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Geoff Grace Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 Congrats to davedoerfler and the rest of our Nats fans. It'll be exciting to see the World Series return to Washington D.C. for the first time in 86 years. Condolences to Dave Ferris and the rest of our Cardinals fans. Your team may have been swept, but their storied history is tough to beat. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Yeah we gave 'em hell huh ? We go from scoring a record 10 runs in an inning, add a field goal to 3 runs in four games ? But in reality- if you're going to lose, might as well make no doubt about it. I think it's worse when you lose close games. This series has been a total joke, not even close ! The Nationals never trailed, not even for a pitch. They scored first in every game in this series and never lost the lead. That being said, St. Louis is "The" classiest organization in MLB, owners of 11 World Series titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 So I guess there are neither Yankees nor Astros fans here? Being from NY and having grown up a Mets fan, I'm not a fan of either. I'm just surprised there's been no talk about that series. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I love the Astros. I also think the Nationals are awesome, so we'll see what happens. Quote Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 The Nationals will have had such a long break by the time Game 1 of the WS rolls around, it's probably a challenge for them to stay sharp. Even so, I'm guessing this is will be a significant advantage for them. The Nationals are in the postseason in very large part because of their starting rotation, and starting pitchers probably benefit the most from extra rest in October. It would be great to see an Astros/Nationals WS just for the starting pitcher matchups: Verlander v Scherzer, Cole v Strasburg, etc. But we already know the Astros, if they make it, will have to tire out their starters to get their while the Nationals rest their arms. On the other hand, a NY v DC matchup has a certain cultural/geographic intrigue. DC is such an odd place to begin with, so many folks being transient political types, it lacks an identifiable cultural identity. I lived there for 7 years a long time ago (pre-Nationals). Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I'm not a huge baseball fan but being a DC native, I root for all of my home teams. Go Nats. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 So I guess there are neither Yankees nor Astros fans here? Being from NY and having grown up a Mets fan, I'm not a fan of either. I'm just surprised there's been no talk about that series. I grew up in New Jersey a diehard Yankees fan. From Bobby Murcer to Thurman Munson to Don Mattingly. When I moved south and could no longer see their games or go to The Stadium I watched the only team I could see regularly, the Braves, on TBS. Once I moved to Atlanta they became my #1 team. The heart wants what the heart wants, as they say, and the Yankees always have a place there. So I"m rooting for them to win #28. It would also keep their streak alive of at least 1 American League pennant each decade since the 1920s. I think they won 8 in the 1950s. Lol! Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 I started watching baseball near the end of Mickey Mantle's career. I was a fan of him and, by extension, the Yankees. His knees were shot, but he could still hit the ball. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Congrats to the Astros. I had a feeling they wouldn't let it get to extras. Gotta love Altuve. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I was hoping to watch a baseball game today. Oh well. Astro's defense in incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonnor Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I was hoping to see Scherzer and Verlander go head to head, but looks like that won't happen, at least not until late in the series. Quote Gear: Hardware: Nord Stage3, Korg Kronos 2, Novation Summit Software: Cantabile 3, Halion Sonic 3 and assorted VST plug-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Astros clearly the better team on paper. But as has been widely noted, this World Series features several of the most dominant starting pitchers in the game. In terms of variables that will favor one team or the other, much depends on the starters' performances, because even the best starting pitcher can stink on any particular day. If Scherzer, Strasbourg, and Corbin are at their best, this could easily swing to the Nats. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Astros clearly the better team on paper. But as has been widely noted, this World Series features several of the most dominant starting pitchers in the game. In terms of variables that will favor one team or the other, much depends on the starters' performances, because even the best starting pitcher can stink on any particular day. If Scherzer, Strasbourg, and Corbin are at their best, this could easily swing to the Nats. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Right now, I think Cole and Strasburg are the best starters on each team, based both on their recent starts, and their full year performance during the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Game 1 is in the books. Go Nats. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Derick Cole just lost his first game in five months. That is not a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Derick Cole [...] That is not a typo. Sorry Dave, that's just too funny. Go Nats/Expos. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Go Nats/Expos. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Derick Cole [...] That is not a typo. Sorry Dave, that's just too funny. yeah, it was late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. the way he called last night's game with Max not having his best stuff and Houston's batters just grinding and grinding already gets him an unsung hero's award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. ¯\_(ã)_/¯ Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Well called, Synthaholic. Kurt Suzuki's 7th inning homer completely changed the momentum of the game. Down 0-2, the Astros still have a chance; but you've got to like the Nationals' odds now. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. ¯\_(ã)_/¯ Now you're having one. How do you keep this momentum going? Buy some stocks maybe? Or just quite while ahead? espn reports that Game 1 had one of lowest TV audiences in recent times. Game 2 was apparently better. Could it be people are distracted by that other Washington DC competition? Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 espn reports that Game 1 had one of lowest TV audiences in recent times. Game 2 was apparently better. Could it be people are distracted by that other Washington DC competition? you lived here Rocco so you know it's a small market. Were it the Dodgers or Cubs playing the Astro's there would be a larger TV audience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Yep. I'm sure the broadcasting executives were dreaming of a NY-LA world series. There's quite a few teams that have appeal beyond their regular-season market. These are the teams with a storied pasts, teams about which you can say "my grandad saw them in the world series." But the Astros and Nats are not in that group. The Astros may be building their "storied past" right now, but to most folks outside Texas they're still thought of as a start up that wore shockingly bad uniforms for too many years. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. Throwaway, total guess prediction: Kurt Suzuki is going to have a World Series moment. ¯\_(ã)_/¯ Now you're having one. How do you keep this momentum going? Buy some stocks maybe? Or just quite while ahead? espn reports that Game 1 had one of lowest TV audiences in recent times. Game 2 was apparently better. Could it be people are distracted by that other Washington DC competition? I kind of felt it. Suzuki was a well-regarded guy in the Braves clubhouse for a few years - they should have kept him instead of Tyler Flowers - and he was due for a career moment. I also predicted Ryan Zimmerman"s home run, as soon as I found out that he was the active player with the most at bats who had never appeared in the World Series. I gotta believe the Astros aren"t going to get swept, so Houston 5-3 over the Nats tonight. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Harper to the Phillies. I wonder how he feels watching his former teammates up 2-0 in the World Series. When I don't have a horse in the race, I really enjoy watching the underdog win. Here's hoping the Nationals can score another victory tonight at home. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Harper to the Phillies. I wonder how he feels watching his former teammates up 2-0 in the World Series. I would bet he is conflicted. As a competitor, he would want to still be playing baseball, for sure. As a family guy, he got 20 million dollars before the ink was dry when he signed his contract, with lots more to come. Phillies are going to be very good next year, and they just signed Joe Girardi as their manager for the next three years. Hope is not lost for Harper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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