Series Thread: 2021 ALCS-Red Sox v. Astros

[chappee11]

Red Sox Roster:

Right-Handed Pitchers

• Ryan Brasier
• Nathan Eovaldi
• Tanner Houck
• Adam Ottavino
• Nick Pivetta
• Hansel Robles
• Hirokazu Sawamura
• Garrett Whitlock

Left-Handed Pitchers

• Darwinzon Hernandez
• Martin Perez
• Eduardo Rodriguez
• Chris Sale
• Josh Taylor

Catchers

• Kevin Plawecki
• Christian Vazquez

Infielders

• Christian Arroyo
• Xander Bogaerts
• Bobby Dalbec
• Rafael Devers
• Travis Shaw

Outfielders

• J.D. Martinez
• Hunter Renfroe
• Kyle Schwarber
• Alex Verdugo

Infielders/Outfielders

• Enrique Hernandez
• Danny Santana

 

[bksballer89]

5th consecutive ALCS for the Astros*

Dynasty?

 

[Pure Steel]

Dynasty?

Not with 1 title…..

 

[nynasty]

Dynasty?

With 1 disputed title?

I think not.

 

[chappee11]

Altuve 2B
Brantley (L) DH
Bregman 3B
Alvarez (L) LF
Correa SS
Tucker (L) RF
Gurriel 1B
McCormick CF
Maldonado C

 

[chappee11]

Kiké Hernández, CF Kyle Schwarber, 1B Xander Bogaerts, SS Rafael Devers, 3B J.D. Martinez, DH Hunter Renfroe, RF Alex Verdugo, LF Christian Arroyo, 2B Christian Vázquez, C

 

[Robotech]

Not with 1 title…..

I think 3 titles is the minimum for a dynasty. And the 1st and 3rd can't be separated by more than 10 years, IMO, but others might say it has to be a shorter time window.

 

[navamind]

I think 3 titles is the minimum for a dynasty. And the 1st and 3rd can't be separated by more than 10 years, IMO, but others might say it has to be a shorter time window.

That's how I feel, though I'm not quite sure the 2004-13 Red Sox fit just because of the roster changes. Ortiz is the only real constant on all 3 WS teams while 2007 and 2013 had Lester/Pedroia/Ellsbury/Buchholz. 6 years between with only one ALCS appearance and three non-postseason teams doesn't help either, IMO.

 

[navamind]

Not a great first inning

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I’d strongly advise the Sox stop hitting into Dps

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Lots of pitches from both starters, not a lot of scoring... Yet...

 

[navamind]

Holy shit Kike

 

[Robotech]

That's how I feel, though I'm not quite sure the 2004-13 Red Sox fit just because of the roster changes. Ortiz is the only real constant on all 3 WS teams while 2007 and 2013 had Lester/Pedroia/Ellsbury/Buchholz. 6 years between with only one ALCS appearance and three non-postseason teams doesn't help either, IMO.

I don't think changes in personnel is that big of a deal. Personnel will always be changing from year to year because of injuries, players getting old, free agency, and trades. Managers/coaches can also change, such as the Cowboys starting their dynasty with Jimmy Johnson and completing it with Barry Switzer. To me it's really just about whether a team was run so well that they were great enough to win 3 or more championships within a short time window.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Sox bats finally caught up with Valdez

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I’d strongly advise the Sox stop hitting into Dps

They have taken my advice

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Shoulda challenged that Cora

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Shoulda challenged that Cora

Verdugo gave up on that at bat afterwards

 

[Manster7588]

Is it time to sale Sale?

 

[molsaniceman]

Is it time to sale Sale?

3 more years

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Sale is washed

But he didn’t let them break him