Gary Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 With the slump the Dodgers are going through. The NL West is becoming wide open. With the Giants a game back and the Diamondbacks only 5 games back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This month has been a gauntlet for the Giants, and they've performed about as well as I expected them to (not very). I figured it would be the final nail for them if they played poorly, but the Dodgers are struggling so bad that they've let the Giants linger despite some fairly mediocre baseball from them. That plays into the Giants favor going into September where the schedule eases up a bit, there are more home games, and we get a bunch of head to heads with the Dodgers. If LA really wants to get the Giant (pun totally intended) monkey off their back and FINALLY reclaim superiority in that rivalry, they're going to have to earn it by beating the Giants face to face (something they haven't been terribly successful at in the last five hears, despite all the talent). We're headed towards the final stretch and two of the biggest rivals in all of sports are separated by two games with a BUNCH of head-to-head match ups left. Forget the Wild Card. The Central has a pretty tight grasp on that right now. If either team wants to get into the playoffs, they're gonna have to win the west. On one end you have the Dodgers trying to wrestle superiority back from a team that's been nothing but magic in the post season lately. On the other hand, you've got the Giants who are trying to (like always) scrape together enough wins to top a team with a $307 million payroll. And it's about damn time, too. This is EXACTLY what I've been hoping for most of my rooting life. I HATE the Dodgers and always have. But going down to the wire with them in the last month makes this whole thing so much more exciting. It's a reason why the Giants and Dodgers both being competitive is so important for baseball. It's a great storyline and one we really haven't gotten to see enough of (in comparison to Red Sox Yankees which is so overplayed and run into the ground at this point).This is going to be an AWESOME final month. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The Giants have to get healthy. They need Panik and Pence back. Watching the Dodgers and their 307 million dollar payroll fall flat on their faces would be joyous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Blue Jays' run differential: 164.The next 2 best AL teams (HOU + KC) combined: 158. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 A's 3B coach Mike Gallego dismissed; Ron Washington to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 A's 3B coach Mike Gallego dismissed; Ron Washington to replace him. Glad they fixed their biggest problem on the left side of the infield. the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Kris Bryant- THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Another day. Another Cubbie walk-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well the Angels just got swept by the Jays with a total score of 36-10 over the three games.Yeah, breaking news: the Angels suck. 9-20 in their last 29 (17-3 in the previous 20)This organization needs a long hard look in the face. They are going to waste and/or lose Mike Trout because they refuse to actually fill the holes on the team. They've gotten lucky with some nice performances from shoestring replacements last year and at points this year, but as a larger whole, they're just not good enough. | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 A's 3B coach Mike Gallego dismissed; Ron Washington to replace him. Talk about full circle. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I haven't been able to find a MiLB thread so I'll put it here:The Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) of the Carolina League (High A) are potentially nearing a deal to be bought by the Texas Rangers and will be relocated as well as promoted to Double A. In corresponding moves, the Binghamton Mets will move to Wilmington and the California League (High A) will send the Bakersfield Blaze (Mariners) and High Desert Mavericks (Rangers) to the Carolina League. Thus meaning the Carolina League expands to 10 teams while the California League shrinks to 8. All of this to happen as early as next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I haven't been able to find a MiLB thread so I'll put it here: The Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) of the Carolina League (High A) are potentially nearing a deal to be bought by the Texas Rangers and will be relocated as well as promoted to Double A. In corresponding moves, the Binghamton Mets will move to Wilmington and the California League (High A) will send the Bakersfield Blaze (Mariners) and High Desert Mavericks (Rangers) to the Carolina League. Thus meaning the Carolina League expands to 10 teams while the California League shrinks to 8. All of this to happen as early as next season. Link? On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I haven't been able to find a MiLB thread so I'll put it here:The Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) of the Carolina League (High A) are potentially nearing a deal to be bought by the Texas Rangers and will be relocated as well as promoted to Double A. In corresponding moves, the Binghamton Mets will move to Wilmington and the California League (High A) will send the Bakersfield Blaze (Mariners) and High Desert Mavericks (Rangers) to the Carolina League. Thus meaning the Carolina League expands to 10 teams while the California League shrinks to 8. All of this to happen as early as next season.Link?http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/06/09/calcarolina-league-shift-back-in-play/http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/baseball/blue-rocks/2015/04/11/blue-rocks-eye-move-double-next-season/25631783/First link: Cal League/Carolina League shiftSecond Link: Binghamton Mets movingEDIT: this too... http://m.kinston.com/article/20150616/NEWS/150619692(Of course, all of this is potential and speculation. Nothing too serious as of now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 So will the Binghamton Mets become the Wilmington Blue Rocks? I've always loved the Blue Rocks' identity and would hate to see it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 So will the Binghamton Mets become the Wilmington Blue Rocks? I've always loved the Blue Rocks' identity and would hate to see it go. I think they would still retain the "Mets" nickname. Personally, I don't like minor league teams having the same name as their MLB team. For now, we'll have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Blue Jays' run differential: 164.The next 2 best AL teams (HOU + KC) combined: 158.Astros just got a bit larger after destroying my Yankees 15-1. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hey Houston, thanks a bunch. If you guys can beat the Yanks again we'll take care of Texas for ya, alright? And then maybe you'll lie down for us? How does that sound? GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 As optimistic as I am, I'm about to stick a pitchfork in the Giants. Too many damn injuries and other than Bumgarner, the pitching is blah. The Dodgers or Mets are guaranteed a spot in the NLCS while the Cards, Pirates and Cubs tear each other apart in the other side of the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I haven't been able to find a MiLB thread so I'll put it here:The Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) of the Carolina League (High A) are potentially nearing a deal to be bought by the Texas Rangers and will be relocated as well as promoted to Double A. In corresponding moves, the Binghamton Mets will move to Wilmington and the California League (High A) will send the Bakersfield Blaze (Mariners) and High Desert Mavericks (Rangers) to the Carolina League. Thus meaning the Carolina League expands to 10 teams while the California League shrinks to 8. All of this to happen as early as next season.Link?http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/06/09/calcarolina-league-shift-back-in-play/http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/baseball/blue-rocks/2015/04/11/blue-rocks-eye-move-double-next-season/25631783/First link: Cal League/Carolina League shiftSecond Link: Binghamton Mets movingEDIT: this too... http://m.kinston.com/article/20150616/NEWS/150619692(Of course, all of this is potential and speculation. Nothing too serious as of now)Unless Frisco is moving up to AAA, Wilmington being promoted to AA makes no sense at all. Off The Top Rope: A Pro Wrestling Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 As optimistic as I am, I'm about to stick a pitchfork in the Giants. Too many damn injuries and other than Bumgarner, the pitching is blah. The Dodgers or Mets are guaranteed a spot in the NLCS while the Cards, Pirates and Cubs tear each other apart in the other side of the bracket.I just noticed this the other day.The 2nd- and 3rd-best teams will play a one game play-in game and the winner gets the top seed, while the 4th- and 5th-best teams will be playing each other. And the Cardinals (assuming they stay the 1-seed) will get to play a team that's likely used their top starting pitcher and perhaps a used bullpen. How does a franchise catch so many breaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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