Trey Mancini has not played the field since Oct. 5. And he’s inserted into the B8 of game 5 of the #WorldSeries with his team leading by 1 & the tying run on 3B + the lead run on 1B, & Schwarber smokes a 99 MPH laser with an xBA of .560.
— Bags4HoF (@Bags4HoF) November 4, 2022
Just incredible.
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Yep, unbelievably tough play with less than a second to react and snag it!
Mancini has a great story and I'm really happy that he got the chance to make a big contribution to what we hope is a soon to be championship... because Lord knows he's probably not getting another DH opportunity!
Mancini has a great story and I'm really happy that he got the chance to make a big contribution to what we hope is a soon to be championship... because Lord knows he's probably not getting another DH opportunity!
Mancini's play doesn't grab the imagination as much since it quickly happened and done. There wasn't even a throw to worry about. McCormick's play if you're a Philly fan is yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, ***** From the Astros' perspective it is oh ****, oh ***** oh ***** oh ***** Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!
Mathguy64 said:bearkatag15 said:Phillies fans taking swings at my family … you suck. Get a life.
— Michelle Castellanos (@michcast05) November 4, 2022
Trash fanbase
We have been assured they are the best fans in the league. I do not understand this.
This is such an L take from this "fan"
Accountability from us is a big part of being a Philadelphian. Gotta have thick skin. Loss isn’t all on him but he certainly didn’t take advantage at the plate and I’m sure he’d tell you that too.
— David English Jr (@Flyenglishfly19) November 4, 2022
I hate everything about Filthydelphia. Eagles fans. Phillies fans. Everything
For the final time this season….here we are.
It's been a hell of a ride this year. This community is amazing. By far my favorite thread every year, and a daily…no…hourly check in every day. I hope my ridiculous off days posts have brought a smile (and frustration of no game that day) to you. Enjoy this weekend, everyone. This is what it's all about. Level Up.
For The H.
For Justin's wife's horses.
For Dusty.
For Mack.
For the team.
For Julia.
For TK and Blummer.
For you and me.
For glory.
For history.
One last time….on three.
Ready?
One….two…three……
Postseason off days….
Hopefully Yuli can return for G6, if he does - do you give Mancini a second chance at hitting retribution as DH?
I think maybe. That play at 1B gives him the rest of the series at DH, IMHO.....
Maybe it was enough to loosen him up at the plate
I think maybe. That play at 1B gives him the rest of the series at DH, IMHO.....
Maybe it was enough to loosen him up at the plate
Mancini's play had Schwarber running and carrying his bat down the line and then all of a sudden it was like someone shot him with a .50 cal. He just stopped dead in his tracks.
Winning the WS means you were good and luckier than the other team. We didn't get any breaks in '19 or '21. We did in '17. Last night we got them too.
Winning the WS means you were good and luckier than the other team. We didn't get any breaks in '19 or '21. We did in '17. Last night we got them too.
It's an off day. Let's talk Mr Jeremy and his long Pena. Would you consider giving him one of those Wander / Fernando / Julio type deals?
Tatis Jr - 340/14 - 24.3 AAV
Rodriguez - 209/12 - 17.4 AAV - heavy incentives
Franco - 182/11 - 16.5 AAV - some incentives
Pena is a little older than these guys so I don't think 12-14 years would make sense, but why not 9 or 10? Currently, he's under team control for 2022-2027, his age 24-29. This deal could keep him here until he's 34. He'd be a Jose Altuve type franchise player.
Right off the bat, his rookie year (regular season) is a step or two below this group. But the flash of excellence in the postseason gives you a reason to consider it because he could become that guy and then some. We're not buying the bottom, but we're buying the beginning of the incline.
Example of the contract I am thinking:
135/9 - 15 AAV - load it up with incentives for games played & firm league-adjusted numbers (not fan stuff gold gloves and All-Star appearances)
What do yall think? You Interested? Not? He'll want more money? Do it if he'll take less?
Tatis Jr - 340/14 - 24.3 AAV
Rodriguez - 209/12 - 17.4 AAV - heavy incentives
Franco - 182/11 - 16.5 AAV - some incentives
Pena is a little older than these guys so I don't think 12-14 years would make sense, but why not 9 or 10? Currently, he's under team control for 2022-2027, his age 24-29. This deal could keep him here until he's 34. He'd be a Jose Altuve type franchise player.
Right off the bat, his rookie year (regular season) is a step or two below this group. But the flash of excellence in the postseason gives you a reason to consider it because he could become that guy and then some. We're not buying the bottom, but we're buying the beginning of the incline.
Example of the contract I am thinking:
135/9 - 15 AAV - load it up with incentives for games played & firm league-adjusted numbers (not fan stuff gold gloves and All-Star appearances)
What do yall think? You Interested? Not? He'll want more money? Do it if he'll take less?
you can look at the McCormick play and gauge the overall degree of difficulty - it certainly wasn't easy and he went all out for it, great jump, ended up on his back
Mancini's play was pure f'ing instinct to time that hop. And an amazing amount of luck. I still don't know how he came up with it. And that situation with two on and Schwarber who is a stone cold assassin.
hard to believe.
Mancini's play was pure f'ing instinct to time that hop. And an amazing amount of luck. I still don't know how he came up with it. And that situation with two on and Schwarber who is a stone cold assassin.
hard to believe.
nice thread on the win probability difference between chas making that catch or not. using the same tool, here are the astros win probabilities on mancini's play in the 8th…
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) November 4, 2022
before play: 66.4%
after out: 84.97%
if it was a double: 11.63%
that's a swing of 73.34 pts on one play https://t.co/R8yHwwBwnA
MATH
I think I would definitely do that. When you look at those deals, I don't think Tatis is a great contract for the Padres, but Rodriguez and Franco seem pretty team friendly. What did Yordan get, 19 AAV? I think 15-16 for Pena would be good value. Yes it's only one season, but you knew he could flash leather and he ended up being the first ever Rookie SS Gold Glove winner. That's makes a pretty good floor to his value, since you should always have defensive value. Rodriguez had a better offensive year and will deservedly win RoY, but Pena started to pick back up towards the end of the season and then is capping off his year with a truly great post season. Arguably the MVP of the DS, was the MVP of the CS, and is the best offensive player again in the WS.
Mancini is a professional baseball player. I don't think it was luck at all.
The thing with Stanek is puzzling. As some of you pointed out, he puts a lot of batters on base, but he's really good at not letting them score. For the top relievers:
Pitcher -WHIP/ERA
Neris - 1.01/ 3.72
Monterro - 1.02/ 2.37
Abreu - 1.18/ 1.94
Stanek - 1.23/ 1.15
If you only look at walks per inning, he has by far the highest ratio.
Neris - 0.26
Monterro - 0.38
Abreu - 0.43
Stankek - 0.57
Last night I got the feeling that the Phillies have seen enough of Monterro. All of their hitters have a few ABs against him by now. Maybe we will be seeing more of Stanek tomorrow?
Pitcher -WHIP/ERA
Neris - 1.01/ 3.72
Monterro - 1.02/ 2.37
Abreu - 1.18/ 1.94
Stanek - 1.23/ 1.15
If you only look at walks per inning, he has by far the highest ratio.
Neris - 0.26
Monterro - 0.38
Abreu - 0.43
Stankek - 0.57
Last night I got the feeling that the Phillies have seen enough of Monterro. All of their hitters have a few ABs against him by now. Maybe we will be seeing more of Stanek tomorrow?
Great moments in Philly sports fan history
Guy tries to attack the Maple Leafs' Tie Domi in the penalty box and gets his ass kicked.
Eagle fans boo Donovan McNabb at the 1999 NFL draft. Fans wanted Ricky Williams. Instead got stuck with McNabb's terrible 8 playoff trips, 5 NFC East titles, 5 NFC conference title appearances, and trip to the Super Bowl.
Cheering Michael Irvin's career-ending injury
21-year-old Philly fan intentionally throws up on an 11-year-old girl and her dad. Unfortunately, her father was an off-duty police officer.
Flyers fan throw commemorative bracelets meant to be used for a moment of silence for their recently-deceased owner in 2016 onto the ice because they were pissed at the Flyers for playing poorly. Players from both teams and the PA announcer asked them to stop. They did not.
Guy tries to attack the Maple Leafs' Tie Domi in the penalty box and gets his ass kicked.
Eagle fans boo Donovan McNabb at the 1999 NFL draft. Fans wanted Ricky Williams. Instead got stuck with McNabb's terrible 8 playoff trips, 5 NFC East titles, 5 NFC conference title appearances, and trip to the Super Bowl.
Cheering Michael Irvin's career-ending injury
21-year-old Philly fan intentionally throws up on an 11-year-old girl and her dad. Unfortunately, her father was an off-duty police officer.
Flyers fan throw commemorative bracelets meant to be used for a moment of silence for their recently-deceased owner in 2016 onto the ice because they were pissed at the Flyers for playing poorly. Players from both teams and the PA announcer asked them to stop. They did not.
Life is better with a beagle
. @mlb will be doing a season tribute that comes out in Dec or Jan.... they asked if they could film from here tomorrow. I will update with times asap. Bring your a**!!!
— CobosQue (@CobosQue) November 4, 2022
Amazing how blessings happen when you just keep your head down and grind. God is good!
Cobos is the *****
It's kinda crazy how the Astros pump out an impact rookie every year:
— Liam Fennessy (@LiamFennessy_) November 4, 2022
2014 Springer
2015 Correa
2016 Bregman
2017 Gurriel
2018 Tucker
2019 Alvarez
2020 Javier
2021 Garcia
2022 Pena
2023 Hunter Brown
"Rookie" Gurriel. OK, technically.bearkatag15 said:It's kinda crazy how the Astros pump out an impact rookie every year:
— Liam Fennessy (@LiamFennessy_) November 4, 2022
2014 Springer
2015 Correa
2016 Bregman
2017 Gurriel
2018 Tucker
2019 Alvarez
2020 Javier
2021 Garcia
2022 Pena
2023 Hunter Brown
Bag said:if this picture is in fact legit, you are talking about one of the greatest baseball photos ever takenBeat40 said:kegstand said:This picture of the dirt after the catch is INSANE pic.twitter.com/hKbkemVd91
— Full Seam Ahead (@FullSeamAhead) November 4, 2022
If this team wins it all, that will be a picture in the clubhouse for years to come.
I stand corrected...his glove arm did come down first upon further review.
It takes a special fan base to boo Santa Claus
Is it? I always glance over there when I'm heading to a game or something else downtown and wish I had time to check it out, but I'm not in that area much anymore unless I'm on my way somewhere else.bearkatag15 said:. @mlb will be doing a season tribute that comes out in Dec or Jan.... they asked if they could film from here tomorrow. I will update with times asap. Bring your a**!!!
— CobosQue (@CobosQue) November 4, 2022
Amazing how blessings happen when you just keep your head down and grind. God is good!
Cobos is the *****
bearkatag15 said:. @mlb will be doing a season tribute that comes out in Dec or Jan.... they asked if they could film from here tomorrow. I will update with times asap. Bring your a**!!!
— CobosQue (@CobosQue) November 4, 2022
Amazing how blessings happen when you just keep your head down and grind. God is good!
Cobos is the *****
Will Evan Gattis be there?
This will be the fourth consecutive World Series to end in Texas:
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) November 4, 2022
2019 Houston
2020 Arlington
2021 Houston
2022 Houston
If you want something to help pass the time, here are the highlights form the ALDS and ALCS this year.
I also want all of you to remember one thing tomorrow if we get behind early: This team has proven it can come back from being down (ALDS Games 1 and 2, ALCS Game 4), so there will be no one jumping off ledges tomorrow, or the proverbial "FIRE DUSTY NAO!!11!" comments. We are one game away from a world series. Let's just enjoy the ride people.
I also want all of you to remember one thing tomorrow if we get behind early: This team has proven it can come back from being down (ALDS Games 1 and 2, ALCS Game 4), so there will be no one jumping off ledges tomorrow, or the proverbial "FIRE DUSTY NAO!!11!" comments. We are one game away from a world series. Let's just enjoy the ride people.
One of the radio stations we comparing Montero's usage to that of Will Harris in 2019. Solid all year until they ran out of gas.McInnis said:
The thing with Stanek is puzzling. As some of you pointed out, he puts a lot of batters on base, but he's really good at not letting them score. For the top relievers:
Pitcher -WHIP/ERA
Neris - 1.01/ 3.72
Monterro - 1.02/ 2.37
Abreu - 1.18/ 1.94
Stanek - 1.23/ 1.15
If you only look at walks per inning, he has by far the highest ratio.
Neris - 0.26
Monterro - 0.38
Abreu - 0.43
Stankek - 0.57
Last night I got the feeling that the Phillies have seen enough of Monterro. All of their hitters have a few ABs against him by now. Maybe we will be seeing more of Stanek tomorrow?
Legend.
How ‘bout them Astros! Just one more win! Go ‘Stros@astros #LevelUp #WorldSeries2022 pic.twitter.com/IMIo4Ey2Z2
— @MattressMack (@MattressMack) November 4, 2022
— @MattressMack (@MattressMack) November 4, 2022
I love how it looks like Tucker has no intention of stopping, he's just jogging by to celebrate. #LevelUp pic.twitter.com/o7DfBZGvBH
— Problematic Thinker (@Texaggie79) November 4, 2022
7nine
Honest question: is next year still considered Hunter's rookie year?
Heard the girl say to him "hope you rot in hell with all your money".Big Al 1992 said:
Legend.How ‘bout them Astros! Just one more win! Go ‘Stros@astros #LevelUp #WorldSeries2022 pic.twitter.com/IMIo4Ey2Z2
— @MattressMack (@MattressMack) November 4, 2022— @MattressMack (@MattressMack) November 4, 2022
7nine
Yes
Mac is one win away from the largest sports bet win in history.
I would be chugging pepto 24-7.
I would be chugging pepto 24-7.
Farmer1906 said:
It's an off day. Let's talk Mr Jeremy and his long Pena. Would you consider giving him one of those Wander / Fernando / Julio type deals?
Tatis Jr - 340/14 - 24.3 AAV
Rodriguez - 209/12 - 17.4 AAV - heavy incentives
Franco - 182/11 - 16.5 AAV - some incentives
Pena is a little older than these guys so I don't think 12-14 years would make sense, but why not 9 or 10? Currently, he's under team control for 2022-2027, his age 24-29. This deal could keep him here until he's 34. He'd be a Jose Altuve type franchise player.
Right off the bat, his rookie year (regular season) is a step or two below this group. But the flash of excellence in the postseason gives you a reason to consider it because he could become that guy and then some. We're not buying the bottom, but we're buying the beginning of the incline.
Example of the contract I am thinking:
135/9 - 15 AAV - load it up with incentives for games played & firm league-adjusted numbers (not fan stuff gold gloves and All-Star appearances)
What do yall think? You Interested? Not? He'll want more money? Do it if he'll take less?
Interesting question. Right after Click signed Yordan for 6 years I posted that Framber and Tucker should be next. But now I think you have to add Peña and Javier to the list. So much team controlled talent. Would be great to lock up all 5 but not sure that level of commitment would ever happen
Bregxit said:Mathguy64 said:
Mac is one win away from the largest sports bet win in history.
I would be chugging pepto 24-7.
He wins either way. It's a hedge.
I'll wager he's got more on the line than his hedge.
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