Tampa Bay moving on.

 

To the "real playoffs."

RAYS WIN! BRING IT, BOSTON!

Now that the Rays have gotten through these sticky one game playoffs, I'm intrigued to see how they can do. I haven't heard much about what they are doing with starting pitching, but as long as Hellickson doesn't see the mound I really like their chances. My one complaint with Maddon is that I haven't always agreed with his playoff pitching choices, like running an ineffective James Shields out there in previous years. The Rays top 4 is more talented this year, with a good mix of extremely live arms like Price and Moore and stoppers who keep you off balance like Cobb. Their offense also seems to be more balanced and less hit or miss. The addition of a DH like Delmon Young for a short run really boosts their chances.

Moore, Price, Cobb for the first 3 games vs Boston. Rays have their best going despite these elimination games.

Uggla is being left off the Braves' playoff roster.

 

 

I love it when bad things happen to douchebags. Hopefully it's true.

 

 

Looks like we disagree again, how is Uggla a douchebag? He's not a great fielder but no one ever questioned his effort in his time in Miami.

Uggla is being left off the Braves' playoff roster.

 

 

I love it when bad things happen to douchebags. Hopefully it's true.

 

 

Looks like we disagree again, how is Uggla a douchebag? He's not a great fielder but no one ever questioned his effort in his time in Miami.

Now that the Rays have gotten through these sticky one game playoffs, I'm intrigued to see how they can do. I haven't heard much about what they are doing with starting pitching, but as long as Hellickson doesn't see the mound I really like their chances. My one complaint with Maddon is that I haven't always agreed with his playoff pitching choices, like running an ineffective James Shields out there in previous years. The Rays top 4 is more talented this year, with a good mix of extremely live arms like Price and Moore and stoppers who keep you off balance like Cobb. Their offense also seems to be more balanced and less hit or miss. The addition of a DH like Delmon Young for a short run really boosts their chances.

 

Delmon Young kinda sucks.

Now that the Rays have gotten through these sticky one game playoffs, I'm intrigued to see how they can do. I haven't heard much about what they are doing with starting pitching, but as long as Hellickson doesn't see the mound I really like their chances. My one complaint with Maddon is that I haven't always agreed with his playoff pitching choices, like running an ineffective James Shields out there in previous years. The Rays top 4 is more talented this year, with a good mix of extremely live arms like Price and Moore and stoppers who keep you off balance like Cobb. Their offense also seems to be more balanced and less hit or miss. The addition of a DH like Delmon Young for a short run really boosts their chances.

 

Delmon Young kinda sucks.

 

 

Except that he has been a postseason beast the last couple of years, and his power from the right side of the plate has the potential to help out a lot. There's no denying Young's career has been a huge disappointment from a guy billed as the best outfield prospect since Griffey Jr. (since surpassed by Bryce Harper), but he can contribute a lot in the short term and getting to play DH will take away one of his huge weaknesses.

Guys does this mean Donovan Solano wouldn't of made the Braves post season roster???!? :blink:

Guys does this mean Donovan Solano wouldn't of made the Braves post season roster???!? :blink:

 

 

Beefcake = Required postseason spot. Wait was he beefcake? I forget now.

Big mistake letting the game get out of hand before taking AJ out.

I think oakland beats St. Louis. Anyone doing the mlb.com bracket challenge?

I think oakland beats St. Louis. Anyone doing the mlb.com bracket challenge?

 

I am. Here's mine:

I see the Braves are in postseason form...

I think oakland beats St. Louis. Anyone doing the mlb.com bracket challenge?

 

I am. Here's mine:We see things differently after the wild card games. My winners are lad, oak, tb, stl.... Stl, oak....oak probably in 6

Oakland vs Tampa Bay would be AWESOME.

Chipper Jones said "Dodgers in 4" in a radio interview.

The braves have no chance against the doyers and I couldn't be happier

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1797547-red-sox-owner-john-henry-admits-he-preferred-not-to-face-the-tampa-bay-rays?utm_campaign=tsiphone&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=twitter.com

 

John Henry would've rather faced the Indians than the Braves.

 

Can't say I blame him.

Oakland vs Tampa Bay would be AWESOME.

 

 

Meh

 

Go Rays overall but that series sounds boring.

Oakland vs Tampa Bay would be AWESOME.

 

 

Meh

 

Go Rays overall but that series sounds boring.

 

 

The battle for the ugliest stadium.

Two small market teams that use sabermetrics. That'd be awesome.

Two small market teams that use sabermetrics. That'd be awesome.

 

 

Welll put hall of famer.

:mike2

The Red Sox are fun to watch.