Official MLB Playoff Thread

[CaliAngel]

Holy crap I don't think anyone expected the Indians to get this far at the start of the season. Then not only sweep the Sox, but basically knock the Jay's out in a way which seemed almost effortless. 

Remarkable. Also I'm glad Donaldson and Tulo are out of it. I don't think it matters who wins in the NL, with the two remaining it's going to be an exciting series. And either NL team deserves to be a little nervous.

By the way does Naps look different to anyone else? Has he lost weight or something? He still has the beard but I barely recognized him when the camera was on him, besides his swing, and he seemed to be a little more reserved, as opposed to how over the top celebratory he used to be in his Sox days.

[Blarg]

Cleveland was my pick for the AL.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I havent watched as closely this year, but how good is cleveland? Are they just hot at the right time, or are they the real deal?

[Richard]

3 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I havent watched as closely this year, but how good is cleveland? Are they just hot at the right time, or are they the real deal?

They get great starting pitching(they're known for that), they get a lead and their pen(Miller and Allen) slams the door. Miller has been untouchable and has killed any chances for comebacks. 

[Angel Oracle]

12 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I havent watched as closely this year, but how good is cleveland? Are they just hot at the right time, or are they the real deal?

Very strong defense (1 error in the entire ALCS), very dominant back end of the bullpen, enough power hitting (6 HRs in the ALCS),  and a Cy Young pitcher in Kluber, and not to mention clutch starts from Tomlin and Merritt

Imagine if Salazar and Bauer are healthy enough for the WS.

Think about it.  They went 4-1 against the Jays despite not having Salazar and Carrasco and essentially not having Bauer, 3/5 of their rotation.

In games 1-3 and 5, the Jays scored a whopping 3 runs total.

[Blarg]

4 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I havent watched as closely this year, but how good is cleveland? Are they just hot at the right time, or are they the real deal?

Haven't you paid any attention to this thread? They have... 

[ten ocho recon scout]

So matching up with the cubs and the dodgers, they arent "below" them? 

I was slammed eith work and goofy schedules this summer, so aside from our guys i didnt get a chance to nerd out like most years

[Angel Oracle]

They look like the late 60s/early 70s O's teams (if Salazar and Bauer healthy enough), plus a dominant pen.

I did pick the Indians to go to the WS.   

[nate]

 

[Angelsfirst]

Come on Lackey, Shut these Dogs down. 

 

Cue horse jokes..

[Troll Daddy]

Urias has made over 70 pickoff throws without a balk.

 

[m0nkey]

The crowd is dead.  It's like it's a thursday afternoon game against the brewers

[Richard]

Rizzo looks awful

[Richard]

Lackey is pissed

[Troll Daddy]

I luv Lackeys reaction at the missed DP

[Angelsfirst]

What a throw by Contreras!

[CaliAngel]

WHAT A REMARKABLE THROW BY THE CATCHER! Picked off 2nd by the catcher how freakin' awesome how often do you see that? 

Dodgers were thinking about challenging and I wish they would have because they would have wasted one because the shortstop totally blocked the base.

[Richard]

Turner picked off at 2nd. Bad out on the bases.

He'd fit right in!

[CaliAngel]

Cubs bats need to wake up right now. 

These excuse me swings after getting in a pitchers count are not going to do it. 

Why are all the commentators talking with a tone like the Cubs are already defeated? How stupid. I also love how he says "they need to be more aggressive" and immediately Baez gets a 4 pitch walk lol. 

[CaliAngel]

Dodgers pitcher blatently getting away with balking. 

[CaliAngel]

Very stupid of Baez to stand off the bag after sliding into 2nd base and turning his back to the fielder and the ball. Who knows what could have happened, he quickly could have been tagged out with a little bit of defensive luck. Stay on the frickin' bag brah!

[WeatherWonk]

3 hours ago, CALZONE said:

Help

3 minutes ago, CaliAngel said:

Dodgers pitcher blatently getting away with balking. 

AGree completely. 

Agree completely.

[WeatherWonk]

Heywood cant hit for chit. He's suffering from Cubitis.

[Richard]

Russell fly out to the warning track. That was as good as he's hit in some time.

[CaliAngel]

WHY IS THE CATCHER NOT BLOCKING THE CORNER OF THE PLATE AND TAGGING FOR HIS FACE AND NOT HIS HAND?!?!

Terrible catching right there. Abysmal. He had so much time to tag him correctly.