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**Love The Action** · 10-13-11, 01:22 PM

I will be out of touch for the next 5 hrs or so with work obligations. I am riding out the tigers under because I think the rain should not affect this game and because verlander is more than capable of pitching deep into this game. As an fyi, I just added another ncaaf play for saturday. Good luck today guys!

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 01:53 PM

Doh, I was driving and than remembered that they have only played one game in Detroit. Well, if the series is extended, my "informant" will still be in place. LOL!

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by upscope

At the time they didn't. Scioscia was never going to use Napoli full time anyhow. Obv. in hindsight it was a terrible trade but I don't remember people complaining @ the time.

I agree that Wells is overpaid but I wouldn't consider 32 old?? Napoli is 30 himself. Texas (via Tor) made out nicely but all I'm saying is Wells is a little better than "pretty much nothing?"

Alright, I see your point. Maybe I shouldn't have equated Wells to being "nothing". 32 is getting up there in age, especially in the post steroids era. Though I think HGH use is pervasive in baseball and other sports right now.

As for the trade, I distinctly remember the guys on the baseball prospectus podcast being flabbergasted at the trade and criticizing it strongly. They jokingly suggested that it seemed like the Angels made the move because just to make one (lots of big moves made last season, my White Sox's move being a complete and utter failure so far)

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 03:34 PM

Alright, Justin... settle down now. It would be really nice for Lewis to come out strong this inning.

**upscope** · 10-13-11, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by 815Sox

Alright, I see your point. Maybe I shouldn't have equated Wells to being "nothing". 32 is getting up there in age, especially in the post steroids era. Though I think HGH use is pervasive in baseball and other sports right now.

As for the trade, I distinctly remember the guys on the baseball prospectus podcast being flabbergasted at the trade and criticizing it strongly. They jokingly suggested that it seemed like the Angels made the move because just to make one (lots of big moves made last season, my White Sox's move being a complete and utter failure so far)

Dunn??

**riffraff24** · 10-13-11, 04:13 PM

Ugh...is it me or did that Rangers left fielder blow what could have been a fantastic home run saving catch? He looked fukkin clumsy

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by upscope

Dunn??

Easily... not saying Dunn is done by any stretch but this year was terrible.

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by riffraff24

Ugh...is it me or did that Rangers left fielder blow what could have been a fantastic home run saving catch? He looked fukkin clumsy

That is the trade off, not many of the big bopper hitters are very spry in the fielding department.

**Jago2008** · 10-13-11, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by riffraff24

Ugh...is it me or did that Rangers left fielder blow what could have been a fantastic home run saving catch? He looked fukkin clumsy

Yeah it looked really close, similar to the Inge homerun last night. However if timed correctly looked like he could have pulled a Torii Hunter and robbed him.

**815Sox** · 10-13-11, 05:02 PM

Yikes, Verlander looks really really strained out there. I hope that Leyland considers getting a starter ready to relieve if needed. Weird, that 4-3 score Fox had up threw me off.

**Redscot** · 10-13-11, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by 815Sox

Yikes, Verlander looks really really strained out there. Just gotta hope for a push now.

We still have runs to play with....certainly we are swimming upstream though at this point. Verlander close to 100 pitches through 5....curious who is in the Detroit contingency plan with no Benoit and Valverde......

**freshguy222** · 10-13-11, 05:26 PM

double play!bam!

**riffraff24** · 10-13-11, 05:33 PM

You gotta be kidding me with that bad hop!!!!!!!

**riffraff24** · 10-13-11, 05:41 PM

Wilson is throwing absolute garbage! Might as well let me pitch the rest of this inning.

**alamo** · 10-13-11, 05:42 PM

Delmon Young just smashed a ball out of the park. 6-2 to Detroit.

**Redscot** · 10-13-11, 05:44 PM

Wow, Delmon Young. Coming up big these playoffs, surprised at how he is driving the ball...wow.

**Trivial** · 10-13-11, 05:50 PM

Boooo. Oh well. Can't win em all.

**Love The Action** · 10-13-11, 09:34 PM

Just got home from work and saw what happened in the game...wow, the cycle in one inning. Good play bad result. We beat the closer pretty considerably, but the game just fell apart late.

I had a crazy day at work and will have the same thing tomorrow so I won't be around too much. Going to look into tomorrow's games now. What does everyone like for tomorrow?

**BigBoi** · 10-14-11, 12:08 AM

Im liking Grienke at plus money

**Jago2008** · 10-14-11, 12:58 AM

Really? Grienke hasn't been good on the road this year, especially in a hostile environment like St. Louis. He has a speech impediment, and a social anxiety issue - I'm pretty sure he'll have a stroke before the 5th.

**BigBoi** · 10-14-11, 01:14 AM

whoever wins tomorrow wins the series, so i say brew crew.

**italianbandit** · 10-14-11, 01:46 AM

Texas -1.5 +157
Texas -140

1 unit each.

**Exxpresso** · 10-14-11, 03:24 AM

After yesterday I like the Brewers today and I think the Under at 7.5 is a nice chance.

**Redscot** · 10-14-11, 06:24 AM

Bad news is we lost the bet, good news is MORE baseball

. Gotta miss one every now and then bro to prove you are mortal

Have a good day, will be checking in later to see what your on.

**Love The Action** · 10-14-11, 06:30 AM

MLB Final Numbers for Regular Season 2011

418 - 378 = +38.03x

MLB 2011 Playoff Recap 10/13/11

0 - 1= -1x

MLB 2011 Playoffs

13 - 7 = +6.112x

Good luck today. Whatever plays I post will not have writeups...i have a crazy day at work ahead of me again. Back later...

**hawley** · 10-14-11, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Jago2008

Really? Grienke hasn't been good on the road this year, especially in a hostile environment like St. Louis. He has a speech impediment, and a social anxiety issue - I'm pretty sure he'll have a stroke before the 5th.

I dont really see how the speech impediment will affect him on the mound?

**upscope** · 10-14-11, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by hawley

I dont really see how the speech impediment will affect him on the mound?

Things run alot smoother wen you can converse w/ your catcher & infielders & coaches....

**Love The Action** · 10-14-11, 09:29 AM

MLB 2011 Playoffs 10/14/11

Play #1

Brewers/Cardinals under (7.5) 1x (Locked)

Might have a play on the side as well, but won't be around today because of work. I will post any other plays though. Good luck.

**miguelj** · 10-14-11, 09:50 AM

how do you think a catcher talks to a picther behind the plate? with fingers.he doesnt need to talk.

**MasterEOD** · 10-14-11, 11:11 AM

The under???

That is going to be a tough one to bet on...both pitchers last time out gave up 6 runs a piece by the 7th. What I'm I missing here?

**upscope** · 10-14-11, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by miguelj

how do you think a catcher talks to a picther behind the plate? with fingers.he doesnt need to talk.

lol....you're right. Communication between pitcher/catcher is irrelevant

**upscope** · 10-14-11, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by MasterEOD

The under???

That is going to be a tough one to bet on...both pitchers last time out gave up 6 runs a piece by the 7th. What I'm I missing here?

Home Plate umpire w a strike zone bigger than LeBron James ego

**815Sox** · 10-14-11, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by upscope

lol....you're right. Communication between pitcher/catcher is irrelevant

He is not saying that, he is saying that a speech impediment would not get in the way. I have never heard about him having a speech impediment, and he has been on medication and therapy for the anxiety disorder. It hasn't been an issue since KC. Lots of players have anxiety/depression, in fact I would not be surprised if it is higher in that population than it is normally.

**Adm. Cowpollock** · 10-14-11, 12:05 PM

The last Greinke start, I bet the StL over of 3 1/2, reasoning that Greinke is the type of pitcher who has to prove to me he can deal on the big bright postseason stage. (I've been following the guy's successes and failures for a few years as a fantasy manager). He still has to prove it to me. Laid a play on the StL over 3 1/2 at -120 ... slightly juicy but not too bad. Need a hit to make up for yesterday's 0-2.

Good luck everybody!

**upscope** · 10-14-11, 12:07 PM

i think it could easily get in the way in a pressure packed high intensity game on the road w/ 50k vocal people rooting against you. I don't think is a major concern enough to sway a bet but it could come into play. One mistake because of a communication misunderstanding & a guy like Pujols or Holliday can turn this series real quick?? It's minor but i don't think its something u want to ignore all together imo