AL East Thread

[bksballer89]

Huh. I remember him scattering 3 hits over 7 innings in a do or die against the Indians last year. I also remember him giving up 2 runs over 13 IP against the eventual World Champs in the next series.

Based on his resume and make-up, he's still my guy with the season on the line, and he's lined up with what for him is the perfect amount of rest. We'll see what the braintrust decides.

I would have been all in on Tanaka if he didn't pitch like complete shit in his final 2 starts of the season.

I get he was great in the playoffs last year but that can't be the only reason to go with him. Far from a lock he pitches that way this year. Too big of a risk to throw a guy who is currently pitching like shit in a win or go home situation.

 

[Cyder]

I would have been all in on Tanaka if he didn't pitch like complete shit in his final 2 starts of the season.

I get he was great in the playoffs last year but that can't be the only reason to go with him. Far from a lock he pitches that way this year. Too big of a risk to throw a guy who is currently pitching like shit in a win or go home situation.

Agreed. You have to go with Happ now. Especially since they've already said Sanchez is going to start and Sanchez can't handle Tanaka and Severino's pitches in the dirt.

It's too bad, in a perfect world Severino pitches the wild card game because he's much better at home, if you win you have Happ twice for the Sox who he's good against, you have Tanaka for game 2 who is better on the road and then Sevi for game 3 at home where he's better.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

The John Sterling call on the Luke Voight almost grand slam will make you want to murder John Sterling

How that guy is allowed to continue to deceive fans relying on his call

 

[nynasty]

I would have been all in on Tanaka if he didn't pitch like complete shit in his final 2 starts of the season.

I get he was great in the playoffs last year but that can't be the only reason to go with him. Far from a lock he pitches that way this year. Too big of a risk to throw a guy who is currently pitching like shit in a win or go home situation.

The fact that he's great in the playoffs is not a reason to start him in the one game playoff?

I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you there.

At the end of the day, they'll start who they think gives them the best chance. And it's not an easy decision I agree. I'd feel better about whoever it was if certain members of the bullpen weren't pitching really crappy at a very inopportune time.


Looks like it will be Fiers for Oakland anyway

 

[nynasty]

The John Sterling call on the Luke Voight almost grand slam will make you want to murder John Sterling

How that guy is allowed to continue to deceive fans relying on his call

He's the worst, but last night gave me a little hope that they're remembering who they were in the 1st half. It was a furious comeback that fell short, but they came back all the same.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

The fact that he's great in the playoffs is not a reason to start him in the one game playoff?

I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you there.

At the end of the day, they'll start who they think gives them the best chance. And it's not an easy decision I agree. I'd feel better about whoever it was if certain members of the bullpen weren't pitching really crappy at a very inopportune time.


Looks like it will be Fiers for Oakland anyway

If they don't batter Mike Friers, screw they anyway

 

[nynasty]

If they don't batter Mike Friers, screw they anyway

He's been very "Happ-ian" for them. 5-1 with a 2.90 since the trade.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

He's been very "Happ-ian" for them. 5-1 with a 2.90 since the trade.

I know, on my fantasy team

He's the guy that hit Stanton in the face and again this year

 

[Pure Steel]

He's the worst, but last night gave me a little hope that they're remembering who they were in the 1st half. It was a furious comeback that fell short, but they came back all the same.

That guy Romo was throwing lawn darts in the 9th inning.....Really wish Andujar didn't swing at the first pitch......Really thought they were sending that to extra innings at least.....

 

[bksballer89]

The fact that he's great in the playoffs is not a reason to start him in the one game playoff?

I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you there.

At the end of the day, they'll start who they think gives them the best chance. And it's not an easy decision I agree. I'd feel better about whoever it was if certain members of the bullpen weren't pitching really crappy at a very inopportune time.


Looks like it will be Fiers for Oakland anyway

He had a good year in the playoffs. If this was a guy with 18 playoffs starts and years of playoffs experience then I'm with you.

 

[flyerhawk]

So the Yankees sweep the Sox and they win 100 games.
If the Red Sox sweep the Yankees they win 110.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

So the Yankees sweep the Sox and they win 100 games.
If the Red Sox sweep the Yankees they win 110.

Redbury hotel east 29th

Another great place I had dinner at last night

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

So the Yankees sweep the Sox and they win 100 games.
If the Red Sox sweep the Yankees they win 110.

Question is how "all in" are the Sox this weekend?

You would think ideally they would rather face Oakland

Do they invest effort in trying to move the Yankees to Oakland?

 

[flyerhawk]

Redbury hotel east 29th

Another great place I had dinner at last night

Not familiar with that place. I went to Strip House last Saturday. Hadn't been there in years. It's still really good.

Oh and we checked out Existing Conditions as well. Big space. Could place to go if you are looking for a cocktail bar and you have a largish sized group.

 

[flyerhawk]

Question is how "all in" are the Sox this weekend?

You would think ideally they would rather face Oakland

Do they invest effort in trying to move the Yankees to Oakland?

I highly doubt either team is all that concerned about these games. Hitting a milestone is nice to have but both teams will be lining their teams for the post-season and likely giving some rest to some players.

 

[NYYFAN126]

have to start coming here more.

Snoogs is unbearable.

 

[nynasty]

CC Should totally start the WC game.

How could we be so blind?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

CC Should totally start the WC game.

How could we be so blind?

This lineup starting to do some serious damage at the right time

 

[bksballer89]

have to start coming here more.

Snoogs is unbearable.

Did BigD return?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Holy shit with Luke Voight