2020 World Series Thread - TB Rays vs LA Dodgers - Page 23

mfw13 · 10-25-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

Tend to agree with the above. The Rays guys are accustomed to different roles but asking May to be an opener clearly made him overthrow and creates diminishing returns. It’s one thing to continue a strategy you’ve employed all year. It’s another to do it cause the other guys are successful with it. Especially with the off days in the WS.

The real question is why you would convert a solid regular season starter and top prospect into an opener in the first place, especially given that there were no off days during the NLDS/NLCS and teams needed a five man rotation.

Is your bullpen so good that you would rather have relivers throwing more innings instead of May/Gonsolin?

No.

KhalDrogo · 10-25-2020, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

The real question is why you would convert a solid regular season starter and top prospect into an opener in the first place, especially given that there were no off days during the NLDS/NLCS and teams needed a five man rotation.

Is your bullpen so good that you would rather have relivers throwing more innings instead of May/Gonsolin?

No.

There is absolutely no explanation for it other than overthinking yourself into a problem.

rman112 · 10-25-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

The real question is why you would convert a solid regular season starter and top prospect into an opener in the first place, especially given that there were no off days during the NLDS/NLCS and teams needed a five man rotation.

Is your bullpen so good that you would rather have relivers throwing more innings instead of May/Gonsolin?

No.

Did it have to do with injuries? Wasn't he a starter, got hurt, and then came back at the end of the regular season only throwing a few innings?

pewe · 10-25-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rats60

So much for sabermetrics and defense not mattering much.

Since when does sabermetrics say defense does not matter much???

Plenty of top players generate as much or more WAR on defense as offense.

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coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pewe

Since when does sabermetrics say defense not matter much???

Plenty of top players generate as much or more WAR on defense as offense.

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He must have watched Moneyball on Netflix and saw when Brad Pitt said "HIS FIELDING DOES NOT MATTER".

ninjacookies · 10-25-2020, 06:29 PM

Kenley already sounding like he's delivering a eulogy pre-game.

Thousand yard stare.

LVDan · 10-25-2020, 06:41 PM

I’m happy that they were able to get through this wacky little season and even happier to see what I think are the two best teams battling it out for the crown.
Then we go dark for 3 months- boo.

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jhssketchcards · 10-25-2020, 07:04 PM

Brett Phillips says screw WAR and sabermetrics

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razorsharp · 10-25-2020, 07:13 PM

Glasnow is so bad. It's incredible how consistently awful he has been all postseason.

coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by razorsharp

Glasnow is so bad. It's incredible how consistently awful he has been all postseason.

No one stalks an MLB player like this without a personal story behind it.

1. Salty Pittsburgh Pirates fan?
2. Spent thousands on Glasnow rookie autos?
3. Glasnow stole his girl?

pewe · 10-25-2020, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Brett Phillips says screw WAR and sabermetrics

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I guess it’s a good thing his GM and coach don’t agree

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LCM1223 · 10-25-2020, 07:24 PM

When’s the last time a Ray this series had a 1-2-3 sub-10-pitch inning

coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

When’s the last time a Ray this series had a 1-2-3 sub-10-pitch inning

Game three, same as the Dodgers.

Danderlion · 10-25-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

When’s the last time a Ray this series had a 1-2-3 sub-10-pitch inning

I'm guessing never. It's not just the Rays, though. Same against the Braves. This dodger team makes the opposing pitcher work very hard for outs. Deep counts are the norm.

coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Danderlion

I'm guessing never. It's not just the Rays, though. Same against the Braves. This dodger team makes the opposing pitcher work very hard for outs. Deep counts are the norm.

Game three, same as the Dodgers.

LCM1223 · 10-25-2020, 07:43 PM

2 strikes 2 outs 2 strikes 2 outs 2 strikes 2 outs 2 strikes 2 outs 2 strikes 2 outs 2 strikes 2 outs

rman112 · 10-25-2020, 07:45 PM

Glasnow is a mess.

Joc is clutch.

Danderlion · 10-25-2020, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

Game three, same as the Dodgers.

Thanks coach!

Man, I thought Randy did it again.

Glasnow... eesh. He's got tons of talent. I keep thinking he is going to come out and pitch lights out, but continue to be disappointed.

JMarchand1981 · 10-25-2020, 07:47 PM

Glasnow not doing so great

Boredlawyer · 10-25-2020, 07:48 PM

Why send a guy with, average, at best speed, when the pitcher can't throw a strike? Just gift the Rays an out?

rman112 · 10-25-2020, 07:49 PM

So who would come in? Shane the Irishman?

coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 07:57 PM

Kershaw got a good three inches on that called third strike.

coachnip13 · 10-25-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

So who would come in? Shane the Irishman?

Depends on if Cash gives up on this one to save his bullpen.

JMarchand1981 · 10-25-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

Kershaw got a good three inches on that called third strike.

Yeah, that wasn't terribly close.

rman112 · 10-25-2020, 08:03 PM

Glasnow is still an absolute mess.

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