rico Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, IUFLA said: All time the Cubs are 1172-1148 vs the Reds TY, didn't know the exact numbers but I remember the Cubs announcers one time this year talking about how close the all-time series was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, rico said: Mantle and Maris were chasing the Babe in '61. Maris finished with 61 and Mantle with 54. From '62-'94 only 3 players reached the 50 HR mark. Mays in '65 with 52 Foster in '77 with 52 Cecil Fielder in '91 with 51 Reaching the 50 HR mark was rare territory. Only a handful of guys ever accomplished the feat. Come '95 and Albert Belle smacked 50. That seems to be when the flood gates opened for reaching that mark. The Yankees have 14 players with 10+ HR runs this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, IU Scott said: The Yankees have 14 players with 10+ HR runs this year Makes me happy! But I believe the Astros pitching will have a say in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Makes me happy! But I believe the Astros pitching will have a say in the playoffs. If I had to make a prediction for the world series my pick would be Houston vs the Dodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: If I had to make a prediction for the world series my pick would be Houston vs the Dodgers MLB is turning into the NFL any more with the wild cards. Teams get hot to get in, and I keep my eye on them. In the NL the Brewers are the team to watch. As compared to the AL where you have the Twins, Rays, Indians, and A's. All 4 have fought tooth and nail coming down the stretch. I would love to see a Brewers/Twins match-up. But the media will be clamoring for a Yankees/Dodgers WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass Cannon Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 If the Cardinals knew how to manage their pitching staff they might be a dangerous team. What joke. Not even sure I can watch them embarrass themselves in the postseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Reds closer Inglesias blew another save to go to 3-12 on the season. I don't remember a closer ever having 12 losses in a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Brass Cannon said: If the Cardinals knew how to manage their pitching staff they might be a dangerous team. What joke. Not even sure I can watch them embarrass themselves in the postseason. Shildt has been awful the last week. Keeps bringing in Miller when he clearly hasn’t had it. 2 games in a row the STL bullpen gave up a 7-spot in an inning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, IU Scott said: Reds closer Inglesias blew another save to go to 3-12 on the season. I don't remember a closer ever having 12 losses in a season. The Cubs would take him. He'd fit in real well in the bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 I think the Indians caught the Twins on August 12th. Since that time they never were in first again and missed playoffs being 26 over .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I think the Indians caught the Twins on August 12th. Since that time they never were in first again and missed playoffs being 26 over .500 I wonder how many 90+ win teams have missed the playoffs since MLB went to 3 divisions in each league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, rico said: I wonder how many 90+ win teams have missed the playoffs since MLB went to 3 divisions in each league? Off the top of my head I remember the Reds, White Sox doing it....and I think the Mariners one year as well. Not many for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Off the top of my head I remember the Reds, White Sox doing it....and I think the Mariners one year as well. Not many for sure. The Reds had a play in game with the Mets that one year. But it is rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 This just in... The Yankees smacked 6 home runs last night to re-take the team homerun lead from the Twinkies. The Bronx Bombers now have 305. Carry on...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: This just in... The Yankees smacked 6 home runs last night to re-take the team homerun lead from the Twinkies. The Bronx Bombers now have 305. Carry on...... Me thinks you better be gearing up for the Twinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, rico said: Me thinks you better be gearing up for the Twinks. Should make for a homerun fest? "Bombs Awaaayyy"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 I know changes (especially in pro sports) have to happen but if all reports are true this will be Joe Maddon's final day with the Cubs. I'm in my 40's and I can say without hesitation Maddon is as good as manager or coach that Chicago has had during my life. I don't give much credit to Jackson.....not real tough to give the best athlete to ever play any sport the ball and say go do your thing. Thank you Joe Maddon for our title. The greatest run we've ever experienced and in an ironic twist....raising the expectations that ultimately caused you to not being signed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I know changes (especially in pro sports) have to happen but if all reports are true this will be Joe Maddon's final day with the Cubs. I'm in my 40's and I can say without hesitation Maddon is as good as manager or coach that Chicago has had during my life. I don't give much credit to Jackson.....not real tough to give the best athlete to ever play any sport the ball and say go do your thing. Thank you Joe Maddon for our title. The greatest run we've ever experienced and in an ironic twist....raising the expectations that ultimately caused you to not being signed again. It is a shame, but it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Interesting rumor/trade idea floated yesterday. Bryant to Red Sox for Betts/Bradley Jr. Red Sox need to get under luxury tax and a Bryant/Cubs divorce is always possible. This would give Red Sox 2 year of control with Bryant and Cubs would get 1 year for the two I mentioned. Bradley Jr to Right, Mookie to Center, and sign Castellanos again and move him back to 3rd. Hadn't really thought of it much but was interesting idea. This would be purely a financial trade for Red Sox not an equal talent trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Yadier Molina may be a borderline HOFer but last night he acted like a crybaby punk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Interesting rumor/trade idea floated yesterday. Bryant to Red Sox for Betts/Bradley Jr. Red Sox need to get under luxury tax and a Bryant/Cubs divorce is always possible. This would give Red Sox 2 year of control with Bryant and Cubs would get 1 year for the two I mentioned. Bradley Jr to Right, Mookie to Center, and sign Castellanos again and move him back to 3rd. Hadn't really thought of it much but was interesting idea. This would be purely a financial trade for Red Sox not an equal talent trade. I read that the Bosox were going to slash salary. Be interesting to see what moves they make while still trying to remain competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 BTW, I do understand that Molina was probably just trying to fire his team up, but my statement stands... Not the first time I've seen his "paper tiger" act... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: BTW, I do understand that Molina was probably just trying to fire his team up, but my statement stands... Not the first time I've seen his "paper tiger" act... He's a Card, so naturally we dislike him. But IMO he is a sure fire HoFer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, rico said: He's a Card, so naturally we dislike him. But IMO he is a sure fire HoFer. Oh I think he'll make it...I just get tired of the tough guy act. If you get drilled, go to the mound and settle it. Getting grazed on the arm (on a pitch he didn't exactly break his neck trying to avoid) and then chirping on the way to first base, is a punk move... We've had the "chip on the shoulder" type on the Cubs, too, in the past, and I didn't care for them either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Yadier Molina may be a borderline HOFer but last night he acted like a crybaby punk... Those are few and far between and he was trying to get the Cardinals going there. Also don’t think he’s borderline either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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