2015 MLB Gamethread

[Kimmi]

13 runs is the record for a clinching game. It's been done four times, by the A's over the Giants in 1911, the Yankees over the Cubs in 1932, the Yankees over the Giants in 1936, and the f***ing Yankees again over the Reds in 1961. The most runs scored in a shutout in a clinching game is 11, by the Cardinals over the Tigers in 1934 and the Royals over the Cardinals in 1985. Looking through all of the clinching games, there were a few 9 and 10 run scorers, a few more 7 and 8, but the numbers I saw the most were 2 and 3. I'd say about 75% of World-series clinching games were won with less than 5 runs.

 

Good stuff Youk. Yet another reason to hate on the Yankees - they can't leave well enough alone.

 

I am not surprised that most clinching games were won with less than 5 runs. The teams are going to have their best pitchers out there, and on short leashes, in a do or die game.

[a700hitter]

It might have been soon forgotten because the Royals were likely to win the series anyway, but I do think he would have taken heat over it. It was a risky play. It worked (due to a bad throw), so we heard a lot of praise for Hosmer for being a heads up baserunner, etc. Had he been thrown out, the reaction to the play would have been very different.

You are just too cynical and critical. Edited November 4, 2015 by a700hitter

[Kimmi]

You are just to cynical and critical.

 

You know I speak the truth.

[Northern Star]

Good stuff Youk. Yet another reason to hate on the Yankees - they can't leave well enough alone.

 

I am not surprised that most clinching games were won with less than 5 runs. The teams are going to have their best pitchers out there, and on short leashes, in a do or die game.

 

That's tempered by the 1960 Series, where they heavily outscored the Pirates - and lost.

[gojohn99]

Jonny Gomes now has 2 World Series rings...

 

saw this on ESPN.com tonight..

 

JONNY GOMES GIVES AMAZING VICTORY SPEECH

It was so amazing, the Royals LF threw -- not dropped -- the mic at the end. The rest of his team absolutely loved it.

[Dojji]

It might have been soon forgotten because the Royals were likely to win the series anyway, but I do think he would have taken heat over it. It was a risky play. It worked (due to a bad throw), so we heard a lot of praise for Hosmer for being a heads up baserunner, etc. Had he been thrown out, the reaction to the play would have been very different.

 

Hosmer's decision was a calculated risk. The Mets infiend defense was terrible all series, and Duda is well known for not having a very good throwing arm. Forcing him to rush the play created a greater than normal chance to score.

 

Hosmer's play is exactly what good scouting allows you to pull off -- a straignt up ambush exploiting the weaknesses of the enemy team in a way that maximizes the chance to win. The Royals scouted the hell out of all their postseason opponents and holy hell did it pay off for them.

[Kimmi]

Hosmer's decision was a calculated risk. The Mets infiend defense was terrible all series, and Duda is well known for not having a very good throwing arm. Forcing him to rush the play created a greater than normal chance to score.

 

Hosmer's play is exactly what good scouting allows you to pull off -- a straignt up ambush exploiting the weaknesses of the enemy team in a way that maximizes the chance to win. The Royals scouted the hell out of all their postseason opponents and holy hell did it pay off for them.

 

I agree that it was a calculated risk, but it was still risky nonetheless. It worked out, so all is good. That doesn't change the fact that had he gotten thrown out at home, thereby ending the game, the reaction to that play would be very different.

[Palodios]

Cubs going hard after Lackey. Theo once again trying to get the band back together.

[User Name]

Need to get Beckett out of retirement.

[a700hitter]

Cubs going hard after Lackey. Theo once again trying to get the band back together.

Done deal. Two years $32 million.

[a700hitter]

Nice staff for Theo with Lackey as his #3.

[Kimmi]

Gotta love Theo.

[Spudboy]

Done deal. Two years $32 million.

 

Even cheaper than the 2/38 or so I had suggested that the Sox offer him.

 

Do the Cubs have to cough up a draft pic?

[User Name]

Very much so. But they're obviously in "win-now" mode.

[Spudboy]

Well good luck to Horseface in Chicago.

 

I have always admired his pitching. Just not his face.

[a700hitter]

Maybe Lester and Lackey can revive the chicken and beer club in Chicago. f*** the Cubs.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Grienke to Arizona, holy crap. Did not see that coming at all.

[User Name]

Yeah they were hyping that up in the afternoon. Wow.

[Kimmi]

Maybe Lester and Lackey can revive the chicken and beer club in Chicago. f*** the Cubs.

 

The Cubs are set for the long haul. Gotta love Theo.

[User Name]

Samrdzija to the Giants for 5/90

[User Name]

Dodgers get Iwakuma. Good get.

[Spudboy]

Dodgers get Iwakuma. Good get.

 

Yup. He would have been an upgrade from some of the Sox SP.

[Palodios]

Iwakuma and Lackey both seem like bargains in this free agent market.

[Spudboy]

Did the Iwakuma deal involve sacrificing a draft pick too?

[Jasonbay44]

Did the Iwakuma deal involve sacrificing a draft pick too?

IIRC, yes, I believe Dodgers have to forfeit their first round pick

[Northern Star]

Dodgers get Chapman. The backend of their bullpen is nasty.

[Northern Star]

Niese for Walker.

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14330283/new-york-mets-trade-lhp-jonathon-niese-pittsburgh-pirates-2b-neil-walker

[Palodios]

What an awful offseason for the Dodgers. Greinke, Chapman, Iwakuma have all gone badly for them, and none even seem like their fault. Meanwhile the Diamondbacks and Giants both added two strong starters.

[Northern Star]

What an awful offseason for the Dodgers. Greinke, Chapman, Iwakuma have all gone badly for them, and none even seem like their fault. Meanwhile the Diamondbacks and Giants both added two strong starters.

 

Good, good.....

 

meanwhile I like seeing Kazmir getting his career back on track. Always liked him.

[User Name]

Good, good.....

 

meanwhile I like seeing Kazmir getting his career back on track. Always liked him.

 

"Good" what? Not only did they get Kazmir, they also got Maeda. /offseason.