EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 One thread for both as I doubt Colorado/Arizona will generate much discussion. Series begins Thursday Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 COL @ ARI Thu Oct. 11 8:30 pm TBS Gm 2 COL @ ARI Fri Oct. 12 10 pm TBS Gm 3 ARI @ COL Sun Oct. 14 8:30 pm TBS Gm 4 ARI @ COL Mon Oct. 15 10 pm TBS Gm 5* ARI @ COL Wed Oct. 17 8:30 pm TBS Gm 6* COL @ ARI Fri Oct. 19 8:30 pm TBS Gm 7* COL @ ARI Sat Oct. 20 TBD TBS Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV Gm 1 CLE @ BOS Fri Oct. 12 7 pm FOX Gm 2 CLE @ BOS Sat Oct. 13 8 pm FOX Gm 3 BOS @ CLE Mon Oct. 15 7 pm FOX Gm 4 BOS @ CLE Tue Oct. 16 8 pm FOX Gm 5* BOS @ CLE Thu Oct. 18 8 pm FOX Gm 6* CLE @ BOS Sat Oct. 20 TBD FOX Gm 7* CLE @ BOS Sun Oct. 21 TBD FOX * - if necessary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) Sox/Indians has the potential to be a classic and ten times more interesting than Armageddon III would have been. Two possible Beckett/Sebathia matchups in one week? Giddyup! As far as the NLCS, it all depends on Colorado's pitching. Arizona doesn't have a great offense, so if they can hold the fort and allow Holliday and Co. to put some runs up, they have a fine shot at winning this one. Picks: Sox in 7, Rockies in 5 or 6. Edited October 10, 2007 by KingPK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 I typically prefer that wild card teams don't advance to the World Series but the longer Eric Byrnes is in the national spotlight, the worse off we all are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 The Rockies' STRENGTH is their pitching. No one realizes that because they play in Coors Field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 I'm checking their splits right now on BR.com and there doesn't really seem to be that much difference in the home and away numbers. Some of the road numbers are better (SLG and OPS against as examples), but it's not really by that much. Though they definitely have improved later in the season, I'll give you that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 I'm checking their splits right now on BR.com and there doesn't really seem to be that much difference in the home and away numbers. Some of the road numbers are better (SLG and OPS against as examples), but it's not really by that much. Though they definitely have improved later in the season, I'll give you that. Here's a clue. They're in the top half of the National League in runs allowed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 The bullpen is excellent and all of the starting pitchers are above average. They lack the ace or Cy candidate that gives credibility to a rotation, but top to bottom they have one of the best staffs in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Well at least people here are talking NLCS, Al. I want Indians in 6, but I think Sox in 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 I will go with the Red Sox in 6, taking the first 2 at home, getting 1 in Cleveland, and finishing it back in Boston. In the NLCS I'll go with the Rockies in 5, splitting the first 2 in AZ and then sweeping the 3 home games at Coors. Red Sox vs. Rockies is such a bizarre sounding series. Indians vs. Rockies makes a bit more sense, if nothing else so the Indians can lose to the OTHER 1993 expansion team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 I think the Red Sox will win in 6. The Rockies will win 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Indians in 7 and Rockies in 6. None of the possible outcomes are bad, the two teams I wanted gone are gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Indians in 6, Dbacks in 7. I fear CC and Carmona The main weakness IMHO is the Indians late inning Bullpen. I feel good about Beckett and Schill but I dunno those games are a total tossup. Then we throw Shit-K and Wake game 3-4 in Cleveland...blech. The bright spot is that DiceK has far better road splits, so if we can win both games 1-2 at home I'll feel alot better going into Cleveland with DiceK, Wake, and Beckett. God help the Sox if it goes 7 games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Indians in 6 Games Rockies in 7 Games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Indians in 7 and Rockies in 6. None of the possible outcomes are bad, the two teams I wanted gone are gone. If the two teams you are thinking of are the D-Backs and the Yanks, then I couldn't agree more with you. Although I'd really like to see Colorado win it all. They were my favorite team when I was a kid (my little league team had their name), as for some reason I didn't care much for the Dodgers, but went to a lot of their games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Red Sox in 5, Rockies in 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Page 2's list of 50 greatest LCS moments gets my seal of approval. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story...Smoments/071008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 I'm obviously biased, but Robbie Alomar's game-tying HR off Eckersley in Game 4 in 1992, capping a five-run comeback off the game's most dominant closer, should be on that list. Alomar raising his arms skyward after the swing is still a memorable image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted October 11, 2007 If Sid Bream sliding home isn't in the top 5 then I don't agree with the list, if it is the whole list is fine with me. *Looks* I approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Booooooone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boon 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Grady leaving Pedro in is a great moment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Grady leaving Pedro in is a great moment? It's a defining moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Indians in 7 and Rockies in 6. None of the possible outcomes are bad, the two teams I wanted gone are gone. If the two teams you are thinking of are the D-Backs and the Yanks, then I couldn't agree more with you. Although I'd really like to see Colorado win it all. They were my favorite team when I was a kid (my little league team had their name), as for some reason I didn't care much for the Dodgers, but went to a lot of their games. They're still in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Indians in 7 and Rockies in 6. None of the possible outcomes are bad, the two teams I wanted gone are gone. If the two teams you are thinking of are the D-Backs and the Yanks, then I couldn't agree more with you. Yankees and Angels. That would have been the ultimate "fuck you" to me, to see them both in the ALCS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted October 11, 2007 "Michael Wuertz, from Scottsdale, Arizona, second behind Bob Howry on the Cowboys for relief appearances." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Indians in 7 and Rockies in 6. None of the possible outcomes are bad, the two teams I wanted gone are gone. If the two teams you are thinking of are the D-Backs and the Yanks, then I couldn't agree more with you. Although I'd really like to see Colorado win it all. They were my favorite team when I was a kid (my little league team had their name), as for some reason I didn't care much for the Dodgers, but went to a lot of their games. They're still in... Not for long, they won't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 "Michael Wuertz, from Scottsdale, Arizona, second behind Bob Howry on the Cowboys for relief appearances." So who did the Cubs get in return? Oh I really hope it was their first round draft pick or Julius Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 The draft pick, hopefully. Julius Jones isn't that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 I feel good about Beckett and Schill but I dunno those games are a total tossup. Then we throw Shit-K and Wake game 3-4 in Cleveland...blech. The bright spot is that DiceK has far better road splits, so if we can win both games 1-2 at home I'll feel alot better going into Cleveland with DiceK, Wake, and Beckett. Did you really call Daisuke Shit-K? I know he got tired at the end of the year, but isn't that a little harsh? He still has excellent stuff and the extra rest is going to help him. You know why people hate Red Sox fans? They think their $100 million #2 starter sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 You know why people hate Red Sox fans? They think their $100 million #2 starter sucks. No it's because they think they can trade for anyone, no matter what, with their shittier players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 You know why people hate Red Sox fans? They think their $100 million #2 starter sucks. No it's because they think they can trade for anyone, no matter what, with their shittier players. The Schilling trade still boggles my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
