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Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #52075 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:12:41 PM »

https://twitter.com/royalsreview/status/655928954352611328

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #52076 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:16:01 PM »

Bautista did nothing in Games 1 and 2. They are home for 3, the series is FAR from over. 48 hours from now would it surprise anyone if its 2-2? Seems so small timey to be in the biggest moment of your pro career and instead of worrying about your approach vs. Cueto, you're worrying about what some dude said on a channel that hardly anyone watches.

sys · « **Reply #52077 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:17:43 PM »

you know what they say about fly ball pitchers and fly ball hitters.

Missouriscribe · « **Reply #52078 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:19:52 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 18, 2015, 09:10:08 PM

get the eff over yourself

https://twitter.com/JoeyBats19/status/655927986915536896

He was really making a case for greatest playoffs villain of all time with the disrespect to umpires and fan ball giveaway fakeout. Wasting time assessing a commentator's opinion during the series is just plain stupid.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #52079 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:28:17 PM »

Hey, hey Eff You Badtista you eff'ing eff!!

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #52080 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:31:14 PM »

kick his A dax!

kso_FAN · « **Reply #52081 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:32:29 PM »

I enjoyed booing Joey every time he came to the plate Saturday.

mocat · « **Reply #52082 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:46:39 PM »

Quote from: sys on October 18, 2015, 09:17:43 PM

you know what they say about fly ball pitchers and fly ball hitters.

Rany likes the young start

star seed 7 · « **Reply #52083 on:** October 18, 2015, 10:31:13 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 18, 2015, 08:33:57 PM

I mean, I'm scared, but think about the decisions Ned has made lately, and how they've turned out.

1. Escobar leading off. (He leads the team OBP in the postseason.)
2. Playing Rios (Game winner in Game 5, started the rally in Game 4, big RBI in Game 2 yesterday)
3. Putting Duffy in the pen
4. Leaving Gomes off the roster (I mean, when would he have played?)
5. Playing Sal even though sick before ALDS Game 2 (Homerun, caught well)
6. Pulling Sal after the HBP in Game 4 in Houston (Gore steals 2 bases*, Butera walks in his only plate appearace of the playoffs)
7. Calls for hit and run Saturday with Hosmer on 1st, Morales up (Morales hits easy 6-3 DP except Hos is standing on 2nd)
8. Brings in Hochevar with 2 on Saturday (Hoch mows em down)

I mean, the only bad decision he's had based on results was leaving in Madson in the 7th of Game 4, but somehow we overcame it. I'd start Medlen, but everything Ned touches turns to gold right now. Young probably will go 6 with 1 run, Cain robs a homerun, and somehow we'll get a triple play.

And he's beat the brains out of the nerd "stats" managers

bones129 · « **Reply #52084 on:** October 19, 2015, 01:10:52 AM »

A reason (or reasons) why we start Chris Young Game 4.

slobber · « **Reply #52085 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:43:14 AM »

What do they say about fly ball pitchers and hitters?

Gonna win 'em all!

steve dave · « **Reply #52086 on:** October 19, 2015, 07:24:10 AM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 18, 2015, 08:33:57 PM

I mean, I'm scared, but think about the decisions Ned has made lately, and how they've turned out.

1. Escobar leading off. (He leads the team OBP in the postseason.)
2. Playing Rios (Game winner in Game 5, started the rally in Game 4, big RBI in Game 2 yesterday)
3. Putting Duffy in the pen
4. Leaving Gomes off the roster (I mean, when would he have played?)
5. Playing Sal even though sick before ALDS Game 2 (Homerun, caught well)
6. Pulling Sal after the HBP in Game 4 in Houston (Gore steals 2 bases*, Butera walks in his only plate appearace of the playoffs)
7. Calls for hit and run Saturday with Hosmer on 1st, Morales up (Morales hits easy 6-3 DP except Hos is standing on 2nd)
8. Brings in Hochevar with 2 on Saturday (Hoch mows em down)

I mean, the only bad decision he's had based on results was leaving in Madson in the 7th of Game 4, but somehow we overcame it. I'd start Medlen, but everything Ned touches turns to gold right now. Young probably will go 6 with 1 run, Cain robs a homerun, and somehow we'll get a triple play.

great cf3 post here

steve dave · « **Reply #52087 on:** October 19, 2015, 07:26:41 AM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 18, 2015, 10:31:13 PM

And he's beat the brains out of the nerd "stats" managers

yes, I love his openly mocking of sabermetrics and their dumbass followers. you know what the most advanced stat Ned looks at it? whatever his gut tells him to do. because his gut has more baseball knowing ability and more guts itself than your stupid calculator.

mocat · « **Reply #52088 on:** October 19, 2015, 07:27:08 AM »

Quote from: bones129 on October 19, 2015, 01:10:52 AM

A reason (or reasons) why we start Chris Young Game 4.

Bautista: 1 for 6
Donaldson: 1 for 16
Encarnacion: 1 for 3
Overall Toronto vs Young: 0.194 (12 for 62), 12 strikeouts, 1 home run

Quote from: slobber on October 19, 2015, 05:43:14 AM

What do they say about fly ball pitchers and hitters?

this is all theoretical: fly ball hitters have an "up-swing" because most pitchers try to keep the ball down. when you face a pitcher who doesn't keep the ball down on purpose, you may tend to pop the ball up with your upswing.

slobber · « **Reply #52089 on:** October 19, 2015, 07:36:33 AM »

Quote from: mocat on October 19, 2015, 07:27:08 AM

Quote from: bones129 on October 19, 2015, 01:10:52 AM
A reason (or reasons) why we start Chris Young Game 4.

Bautista: 1 for 6
Donaldson: 1 for 16
Encarnacion: 1 for 3
Overall Toronto vs Young: 0.194 (12 for 62), 12 strikeouts, 1 home run

Quote from: slobber on October 19, 2015, 05:43:14 AM
What do they say about fly ball pitchers and hitters?

this is all theoretical: fly ball hitters have an "up-swing" because most pitchers try to keep the ball down. when you face a pitcher who doesn't keep the ball down on purpose, you may tend to pop the ball up with your upswing.

Thanks mocat re: fly ball pitchers/hitters.
Do you think Ned's brain was aware of the stats you posted, or do you think if was his gut?

Gonna win 'em all!

mocat · « **Reply #52090 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:00:42 AM »

Ned probably likes Young more since he's looked really good lately, and Medlen has just been ok, imo

kso_FAN · « **Reply #52091 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:01:25 AM »

Quote from: slobber on October 19, 2015, 07:36:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 19, 2015, 07:27:08 AM
Quote from: bones129 on October 19, 2015, 01:10:52 AM
A reason (or reasons) why we start Chris Young Game 4.

Bautista: 1 for 6
Donaldson: 1 for 16
Encarnacion: 1 for 3
Overall Toronto vs Young: 0.194 (12 for 62), 12 strikeouts, 1 home run

Quote from: slobber on October 19, 2015, 05:43:14 AM
What do they say about fly ball pitchers and hitters?

this is all theoretical: fly ball hitters have an "up-swing" because most pitchers try to keep the ball down. when you face a pitcher who doesn't keep the ball down on purpose, you may tend to pop the ball up with your upswing.
Thanks mocat re: fly ball pitchers/hitters.
Do you think Ned's brain was aware of the stats you posted, or do you think if was his gut?

Gonna win 'em all!

Ned mentioned some of those numbers when he announced Young as the starter, but its plausible his gut told him those stats.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #52092 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:07:00 AM »

https://twitter.com/MLBGIFs/status/655531146025897984

lopakman · « **Reply #52093 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:10:15 AM »

How many strikeouts do you think Cueto will throw tonight. I'm going to say eight but I'm hoping for 20

ksupamplemousse · « **Reply #52094 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:36:10 AM »

Attending all these home games in the playoffs makes road games seem weird and dumb #fanningbrag

Still super excited though to watch the Roys showcase their dominance on foreign soil...er, turf.

WildcatNkilt · « **Reply #52095 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:45:09 AM »

I hope Cueto can pitch like he did last game! Get that money!

slobber · « **Reply #52096 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:55:49 AM »

Guys, what if Johnny Cueto pitches like a complete stud in his second consecutive game?

Gonna win 'em all!

slobber · « **Reply #52097 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:00:14 AM »

Up 3-0, does Ned just let Young pitch 5 innings of batting practice and see what the score is at that point? Then, either go for the win (Medlin, Herrera, Davis), or just let Morales come in and throw the last 4 (a loss)?
If there is anything to the fly ball pitcher/hitter, they may hit 15 pop flies in the first 5 innings. If not, they hit 15 home runs. But who would care? Royals would still have a 3-1 lead with starters and bullpen all rested!

Gonna win 'em all!

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #52098 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:03:53 AM »

Young will shut down the Blue Jays. Just you watch.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #52099 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:05:12 AM »

It's got to feel great for Alex Rios to be able to clinch a World Series birth in front of a bunch of weirdo fans who boo the crap out of him because he played for their team years ago.