in Toronto, are you just doing tonight's game? I think I'm the one person who doesn't like Under Armour :shrug:  
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Yea just flying today and leaving tom morn...had the afternoon to spend around town some now that's mostly shot...looking forward to the game experience though!

 
So MLB issued a statement to support the use of the Indians team name (and by extension Chief Wahoo logo) as those in Canada try to block it through their own judiciary system.  

http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/10/17/major-league-baseball-issues-a-statement-on-chief-wahoo/

“Major League Baseball appreciates the concerns of those that find the name and logo of the Cleveland Indians to be offensive.  We would welcome a thoughtful and inclusive dialogue to address these concerns outside the context of litigation. Given the demands for completing the League Championship Series in a timely manner, MLB will defend Cleveland’s right to use their name that has been in existence for more than 100 years.”
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Bautista is batting lead-off tonight?! Is this in response to his "circumstances" comment?  Will he get to view each pitch first to let the ump know if it is circumstantial or not?

:lmao:

 
Cliff Clavin said:
He hit lead-off for a good chuck of the season.
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Dirk Hayhurst (The Garfoose) from a TSN article in late May

In fact, Bautista has not been the leadoff hitter since 2010, when he had 55 plate appearances as the tip of the spear. At the time of this article’s writing, Bautista has had 39 very productive plate appearances leading off this season, putting up a .308 average and a .372 on-base percentage, with four homers and nine runs batted in. It’s a small sample, but it’s a good one - so far.

Bautista can hit in the leadoff spot because Bautista can hit in any role. He takes walks, hits for power, has decent speed and understands the function of each at-bat from a strategic mindset. But what makes him such a good choice for that role for the Blue Jays right now is that there are other bats in the lineup that can do damage in high-leverage scenarios, allowing the team to use Bautista’s versatility to be more of a catalyst than a thumper.
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Joey Bats' stats when hitting in 1-4 holes

 
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Tom Servo said:
No doubt it is, but are you giving up more by moving a guy with a .914 OPS in the 4 hole than the guy you drop in his place at 4. 
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What are you giving up? If anything, you're potentially gaining another AB for a better hitter by dumping Carerra to the bottom of the order. 

 
Cliff Clavin said:
What are you giving up? If anything, you're potentially gaining another AB for a better hitter by dumping Carerra to the bottom of the order. 
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What I meant was how large a drop off from JB's OPS to whomever replaces him. It doesn't matter to me; just something to kick the can about until game time.

Plus, he's free to strike out 4 times from the leadoff spot.  :D

 
Tom Servo said:
What I meant was how large a drop off from JB's OPS to whomever replaces him. It doesn't matter to me; just something to kick the can about until game time.

Plus, he's free to strike out 4 times from the leadoff spot.  :D
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Free to walk 4 times you mean! He's in the ump's head now.  :unsure:

He's their 2nd highest OBP guy so why not have him up there before Donaldson and EE?

 
Statement AB to start the bottom of the 1st.  Love the potential for TOR, but what if he K's....  Expecting runs from both sides tonight.  

That finger is going to bleed, no?  Were they not allowed to put anything around it if it was flesh colored?

 
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whoknew said:
Does anyone know the exact rule for why he had to come out of the game?
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Trying to prevent him from bleeding out and dying in front of 50,000 people?

Otherwise, there's got to be something about uncontrolled bleeding, much like a guy has to leave a hockey/basketball game with blood.

 
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