MLB 2014 season thread

Is there a Mike Scioscia pitching change drinking game?

 

C.J. Wilson is a joke.

 

Billy Butler steals.

Ned rocks.

 

Balboni, off for third!

 

The other one was two starts ago, Sept. 22 against Oakland. He went six innings Sept. 27 at Seattle.

That said, he really fell off this year after four decent seasons. He always seemed to pitch on the edge, with a WHIP that didn't really support his relatively low ERA, but he fell over that edge far too often this season, including tonight's game.

 

Always waiting for the wolf at the door, as a KC fan.

I know we've had other times in recent years where some of the other posters have their obscure (and, often, losing) teams when they reach a smidge of glory. This is mine - 29 damn years in the making.

What a magical week it's been. I don't want this to end for three more weeks.

 

Here's why I would argue it, lightly.

In 1985, because of the I-70 series, you still have pockets of Cardinals fans all over this place. That probably dampened a little of the noise.

A lot more than I encountered in the stands on Tuesday (I think I counted, oh, about 14 A's fans in the entire building).

 

Whatever, it's a blast from this far away too.

A Baltimore-KC league championship series (especially if KC wins) would lead to the inevitable wailing about TV ratings being so down and "Nobody Cares!!!!!!!!!"

Talk about missing the forest for the trees.

 

Unless the Nats pull off a miracle against the Giants, I already know I'll be pulling for the American League entry in the Worlds Series.

 

I try to tell people that all the time. Be careful what you wish for... there's a reason why the networks want New York and LA teams in a series because it supposedly draws the biggest markets.

My take? Who cares? A Baltimore-Kansas City series will be fun. Anyone doesn't want to watch, they're missing out on something really special.

 

Could Wilson really have done much worse than the Angels bullpen?