post season discussion thread

[SF11704]

The only common thing we all seem to agree on is ..... no Doyers!

 

[msgkings322]

The only common thing we all seem to agree on is ..... no Doyers!

And no Red Sox

 

[msgkings322]

well, my world series is already fucked up.


Stl vs Cle now.

Gotta root against the Cardinals, man....we want to be the only NL dynasty going right now. If they get their 3rd ring in 7 years...

 

[msgkings322]

Going for Pitt in the NL.

In the AL, call me a bad fan but I'll be keeping my eye on the A's and pulling for them. That way, if they do happen to win the W.S., the Giants can say "See, you don't need the SJ territory to have a championship team"

Other teams I wouldn't mind seeing, I guess Cincy in the NL, but I don't really like any of the teams. And anyone except the Red Sox in the AL, but pulling mostly for Cleveland and Oakland. I would also like to see Tampa do it so we can see some other teams win championships in that division outside of the top 2.

I'm with you, I don't really understand the A's hate from some Giants fan. I get it that as Giants fans we want as much attention and $ heading to our team, and a good A's team cuts into that a bit, but to me that's more than counterbalanced by having a Bay Area team doing well, as well as seeing a no-budget team win.

 

[SF11704]

It's strange watching the playoffs when you have no real emotional investment. I had both of the games on but wasn't really involved. Was working around the house and could hear the games from the other room. I can remember all the tension when the Giants were playing. There were even times I shut if off because I thought it was just too intense and I'd break something. Turned it back on a few minutes later, but needed the break. The end of the season also felt that way for me. Had no real build-up into the playoffs. Since we weren't in them I really didna't care who was the WC and who was a division champ. Now I just want to see what we do with Timmy and that will be followed by the December meetings. Can't wait for 2014 to begin ....

 

[sfsportsfan]

Gotta root against the Cardinals, man....we want to be the only NL dynasty going right now. If they get their 3rd ring in 7 years...

shit. i didnt think about that.


although, if the Cards win again the year we miss the playoffs, does that mean we win again next year?

 

[moxie]

I'm with you, I don't really understand the A's hate from some Giants fan. I get it that as Giants fans we want as much attention and $ heading to our team, and a good A's team cuts into that a bit, but to me that's more than counterbalanced by having a Bay Area team doing well, as well as seeing a no-budget team win.

No hate for the A's here. It would be kinda cool to keep the trophy in the Bay Area. Even though some of the fans I know would have to be euthanized
But my friend (also a Giants fan) made a pretty smart move awhile back... Put down a $300 deposit ($600 for two seats) for 2014 season tickets for the A's back in August. If they make it far enough, she'll be able to go to a few playoff (possibly WS) games, recoup her investment AND still have $$ to put towards her 2014 Giants season tickets. Friggin' genius!

 

[calsnowskier]

I don't have a hatred for the A's, I just have an EXTREME dis-interest in them. They seriously disappointed me 3 years in a row during my baseball formative years, and my mind just blocked them out ever since.

Add in the whole SJ issue, and they have become the enemy, surpassed only by the doggies and Spanks.

To be clear, though, I do not think they are WRONG in the SJ issue, they are simply going after something the the Giants need to maintain their fiscal superiority. Without SJ, the Giants become the A's.

 

[SFGRTB]

Kid on the mound for Cleveland tonight, Salazar, is the kid the Giants wanted Cleveland to give up for Javy Lopez.

 

[msgkings322]

Looks like I might have been premature to jettison my Rays pick...took care of their play in games with no sweat, based on dominant pitching, the key to playoff success. Having the game's best manager helps too.

Here's a way too detailed breakdown of how they took care of Cleveland:
Five Takeaways From Indians-Rays - The Triangle Blog - Grantland

Red Sox have their hands full, and I'm glad. I think the Rays win that series.

 

[The Derski]

Tigers over Braves in 7.

 

[msgkings322]

Tigers over Braves in 7.

Very plausible

 

[sfsportsfan]

i'd love the braves to sweep the dodgers but i feel like you kind of have to spot the doyers a 1-0 lead.

 

[SF11704]

i'd love the braves to sweep the dodgers but i feel like you kind of have to spot the doyers a 1-0 lead.

Love the optimism but just don't see the Braves taking LA out. If Kershaw does win that causes all sorts of issues for the Braves. They lose their top stater and now have to face Greinke and Ryu with Minor and Teheran on the hill for them. IHMO, if the Braves are going to take out LA they will have to beat Kershaw in game 1.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Great game tonight in ATL. But man is that tomahawk chop and the music annoying as hell.

 

[SFGRTB]

So 2010 Giants, I mean Dodgers are first team to advance to the CS.

A's are a win away, and leading in the 7th inning.

Pitt and STL are tied 2-2, settling the series tomorrow.

Boston is a win away, no thanks to a walk-off homer from the Rays backup catcher last night.

 

[SFGRTB]

Bartman 2.0? Though this time he's a hero in the home stadium:

 

[MarcoPolo]

I can't decide if I'm watching the 2013 A's or the 2013 Giants ...

Top 8th, bases loaded, no outs, NO SCORING. Arrrrggghhhh.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Cook just shat the bed.

 

[msgkings322]

Well, another upstart team bites the dust. The 2 best NL teams square off for the pennant. I thought St Louis was the team to beat after the first couple of months, before the Dogs got rolling.

They probably have the best chance to beat LA so go get 'em Redbirds!