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Post by Willard Fillmore on Sept 15, 2017 20:27:21 GMT -5
yeah but usually only sane ones i know that puts me in the minority CF is a glove first position, Defense is the carrying tool, not offense. Could he see CF in some weird distortion of normalcy? Sure. He could also pitch. So it goes. I just don't see either one happening. If (3) OFs got hurt Kipnis still wouldn't be a guy I turned to. He would be like, what, 15th on my OF depth chart? C'mon man. Let's argue reality here. Could it happen, sure. Could little green men land a flying saucer in the middle of the diamond and ask Corey Kluber to take them to his leader? Sure. But C'mon. How many outfielders are going to be on the post season roster? What if 2 get injured running into each other going after a ball in the gap. After one has already been pitch hit for when a left handed pitcher replaced a righty? Again, NO ONE is saying Kipnis is going to play CF every inning of every game. Unlike you, FRANCONA must anticipate every possible scenario and be prepared for the worst to happen. Why would FRANCONA play Kipnis in CF on Sunday if the there was absolutely no possible scenario where he would play CF in the playoffs?? The odds of Kipnis pitching is some where in the neighborhood of 1,000,000 to 1. My guess is that the odds of him playing CF for an inning would be around 10-1. |
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Post by DrTorch on Sept 15, 2017 20:31:57 GMT -5
fair enough
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Post by galion on Sept 16, 2017 4:21:28 GMT -5
Well poop.
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 16, 2017 6:16:47 GMT -5
Great run and super fgun to watch but i just have to point out one thing. Bauer is horrible.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Sept 16, 2017 8:15:05 GMT -5
That was an amazing feat the Indians just pulled off. Sad to see it end, but now they don't have the pressure of keeping the streak going and can focus solely on getting ready for the playoffs.
And since Minnesota lost last night, the magic number is down to 2. Would be nice to clinch it at home.
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 16, 2017 8:44:33 GMT -5
I knew this game was going to be tight.
Was hoping to get through this one with a 'W', then there would have been a strong likelihood of extending the streak to 25, with Carrasco and Kluber looming.
The Indians have earned themselves a prominent place in the record books throughout coming history!
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Post by DrTorch on Sept 16, 2017 13:33:58 GMT -5
Was neat but glad it is over. Focus on setting the rotation and a WS run.
Good stuff.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Sept 16, 2017 21:06:57 GMT -5
Magic number is now 0
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Sept 17, 2017 13:18:38 GMT -5
Francona said Kipnis will start at least 5 games in CF before the playoffs begin.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Sept 17, 2017 13:43:57 GMT -5
Great run and super fgun to watch but i just have to point out one thing. Bauer is horrible. Before that loss, in the 9 games he started since August 4th, Bauer's record was 7-2 with an ERA of 2.42. In the 2 games he lost the scores were 4-2 and 3-2, of the 7 runs scored in those 2 loses only 1 was an earned run. During the 22 game winning streak the starters ERA was 1.71, Bauer pitched every 5th game during the streak. Bauer is considered one of the best #3 starters in baseball. Terry Pluto called several baseball GM's and asked IF Bauer was a Free Agent after this year what would his worth be. The consensus of the GMs was that negotiations would start at $15 million/year. They said he is very durable, the only start he's missed was due to his drone. That he's "figured it out", how to pitch. That he's a bulldog battler. Is a rising star and only 26, 2 months younger than Clevenger. He's 7 years younger than Tomlin. When Tomlin was 26 his record was 6-4 with a 4.56 ERA He's 6 years younger than Kluber. When Kluber was 26 his record was 0-0 with a 8.31 ERA He's 4 years younger than Carrasco. When Carrasco was 26 his record was 1-4 with a a 6.75 ERA. He's 1 year younger than Salazar. Where is Salazar now?? Bauer has won 28 games over the past 2 years, the only Cleveland pitcher to have won more is Kluber with 35. Bauer is under contract until 2021 |
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Sept 18, 2017 7:29:47 GMT -5
Some new magic numbers to keep track of:
to clinch home field in the ALDS - 6 (over BOS)
to clinch the #1 seed in the AL - 12 (over HOU)
This is with 12 games left (3 each @ LAA, @ SEA, vs. MIN & vs. CHW)
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Post by maplecityjake on Sept 18, 2017 14:16:24 GMT -5
You're bloody wrong. Sincerely, his favorite Drone |
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Post by Birdman on Sept 19, 2017 22:50:41 GMT -5
I just watched Kipnis in the bottom of the 5th, let a catchable ball drop in while playing center.......
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 20, 2017 8:52:57 GMT -5
These west coast games are hard on everybody.
Was up at 1:30 am listening to the 9th inning drama play out.....yawn
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Post by maplecityjake on Sept 20, 2017 11:13:13 GMT -5
Honest question to Tribe fans:
How nervous are you when Shaw's on the mound?
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Post by clb6110 on Sept 20, 2017 12:15:40 GMT -5
very 3 runs or less not as much when its 3 or more
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Post by DrTorch on Sept 20, 2017 12:47:54 GMT -5
Honest question to Tribe fans: How nervous are you when Shaw's on the mound? not as nervous as Dodgers fans when Kershaw is on the mound in the playoffs |
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Post by Birdman on Sept 20, 2017 20:55:10 GMT -5
Shaw makes me nervous, what makes me more nervous is the notion that the Indians are on a down swing from the record setting win streak.
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Post by galion on Sept 21, 2017 4:08:39 GMT -5
Down swing? How? Haven't they won all of their games since the streak ended?
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 21, 2017 4:43:07 GMT -5
4-0 since their record breaking 22 straight.
27-1 the past 28 games is a down swing?
Then, what the hell is an upswing in your estimation?
See that Francona is still toying with his centerfield options for the playoffs.
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Post by DrTorch on Sept 21, 2017 11:35:12 GMT -5
Shaw makes me nervous, what makes me more nervous is the notion that the Indians are on a down swing from the record setting win streak. nothing to be nervous about we know what is going to happen when he pitches lol |
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Post by Birdman on Sept 21, 2017 11:44:29 GMT -5
Torch, haha your right about that
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 21, 2017 13:39:36 GMT -5
I hope we give Salazar some run support tonight, because he's going against a decent pitcher in Bridwell.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Sept 21, 2017 16:22:22 GMT -5
Amazing, when Indians started their winning streak they were 19 1/2 games behind Dodgers. Now just 1 game behind Dodgers for best record in baseball, but just 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for best record in AL.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Sept 21, 2017 18:11:33 GMT -5
Indians have now won 14 straight road games
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Post by quiz on Sept 21, 2017 19:55:01 GMT -5
I've known the really bad teams of the tribe and I am enjoying this historical season immensely!!
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 21, 2017 23:17:13 GMT -5
How can you not vote Terry Francona 'Coach of the Year'?
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Post by galion on Sept 22, 2017 4:18:34 GMT -5
Because in baseball it's "manager of the year".
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Post by sportsjock on Sept 22, 2017 7:46:41 GMT -5
Because in baseball it's "manager of the year". Yep....... |
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Post by maplecityjake on Sept 22, 2017 9:06:53 GMT -5
Paul Molitor probably will get this award.
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