I guess I'm in the minority here, but I would love the opportunity to play the Braves again this season
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Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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tjack16 said:W said:and along those lines...tjack16 said:
Speaking of the Yankees. Is this the first postseason without either the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cardinals this decade?
Feels like at least one of those teams is always in it
it's the Astros, Braves, and Dodgers that are providing the "star power" for TV ratings for the playoffs (plus Bryce Harper)
as a result the wildcard series look a bit underwhelming -- especially compared to last year (Phillies-Cardinals and Padres-Mets)
I have a feeling the MLB execs are praying for an Astros vs Dodgers/Braves World Series rematch.
Dodgers vs Astros for the "2017 rematch" storyline. Braves vs Astros for the star power
Not sure if any other potential matchups are rating draws. Maybe LA vs Baltimore?
I would love to face the Braves again. We got revenge on everybody else already.
Cromagnum said:tjack16 said:W said:and along those lines...tjack16 said:
Speaking of the Yankees. Is this the first postseason without either the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cardinals this decade?
Feels like at least one of those teams is always in it
it's the Astros, Braves, and Dodgers that are providing the "star power" for TV ratings for the playoffs (plus Bryce Harper)
as a result the wildcard series look a bit underwhelming -- especially compared to last year (Phillies-Cardinals and Padres-Mets)
I have a feeling the MLB execs are praying for an Astros vs Dodgers/Braves World Series rematch.
Dodgers vs Astros for the "2017 rematch" storyline. Braves vs Astros for the star power
Not sure if any other potential matchups are rating draws. Maybe LA vs Baltimore?
I would love to face the Braves again. We got revenge on everybody else already.
Count me out for wanting the Braves, they are stupid good and I'd like to see them get knocked out before the WS
If we are fortunate to return to the WS and face the Braves -- so be it. But I damn sure wouldn't pick the 2023 instantiation of the Braves if I had my druthers.
cone said:
it's that time again boys
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It's only a game. Why you have to be mad?
I'd love the opportunity to play any National League team again this season whether it is the Braves, Phillies Fish, Brew Crew, D-Backs or the Effin' Dodgers.Mr President Elect said:
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I would love the opportunity to play the Braves again this season
It's still kind of hard to believe how the NL played out last year. Three 100+ win teams and none of them made the LCS.
The 2023 Astros have proven they can sweep the best teams in baseball , while also proving they can get swept by some of the worst teams.
I have no idea if they get kicked in the first round or go back to back WS champs. Whatever happens, it should be an interesting ride.
I have no idea if they get kicked in the first round or go back to back WS champs. Whatever happens, it should be an interesting ride.
scrimp said:
The 2023 Astros have proven they can sweep the best teams in baseball , while also proving they can get swept by some of the worst teams.
I have no idea if they get kicked in the first round or go back to back WS champs. Whatever happens, it should be an interesting ride.
After 2019 it doesn't matter if you had a great regular season, that was the conclusion.
What is our series record against the AL in the playoffs during our streak? Like 11-2?
the Astros have only been eliminated by an American League team twice:
Red Sox in 2018
and Rays in 2020
Red Sox in 2018
and Rays in 2020
the 'stros will have a chance to make some playoff history / memories vs. new AL teams this postseason
Blue Jays, Orioles, and/or Rangers
Blue Jays, Orioles, and/or Rangers
W said:
the Astros have only been eliminated by an American League team twice:
Red Sox in 2018
and Rays in 2020
Royals in 2016?
That was 2015 I thought in the ALDS
I'm just sitting here thinking how today ended up and how big it is. Not only from a bracket standpoint but from a morale and confidence booster.
Talk about peaking at the right time.
Talk about peaking at the right time.
Obviously the goal is alway win the WS, but it would also be pretty awesome to make our 7th consecutive League Championship Series, just one behind the all time dynasty record (held by the 90's Braves)
do we consider the 2015 season to be part of the golden era?
W said:
do we consider the 2015 season to be part of the golden era?
Absolutely.
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
****in' A Dude. It was the beginning of this journey that is not over yet. Go to bed now. I'm going to.
No way. Got eliminated in ALDS and didn't make playoffs in 2016
True but it was clearly the beginning. We see the early signs of a budding era of dominance.
Mathguy64 said:
Champs. TOFA and a nice message for Arlingtonians.
She needs to get that mole checked.
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Julio Rodriguez on Astros clinching AL West: "Complete team effort." pic.twitter.com/lxyo0EZsLT
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) October 1, 2023
So…if Maldy HAS to play…
Is the best lineup strategy to start Diaz against lefties and Brantley vs righties, while occasionally PHing Diaz for Maldy late game?
Is the best lineup strategy to start Diaz against lefties and Brantley vs righties, while occasionally PHing Diaz for Maldy late game?
Diaz technically hits RHP better.
White Sox in 2005W said:
the Astros have only been eliminated by an American League team twice:
Red Sox in 2018
and Rays in 2020
𝓑𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓸𝓹 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓛 𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽.
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 2, 2023
A look back at the @Astros road to their 3rd straight divisional title! 🎥 pic.twitter.com/cHjDyGMWnA
Jeff Passan is HIGH as a kite right now
Quote:
ALDS: Twins over Astros, Rays over Orioles
Perhaps this is a stretch, the notion that this team that hasn't won a playoff series in two decades will be the one that stops Houston's streak of ALCS appearances. Maybe the Twins are just due.
Can't argue with that logic
He should have just said..Correa's playoff magic
scrimp said:
The 2023 Astros have proven they can sweep the best teams in baseball , while also proving they can get swept by some of the worst teams.
I have no idea if they get kicked in the first round or go back to back WS champs. Whatever happens, it should be an interesting ride.
With all the injuries, hot and cold streaks and terrible home record, schizo pitching and pen, I have low expectations. Which means I'll just sit back and enjoy whatever happens.
Kind of reminds me of a Clayton Williams quote….
Why isnt souza eligible for post season roster? Because he we claimed off Waivers too late in the year?
He was acquired after Sept 1st, according to Brian Tagger
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