MLB 2012 Postseason

[Mets82]

I only get more done before 10AM than most people get done all day when I haven't yet gone to bed from the previous evening.

I usually get up early and go to bed late so Im like a zombie when I wake up. Its my own fault.


I give credit to the Cards. They dont have a lot of household names but they get the job done with what they got. Storen looked completely shot last night. What is it about closers in the postseason? Storen, Nathan, Brad Lidge. It seems like closers cant close the game in the playoffs. The Cards have guts. They showed a lot of fire, something I wish the Mets and Bill, Im sure you wish, the Red Sox would have. I personally wanted to see the Nats because I think people are sick of St. Louis. Honestly, I think people wanted Orioles/A's and Nats/Reds just for some new blood. It seems like its the same old same old in both LCS'.

 

[DodgerKing]

San Fran is the only team left I really care about. If the series is NY or Detroit vs. St. Louis I am going into early hibernation.

I hope you mean as in care they lose.

 

[riffjim4069]

Fister has gotten himself into another pickle.

 

[riffjim4069]

OMG! He got himself out of that with getting hit in the arse with the ball.

 

[king3pj]

Ouch. Cano lined one off him hard. I hope he is ok. 2 innings in a row Peralta has made great plays to end the inning with the bases loaded.

 

[BillD1984]

He was safe.............Tigers catch a break there.

 

[riffjim4069]

Fist doesn't look sharp tonight, but I sure hope he finds a groove. I still can't help but this how Verlander would be starting tonight had Valverde taken care of business during game 4. Let's go Tigers!

 

[Mets82]

Fister looks shaky so far. And that pitch count would bother me. Peralta made two very good plays. Good defense by him.

 

[riffjim4069]

He was safe.............Tigers catch a break there.

We caught a couple breaks because the running could have very easily been called safe at 2nd base in the first inning.

 

[riffjim4069]

This ump isn't giving an inch...and is taking a few away from the pitchers.

 

[Mets82]

We caught a couple breaks because the running could have very easily been called safe at 2nd base in the first inning.

I apologize but I disagree. I saw the samething and A-Rod was out by inches.

 

[king3pj]

Fister needs a quick inning.

 

[BillD1984]

Fist doesn't look sharp tonight, but I sure hope he finds a groove. I still can't help but this how Verlander would be starting tonight had Valverde taken care of business during game 4. Let's go Tigers!

I agree. IMO, JV is the best pitcher in baseball, and he is capable of going games 1-4-7 in a series, if necessary. He's a throwback.

 

[riffjim4069]

I apologize but I disagree. I saw the samething and A-Rod was out by inches.

I agree that he was out, but it was very close and the call could have easily gone the other way. Regardless, the Tigers are living dangerously right now.

 

[king3pj]

Turns out that liner was off Fister's wrist. I'm really surprised he is able to keep pitching after that. I did notice that he put on long sleeves between innings.

The pitch count is rising early. Nice quick inning but we are going to need a few solid innings from the bull pen tonight.

 

[BillD1984]

With all due respect to the newer franchises, it's something special when two "traditional" franchises like the Yankees and Tigers hook up in October.

 

[riffjim4069]

I agree. IMO, JV is the best pitcher in baseball, and he is capable of going games 1-4-7 in a series, if necessary. He's a throwback.

Yep, I remember Denny starting games 1, 4 and 6 and Mickey Lolich games 2, 5 and 7 in the '68 World Series. Pitchers didn't need to stinkin' four days of rest.

 

[Mets82]

I agree that he was out, but it was very close and the call could have easily gone the other way. Regardless, the Tigers are living dangerously right now.

Thats true. We have the luxury of replays and different angles and stuff where the Umpires have to make a bang bang play.

With all due respect to the newer franchises, it's something special when two "traditional" franchises like the Yankees and Tigers hook up in October.

Thats true Bill but you hope the Yankees dont win!!

 

[king3pj]

Much better inning. He needed that bad.

 

[BillD1984]

Thats true Bill but you hope the Yankees dont win!!

I know you're saying that because I'm a Red Sox fan, but it's just not true. Yes, I'm rooting for the Tigers, but I'm not rooting against the Yankees. The Tigers are near and dear to my heart for a few reasons....They were the first team I ever saw in person (Fenway Park, April 1974), and I saw them many more times over the years (I used to emulate John Wockenfuss' batting stance ). Most importantly, they have a very passionate fanbase on here, and I think that's awesome. I've never "hated" the Yankees, but have always respected them.