Baseball Playoffs

[slotdirt]

Fister has basically pitched like a right handed version of Lee the last three months. But still, as much as I appreciate horsey's enthusiasm, I can't compare Verlander/Fister to Halladay/Lee. Maybe to Halladay/Lee Harvey Oswalt.

[Antitrust32]

I'm counting on my horse tonight! I can't wait for game 5... this is what playoffs are all about!

Hope the Cards win. I have no interest otherwise.

[jms62]

Not a fan of these 5 game series. If they want to do that then at least give the team with the best record in each league a first round bye and add another wild card team. Make having the best record more meaningful than home field advantage which in baseball isn't as important as football.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by jms62

Not a fan of these 5 game series. If they want to do that then at least give the team with the best record in each league a first round bye and add another wild card team. Make having the best record more meaningful than home field advantage which in baseball isn't as important as football.

It's funny you say that, I heard Leyland's press conference yesterday. He mentioned that sometimes he feels like it's better to be on the road for these elmination games. He said something about there being certain distractions at home in addition to the pressures of playing in front of the home crowd.

[declansharbor]

Just scored tickets to game 5 tonight. Pumped up isnt the word! The Doctor will see you now........

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Just scored tickets to game 5 tonight. Pumped up isnt the word! The Doctor will see you now........

wow!!! sooo jealous!! Have a great time!! Go Phillies!!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by jms62

Not a fan of these 5 game series. If they want to do that then at least give the team with the best record in each league a first round bye and add another wild card team. Make having the best record more meaningful than home field advantage which in baseball isn't as important as football.

Getting a week off in baseball is not an advantage like football.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Getting a week off in baseball is not an advantage like football.

Good point then how about making all series best of 7.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by jms62

Good point then how about making all series best of 7.

Great idea, if they shorten the regular season.

They would be fast approaching that timeless tradition of the Thanksgiving Day World Series if they extend the first series to 7 games or add another Wild Card team like some suggest.

I'm personally tired of seeing snowflakes in the World Series. Baseball is an outdoor game, but I like to see baseball at it's best, not battling the elements as well as your opponent.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Fister has basically pitched like a right handed version of Lee the last three months. But still, as much as I appreciate horsey's enthusiasm, I can't compare Verlander/Fister to Halladay/Lee. Maybe to Halladay/Lee Harvey Oswalt.

Didn't Fister give up 6 runs in 4 innings in the 2nd part of game 1? He pitched well last night but lets not forget it took 92 pitches to get through 5 innings.