The Official 2021 ALCS Thread

[notin]

Jarren Duran will not get to 30 fWAR in his career. He'll never have a season like Ellsbury did in 2013.

 

He might. But it might be for the Chunichi Dragons..

[mvp 78]

No. Yorke has the worst chance, since his ceiling is to equal one of the greatest offensive second baseman in MLB history, whih is mighty high for a 19yo A baller...

 

No. Yorke might not be very likely to do it, but I don't think Jimenez even makes the Show.

[kenmeister]

Hey all, my Astros-watching friend just threw in the towel:

 

"Nah it's over. Once the Stros Lost McCullers, there workhorse and experience they were doomed. Injuries to Garcia also bad news. Baker not a fan of and he's never been good at managing a bullpen or lineup. Hopefully this is his last year in Houston and he retires lol. Altuve is now lost, errors killed us or this would have been a completely different series now. The Sox will be celebrating on Wed night. Congrats

 

The Sox aren't even that great but they play well as a team. Other then Devers and Bogarts there's not one other player I would want on my fantasy team lol. Kike is playing out of his ass and he struggled for most of the year. Just got hot at the right time of the year and that's all it takes in the playoffs. Have to say never saw them even getting past the Yankess lol

 

The network always wanted SOX and Dodgers in the world series for ratings... But the Braves may ruin that Wink"

[Bellhorn04]

Hey all, my Astros-watching friend just threw in the towel:

 

"Nah it's over. Once the Stros Lost McCullers, there workhorse and experience they were doomed. Injuries to Garcia also bad news. Baker not a fan of and he's never been good at managing a bullpen or lineup. Hopefully this is his last year in Houston and he retires lol. Altuve is now lost, errors killed us or this would have been a completely different series now. The Sox will be celebrating on Wed night. Congrats

 

The Sox aren't even that great but they play well as a team. Other then Devers and Bogarts there's not one other player I would want on my fantasy team lol. Kike is playing out of his ass and he struggled for most of the year. Just got hot at the right time of the year and that's all it takes in the playoffs. Have to say never saw them even getting past the Yankess lol

 

The network always wanted SOX and Dodgers in the world series for ratings... But the Braves may ruin that Wink"

 

Tell your friend Schwarber and JDM are pretty freaking good too LOL

[d-money]

Feels like the dodgers will come back against the Braves. The Braves are quickly becoming known chokers.

[dgalehouse]

The Astros cannot stop the Sox onslaught. They have the look of a beaten team.

[YastrzemskI]

Feels like the dodgers will come back against the Braves. The Braves are quickly becoming known chokers.

 

The Dodgers have done plenty of “choking” themselves in recent history.

[Maxbialystock]

Jarren Duran will not get to 30 fWAR in his career. He'll never have a season like Ellsbury did in 2013.

 

You can almost make the case that Ellsbury himself didn't have that season. He was never remotely that good before or after the 2013 season. It was a complete fluke.

[Maxbialystock]

We maybe need to rename this thread because long ago it stopped being about the 2021 ALCS.

[moonslav59]

Jarren Duran will not get to 30 fWAR in his career. He'll never have a season like Ellsbury did in 2013.

 

It could be easy to beat all the non 2013 seasons.

 

[moonslav59]

You can almost make the case that Ellsbury himself didn't have that season. He was never remotely that good before or after the 2013 season. It was a complete fluke.

 

It was Kike disguised as Jake.

[Maxbialystock]

We maybe need to rename this thread because long ago it stopped being about the 2021 ALCS.

 

But, in case there is interest in the ALCS--one can't image why--the Sox hitting is the big story, but the defense and even the pitching have been better than I expected. Especially ERod's 6 innings yesterday, but even Sale's 2.2 innings and 1 run in game 1--the best he has pitched this month--was a plus. That game was winnable. Whitlock, Ottavino, Brasier, and Taylor all have low postseason ERA's. Even the presumed worthless Perez has gone 1.2 scoreless innings. Houck not so good so far against the Astros, but the key to the game 2 win in the ALDS. Pivetta starting tonight has been excellent in relief.

[Maxbialystock]

4th inning in LA, and the Braves are rallying. Down 2-0, they've tied it up and still have 2 on and 1 out.

[Bellhorn04]

It could be easy to beat all the non 2013 seasons.

 

 

2011?

[Maxbialystock]

4th inning in LA, and the Braves are rallying. Down 2-0, they've tied it up and still have 2 on and 1 out.

 

4 pitch BB, so bases now loaded in 4th with one out and the score tied.

[Maxbialystock]

With the bases loaded and 1 out, the Braves starting pitcher was sent up to bat with instructions not to swing. Sort of a first--an intentional K. Brave now up 3-2.

[Maxbialystock]

So what does the Dodgers starter Buehler do? He walks the next guy to make the score 4-2 Braves.

[d-money]

Damn call me shock. This braves team looks dangerous. How did they only win 88 games?

[YastrzemskI]

So what does the Dodgers starter Buehler do? He walks the next guy to make the score 4-2 Braves.

 

Buehler is out of the game. 4-2 Braves.

[d-money]

Damn could have gotten more runs. Let’s see if the braves pitching can hold it.

[d-money]

And the Braves get an out.

[YastrzemskI]

I’m currently watching the Braves and the commentary is so anti Braves that it’s ridiculous. 5-2 Braves now. The commentators literally sound like someone just took their damn lunch money. Pathetic homerism.

[d-money]

I’m currently watching the Braves and the commentary is so anti Braves that it’s ridiculous. 5-2 Braves now. The commentators literally sound like someone just took their damn lunch money. Pathetic homerism.

 

It’s really embarrassing. There’s other teams besides lala land.

[sk7326]

Damn call me shock. This braves team looks dangerous. How did they only win 88 games?

 

The playoffs are a crapshoot.

[YastrzemskI]

The playoffs are a crapshoot.

 

The Braves went 40-20 down the stretch. Seems like everyone is clueless.

[d-money]

Is Morton still in the game? Could be a mistake.

[Maxbialystock]

It’s really embarrassing. There’s other teams besides lala land.

 

TBS is broadcasting the game, and their headquarters is in Atlanta. Lala Land uber alles.

[Maxbialystock]

Pujols K's again, but the announcers still love him and his 21 years of MLB experience.

[d-money]

Pujols K's again, but the announcers still love him and his 21 years of MLB experience.

 

Meh betts has had a lousy series.

[Maxbialystock]

Go, Sox!!!