WORLD SERIES!!! Best of 7 GDST: Braves @ Stros

[Abomination]

Ugh thats a bad call IMO. Definitely should be an out

 

Not so sure. On the rear view you could see the ball exiting the glove behind his hand. He didn't lose a grip on the ball on the transfer, his hand never touched it to begin the transfer.

[Spanky99]

Ballgame!

[Abomination]

That would have made things interesting.

[Stangstag]

Imma be honest, these past 2 nights haven’t really felt like world series baseball yet.

 

Both games pretty lackluster so far compared to some of the previous matchups like Dodgers/Braves, Dodgers/Giants, Redsox/Rays

[Spanky99]

Imma be honest, these past 2 nights haven’t really felt like world series baseball yet.

 

Both games pretty lackluster so far compared to some of the previous matchups like Dodgers/Braves, Dodgers/Giants, Redsox/Rays

 

Yeah, both teams basically dominated the games they won. I'm still waiting for a big game.

[Dick_Pole]

Remember when the NHL thread was being trolled mercilessly about the Habs being in the finals last year? Team with the 12th most wins in baseball is in the World Series. There's not even 12 playoff spots in baseball.

[glory]

Imma be honest, these past 2 nights haven’t really felt like world series baseball yet.

 

Both games pretty lackluster so far compared to some of the previous matchups like Dodgers/Braves, Dodgers/Giants, Redsox/Rays

 

The Braves making it was the worst case scenario. Dodgers/Astros was the ideal series from a rivalry standpoint given how 2017 ended, and even Dodgers/Red Sox would have at least been intriguing. There is nothing about the Braves, especially with Acuna out, that moves the needle for me. They were a team that won a crap division, and with Acuna out don't really have a marquee star that they could market the series around (as good as Freeman and Albies are, they aren't it). So you're left with a series that not many people outside of Houston and Atlanta are going to care about. There are no storylines, and the Braves don't give off a World Series vibe with their current roster. Other than Dusty finally winning his first ring as a manager, I can't think of one thing about this series that would resonate with the average fan.

 

This series really needs to go 7, otherwise it will be largely forgettable.

[Brownie19]

Ah you're too harsh. Freeman, Albies, Swanson and Riley is one of the best infields in baseball. They have some OFers on massive heaters and a bunch of electric young arms. I have no problem watching the Braves in the WS. But then again, I love baseball too much to ever really complain - I'll always find the silver lining.

[Spanky99]

Ah you're too harsh. Freeman, Albies, Swanson and Riley is one of the best infields in baseball. They have some OFers on massive heaters and a bunch of electric young arms. I have no problem watching the Braves in the WS. But then again, I love baseball too much to ever really complain - I'll always find the silver lining.

 

He's more leaning at ratings and what's good for baseball, well f***em', the Stros and Braves are great teams, my original comment on the matter was about tighter games, we haven't had one yet. I'm pretty sure their teams and fans are stoked. GO BRAVES in 7 and in front of their fans!!! Love Baseball.

[Dick_Pole]

glory has this obsession with "growth of the game" and likes to overanalyze potential scenarios for it. Some overweight 13 year old who thinks he is going to be the next TikTok esports star isn't going to start watching baseball because the Yankees are in the World Series.

 

Me on the other hand, I want these ratings to be atrocious. The worst seen in 40 years. That'll be a clear signal to the owners and PA that the game is fragile and they best not dick around with the CBA negotiations.

[Abomination]

glory has this obsession with "growth of the game" and likes to overanalyze potential scenarios for it. Some overweight 13 year old who thinks he is going to be the next TikTok esports star isn't going to start watching baseball because the Yankees are in the World Series.

 

Me on the other hand, I want these ratings to be atrocious. The worst seen in 40 years. That'll be a clear signal to the owners and PA that the game is fragile and they best not dick around with the CBA negotiations.

 

I doubt it'll matter. The owners will want the players to take a cut due to decreased revenue and higher operating costs, and the players will want an increased share rather than a cut. If Manfred or Clark cave, they're probably looking for a new job since both sides are going to be dead set against the opposite viewpoint.

[glory]

glory has this obsession with "growth of the game" and likes to overanalyze potential scenarios for it. Some overweight 13 year old who thinks he is going to be the next TikTok esports star isn't going to start watching baseball because the Yankees are in the World Series.

 

Me on the other hand, I want these ratings to be atrocious. The worst seen in 40 years. That'll be a clear signal to the owners and PA that the game is fragile and they best not dick around with the CBA negotiations.

 

No, Astros/Dodgers would not have "grown the game" (certainly not on its own), but it would have been a series that 1) had a backstory, 2) would have been easy to get average fans interested in, and 3) would have involved a much better team on the NL side. As I said, if Acuna was healthy, and the Braves were actually a good team (instead of winning fewer games than the Jays in a cupcake division), then I'd have no issues with an Astros/Braves WS. One of the reasons I hate watching the Rays in the playoffs is because their fanbase is dog s***. Whereas, the 3 games in Atlanta are going to have rabid fans, so for me, it's more fun to watch games where the fans are passionate.

 

Do I want the game to grow and succeed? Of course. I'd also have no problem if two small market teams were in the World Series and national interest was down as long as it had entertaining qualities to it. Hell, I'm a Blue Jays fan. The Jays in the World Series would crater national interest in the US. I wouldn't care one bit. But I do care about the entertainment aspect of it. There is simply no juice to this series. The only way they can get some is to have great games, and the first two were duds. Going to a game 7 or at least having some nail biters the next few games would help.

[Spanky99]

No, Astros/Dodgers would not have "grown the game" (certainly not on its own), but it would have been a series that 1) had a backstory, 2) would have been easy to get average fans interested in, and 3) would have involved a much better team on the NL side. As I said, if Acuna was healthy, and the Braves were actually a good team (instead of winning fewer games than the Jays in a cupcake division), then I'd have no issues with an Astros/Braves WS. One of the reasons I hate watching the Rays in the playoffs is because their fanbase is dog s***. Whereas, the 3 games in Atlanta are going to have rabid fans, so for me, it's more fun to watch games where the fans are passionate.

 

Do I want the game to grow and succeed? Of course. I'd also have no problem if two small market teams were in the World Series and national interest was down as long as it had entertaining qualities to it. Hell, I'm a Blue Jays fan. The Jays in the World Series would crater national interest in the US. I wouldn't care one bit. But I do care about the entertainment aspect of it. There is simply no juice to this series. The only way they can get some is to have great games, and the first two were duds. Going to a game 7 or at least having some nail biters the next few games would help.

 

Have you seen what the Braves have done since the deadline? They're still one of the best teams in baseball. Also, why are Atlanta fans rabid? lol... they do have a passionate successful franchise and fans. Wow, the Dick hit a nerve.

[glory]

Have you seen what the Braves have done since the deadline? They're still one of the best teams in baseball. Also, why are Atlanta fans rabid? lol... they do have a passionate successful franchise and fans. Wow, the Dick hit a nerve.

 

"Rabid" fanbase is a compliment. I was saying that's one of the reasons I don't mind the Braves in it because games with crazy fans are more fun, and their fans are very passionate. I was just contrasting that to the opposite end of the spectrum (the Rays are their 14 fans).

 

As far as the quality of the Braves, they won 88 games in a division where the 2nd best team was basically .500, and there were 3 teams under .500. I know they had injuries, with Acuna being a huge one, but they still should have run away with that division. They feel like a good team that got hot at the right time rather than a great team.

[Spanky99]

 

[intentional wok]

So pumped to be cheering for Jethro Tull in the World Series

 

Go Braves

[Spanky99]

Steady Freddie!

[Jimcanuck]

Wow, hell of a pitch

[Spanky99]

Till that one... Braves strike first.

[HealthDream007]

Manny would have had that.

[Spanky99]

Big trouble here for Garcia.

[Spanky99]

Manny would have had that.

 

lol... f*** that guy!

[HealthDream007]

lol... f*** that guy!

 

Having A-Rod as your idol, well that's not the best choice.

 

Douche level aside, he was fun as hell to watch. To this day some Oriole fans use "Manny would have had that" as a remembrance to how good he was on D and how special it was to watch him on a daily basis.

[glory]

If they instituted a pitch clock, Garcia would retire from baseball.

[connorp]

Jesus it was like over his head.

[connorp]

"Rabid" fanbase is a compliment. I was saying that's one of the reasons I don't mind the Braves in it because games with crazy fans are more fun, and their fans are very passionate. I was just contrasting that to the opposite end of the spectrum (the Rays are their 14 fans).

 

As far as the quality of the Braves, they won 88 games in a division where the 2nd best team was basically .500, and there were 3 teams under .500. I know they had injuries, with Acuna being a huge one, but they still should have run away with that division. They feel like a good team that got hot at the right time rather than a great team.

 

Lots of champs throughout all sports are good teams that got hot at the right time

[HealthDream007]

The 2004 Cardinals went 105-57 but lost the WS. 2 years later, the 2006 Cardinals won the WS despite going just 83-78.

[connorp]

I’m surprised they don’t drown out the tomahawk chants on the broadcast

[Spanky99]

Having A-Rod as your idol, well that's not the best choice.

 

Douche level aside, he was fun as hell to watch. To this day some Oriole fans use "Manny would have had that" as a remembrance to how good he was on D and how special it was to watch him on a daily basis.

 

I guess, I can agree for that reason, but the ass is gone bro.

 

What'd you guys get for Machado?

[Spanky99]

Damn nice catch.