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Red Sox vs. Astros 2017 ALDS Thread
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Post by James Dunne on Oct 5, 2017 7:29:13 GMT -5
10/5 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale 17-8, 2.90, 214.1 IP, 308K:43BB) @ Astros (RHP Justin Verlander 15-8, 3.36, 206.0 IP, 219K:72BB) 4:00 pm ET, MLBN/WEEI 10/6 Red Sox (LHP Drew Pomeranz 17-6, 3.32, 173.2 IP, 174K:69BB) @ Astros (LHP Dallas Kuechel 14-5, 2.90, 145.2 IP, 125K:47BB) 2:00 pm ET, FS1/WEEI 10/8 Red Sox (RHP Doug Fister 5-9, 4.88, 90.1 IP, 83K:38BB) vs. Astros (RHP Brad Peacock 13-2, 3.00, 132.0 IP, 161K:57BB) 2:30 pm ET, FS1/WEEI (if necessary)
10/9 Red Sox (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) vs. Astros (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) Time TBD, FS1/WEEI
10/11 Red Sox (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) @ Astros (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) Time TBD, FS1/WEEIMLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsSeries Thread Disclaimer: The SoxProspects Moderators will be somewhat liberal in policing the Red Sox "Series" Threads. Some of the Ground Rules are applied loosely in here, as we understand that there is a tendency to want to react (or overreact) to every play of a Sox game with one line reactionary posts. Those posts are okay in the Red Sox Series threads to a point - we certainly appreciate the passion. Just try not to overdo it, and try to maintain some semblance of reason. In addition, please don't let those type of posts spill over to other more substantive threads, where they may be deleted. -The Management
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Post by nomar on Oct 5, 2017 8:34:21 GMT -5
Set the tone tonight Sale.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Oct 5, 2017 9:34:23 GMT -5
Not much more to say. break out the bats and balls and let's get down to it.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 5, 2017 10:14:17 GMT -5
Wow, the MLB really sucks at scheduling. How are people who work in Boston supposed to watch these games?
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Post by James Dunne on Oct 5, 2017 10:25:32 GMT -5
Wow, the MLB really sucks at scheduling. How are people who work in Boston supposed to watch these games? I'm not sure I understand this. A 4:00(ish) game on a Thursday and 2:30 on Sunday seem pretty ideal to me. I can't sneak out of work early today, unfortunately, but should be home by the 3rd inning at the latest. 2:00 on Friday kinda stinks (and even moreso for Houston fans), but you've gotta remember that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are much bigger markets and all three have games that day. At least the kids will be able to get out of school to see most of it, though. The rest of us will have our radios out. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 5, 2017 11:04:03 GMT -5
For me, 12 hours different, I'm going to be tired.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 5, 2017 11:24:36 GMT -5
Wow, the MLB really sucks at scheduling. How are people who work in Boston supposed to watch these games? I'm not sure I understand this. A 4:00(ish) game on a Thursday and 2:30 on Sunday seem pretty ideal to me. I can't sneak out of work early today, unfortunately, but should be home by the 3rd inning at the latest. 2:00 on Friday kinda stinks (and even moreso for Houston fans), but you've gotta remember that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are much bigger markets and all three have games that day. At least the kids will be able to get out of school to see most of it, though. The rest of us will have our radios out. You don't understand that most people work until 5 at the very least and a lot of times later than that? Sure, those are big markets but Houston is the fourth largest city in the country and the Red Sox are no ratings slouch either. I'd bet the ratings difference between putting two games in prime time vs one game at 2 o clock is neglible but its a slap in the face to fans who have jobs. Who is going to watch at 2 o clock? Retired people and people that work night jobs? Its completely ridiculous. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 5, 2017 11:28:06 GMT -5
Game 1 lineup per Bradford, WEEI:
Xander Bogaerts SS
Eduardo Nunez DH
Andrew Benintendi LF
Mookie Betts CF
Mitch Moreland 1B
Dustin Pedroia 2B
Rafael Devers 3B
Sandy Leon C
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
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Post by nomar on Oct 5, 2017 11:29:20 GMT -5
I wish I could know what time Mondays game would be. I have tickets and can’t let my boss know if/when I need to leave work and my department is slammed right now.
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 5, 2017 11:31:52 GMT -5
Wow, the MLB really sucks at scheduling. How are people who work in Boston supposed to watch these games? My bigger complaint is with Warner Bros. scheduling the release of Blade Runner 2049 to conflict with this afternoon's game. I saw the first matinee showing of the original the day it was released (as an immense fan of Phil Dick's novel) and there was never any question that I'd see the sequel tonight at 7:00 PM at Jordan's IMAX in Natick. So after the first completed half-inning between 4:45 and 5:00 PM, I'm pausing the DVR, and my godson (who's been developing a rather amazing sci-fi script) and I are taking off, driving 30 minutes, and standing in line for about 90 to get the best seats (during which time we'll do more far-future world-building for his flick). I'm hoping that no one behind me in line will spoil the game. I usually wait to the end of the credits and leave the theater after everyone anyway, but this time it'll have the added advantage of avoiding casual fans who are looking up the final score on their phones and reporting it in loud voices. I should be back with the game at 9:45, whereupon I'll finish it and watch the other one. I think I have to change my Sunday plans, though, which involved a trip to the Peabody-Essex Museum to see (Metallica's) Kirk Hammett's epic collection of vintage sci-fi and horror movie posters, and fried clams at Woodman's or Farnham's. This will be the third time we've canceled those plans, and the clams are getting really restless. |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 5, 2017 11:37:55 GMT -5
I'm going to see Blade Runner on Friday at the Fenway AMC, ha.
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Post by terriblehondo on Oct 5, 2017 11:39:14 GMT -5
I'm not sure I understand this. A 4:00(ish) game on a Thursday and 2:30 on Sunday seem pretty ideal to me. I can't sneak out of work early today, unfortunately, but should be home by the 3rd inning at the latest. 2:00 on Friday kinda stinks (and even moreso for Houston fans), but you've gotta remember that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are much bigger markets and all three have games that day. At least the kids will be able to get out of school to see most of it, though. The rest of us will have our radios out. You don't understand that most people work until 5 at the very least and a lot of times later than that? Sure, those are big markets but Houston is the fourth largest city in the country and the Red Sox are no ratings slouch either. I'd bet the ratings difference between putting two games in prime time vs one game at 2 o clock is neglible but its a slap in the face to fans who have jobs. Who is going to watch at 2 o clock? Retired people and people that work night jobs? Its completely ridiculous. I am just going to leave work early. |
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Post by James Dunne on Oct 5, 2017 11:44:56 GMT -5
You don't understand that most people work until 5 at the very least and a lot of times later than that? And the same isn't true of the people who live in all of the other cities? Again, Friday at 2:00 is definitely the short straw, but someone had to get it. I'm not happy, but it's hard to blame the schedule makers. If scheduling games simultaneously could make the networks as much money, they'd be doing it. I get that it sucks, but "a slap in the face?" Come on. |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 5, 2017 12:12:55 GMT -5
They could've put the game on Saturday. Or started our series yesterday and put the Dbacks on at 9/10. And yes, it is a slap in the face when you're a partial season ticket holder and not even able to watch a playoff game because they put it on at a ridiculous time.
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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 5, 2017 12:18:06 GMT -5
The Astros are ridiculously talented, but so are we. This should be some sweet awesome baseball.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Oct 5, 2017 12:31:54 GMT -5
You don't understand that most people work until 5 at the very least and a lot of times later than that? And the same isn't true of the people who live in all of the other cities? Again, Friday at 2:00 is definitely the short straw, but someone had to get it. I'm not happy, but it's hard to blame the schedule makers. If scheduling games simultaneously could make the networks as much money, they'd be doing it. I get that it sucks, but "a slap in the face?" Come on. Out here on the West coast, I'm looking at a 1:00 game today but that's ok. I'll catch a little lunch and then watch the game as I do some Python programming, on contract, from my home office. That works and I don't see any malevolent forces at work, at least on this call. |
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 5, 2017 12:47:58 GMT -5
Fister is starting game 3.
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Post by nomar on Oct 5, 2017 12:48:56 GMT -5
The Astros are ridiculously talented, but so are we. This should be some sweet awesome baseball. Kind of opposite effects this year in how their offense almost over performed across the board and we underperformed across the board. Our baserunning and defense is crazy though. We have a similar archetype to the Royals WS teams. |
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 5, 2017 12:54:47 GMT -5
The Astros are ridiculously talented, but so are we. This should be some sweet awesome baseball. Kind of opposite effects this year in how their offense almost over performed across the board and we underperformed across the board. Our baserunning and defense is crazy though. We have a similar archetype to the Royals WS teams. Also, there certainly wasn't any parity this year. Pretty much every team remaining could win. There are so many excellent teams. |
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Post by Canseco on Oct 5, 2017 12:56:21 GMT -5
Fister is starting game 3. I'm somewhat confused by this. To me, Rodriguez is a no-brainer as the third starter. Also, what's with Hanley sitting today? I get that Nuñez has okay numbers (in a tiny sample size) against Verlander, but his time on the shelf makes me nervous. |
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Post by nomar on Oct 5, 2017 13:01:35 GMT -5
Fister is starting game 3. I'm somewhat confused by this. To me, Rodriguez is a no-brainer as the third starter. Also, what's with Hanley sitting today? I get that Nuñez has okay numbers (in a tiny sample size) against Verlander, but his time on the shelf makes me nervous. 3.89 FIP in the second half. I would agree with that choice but it’s not an egregious decision. Also I could see Farrell not wanting to throw three lefty starters to a lineup stacked with great RHB. |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 5, 2017 13:18:05 GMT -5
And the same isn't true of the people who live in all of the other cities? Again, Friday at 2:00 is definitely the short straw, but someone had to get it. I'm not happy, but it's hard to blame the schedule makers. If scheduling games simultaneously could make the networks as much money, they'd be doing it. I get that it sucks, but "a slap in the face?" Come on. Out here on the West coast, I'm looking at a 1:00 game today but that's ok. I'll catch a little lunch and then watch the game as I do some Python programming, on contract, from my home office. That works and I don't see any malevolent forces at work, at least on this call. Yeah but thats obviously not the norm. Apparently thats not so obvious to some why that might upset people but its a pretty reasonable thing to be annoyed by especially since a lot of people in Boston work in finance and can't just leave work at 2 o clock or work from home. |
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Post by sibbysisti on Oct 5, 2017 13:39:21 GMT -5
Fister is starting game 3. I'm somewhat confused by this. To me, Rodriguez is a no-brainer as the third starter. Also, what's with Hanley sitting today? I get that Nuñez has okay numbers (in a tiny sample size) against Verlander, but his time on the shelf makes me nervous. Fister has good post season stats. Only two losses in eight GS. |
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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 5, 2017 13:55:17 GMT -5
Kind of opposite effects this year in how their offense almost over performed across the board and we underperformed across the board. Our baserunning and defense is crazy though. We have a similar archetype to the Royals WS teams. Agreed, I think the Red Sox have an advantage on their starting rotation in comparison to that Royals team, but otherwise it's a similar philosophy. Not much power, but really great everywhere else. Just like the Royals, any chance of a WS run by Boston needs fluky clutch hits which luckily is what this offense specializes on. |
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Post by jrffam05 on Oct 5, 2017 13:57:58 GMT -5
I wish I could know what time Mondays game would be. I have tickets and can’t let my boss know if/when I need to leave work and my department is slammed right now. I'll do you a favor and take the tickets off your hands.... But you owe me. |
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