GDT The World Series thread - * Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros *

[Omar]

I called it quits at the end of the 8th. Those of you who stayed up on a worknight to see the whole game through, I salute you.

 

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[fatcowxlive]

 

Yeah, knew it. Juicing the ball will bring back the popularity of baseball like it was during the steroid era. The general public would rather see a guy hit 70 dongs than see a starter put up a very low ERA. I'm not complaining, bring more dongers

[Captain Adama]

The benefits of working non conventional hours.

[G-Snarls]

Justin Verlander has yet to lose a game in an Astros uniform

[G-Snarls]

Verlander - most impactful mid/late season pickup?

[jays_fever]

Yeah, knew it. Juicing the ball will bring back the popularity of baseball like it was during the steroid era. The general public would rather see a guy hit 70 dongs than see a starter put up a very low ERA. I'm not complaining, bring more dongers

 

I'm willing to guess it has a lot more to do with the NFL players protesting

[fatcowxlive]

I'm willing to guess it has a lot more to do with the NFL players protesting

 

Bit of both imo, I'm interested to see how the WS numbers stack overall compared to recent years

[BigCecil]

I cant wait for tonight's game! Damn, I wish this was a 9 game series!!

[Jimcanuck]

I cant wait for tonight's game! Damn, I wish this was a 9 game series!!

 

It might go extra innings.... better take a nap

[BigCecil]

It might go extra innings.... better take a nap

 

Living in Calgary gives me a couple hours on you guys...I am ashamed to admit I went to bed in the 8th the last game. I just didn't expect another insane game happening and regret not powering through.

 

the last game reminded me of the Jays and Phillies 16-15 game in the '93 Series in the storm. That was amazing.

[Jimcanuck]

Living in Calgary gives me a couple hours on you guys...I am ashamed to admit I went to bed in the 8th the last game. I just didn't expect another insane game happening and regret not powering through.

 

the last game reminded me of the Jays and Phillies 16-15 game in the '93 Series in the storm. That was amazing.

 

Yes, 1993 game was incredible. Surreal.

[burlingtonbandit]

I'm willing to guess it has a lot more to do with the NFL players protesting

 

I'd say the NFL just has a s*** product. The games have for the most part just been bad. And when you have exciting games happening in MLB, NBA and NHL people are just going to look elsewhere.

[Terminator]

I'd say the NFL just has a s*** product. The games have for the most part just been bad. And when you have exciting games happening in MLB, NBA and NHL people are just going to look elsewhere.

 

It's a combination of people cutting cable (other sports aren't fading as bad though), the ridiculous political protests, bad product, and over saturation IMO.

[intentional wok]

I'd say the NFL just has a s*** product. The games have for the most part just been bad. And when you have exciting games happening in MLB, NBA and NHL people are just going to look elsewhere.

 

As far as I'm concerned, the NFL has always been a s*** product wrapped around a core game that's pretty fun. Endless commercials, strategies that emphasize killing the clock (i.e., not playing the game), and generally stacking bad rules on top of other bad rules.

[Jimcanuck]

As far as I'm concerned, the NFL has always been a s*** product wrapped around a core game that's pretty fun. Endless commercials, strategies that emphasize killing the clock (i.e., not playing the game), and generally stacking bad rules on top of other bad rules.

 

Yes. Like to play the game, hate watching it.

[burlingtonbandit]

It's a combination of people cutting cable (other sports aren't fading as bad though), the ridiculous political protests, bad product, and over saturation IMO.

 

Yeah certainly a few factors. Personally I much prefer watching College Football.

[G-Snarls]

Dodgers bullpen has thrown 700 pitches

 

70% of them by Maeda Morrow and Jansen alone

[G-Snarls]

Damb

 

Forum is slow AF

 

And keeps double posting

[TheHurl]

Gsnarls is lucky that I can't ban a moderator for spamming

[Omar]

[Omar]

If Verlander is lights out tonight does he have a shot at WS mvp? Perhaps but there are a few options.

 

[burlingtonbandit]

Joey Votto seems really nervous in front of the camera.

[Captain Adama]

I'm so excited!

[Spanky99]

Springer or Bregman's been the MVP so far this Fall Classic.

[bones10]

that strikeout on seager was a disgusting pitch

[fatcowxlive]

Man, I know it involves more managing and it was always like this, etc. but I like the DH way more than letting the pitcher hit. Gimmie more offence not a AA hitter

 

Springer!!!

[Orgfiller]

Springer does it again.

[Orgfiller]

Man, I know it involves more managing and it was always like this, etc. but I like the DH way more than letting the pitcher hit. Gimmie more offence not a AA hitter

 

Springer!!!

 

>implying pitchers can hit as well as AA hitters

[o2cui2i]

Springer or Bregman's been the MVP so far this Fall Classic.

 

Bregman's two plays to home plate were both insanely well played

[fatcowxlive]

Holy f*** they packed Minute Maid Park, stros fans are crazy