Jay Kirk Baseball Thread since 2017: The 2021 season, Dodgers Repeat?

[Jay Kirk]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I hear that, stay cool brother.

Impossible but will try to be smart about what I'm doing and be safe.

[HOZER]

Glad to see our bats are alive and well!!!

[Jules]

My husband is a life long Red Sox fan. He says the collapse has begun and you may as well hand it to the Yankees because they have evil voodoo.

 

 

 

I love Red Sox fans though, always pessimistic but man they do look lousy lately and I never put trust in them.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, Jules said:

My husband is a life long Red Sox fan. He says the collapse has begun and you may as well hand it to the Yankees because they have evil voodoo.

 

 

 

I love Red Sox fans though, always pessimistic but man they do look lousy lately and I never put trust in them.

Red Sox are fine, they have by far the best record in the league. My Cubs are on fire right now in the NL, I think the Cubs can win their 2nd WS in 3 years if they keep playing the way they have. Red Sox, Astros, and Yankees are all loaded with talent in the AL though. A's are even Very Good.

[Jules]

18 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Red Sox are fine, they have by far the best record in the league. My Cubs are on fire right now in the NL, I think the Cubs can win their 2nd WS in 3 years if they keep playing the way they have. Red Sox, Astros, and Yankees are all loaded with talent in the AL though. A's are even Very Good.

 

Yeah the Red Sox are still in it and all. It's a slump. But history isn't kind.  So.....

 

Good luck to the Cubs. I really am not hard into baseball but I just want everyone to be happy. Men and baseball can be crazy.  

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jules said:

 

Yeah the Red Sox are still in it and all. It's a slump. But history isn't kind.  So.....

 

Good luck to the Cubs. I really am not hard into baseball but I just want everyone to be happy. Men and baseball can be crazy.  

Baseball will drive a guy crazy. The Cubs are enough to give ya gray hair 

[HOZER]

7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Baseball will drive a guy crazy. The Cubs are enough to give ya gray hair 

Now I know where they’re coming from!!!!!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, HOZER said:

Now I know where they’re coming from!!!!!

Baseball is rough on a person that is a diehard fan of it because it's 162 games. When one has a favorite team the streaks they go through are crazy at times. Cubs are a team that have had those alot. Win 5 in a row, lose 4 in a row, score 1 Run, score 9 Runs LOL.

[NFLfan]

15 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Baseball will drive a guy crazy. The Cubs are enough to give ya gray hair 

 

Not anymore. You have Murph now.   And Hamels has been great.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

Not anymore. You have Murph now.   And Hamels has been great.

That is what I mean about Baseball. One minute this is me on Theo when he signed Darvish and let Jake go . Now this is me after Hamels and Murphy got traded for 

[NFLfan]

15 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

That is what I mean about Baseball. One minute this is me on Theo when he signed Darvish and let Jake go . Now this is me after Hamels and Murphy got traded for 

 

It is not just you. Hozer is now  over Murph. What a turnaround!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

It is not just you. Hozer is now  over Murph. What a turnaround. 

Murphy is awesome no doubt. Theo is a genius in reality but he shouldve kept Jake 

[HOZER]

56 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

It is not just you. Hozer is now  over Murph. What a turnaround!

 

[Myles]

Cards have won their 9th series in a row.   

[2006Coltsbestever]

31 minutes ago, Myles said:

Cards have won their 9th series in a row.   

They look really good, right now IMO the Cubs and Cards are the 2 best teams in the NL IMO. The way it should be, let the rivalry continue into these Playoffs.

[Jay Kirk]

9 hours ago, Myles said:

Cards have won their 9th series in a row.   

Actually the tenth I believe watching the game over on replay

[Jay Kirk]

8 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

They look really good, right now IMO the Cubs and Cards are the 2 best teams in the NL IMO. The way it should be, let the rivalry continue into these Playoffs.

Your in a better position than we are , but love what the Red Birds are doing. Its been really fun to watch.

[Myles]

8 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

They look really good, right now IMO the Cubs and Cards are the 2 best teams in the NL IMO. The way it should be, let the rivalry continue into these Playoffs.

I think the Cards are playing over their head.   I'm afraid it won't last.   3 of their starting pitchers are rookies.  3 of their every day starters are rookies.   9 players on their team were playing in the minors 2 months ago.   I just can't see them staying this hot once teams have tape on them.  

I sure hope I am wrong though.   They have made this season (the last month) pretty fun to watch.   The wild card race is going to be a good one.  

[Jay Kirk]

19 minutes ago, Myles said:

I think the Cards are playing over their head.   I'm afraid it won't last.   3 of their starting pitchers are rookies.  3 of their every day starters are rookies.   9 players on their team were playing in the minors 2 months ago.   I just can't see them staying this hot once teams have tape on them.  

I sure hope I am wrong though.   They have made this season (the last month) pretty fun to watch.   The wild card race is going to be a good one.  

Young I agree but will take young with talent . Molina has handled them well. Mike Maddux has done really well and a calming influence when he visits the mound . The ERA of these pitchers tell me all I need to know. I knew the talent was there in Memphis just should've went to the well sooner. I guarantee other teams have plenty of tape on them . Most of these series were won on the road , I think that speaks pretty loud.

[NFLfan]

16 minutes ago, Myles said:

3 of their starting pitchers are rookies.  3 of their every day starters are rookies.   9 players on their team were playing in the minors 2 months ago.   I just can't see them staying this hot once teams have tape on them.  

I sure hope I am wrong though.   They have made this season (the last month) pretty fun to watch.   

 

This is a good example of what young, hungry players can do. They bring energy and have more speed than aging players. Yes, it is a lot of fun.  It is exciting knowing you have all these young players that will be with your team for many years.

[Jay Kirk]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

This is a good example of what young, hungry players can do. They bring energy and have more speed than aging players. Yes, it is a lot of fun.  It is exciting knowing you have all these young players that will be with your team for many years.

Great points the Defense has improved dramatically as well.

[Jay Kirk]

Got to retire to bed , have a great day my friends .

[Myles]

6 hours ago, NFLfan said:

 

This is a good example of what young, hungry players can do. They bring energy and have more speed than aging players. Yes, it is a lot of fun.  It is exciting knowing you have all these young players that will be with your team for many years.

I was very happy that the Cardinals were not "buyers"  at the trade deadline.   They were sellers if anything with the trade off of Pham.  

I also think the 1st base agrees with Carpenter.   He hits better when he plays 1st.   The addition of Adams worries my for that reason.   Adams can really only play 1st.   

Carpenter had a great day yesterday.  4/5 with 4 doubles.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs lead 6-4 in the Top of the 8th. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Kris Bryant played tonight in a Triple A game. He was 0-3, nearly Homered flying out at the wall, he did draw a walk though. Report after the game said he said he felt great. Cubs still lead 6-4 now in the Bottom of the 8th.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Rizzo just blasted one! Cubs now lead 7-4.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Yes Sir! Cubs win 7-4, 6 straight wins now. NL Central Standings as of August 27th looks like this:

1. Cubs 77-53 *Best record in the NL

2. Cards 73-58 (now 4.5 back)

3. Brewers 73-59 (now 5 back), Brewers haven't been 5 back all season 

 

Fly the Flag Hozer, this is looking really great right now.

[HOZER]

Strope? Nope.

 

Wilson? Nah.

 

Chavez? Oh heck yeah baby !!!!

 

Pretty good game I must say!!!

 

 

[HOZER]

Saw a lot of good things tonight....base hits, great defense, etc.  

 

Thought Lester was gonna lay an egg there at first, but boy did he wake up and redeem himself, wow!!! The pick off? And the clutch hitting? The line drive snag for the out? Nice! 

 

Side note...what’s up with Almora, he seems to be in quite the slump. I noticed while at the game couple weeks ago, he has a strange batting stance, kind of duck legged....IDK.

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 minutes ago, HOZER said:

Saw a lot of good things tonight....base hits, great defense, etc.  

 

Thought Lester was gonna lay an egg there at first, but boy did he wake up and redeem himself, wow!!! The pick off? And the clutch hitting? The line drive snag for the out? Nice! 

 

Side note...what’s up with Almora, he seems to be in quite the slump. I noticed while at the game couple weeks ago, he has a strange batting stance, kind of duck legged....IDK.

David Kaplan said in the Postgame when Bryant returns, the lineup against Lefties will be:

Bryant will play LF

Heyward CF

Zobrist RF

Bote 3b

Baez SS

Murphy 2b

Rizzo 1b

Contreras C

-Schwarber = odd man out

 

-Against Righties, Schwarber will play LF and Bryant 3b, Bote would be the odd man out here.

 

 

[NFLfan]

7 minutes ago, HOZER said:

Saw a lot of good things tonight....base hits, great defense, etc.  

 

Thought Lester was gonna lay an egg there at first, but boy did he wake up and redeem himself, wow!!! The pick off? And the clutch hitting? The line drive snag for the out? Nice! 

 

Side note...what’s up with Almora, he seems to be in quite the slump. I noticed while at the game couple weeks ago, he has a strange batting stance, kind of duck legged....IDK.

 

Too bad Lester did not get the win. I turned the TV off after the inning that Cizek pitched. I think the game was tied 4-4. Congrats on the win.

 

Maybe during this series the Mets can grab Almora and you guys take Matz or some other player besides the top pitchers. Maybe swap Lugo for Almora since you're not using Almora.

[NFLfan]

Jay will be happy with this news: Mike Shildt signed a 3-year contract to become the full-time manager of the Cards after going 26-12 as interim manager. 

 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24505205/the-st-louis-cardinals-removed-interim-tag-named-mike-shildt-manager

[HOZER]

1-0 Mets bottom of the 6th...Hamels/deGrom solid efforts so far, Hamels is out, deGrom still in. Mets lone score came on a base hit RBI, due to shortstop(Baez) playing too deep in the grass, bad decision that burned him. Not a fan of the home plate ump either, made some bad calls on both sides.

[2006Coltsbestever]

29 minutes ago, HOZER said:

1-0 Mets bottom of the 6th...Hamels/deGrom solid efforts so far, Hamels is out, deGrom still in. Mets lone score came on a base hit RBI, due to shortstop(Baez) playing too deep in the grass, bad decision that burned him. Not a fan of the home plate ump either, made some bad calls on both sides.

It's 1-1 now in the Top of the 8th. Anyone's game, Hamels did his part again that is for sure. deGrom is the best Pitcher in Baseball right now.

[NFLfan]

11 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

It's 1-1 now in the Top of the 8th. Anyone's game, Hamels did his part again that is for sure. deGrom is the best Pitcher in Baseball right now.

 

deGrom is tiring. Why is Baez bunting?

[2006Coltsbestever]

4 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

deGrom is tiring. Why is Baez bunting?

He shouldn't be, who knows LOL. I just seen the Cubs hit into a Double Play to end the 8th. To the 9th now still 1-1. I am not watching it but following it on MLB.com.

[NFLfan]

3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

He shouldn't be, who knows LOL. I just seen the Cubs hit into a Double Play to end the 8th. To the 9th now still 1-1. I am not watching it but following it on MLB.com.

 

deGrom will get another no decision. He will pass Gooden for the Mets pitcher with the most consecutive games allowing 3 or fewer runs. I think it is 24 consecutive starts.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

deGrom will get another no decision. He will pass Gooden for the Mets pitcher with the most consecutive games allowing 3 or fewer runs. I think it is 24 consecutive starts.

At least he won't get a loss, nor will Hamels. Neither deserve one.

[NFLfan]

7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

At least he won't get a loss, nor will Hamels. Neither deserve one.

 

The guy has a 1.68 ERA and has only 8 wins. It is ridiculous. 

 

9 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

He will pass Gooden for the Mets pitcher with the most consecutive games allowing 3 or fewer runs.

 

That is incorrect. deGrom is now tied with Gooden for most consecutive starts giving up 3 or fewer runs (24 games). He has had a great year. 

[NFLfan]

Game may be suspended. They are putting the tarp down now. Rains are coming down.