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Red Sox vs. Dodgers 2018 World Series Gameday Thread
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Post by ematz1423 on Oct 23, 2018 11:34:52 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games. It certainly would be a large boost to their chances but I would stop short of saying they need to take both games considering they have yet to lose an away game this postseason. I am not saying that I think they will win every game in LA but this team certainly hasn't had any problems away from Fenway. Splitting the first two at home wouldn't be the end of the world.
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Post by danredhawk on Oct 23, 2018 11:52:14 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games.I feel like that is what many were saying/feeling in the ALCS as well. If it were that easy to predict then playing the games would be pointless to begin with. I definitely share your concerns regarding Wright not being on the roster. I was looking forward to seeing some of the Dodgers off balance with him coming in for relief. Either way I know we all are incredibly excited and can't wait for it to start. Let's play ball! And in the ALDS. And down the stretch regarding the Sox winning the division. And, yes, even, in the series versus Toronto prior to the All-Star break. And, honestly, all season long... The team won 108 games, the AL East, the ALDS, the ALCS. To no one's surprise they once again have a good opponent. I understand some nerves, and who knows what will happen in a short series, but I think we can officially like this team's chances at this point - they've earned that...
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 23, 2018 11:57:17 GMT -5
Clayton Kershaw's post-season splits by days rest (ERA is adjusted for amazingly bad inherited runner support)
DR GS IP ERA BA OBP SA K% BB% HR/Con BABIP 3 4 25.7 2.35 .181 .228 .245 .337 .059 .033 .254 4 8 51.0 1.97 .171 .228 .297 .282 .064 .041 .212 5 6 35.3 4.71 .255 .302 .453 .257 .054 .059 .305 6+ 4 19.3 8.32 .289 .353 .513 .224 .094 .086 .321
Normally you'd put little stock in 12 starts versus 10, especially since he doesn't have this split at all in the regular season. But the difference is huge, and there's a very good reason why regular-season days-rest splits might not be predictive. In the regular season, extra rest is by design; in the post-season, it's imposed.
Kershaw will be going on 5 days rest, but for the first time, he pitched in between: two days off, the 9th inning of game 7, two more days off. You can imagine that fixing the problem (if it's essentially rust) and you can imagine it making it worse (if it's alteration of routine).
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 23, 2018 12:25:46 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games. All three Dodger LHSP have reverse splits. That makes the platoon situation more complicated.
Rafael Devers has 92 PA vs. LHP in Fenway Park, and has hit .333 / .370 / .529, for a 134 wRC+. He has hit them as well when he's been cold as when he's been hot. And if you've watched him, you know what he's doing to pull that off (or should I say, opposite-field that off). Eduardo Nunez has a career 84 wRC+ vs. LHP at home (part of his reverse split) and in 90 PA in a Sox uni has an 82 (admittedly, some of that was playing hurt). I don't see an argument for Nunez over Devers in games 1 and 2.
Kinsler has a 109 the last three years. However, until two years ago he used to kill lefties at home (he has a 153 in his career). The New Kid in the Brock (a/k/a Holt since August 9) is 0/9, BB vs. LHP at Fenway, but has a 242 wRC+ in 39 PA vs. RHP at home. Those are tiny sample sizes but from a scouting perspective, when a guy starts swinging harder, lifting the ball, pulling the ball, and making less contact with much better results, his reverse platoon split can be expected to evaporate. Holt will get the game 3 start and will be a weapon off the bench otherwise.
My bigger offensive worry is Benintendi (career 48 wRC+ vs. LHP at home, 96 on the road) being neutralized in the crucial #2 hole. I would 100% go with Betts, Bogaerts, JDM, Pearce, Bradley, Kinsler, Devers, Leon / Vazquez, Benintendi in these first two games. Once the RHR come in, he and Betts, Bogaerts, JDM are actually arranged in the optimum order.
I think Devers and JBJ are primed to take Kershaw and Ryu off or over the Monstah in these games. If Benny could chip in, too, that would be swell.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Oct 23, 2018 12:54:43 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz is on the roster?? Wow he must have shown the coaching staff some new stuff over these last two series. Gotta think something about the match-up where they wanted a LHP with certain stuff. Someone online said Sale insurance but if so, you'd just go with Velazquez or Johnson. Edit: Now coming out, LHH hit for like no power against him. It seems like the strategy is to have the Sale/Price/Porcello/Eovaldi/Barnes/Brasier/Kimbrel group do all the pitching if possible, and then everyone else just sits in a glass case marked Break In Case Of Emergency. And if those guys are just on mop-up duty, anyone can do that, so you might as well pick the one who has the most potential to help you situationally. Or maybe Pomeranz has just had his good stuff in bullpens recently. That'd be nice.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 23, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -5
Gordon Edes @gordonedes Yaz throwing out the first pitch tonight . . .
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Oct 23, 2018 13:16:09 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games. All three Dodger LHSP have reverse splits. That makes the platoon situation more complicated.
Rafael Devers has 92 PA vs. LHP in Fenway Park, and has hit .333 / .370 / .529, for a 134 wRC+. He has hit them as well when he's been cold as when he's been hot. And if you've watched him, you know what he's doing to pull that off (or should I say, opposite-field that off). Eduardo Nunez has a career 84 wRC+ vs. LHP at home (part of his reverse split) and in 90 PA in a Sox uni has an 82 (admittedly, some of that was playing hurt). I don't see an argument for Nunez over Devers in games 1 and 2.
Kinsler has a 109 the last three years. However, until two years ago he used to kill lefties at home (he has a 153 in his career). The New Kid in the Brock (a/k/a Holt since August 9) is 0/9, BB vs. LHP at Fenway, but has a 242 wRC+ in 39 PA vs. RHP at home. Those are tiny sample sizes but from a scouting perspective, when a guy starts swinging harder, lifting the ball, pulling the ball, and making less contact with much better results, his reverse platoon split can be expected to evaporate. Holt will get the game 3 start and will be a weapon off the bench otherwise. My bigger offensive worry is Benintendi (career 48 wRC+ vs. LHP at home, 96 on the road) being neutralized in the crucial #2 hole. I would 100% go with Betts, Bogaerts, JDM, Pearce, Bradley, Kinsler, Devers, Leon / Vazquez, Benintendi in these first two games. Once the RHR come in, he and Betts, Bogaerts, JDM are actually arranged in the optimum order. I think Devers and JBJ are primed to take Kershaw and Ryu off or over the Monstah in these games. If Benny could chip in, too, that would be swell.
Hope you're right Eric. I'd love to see Devers and to a lesser extent Holt get the starts against a lefty. I'd be surprised if that was the direction Cora goes in. I think we see Nunez and Kinsler. At least we'll see Pearce. I like seeing him in the lineup.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Oct 23, 2018 13:20:58 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games. It certainly would be a large boost to their chances but I would stop short of saying they need to take both games considering they have yet to lose an away game this postseason. I am not saying that I think they will win every game in LA but this team certainly hasn't had any problems away from Fenway. Splitting the first two at home wouldn't be the end of the world. At some point I think the Sox need to take both games at Fenway. Easier if it's Game 1 and 2. Otherwise you're talking Game 6 and 7 with the team trailing. The Sox have won 5 in a row on the road. I'm of the opinion LA would take 2 out of 3 in LA. I know the Sox have been road warriors, but LA is a tougher stadium to hit in than Houston or New York and the NL rules really screw the Sox whose biggest strength is having 3 CFs roam the big ballparks.
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Post by Guidas on Oct 23, 2018 13:30:08 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games. All three Dodger LHSP have reverse splits. That makes the platoon situation more complicated.
Rafael Devers has 92 PA vs. LHP in Fenway Park, and has hit .333 / .370 / .529, for a 134 wRC+. He has hit them as well when he's been cold as when he's been hot. And if you've watched him, you know what he's doing to pull that off (or should I say, opposite-field that off). Eduardo Nunez has a career 84 wRC+ vs. LHP at home (part of his reverse split) and in 90 PA in a Sox uni has an 82 (admittedly, some of that was playing hurt). I don't see an argument for Nunez over Devers in games 1 and 2.
Kinsler has a 109 the last three years. However, until two years ago he used to kill lefties at home (he has a 153 in his career). The New Kid in the Brock (a/k/a Holt since August 9) is 0/9, BB vs. LHP at Fenway, but has a 242 wRC+ in 39 PA vs. RHP at home. Those are tiny sample sizes but from a scouting perspective, when a guy starts swinging harder, lifting the ball, pulling the ball, and making less contact with much better results, his reverse platoon split can be expected to evaporate. Holt will get the game 3 start and will be a weapon off the bench otherwise. My bigger offensive worry is Benintendi (career 48 wRC+ vs. LHP at home, 96 on the road) being neutralized in the crucial #2 hole. I would 100% go with Betts, Bogaerts, JDM, Pearce, Bradley, Kinsler, Devers, Leon / Vazquez, Benintendi in these first two games. Once the RHR come in, he and Betts, Bogaerts, JDM are actually arranged in the optimum order. I think Devers and JBJ are primed to take Kershaw and Ryu off or over the Monstah in these games. If Benny could chip in, too, that would be swell.
I would endorse this, but I will be shocked if Cora starts Devers vs any of the LAD LH starters. Which is extremely disappointing.
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Post by thelavarnwayguy on Oct 23, 2018 14:27:41 GMT -5
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 23, 2018 14:41:54 GMT -5
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Post by greatscottcooper on Oct 23, 2018 14:49:44 GMT -5
When you have a long stressful day at work and you realize it's almost 4 O'clock and the Sox are in the world series in a few hours.
LETS GOOOOOOOO!
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Post by michael on Oct 23, 2018 15:03:29 GMT -5
This is the "Doris Kearnes Goodwin" series. I'm old so "git 'er done, Sox!"
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Post by dd on Oct 23, 2018 15:05:54 GMT -5
60% chance Sox win. Not bad. Just a little below the odds they gave for HRC to win the election!
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Post by KB24 on Oct 23, 2018 15:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by KB24 on Oct 23, 2018 15:18:29 GMT -5
And LAD: 2B Brian Dozier R 3B J. Turner R 1B David Freese R SS M. Machado R LF Chris Taylor R DH Matt Kemp R CF E. Hernandez R RF Yasiel Puig R C A. Barnes R All righty lineup
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Oct 23, 2018 15:18:30 GMT -5
Yeah!!! Devers is in!!!
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Post by ianrs on Oct 23, 2018 15:21:35 GMT -5
HUGE that Devers is starting. I love it! Only change I would wish for is not having Benintendi in the 2 spot. I hope he proves me wrong.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 23, 2018 15:42:55 GMT -5
Not a fan of Leon starting. He's done nothing for going on 3 months now.
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Post by cba82 on Oct 23, 2018 16:43:23 GMT -5
Not a fan of Leon starting. He's done nothing for going on 3 months now. Chris Sale needs him.
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 23, 2018 16:44:25 GMT -5
HUGE that Devers is starting. I love it! Only change I would wish for is not having Benintendi in the 2 spot. I hope he proves me wrong. I wish I could have found a bookie to take a bet on that one. I put the numbers up earlier. If it makes any sense to love a matchup of a LHB versus Kershaw, let alone one involving a 21-y/o, well, I love this one. Devers has a history of hitting pitches that opposing pitchers think he can't, which is why he's had success against some very good ones.
Nunez will see starting action in LA. Swihart's the only true bench player here.
Meanwhile, one of the most interesting aspects of this series is that four of the LHB who will often be relegated to the bench by the plethora of LHSP are really good pinch hitters. The slash lines are regular season career numbers except where noted, and I've added post-season numbers.
.296 / .375 / .440 (96 PA) Mitch Moreland (plus 3/6, 2B, BB, HBP in post)
.283 / .365 / .630 (53 PA) Brock Holt (0/1, HB)
.292 / .433 / .667 (30 PA) Max Muncy (1/2, BB)
.269 / .344 / .500 (33 PA) Joc Pederson (2/2, HBP) this year only
These sample sizes might seem to be small, but pinch-hitting is really, really hard. Just ask Pederson: coming into this year he had 50 PA and was .075 / .260 / .150 for a 31 wRC+. That's 3 for 40 with a HR.
The thing is, each manager has to decide whether to pinch-hit in a straight platoon, or to use one of the guys to hit for the catcher (or the pitcher in L.A.). I think Cora may leave Pearce in all game and use Moreland to hit for the catcher late, while Holt should appear as soon as they chase the starter (at home, at least). Muncy will appear as soon as our starter is out, but whether Taylor projects to be good enough versus our righty relief to make it worthwhile to save Pederson for the strict PH role is questionable. So I think we have the edge here ... except that their LHR relief counter-move options are obviously better. You'd love to see E-Rod and Pomeranz get a chance at a LOOGY situation in non-high-leverage tonight or tomorrow.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Oct 23, 2018 16:49:35 GMT -5
Let the Good Times Roll !!! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!
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Post by ghostofrussgibson on Oct 23, 2018 16:50:10 GMT -5
Here is small sample size of why Machado is one of the dirtiest and most hated players in MLB. Get your boos in early, often and loud. Beat LA! Years ago he'd be called a "fiery Latino." But that's no longer politically correct. So now, let's just call him what he is: a dirty player, a punk. To a degree, he's LA's version of the Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand. Very talented, but can't seem to keep it between the lines, so to speak.
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 23, 2018 17:25:54 GMT -5
Nap time, so what else have I looked at that I can report on? I was worried about Mookie vs. Kershaw because Mookie's numbers this year vs. GB pitchers, while really good for ordinary players (.307 / .386 / .466), were really bad for Mookie. You know you're good when your OPS+ relative to league is 136 but relative to yourself is 61. Yes, 61! So I looked at all of Mookie's results versus LHP, dividing them into 5 groups. The middle group is both the middle one-third in terms of pitchers with 90+ IP, and also the pitchers who are within 0.5 SD of average in that group. Extreme pitchers were 1.5+ SD away from average. This may all be random noise (I'm not adjusting for quality of pitchers in each bucket) but let's pretend it's real.
Split PA BA OBP SA X GB 18 .375 .444 .563 GB 25 .400 .520 .750 Neu 66 .314 .439 .490 FB 49 .366 .449 .951 X FB 7 .571 .571 1.143 You can do this by straight quintiles and get larger samples in the extreme buckets, but with the same pattern.
Kershaw's in the second group. So Mookie will be fine. Ryu is in the third, but just misses being in the second, so we have no idea. Hill is strongly in the last, so Mookie will be finer than fine. As I said, you can expand that bucket to 30 PA and it's still .500 / .533 / 1.269.
The other thing: spray charts vs. RHP show that Muncy can use the wall, Pederson seems neutral, while Bellinger looks like a guy that will lose potential HR to the Fenway RF depths.
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Post by ericmvan on Oct 23, 2018 17:29:57 GMT -5
And LAD: 2B Brian Dozier R 3B J. Turner R 1B David Freese R SS M. Machado R LF Chris Taylor R DH Matt Kemp R CF E. Hernandez R RF Yasiel Puig R C A. Barnes R All righty lineup I'm sure they'll mention that Sale is deadly on LHB, hence Bellinger on the bench as well as the usual Pederson and Muncy. I'll say 60 / 40 they don't mention that Kershaw has a reverse split, hence Devers.
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