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Location: Bastrop, Texas | It's going to be fun watching this post season. The Astros really came out of nowhere this season, and they are for real. Nice to see the Cubs in the playoffs. The Royals are no longer a Cinderella team, but a classy organization that clearly was dominant most of the season. Toronto made some aggressive moves to acquire several big name players who fit in to their lineup very nicely, and this vaulted them past the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, and Red Sox. I think they have to be the favorites to win the AL championship, although they aren't my personal favorites. In the NL, the Cards are the team to beat.
What's fun is the fact that in baseball you just never really know who will emerge as World Champions. So many times the unbeatable teams get knocked off, often times early.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | As an aside, my Minnesota Twins surprised almost everyone this year. They were in the hunt for the playoffs right up into the final weekend. They had several exciting Rookies show a lot of talent. The real secret to their surprising success was their new manager, Paul Molitor. I think the Twins have the best defensive outfield in baseball, with three off the fastest players in the game, all of whom are capable of playing all 3 positions, and all of them having cannons for arms. The infield is pretty well solidified as well. Very young team. I love how they play sound fundamental baseball, and you never hear about bad behavior on or off the field. Classy organization that does a lot for the community as well. I'm proud of them and can't wait till next year. |
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Location: Heart of Texas | Go Astros! It's about time. I don't think they have made the playoffs since I was pregnant with my son, and he is 10. I'm so glad they beat the Yankees! |
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| T-Zip - 2015-10-07 7:15 PM
Go Astros! It's about time. I don't think they have made the playoffs since I was pregnant with my son, and he is 10. I'm so glad they beat the Yankees!
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Location: SE Louisiana | Mighty Broke - 2015-10-05 8:50 AM
komet. - 2015-10-05 8:45 AM Mighty Broke - 2015-10-05 7:08 AM Die hard Pirates fan here---I just hope we can get past the Cubs Wednesday and get another shot at your Cardinals. PftttTT!! All you need is a CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow... But seriously.. Pittsburgh is a threat!!! They have a good team this year. Just look!!! The top 3 teams in professional baseball are ALL in the same division!! See for yourself!!! It's been a tough year!! http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/mlb/standings/?c_id=stl
yup!! 113 pitches, complete game, 4 hit shutout against the Pirates. I'd say that qualifies him as a stud.  Cubs move on as the NL Wild Card to Play the Cardinals. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Arrieta pitched a masterpiece last night. He's really had a phenomenal year.
When you look at his numbers and his performance all year long you realize he's been pitching like that throughout the season. He was just untouchable.
He has to be the favorite for the Cy Young. I can't even imagine facing a guy like that. You can't help but like the Cubs, and the way they've been managed. That NL Central division is clearly the toughest in baseball. The top 3 winning records in all of baseball come from the NL central. I can't imagine winning 97 games and ending up in 3rd place.
I'd love to see an Arrieta/Keuchel matchup, with both pitchers on 5 days rest. A Cubs/Astros World Series would be any true baseball fan's dream.
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Location: rabbit run | Bear - 2015-10-08 10:17 AM Arrieta pitched a masterpiece last night. He's really had a phenomenal year. When you look at his numbers and his performance all year long you realize he's been pitching like that throughout the season. He was just untouchable. He has to be the favorite for the Cy Young. I can't even imagine facing a guy like that. You can't help but like the Cubs, and the way they've been managed. That NL Central division is clearly the toughest in baseball. The top 3 winning records in all of baseball come from the NL central. I can't imagine winning 97 games and ending up in 3rd place. I'd love to see an Arrieta/Keuchel matchup, with both pitchers on 5 days rest. A Cubs/Astros World Series would be any true baseball fan's dream.
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Location: Heart of Texas | GLP - 2015-10-08 10:40 PM Whew! Way to go 'Stros!!!!!
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| What a game! So excited for the Astros!
Who would have thought that their first 3 runs would not be from the long ball? Wow.
And Colin McHugh was awesome! And the "D" was incredible behind him.
And I LOVE Colby Rasmus! (aka ColbyJACK!)
Now, tonight is high school volleyball. Sigh. I'm hitting the gym door at a run when the last point is scored so that I can get home to watch tonights game!
Go 'Stros! #hustletown
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Location: Heart of Texas | mervyn11 - 2015-10-09 7:27 AM What a game! So excited for the Astros! Who would have thought that their first 3 runs would not be from the long ball? Wow. And Colin McHugh was awesome! And the "D" was incredible behind him. And I LOVE Colby Rasmus! (aka ColbyJACK! ) Now, tonight is high school volleyball. Sigh. I'm hitting the gym door at a run when the last point is scored so that I can get home to watch tonights game! Go 'Stros! #hustletown
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| I just saw that the Stros/Royals #2 is an afternoon game. Who needs to work then?
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That being said, I find it funny how quiet both sides are for this Cubs/Cards match up. But I think the world should be prepared for the Poo talking to start after the series is decided!!
But I will say, if the Cubs do decide to pull one out, I would probably have to root for them, just for the fact that they've been so terrible for so long.
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| mervyn11 - 2015-10-09 7:27 AM
What a game! So excited for the Astros!
Who would have thought that their first 3 runs would not be from the long ball? Wow.
And Colin McHugh was awesome! And the "D" was incredible behind him.
And I LOVE Colby Rasmus! (aka ColbyJACK! )
Now, tonight is high school volleyball. Sigh. I'm hitting the gym door at a run when the last point is scored so that I can get home to watch tonights game!
Go 'Stros! #hustletown
LOL, I really like Rasmus, too. He cracks me up. They asked the Astros about their guilty pleasures and he said well, he guessed his was he wanted a cattle farm and was finally able to buy one. I just thought that was too cute! His attitude was an Aw, shucks, kinda thing. |
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| I saw that! Too cute!
I've read a couple of articles about him when he was on his previous teams.....and it sounded like he was not well liked - in the clubhouse or in the stadium. I find that interesting. I guess HTown is the right place for him at this point in his career!
I also think their team chemistry is thru the roof - Springer-Dinger, Mr Hustle Altuve, CutiePatootie Tucker, ColbyJACK, Carlos WOW Correa, Gentle Giant C Carter, Great Gattis, J Castro, L Valbuena, Hunka-Hunka J Marisnick, The Beard Kuechel, Precious McCullars, Nerdy McHugh, RingLeader Hinch, etc.
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