Series Thread: ALCS: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Indians

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Well, we still have the Browns.

Keeps us humble. . .

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

As of this morning, fangraphs gives the Indians a 92.8% chance of winning the ALCS.

Here's where the have the four teams' odds of winning the WS:

LAD - 35.1%
CHC - 31.1%
CLE - 31.1%
TOR - 2.7%

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Same story with the Jays all season - bats go from fire to flat in an instant.

"circumstances"

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Congrats Slinky, Wiggy etc. So much for an exciting series, Cleveland was in control from the get-go.

I appreciate that, Danny, but this shit ain't over yet.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Seriously, what the hell is with this guy that started all these MLB series threads and then doesn't post a single comment in them?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I appreciate that, Danny, but this shit ain't over yet.

Zero chance.

"circumstances"

Don't lay that shit on me. Bautista can catch the first flight out of here tonight and have an assistant pack up his shit for him. I haven't wanted the Jays to be rid of a guy so badly since JP Ricciardi.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Zero chance.


Don't lay that shit on me. Bautista can catch the first flight out of here tonight and have an assistant pack up his shit for him. I haven't wanted the Jays to be rid of a guy so badly since JP Ricciardi.

You got bamboozled by my comment edits. Sorry, dude.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Zero chance.

7.2% chance.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

7.2% chance.

The only thing left to happen is Sanchez tearing his fucking UCL tonight in a meaningless game.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Don't lay that shit on me. Bautista can catch the first flight out of here tonight and have an assistant pack up his shit for him. I haven't wanted the Jays to be rid of a guy so badly since JP Ricciardi.

I know. You've said as much in the past. Wasn't laying it on you, just thought it was a perfect place to reference his half-witted, baby bitch comments.

I used to be on Bautista's side of the Odor deal, now I'm glad he got his chin checked.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I know. You've said as much in the past. Wasn't laying it on you, just thought it was a perfect place to reference his half-witted, baby bitch comments.

I used to be on Bautista's side of the Odor deal, now I'm glad he got his chin checked.

It's just so weak. If the umps were well and truly against you and your team you probably wouldn't be 1 round away from the World Series, dingbat. You ever think of that?

 

[navamind]

I don't blame the Indians for going to Kluber on short rest. Not sure the Indians can afford another 6+ inning bullpen performance if the emergency starter struggles. Even if the series goes to game 7, Kluber could pitch if need be.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Same story with the Jays all season - bats go from fire to flat in an instant.

Congrats Slinky, Wiggy etc. So much for an exciting series, Cleveland was in control from the get-go.

the Indians are certainly in control- but- as a Cleveland fan I have a natural defense mechanism against assuming success.

Kluber has never pitched on short rest and will do so tonight.

If the Tribe loses tonight we have a rookie lefty starting Game 5 in Toronto- that is not good.

If you lose those 2 anything can happen and momentum can swing. The Tribe is obviously in great shape- and it would be a huge collpase to lose 4 in a row after not losing 4 in a row all season- but in reality- all the Blue Jays have to do to make this a uncomfortable is to beat Kluber on short rest today--- then you have Merritt and Tomlin.

 

[WiggyRuss]

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Indians became the first team in postseason history to play a game in which none of its pitchers threw at least two innings.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I don't blame the Indians for going to Kluber on short rest. Not sure the Indians can afford another 6+ inning bullpen performance if the emergency starter struggles. Even if the series goes to game 7, Kluber could pitch if need be.

They were discussing starting Kluber for Game 4 on XM's MLB Radio this morning.

Pretty interesting.

I like what Francona is doing. If it weren't Kluber today, it'd be Ryan Merritt, who has only pitched 11 MLB innings. He's going to Kluber in the hopes that Kluber can give the bullpen a bit of rest after pitching 8.1 innings yesterday. If he can give them six or seven innings, the bullpen would be in better shape for a "bullpen game" in the event that Merritt gets knocked around.

I also like the idea of having Kluber available in the event that this goes to Game 7.

It's just a day early. I know Kluber's never started on short rest, but I think he's going to do fine. We'll find out in a few hours.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Indians became the first team in postseason history to play a game in which none of its pitchers threw at least two innings.

Yep. They were also the first team in history to win a postseason game using five pitchers in the first five innings.

Pretty unreal game last night.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I just don't see how CLE and keep this smoke and mirrors bullpen up.

I'm still interested to know why you consider Cleveland's bullpen to be "smoke and mirrors."

I assume this will be ignored, as that's what you've done every single time I've asked you to support a questionable comment you've made, but I'd still like to give you a chance because I have seen what I consider to be really good posts from you.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

FUCKIN A!

Can't wait until 4.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I'm still interested to know why you consider Cleveland's bullpen to be "smoke and mirrors."

I assume this will be ignored, as that's what you've done every single time I've asked you to support a questionable comment you've made, but I'd still like to give you a chance because I have seen what I consider to be really good posts from you.

It's totally false. They have been excellent all year, expected from a Francona ballclub. Otero, Shaw, Miller and Allen is probably the best in baseball, at least this year IMO

 

[WiggyRuss]

DJ- a fan of the Oakland RAiders is criticizing another teams fans?

now THAT is a joke.