2007 MLB Postseason - Page 11

Grumath · 10-10-2007, 06:10 AM

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Akileese · 10-10-2007, 09:05 AM

So Boras said A-Rod can play till he's 45. What a joke.

Kaxmax · 10-10-2007, 09:42 AM

Out of curiosity, why is that a joke?

Akileese · 10-10-2007, 10:42 AM

Because Clemens is a pitcher playing 1/4 of a year and at 45 he completely broke down. An every day player like A-Rod who's barely ever hurt playing to 45 is absolutely absurd. It won't happen. It'll be a miracle if he plays to 42.

edit: Out of curiosity, would anyone want to go in a on a fantasy baseball league? I mean, I refuse to commish one because it's too fucking long, but I still definitely want to get one (even though it''s a good 4-6 months away.

Twobit Whore · 10-10-2007, 10:57 AM

A-Rod could be a DH for a couple of years in his early-mid 40's easy. A pitcher breaks down a lot faster than a batter.

Kaxmax · 10-10-2007, 10:58 AM

How is Clemens remotely relevant? He's a fat guy who hasn't taken care of himself in a long time.

A-Rod is regarded as one of the fittest players in the game, and from what I've read he's meticulous about his diet. He's also been injury free for the most part throughout his career. I'm not saying he'll play till he's 45, but it's not out of the realm of possibility assuming he avoids major injury & keeps up his training routine.

Tonic · 10-10-2007, 11:03 AM

These are the odds lines to win the World Series according to the National Sports Advisiors.

Arizona Diamondbacks 9/2
Boston Red Sox 5/4
Cleveland Indians 3/1
Colorado Rockies 5/2

I'm taking the Sox to finish the season this year. The only wildcard in the next three games (to me) is Matsuzaka. Granted he'll be getting an extra two days of rest thanks to switching his spot in the rotation with Shilling.

Shilling, right now, has the best winning percentage (.800, 10-2) and best ERA (1.93, 100+IP) in postseason history and Beckett has been kicking ass as well.

The same as the past 23 years, go Sox!

Akileese · 10-10-2007, 11:30 AM

but he's 45....That's why it's relevant. I disagree on pitcher's breaking down faster than hitters. Most hitters start to lose their pop in the mid to late 30s while most pitchers lose it in the early 40s.

Also, Lol.
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Tonic · 10-10-2007, 11:52 AM

I think Posada may jump ship too if they get rid of Torre. Rumors so far have been La Russa and Maddingly. Maddingly would be a better fit mostly due to the fact that he's already there. I just can't picture La Russa as a coach in NY.

Kaxmax · 10-10-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Akileese

but he's 45....That's why it's relevant.

Once again, Clemens hasn't taken care of himself in a long time. Going from the couch to throwing 95 mph fastballs can cause hamstring & back problems? You don't say...

A more relevant example would be Cal Ripken Jr., who was still in good shape when retiring at 41 and playing at a decent level. Rodriguez is a better hitter than Ripken was, as 2bit said there's no reason he couldn't DH in his 40s as long as he doesn't suffer any major injuries.

Burkex · 10-10-2007, 12:14 PM

I think the rockies were 75 to 1 preseason to Win the World Series if you laid the money down before the start of the season.

Tonic · 10-10-2007, 12:47 PM

My favorite part about all of this is that as of yesterday, there were still 12,000 tickets still for sale for NLCS games.

Yipes, what a great fanbase.

darksensei · 10-10-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonic

My favorite part about all of this is that as of yesterday, there were still 12,000 tickets still for sale for NLCS games.

Yipes, what a great fanbase.

Lol at how ESPN is portraying AZ because we don't give a fuck about the Dbacks (not baseball, just them). They dumped every single player from the World Series teams, just as bad as the marlins. They gave Colangelo the boot from management, and people outside of AZ don't realize how important he is to AZ sports. The team has gone to great lengths to say they're not the team that moved into the valley. Symbolically the new colors/uniforms, but by parting ways with Gonzo, Counsel last year as well. So mission succeeded, they're not the D-backs I rooted for and I consider them a visiting team that plays in Arizona. Also the upper level at Chase field (not even the same name as the old Dbacks played in) really sucks. I can't blame any casual fan for preferring it on their high def t.v.

Suns, Sun Devils, Wildcats all sell out easily. Even the crappy Wildcat football program. The Cardinals are finally selling out games (no local blackouts last two seasons So once again, fuck ESPN for all this AZ fans suck crap. All blame falls purely on the new management who wanted nothing to due with the team or players people cared about here.

P.S. The team this year is pretty damn scrappy, and its tough not to like the players. So it's not hating the team, but it's simply not wanting to support management.

Rythonn · 10-10-2007, 08:04 PM

And it's 60 bucks a ticket for the cheapest seats vs normal price of less then 20. I would rather sit at home with a better view.

Havelock · 10-10-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaxmax

How is Clemens remotely relevant? He's a fat guy who hasn't taken care of himself in a long time.

A-Rod is regarded as one of the fittest players in the game, and from what I've read he's meticulous about his diet. He's also been injury free for the most part throughout his career. I'm not saying he'll play till he's 45, but it's not out of the realm of possibility assuming he avoids major injury & keeps up his training routine.

Especially if he keeps taking it easy in October and not straining himself too hard after the rigors of an MVP season. :P

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10-10-2007, 09:42 AM	#153 (permalink)
Kaxmax Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,970 +0 Internets	Out of curiosity, why is that a joke?

10-10-2007, 10:58 AM	#156 (permalink)
Kaxmax Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,970 +0 Internets	How is Clemens remotely relevant? He's a fat guy who hasn't taken care of himself in a long time. A-Rod is regarded as one of the fittest players in the game, and from what I've read he's meticulous about his diet. He's also been injury free for the most part throughout his career. I'm not saying he'll play till he's 45, but it's not out of the realm of possibility assuming he avoids major injury & keeps up his training routine.

10-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#157 (permalink)
Tonic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 154	These are the odds lines to win the World Series according to the National Sports Advisiors. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/2 Boston Red Sox 5/4 Cleveland Indians 3/1 Colorado Rockies 5/2 I'm taking the Sox to finish the season this year. The only wildcard in the next three games (to me) is Matsuzaka. Granted he'll be getting an extra two days of rest thanks to switching his spot in the rotation with Shilling. Shilling, right now, has the best winning percentage (.800, 10-2) and best ERA (1.93, 100+IP) in postseason history and Beckett has been kicking ass as well. The same as the past 23 years, go Sox!

10-10-2007, 11:52 AM	#159 (permalink)
Tonic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 154	I think Posada may jump ship too if they get rid of Torre. Rumors so far have been La Russa and Maddingly. Maddingly would be a better fit mostly due to the fact that he's already there. I just can't picture La Russa as a coach in NY.

10-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#161 (permalink)
Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,380 -25 Internets	I think the rockies were 75 to 1 preseason to Win the World Series if you laid the money down before the start of the season.

10-10-2007, 12:47 PM	#162 (permalink)
Tonic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 154	My favorite part about all of this is that as of yesterday, there were still 12,000 tickets still for sale for NLCS games. Yipes, what a great fanbase.

10-10-2007, 08:04 PM	#164 (permalink)
Rythonn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,587	And it's 60 bucks a ticket for the cheapest seats vs normal price of less then 20. I would rather sit at home with a better view.