Everybody Else Gamethread v. 2009

[Cocos Disciples]

Dodgers get 5 in the 7th. They'll clinch the division and home-field throughout (except the WS of course).

[yankees228]

So the first round match-ups seem to be almost set.

 

Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Phillies vs. Rockies

Angels vs. Red Sox

Yankees vs. Twins/Tigers

[msubulldogs21]

Disappointing to see the Rockies come up short like this.

 

If the Twins get in, we're looking at two awful series in the 1st round. Obviously we know the Yankees will obliterate the Twins, and I feel pretty confident the Cardinals will steamroll the Dodgers as well.

 

<_>

[yankees228]

Porcello vs. Baker for the ALC.

[msubulldogs21]

Porcello vs. Baker for the ALC.

 

I'm taking the Twins.

[example1]

The baseball fan in me loves it that the Twins and Tigers will have one game for all the marbles. Then the Red Sox fan in me hates that this is so. The Tigers stood a chance of giving the Yankees a run, the Twins (as ORS stated) do not., in my opinion. The Yankees can pretty much punch their ticket for the ALCS either way, since Verlander went today and, well, Sabathia didn't.

 

Also, FWIW, I think they should change the rules and let the team with the better record get home field advantage. It would be laughable if the Twins somehow beat the Yankees and ended up with home field despite being 8 or 9 back in the win column.

[yankees228]

The baseball fan in me loves it that the Twins and Tigers will have one game for all the marbles. Then the Red Sox fan in me hates that this is so. The Tigers stood a chance of giving the Yankees a run, the Twins (as ORS stated) do not., in my opinion. The Yankees can pretty much punch their ticket for the ALCS either way, since Verlander went today and, well, Sabathia didn't.

 

Also, FWIW, I think they should change the rules and let the team with the better record get home field advantage. It would be laughable if the Twins somehow beat the Yankees and ended up with home field despite being 8 or 9 back in the win column.

 

The Verlander thing is really double edged. If the series goes the distance, both will pitch twice. Also, if the Tigers find a way to get to a fifth game, they will have an enormous advantage (Verlander vs. Burnett).

[a700hitter]

If the Twins make it to the Play offs, they will turn back into pumpkins agains the Yankees.

[Dipre]

If the Twins make it to the Play offs' date=' they will turn back into pumpkins agains the Yankees.[/quote']

 

"Turn back?"

 

When have they ever not been punching bags for the Yanks under Gardenhire?

[a700hitter]

"Turn back?"

 

When have they ever not been punching bags for the Yanks under Gardenhire?

I phrased my post poorly. I meant that they have not been pumpkins for the last month, but they will be when they play the Yankees.

[Dipre]

I phrased my post poorly. I meant that they have not been pumpkins for the last month' date=' but they will be when they play the Yankees.[/quote']

 

Indeed.

 

I'm gonna make a killing betting on the Yankees.

[yankees228]

Clearly Miguel Cabrera has his priorities in order.

 

http://www.freep.com/article/20091005/SPORTS02/91005019/1050/SPORTS02/Police--Cabrera-was-drunk-during-fight-with-wife

[redsoxrules]

Wow...perfect timing

[Dipre]

Funny thing is, his wife kicked his ass.

[Spudboy]

Is anyone going to watch the Twins/Tigers?

 

If so, we can have some fun here.

[Cocos Disciples]

Should we use this thread or the "Twins-Tigers" thread.

[Spudboy]

Should we use this thread or the "Twins-Tigers" thread.

 

You be the boss.

 

I just posted here because it is the thread that has been used for other teams.

[Cocos Disciples]

I say use the other one. Away we go!