GophersInIowa
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Deciding between the Astros and Yankees is like having to decide if I'd rather be punched in the face or kicked in the nuts.
Yes. But we've been kicked in the nuts 10 times and only punched in the face once, so go Astros.Deciding between the Astros and Yankees is like having to decide if I'd rather be punched in the face or kicked in the nuts.
Somehow the Astros will cheat and get in an extra kick.Deciding between the Astros and Yankees is like having to decide if I'd rather be punched in the face or kicked in the nuts.
The Astros success afterwards has me wondering why they did it in the first place. Probably because everyone else was doing something, just not as brazenly.Yes. But we've been kicked in the nuts 10 times and only punched in the face once, so go Astros.
MLB also deadened the ball after 2019.The Astros success afterwards has me wondering why they did it in the first place. Probably because everyone else was doing something, just not as brazenly.
Look how the Twins production after 2019 fell off, once the scandal broke. Just sayin'...
No doubt, that's part of it as well.MLB also deadened the ball after 2019.
A lot of their falloff is explainable without cheating. Kepler had a one-off season. So did Sano. No Nelson Cruz. No Eddie G. etc.No doubt, that's part of it as well.
I was also referring to Twins though fell relative to the league as well, though 2021 they were still in the Top 5 for HR output. Fell to 13th in 2022, so at least slightly above the mean.
Bye bye NYY.
I don't disagree, lots of factors. No Marwin Gonzalez either, hmmm....A lot of their falloff is explainable without cheating. Kepler had a one-off season. So did Sano. No Nelson Cruz. No Eddie G. etc.
I'd think Fox would prefer a Wednesday game 1 to Friday, but they've never moved the World Series start when the LCS's end early.4 day wait until World Series Game 1. Stupid, what a momentum killer.
I am sure the answer is because TV says so, but they should get the show on the road. Wednesday would have been great. Plus it would have allowed the games in Philly to be done before the calendar turns to November.
I know they don't but they should, especially as this event has gotten pushed closer to Thanksgiving.I'd think Fox would prefer a Wednesday game 1 to Friday, but they've never moved the World Series start when the LCS's end early.
You mean AL winner Houston - they had the better record.Actually older than 1993, going back to 1968, it would have been NL Winner Dodgers vs AL Winner Yankees in the World Series and have been decided by now.
Nope. My post was a response to GopherRock who was alluding to MLB Divisions and Playoff format up to 1993.You mean AL winner Houston - they had the better record.
No. The Astros would be back in the NL West, and the Brewers in the AL West, where they both belong.You mean AL winner Houston - they had the better record.
Astros are the only team to win the National League (2005) and American League Pennants (2017, 2019, 2021 & 2022). The Brewers won the American League in 1982, so if they ever win the National League, they could join the exclusive club.No. The Astros would be back in the NL West, and the Brewers in the AL West, where they both belong.
You mean 1982?Astros are the only team to win the National League (2005) and American League Pennants (2017, 2019, 2021 & 2022). The Brewers won the American League in 2005, so if they ever win the National League, they could join the exclusive club.
Yes, corrected. ThanksYou mean 1982?
I most likely will not watch a single pitch, but I will root for the Phillies. F the Astros.I really don't have a rooting interest in the World Series, but I am putting my modest support on the Astros.
I like how they have responded to the cheating scandal by going out and winning anyway, with the whole world hating their guts even though odds are great that whatever team they root for was also doing something nefarious.
Also hope that Dusty Baker can get a ring as skipper after several near misses.
I like Verlander. At 39 not sure how likely it is, but 3 more seasons matching his W total this year (18) would get him to 300 on the nose. I would guess he'll need to throw 4 more seasons.
I'm also sick of the theme from Rocky.
I just can't because of Altuve. I used to be a big fan of his but after all the cheating I can't stand the guy.I really don't have a rooting interest in the World Series, but I am putting my modest support on the Astros.
I like how they have responded to the cheating scandal by going out and winning anyway, with the whole world hating their guts even though odds are great that whatever team they root for was also doing something nefarious.
Also hope that Dusty Baker can get a ring as skipper after several near misses.
I like Verlander. At 39 not sure how likely it is, but 3 more seasons matching his W total this year (18) would get him to 300 on the nose. I would guess he'll need to throw 4 more seasons.
I'm also sick of the theme from Rocky.
I totally get that, especially in regards to Altuve specifically. It's a shame, because he's otherwise such an amazing player.I just can't because of Altuve. I used to be a big fan of his but after all the cheating I can't stand the guy.
Most of this year's team wasn't around in 2017 but it's still hard to root for them. I like the Phillies team a lot better, it's just their fans are so awful. I honestly just want it to be a good series because that's what's best for baseball.
On his podcast Tony Kornheiser has been railing on this all week.I'd think Fox would prefer a Wednesday game 1 to Friday, but they've never moved the World Series start when the LCS's end early.