AL East Clinch Day Thread - RIP Miguel Gonzalez

[Jimcanuck]

Cubs are the team of destiny.

 

Bucs

[Swervin81]

Not Klay Thompson with a "holy s***" amazing grab that pretty much saved their lead.

[IBTrini]

Not Klay Thompson with a "holy s***" amazing grab that pretty much saved their lead.

Guess he must have been paying to Pillar's highlights.

[Angrioter]

Jays Cubs would be an awesome WS

 

Arrieta x2 = we're screwed

[Swervin81]

Melky, what the f*** was that?

 

That was probably closer to the moon than it was to the strike zone (or right in Angel Hernandez's strike zone).

[jaysfan2014]

I would love that scenario actually. We would face him on extremely short rest twice which would be extremely ideal and potentially dangerous for Tanaka.

 

At this point, Girardi may need to consider that.. his options are limited. Sabathia's a question mark, Pineda, as you saw tonight, has effectiveness issues, Eovalldi's hurt, and Warren isn't really a strong option. And of course, there's Severino.. but they can only use him for least one start in the ALDS at least due to innings limitations due to his young age.

 

And it will all depend what Tanaka does tomorrow.. his hamstring issue is a concern.

[Trouba95]

Skipping class tomorrow. GO BLUE BIRDS! Clinch this thing!

[Jimcanuck]

At this point, Girardi may need to consider that.. his options are limited. Sabathia's a question mark, Pineda, as you saw tonight, has effectiveness issues, Eovalldi's hurt, and Warren isn't really a strong option. And of course, there's Severino.. but they can only use him for least one start in the ALDS at least due to innings limitations due to his young age.

 

And it will all depend what Tanaka does tomorrow.. his hamstring issue is a concern.

 

at this point, i'd rather face the yankees then half the teams in AL

[jaysfan2014]

Angels up 2-0 on the A's. Very important game.. especially considering they're chasing both the Rangers (up 7-6 on the Tigers) and the Astros (currently tied at 1 vs. the Mariners.) If the Angels sweep the A's, it makes the Rangers/Angels series VERY important, as it could be a fight for the division.

 

Of course, the D-Backs will also have something to say about it, as they play Houston on the weekend.

[Deadpool]

Damn good thing that my manager is a Jays fan, I'll get to watch the first part of game 1 from goatd... His rule is "as long as nobody that out ranks me sees you watching, you're good"

[Swervin81]

Joba the Hutt in for KC.

[Angrioter]

Royals are losing on purpose. f*** that team

[Swervin81]

Seriously, even though he got out of that, why is Joba the Hutt pitching for KC in the 8th inning of a 1 run ga... oh, wait, I almost forgot.

 

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Colorado%2BRockies%2Bv%2BMilwaukee%2BBrewers%2B3p6eAe7NJnZl.jpg

[ComeTogether]

Looks like Jays on their way to AL title.

[FrozenRopes]

Jays Cubs would be an awesome WS

 

Sexy, but I would take any team but the Pirates. Not that the Pirates are scary, but the other three just have better ballparks

[L54]

Wat? PNC is one of the league's best parks.

[FrozenRopes]

Wat? PNC is one of the league's best parks.

 

No history, no nostalgia and terrible on TV.

[L54]

No history, no nostalgia and terrible on TV.

 

That's fair, I personally love it.

 

History needs to start somewhere though!

[BigCecil]

Seriously, even though he got out of that, why is Joba the Hutt pitching for KC in the 8th inning of a 1 run ga... oh, wait, I almost forgot.

 

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Colorado%2BRockies%2Bv%2BMilwaukee%2BBrewers%2B3p6eAe7NJnZl.jpg

 

And we think we have things to complain about with Gibby. This Board would come unglued if Joba was our option in that situation lol

[FrozenRopes]

That's fair, I personally love it.

 

History needs to start somewhere though!

 

It's a great modern stadium to visit personally (saw the Cards there) but I stand by the other statement. If we play any of those teams, I guess we can agree we will all be happy.

[L54]

It's a great modern stadium to visit personally (saw the Cards there) but I stand by the other statement. If we play any of those teams, I guess we can agree we will all be happy.

 

Yes no question if we are playing an NL team in October I'll be happy wherever it is.

[FrozenRopes]

And we think we have things to complain about with Gibby. This Board would come unglued if Joba was our option in that situation lol

The country would murder

[RealAccountant]

How does Tanaka pitching one WC game mean he is done for the division series lmfao

 

WC game is on Oct 6 he can back on full rest and pitch on Oct 11 game 3 in Yankee stadium and still be available to pitch in game 5 a bit.

[art_vandelay275]

If the 'stros and Angels win tonight, they'll be 2 games back on the Yanks on the WC. Last time I checked, Yanks had something like a 4/5 game lead. I didn't know it was this close...

[reedjohnsonfan]

So if they Jays clinch by early evening tomorrow, plenty of time to get wasted as f*** and still be "sort of" ok Thursday.

[Trouba95]

I genuinely think that if the Astros play the Yanks in the WC game, the Astros will win and it'll be us vs the Astros.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Were also assuming hes healthy and going to be extremely effective in the wild card game. Either way its not like we should be afraid of facing him. We have David f***ing Price.

 

True. But Tanaka has completely fooled everyone in the lineup twice now. It feels like guys who don't give in to the fastball give the Jays problems. Teheran was throwing lots of off speed stuff IIRC, same with Gallardo for those 2 starts. Obviously being a good pitcher (like Tanaka and Teheran can be) helps too though...

 

The Yankees are probably the second best team in the AL, and certainly have the best starting staff out of all the playoff teams (Cleveland not included). That would be a very entertaining but potentially difficult series.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Third times a charm. Bring it on!

 

Sorry, I'm biased... one of the most fun pitchers to watch IMO. I'm not down on the Jays, they have the best team in the MLB and should be the world series favourites.

[Stangstag]

The Yankees are probably the second best team in the AL, and certainly have the best starting staff out of all the playoff teams (Cleveland not included). That would be a very entertaining but potentially difficult series.

 

Lol, come on dude. You're gonna take Tanaka/Pineda/Severino/Nova over Keuchel/McHugh/Kazmir/Fiers?

[reedjohnsonfan]

Lol, come on dude. You're gonna take Tanaka/Pineda/Severino/Nova over Keuchel/McHugh/Kazmir/Fiers?

 

I would...