2008 Pennant Races

[BillD1984]

Cody Ransom just hit his 2nd HR of the night . Yankees now up, 13-4 and Fenway is starting to resemble the "Fog Bowl" Eagles-Bears playoff game.

 

[Jimbo]

Cody Ransonm just hit his 2nd HR of the night . Yankees now up, 13-4 and Fenway is starting to resemble the "Fog Bowl" Eagles-Bears playoff game.

WHO ?
And who does he play for ?

Jimbo

 

[SabresRule]

Thank GAWD the Yankees/Sox game is meaningless.

THIS is why I was relieved when Boston clinched that playoff spot on Tuesday- avoiding a frightening scenario.

 

[BillD1984]

WHO ?
And who does he play for ?

Jimbo

Oops sorry, that's supposed to say Cody Ransom....he's a Yankee rookie.

 

[Jimbo]

Oops sorry, that's supposed to say Cody Ransom....he's a Yankees rookie.

NP,
I still didn't know him till you told me

Jimbo

 

[BillD1984]

After 4 ?
It's 10:30 est and they are playing in the East .....

Jimbo

The game started at 8:35 ET because of a rain delay, and they just put the tarp back on the field.

 

[BillD1984]

NP,
I still didn't know him till you told me

Jimbo

Jimbo, I didn't either....until tonight.

 

[SabresRule]

Mets down BIG in the ninth inning to the Marlins.

Gee, haven't I heard this story before?

 

[BillD1984]

Mets down BIG in the ninth inning to the Marlins.

Gee, haven't I heard this story before?

AND.................the Brewers have exploded for 3 runs in the 7th............they're now ahead of the Cubs, 5-1.

 

[BillD1984]

Mets lose, 6-1, so the Phillies magic number to clinch the NL East is down to 1. But more importantly, if the Brewers hang on to win their game, the Mets will be 1 game behind in the wildcard with only two games left.

 

[Mets82]

Terrible, terrible game. Very depressing. I hate to say it but I don't think the Mets are going to make it.

The only saving grace is that Santana may pitch tomorrow. If that happens, the Brewers, I believe, are starting Ben Sheets who's had shoulder trouble. All you do is wish that Santana throws a gem and the Brew Crew get roughed up. Then Sunday comes, and you take your chances.

 

[SabresRule]

If the Mets get eliminated, would Mets82's meltdown be worse than the one Bill had after Manny turned into a lockerroom cancer?

 

[Mets82]

If the Mets get eliminated, would Mets82's meltdown be worse than the one Bill had after Manny turned into a lockerroom cancer?

I don't think so. I would be depressed and angry. Bill had a right to be pissed by Manny's actions. The only thing was they got rid of him during the year and they've played better w/o him. The Sox are a good team. Not to sound like bitter grapes, even though, people will take it like that, but the Mets bullpen has been more like Mets bull!@#. It's stunk all year. If we had a decent enough bullpen we would've been ok this year. I think our bullpen has blown something like 30 games. Imagine 30 games. If that was trimmed in half we would be in excellent shape. DAMN BULLPEN!!! They make me sick. I wouldn't even put them on the damn bus. Let them hitch. Actually, that's wrong. If the bullpen guys can't figure out a way to get an out, how the hell could they figure out a way to get home.

 

[SabresRule]

Mets82,

do you think I could possibly be a help to the bullpen?

 

[BillD1984]

I have a hypothetical strategic question for you guys:


Scenario: after Saturday's games the Brews are 1 game ahead of the Mets for the wildcard.

Do the Brewers:

A) Go for the jugular and pitch Sabathia AGAIN on 3 days rest

OR

B) Take their chances without Sabathia and hope either they win or the Mets lose

I admit, it's a TOUGH CALL, but I vote for B. Here's why:

1. Worst case scenario (for the Brewers): you lose and the Mets win forcing a one game playoff. BUT you have C.C. on normal rest pitching the sudden death playoff for you.

2. Best case scenario: either you win or the Mets lose AND you have your ace, a now well rested C.C. Sabathia, ready for game 1 of the NLDS vs. the Phillies.


What do you guys think?

 

[SabresRule]

I agree with you on choice B, Billy.

The Brewers wouldn't want to risk sending one of their lower-level pitchers against Philadelphia's lumber-loaded lineup.

(BTW, can we all agree that Ryan Howard is the N.L. MVP- His homer and RBI totals are ridiculous.

Oh, and Brad Lidge has STILL not blown a save!)

 

[Mets82]

Mets82,

do you think I could possibly be a help to the bullpen?

By all means, go ahead. I think you'd be better than the guys they have now.

 

[BillD1984]

I know it can't happen (because Santana is pitching tomorrow), but wouldn't it be awesome if it was Sabathia vs. Santana in a winner-take-all one game playoff Monday night?

 

[Mets82]

Is it confirmed that Santana is pitching tomorrow?

 

[BillD1984]

Royal beat the Twins, 8-1. White Sox are losing, 11-7 Indians batting in the top of the 8th.