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***2016 MLB Playoff thread: Cubs win for first time since sliced bread hit market (1 Viewer)
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Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I said this in August after they beat the Tigers for about the 20th time in a row...some teams just seem to put it together for a full season and this year it is Cleveland's year. Would have loved to see the starter go 5 innings with blood flying everywhere and the ball a deep red color. Would have blown away Shillings bloody sock story. Although he may have needed a transfusion the way it was dripping.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
After that game I think he's probably feeling...Limp Ditka said:
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...Sikh to his stomach.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Northern Voice
Footballguy
That's a good Bautista game this year. He ain't what he used to be.1-3 with 1 BB and 1K. Worked like a charm.
Peak
Footballguy
As a fan watching from home, I know I get annoyed with all the quick takes into the dugouts to see the manager's staring into the field or popping sunflower seeds into their mouths. I'd have to think they are sick of it too...and based on Francona's response to the TBS camera last, I'd say he is too. It'll be interesting how often they keep going back to him after this incident. 
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/10/terry-francona-flipped-tbs-camera-alcs-game-3-indians-blue-jays
Video of TV broadcast in the article
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/10/terry-francona-flipped-tbs-camera-alcs-game-3-indians-blue-jays
Video of TV broadcast in the article
but he's got a great arm !
bwahahahaha
(they probably have not actually seen the jays all year)
hxperson
Footballguy
Village Idiot
Pokerguy
Dear Tito,
I know every move you make seems to work but please no Kluber on short rest, he has never pitched on short rest.
Roll the dice on Merritt game 4 instead and use Kluber game 5 if it comes to that.
/clueless fan
I know every move you make seems to work but please no Kluber on short rest, he has never pitched on short rest.
Roll the dice on Merritt game 4 instead and use Kluber game 5 if it comes to that.
/clueless fan
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Yep, I'd be rooting for Merritt too. I thought Tito said during the in-game interview that everyone was available last night except for Merritt because he was starting game 4?
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
It would be great if he could keep his mouth shut in the media and towards umps. He has a tremendous eye at the plate but his need to show up every ump if he feels the pitch is slightly off the plate is freaking annoying.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
I'm really curious to see where he signs this offseason. I feel like he's worn out Jays fans patience with his complaining and maybe needs to go somewhere else. Plus it seems like the Jays will push hard to bring back Encarnacion and that really leaves no spot for Bautista because to make it very clear, he isn't capable of being a regular outfielder any more. I'm sure he could play 1B but he might be best suited to DH which limits the number of teams he can sign for and somewhat limits his appeal as a 36 year old coming off a 234/366/452 season. I don't think he's done but he's pretty clearly in decline on both sides of the ball
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Sorta. He actually said during that interview the Bauer injury bumped Kluber up to game 4 and Merritt was unavailable because he might be needed to start a game later in the series.
The Duff Man
Footballguy
Heading to the game now. It will either be a win or Bautista's last game as a Jay so win/win
MattFancy
Footballguy
From ESPN.com:
After their win last night, the Cleveland Indians are up 3-0 in the ALCS and -1600 favorites at Westgate to advance to the World Series. Toronto is +900.
Peak
Footballguy
The issue comes up that he doesn't have anyone for Game 7, if Kluber pitches Game 5. He doesn't want it to come down to the wire and have to rely on the bullpen again. He'd rather roll the dice on Kluber with 3 days rest for Game 4, Merritt Game 5, Tomlin Game 6 and Kluber again Game 7 - if needed.
I know he's never done it before, but the Tribe is rolling on adrenaline right now. I think Kluber goes out there and performs as only Kluber can, and the Tribe sweeps the Jays tonight.
/equally clueless fan who listens to too much sports talk radio
gump
Footballguy
Great experience with a first class organization. Suite with free food/drinks for first 5 innings...then to the row on the 3rd base dugout (looking right at the coaches/players as they walk back in after an at bat)...then a large in-stadium post-game party with more free food/drinks. The mood was electric...then somber...but this front office knows what it's doing. Really impressive ballpark especially considering it's age.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
Northern Voice
Footballguy
If the Jays could win tonight, you have to like their matchups in games 5 and 6. Cleveland has clearly been better but the margin hasn't been huge.
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Is this a new thing that home fans don't like Bautista? I don't blame them, but I thought he was well liked.
Nugget
Footballguy
He was making pretty strong contract demands before the season, stating he wasn't going to negotiate and there would be no hometown discounts. Then he played really mediocre baseball.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
You look past the annoying stuff when he is putting up gaudy numbers. Now that his production has slipped and his fielding deteriorated to complete uselessness but his attitude has stayed the same while expecting a massive contract... yeah, fans are turning on him. He's been great for the team and if he comes back cheap as a DH, great. Won't miss him though.
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Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
The Indians are the major's only team not to lose 4 in a row this season. Just saying.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Yeah, I agree with this and in top of it, Toronto never properly embraces it's stars, there's a tendency to grossly overrate the John McDonald/Wendel Clark/Ryan Goins gritty grinder dirt bag types and find reasons not to cheer for the Bautista/Sundin/Kessel types.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
I don't expect Toronto to reel off 4 straight. They're only 50/50 to win this afternoon. I do think games 5 andn 6 on paper with SP matchups favour Toronto.
Peak
Footballguy
Possibly. I agree with Game 5 (Merritt) as he is a little of the unknown type. Anything can happen. I would think Francona would double up Merritt with Clevinger in that game, but still I would be nervous. Tomlin would come back for Game 6, and if he pitched the way he did on Saturday, then I like the Tribe's chances in that game.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Wendel Clark a grinder? No. 1 overall pick ... 330 career goals, over 30 in a season four times (including 46 one year).
He was physical and that was a big reason he never could stay healthy for a full season, but I don't think he fits the "grinder" mold.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
He's a skilled grinder but there's a reason you used goals instead of points. He topped 50 points twice as a Leaf. Sundin topped 70 points 12 times in a less offensive era. Most Leafs fans are bigger Clark fans because he played a tough style.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
I guess I just put the "grinder" label on a third-line type guy, a 10-15 goals/season guy who doesn't necessarily get the notice. Clark was closer to a Cam Neely-type player than a third-liner, a tough guy who would fight anyone but also put the puck in the net pretty regularly. And he was a captain.
If I ever got a Leafs replica jersey for my collection, "Clark 17" would be my first choice.
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pollardsvision
Footballguy
Oh ####.
Eephus
Footballguy
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Josh Donaldson
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Poor Clevenger. He's never been in a Postseasn game, and I think he's been warming up for 2 hours now.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
It's possible Toronto lost Game 3 on purpose. All the truly great teams don't try during Game 3 - you rest up and psyche out your opponent that way.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Let's not be silly. I'm infatued with the unintentional comedy that you provide. Because I, as well as others, find great humor in it, I do what I can to encourage you to post more.
I'd stalk me too.
Naw, I realize now that the majority of the people who post in these playoffs threads are too stupid for me.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
Maybe he ought to shut his trap too:
He bailed on the post game 4 interviews like a coward, and then decides to chirp about the Indians' starting pitcher for tomorrow. Dude is hitting .167; he needs to shut it.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
Michael Brown
Footballguy
Not sure if it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but this obsessive need to cut the natural sound every time someone curses, is absolutely ruining the viewing experience. It's extremely jarring, it totally disrupts the flow of the action, and I feel like Joe Buck is in my living room.
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Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
