Super User Koz Posted September 30, 2020 Super User Posted September 30, 2020 I'm a lifelong baseball fan and Yankee fan but I'm just not feeling the same excitement for the playoffs this year. I'm sure it's because of the shortened season, no fans in the stands, and the weird playoff format. Still, I'm rooting for the Yankees and hoping they can break the Jekyll and Hyde routine they've been on for a while now. Another team that interests me is the Reds, mainly because of Trevor Bauer. But before you go off on Bauer, he's really an interesting guy who got a bad rap in the press. It's amazing how meticulous he is when it comes to getting the most out of his mind and body in order to improve his game. And all those pitching analytics you see about spin rate, tilt, release, and axis - that's because of Bauer. He was the first in MLB to start capturing data and video rather than just ask his catcher, "What did that do?" As a former pitcher myself and the father of a budding college/MLB prospect this stuff fascinates me. While I never had the talent to be an MLB pitcher, I often wonder how much better I could have been had I knew what I know now and had all of these tools to help me improve. Heck, when I was in HS and college we were lucky if a coach knew ANYTHING about pitching. We had to go to the library and take out one of a handful of books on the subject if we hoped to get some real instruction. So, who do you have in the playoffs? 1 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted September 30, 2020 Author Super User Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, lo n slo said: thank you Freddie whew! He spoiled a great outing by Bauer. But it was a great game. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 1, 2020 Global Moderator Posted October 1, 2020 Need a bounce back from the cubs today Quote
Super User Koz Posted October 1, 2020 Author Super User Posted October 1, 2020 It's a good day to be a Yankee fan! 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted October 1, 2020 Super User Posted October 1, 2020 Been an avid MLB fan since the big Red machine and can't feel the same enthusiasm this year, obviously. Reds simply don't have the bats to beat Atlanta, pitching is great though. Statistically the Dodgers have to break through. You can not keep fielding a team like that and go out early. Regardless of record, Astros are dangerous. Ok I'm done. 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted October 2, 2020 Super User Posted October 2, 2020 The Mashers of the Midway gave my team all they could handle for three games. Now the A’s have the team that they want for the next round, so bring on the team from Houston. Go A’s! 1 Quote
GReb Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 Been a die hard Braves fan since I was 7 years old and am very happy to see us advance which is long overdue. Regardless of the Cubs/Marlins winner we should advance to the NLCS. The Dodgers are going to be a really tough draw and I’m not sure they can be beaten in a 7 game set but we have an offense capable of scoring in bunches so it’s definitely possible. Id love to see us make a run at signing Bauer. Doubt it happens though. He’s said he’s only signing 1 year deals and I can’t see AA offering him $40+ million 2 Quote
Super User Koz Posted October 2, 2020 Author Super User Posted October 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, GReb said: Been a die hard Braves fan since I was 7 years old and am very happy to see us advance which is long overdue. Regardless of the Cubs/Marlins winner we should advance to the NLCS. The Dodgers are going to be a really tough draw and I’m not sure they can be beaten in a 7 game set but we have an offense capable of scoring in bunches so it’s definitely possible. Id love to see us make a run at signing Bauer. Doubt it happens though. He’s said he’s only signing 1 year deals and I can’t see AA offering him $40+ million Who had the Marlins on their bingo card this year? Holy cow! I think Bauer stays with the Reds **IF** they let him pitch every fourth day. He stated pitching every 4th day, playing for a World Series contender, and a team that is deep in pitching analytics are his keys to signing. If you haven't checked it out, his YouTube channel and the Momentum YouTube channel (features Bauer & baseball) are great. Bauer's channel is good for personal insight and Momentum has some great group conversations. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted October 2, 2020 Super User Posted October 2, 2020 Life long Yankee fan. They played well against the Indians in the short wild card. Up hill battle from here. Stanton is not ready to play. But hope Gary Sanchez can pull it together. He’s not washed up. He needs a spark. He is certainly not solid. Voit, LeMahieu, and Urshela are solid. And Brett Gardner can come through. Up hill but I have to like their chances. If they play like when the season started they do stand a chance. Quote
Super User Koz Posted October 2, 2020 Author Super User Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Spankey said: Life long Yankee fan. They played well against the Indians in the short wild card. Up hill battle from here. Stanton is not ready to play. But hope Gary Sanchez can pull it together. He’s not washed up. He needs a spark. He is certainly not solid. Voit, LeMahieu, and Urshela are solid. And Brett Gardner can come through. Up hill but I have to like their chances. If they play like when the season started they do stand a chance. Stanton not ready to play? He homered in both games! But don't get me wrong - I think signing Stanton was a huge mistake. He has the worst swing in baseball and his success relies on raw power. If he loses any power as he ages he's going to be brutal. Sanchez is an enigma. Other than power in spurts he can't hit and he's not very good defensively. But I think the Yankees keep him through his arbitration years. It would be great to see him get out of his funk. I was glad to see Frazier finally get an extended chance this year but I wish they would have done teh same with Clarke Schmidt. Maybe next year. The series with the Rays should be good, especially since it's in a neutral park. Because of COVID this was the first time in years my son and I did not travel to Tampa to see the Yankees and Rays play and catch a few Tampa Tarpons games as well. 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted October 3, 2020 Author Super User Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, VolFan said: cardinals are imploding in the 7th. Speaking of the Cardinals, I just heard that Bob Gibson passed away. He was an absolutely dominating - and intimidating - pitcher. Quote
Super User Spankey Posted October 6, 2020 Super User Posted October 6, 2020 Stanton had a nice shot last night for sure. Had a tough start against the Indians. Yanks and Rays are always a good match up. Quote
Super User Bird Posted October 19, 2020 Super User Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, lo n slo said: same old Braves. smh ? Yep, base running the difference. Quote
Super User Teal Posted October 19, 2020 Super User Posted October 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bird said: Yep, base running the difference. Base running is the simplest part of the game mentally. It's the first thing we teach in little league. Base running will win games and lose them Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 19, 2020 Global Moderator Posted October 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, Bird said: Yep, base running the difference. I heard a radio caller saying they made that same base running error to get eliminated in the 90s haha Quote
Super User Bird Posted October 19, 2020 Super User Posted October 19, 2020 52 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I heard a radio caller saying they made that same base running error to get eliminated in the 90s haha 1991 when Lonnie Smith cost the Braves the WS......Frozen at third because he lost track of the ball. 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 19, 2020 Global Moderator Posted October 19, 2020 49 minutes ago, Bird said: 1991 when Lonnie Smith cost the Braves the WS......Frozen at third because he lost track of the ball. As a lifelong Braves hater, it just rips me up inside........ couldnt happen to a better franchise! Haha 2 Quote
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