posty 2,296 Posted October 20, 2017 Ratings will be half of what they would be if it were Dodgers/Yankees. True, but I don't care about the ratings... Would much rather not see the Yankees with a chance on winning the title... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted October 20, 2017 True, but I don't care about the ratings... Would much rather not see the Yankees with a chance on winning the title... Kills me that RP isn't here to gloat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted October 20, 2017 Speaking of ratings, was kind of cool to see the top four populated cities represented, either way I think MLB would be happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted October 20, 2017 No way Houston is top 4 populated. 1/2 the people have no place to live still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 20, 2017 Credit to the Dodgers. Just a solid, well run team. Great pitching and Red Beard is just an amazing ball player. They'd be more likeable if Puig wasn't such a twat. Go Yanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 20, 2017 No way Houston is top 4 populated. 1/2 the people have no place to live still ........................................... ......................................... ......................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted October 20, 2017 No way Houston is top 4 populated. 1/2 the people have no place to live still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 22, 2017 Holy shiit, what kind of odds could you have gotten against the Baby Bombers only scoring 1 run in two straight games? Still makes me sick to see the Stros in the WS, but hard not to be happy for the crippled city of Houston and all my Stros fan friends. And to our GM (John Daniels) - Nolan is laughing at you, has his ass in the air waiting for you to fly down and kiss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted October 22, 2017 A hell of a series! All said, im not sure the Astros are that much better than the Yankees, but I think overall, they are the better team. Kudos to them, now they move on to face the Dodgers in the World "I won't watch one minute of it" series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 22, 2017 Woot!!! GFB the Yankees getting beat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted October 22, 2017 A hell of a series! All said, im not sure the Astros are that much better than the Yankees, but I think overall, they are the better team. Kudos to them, now they move on to face the Dodgers in the World "I won't watch one minute of it" series. Was. I mentioned in another thread Yanks out scored Astros 22-20. That is as close a series as you can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,220 Posted October 22, 2017 Was. I mentioned in another thread Yanks out scored Astros 22-20. That is as close a series as you can get.They scored 3 runs in the 4 away games. Oof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus Chrysler 29 Posted October 22, 2017 One game away from the world series for a team centered around rookies and guys in their early twenties. They Yanks are a good two years ahead of schedule. And that's great for the game of baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,220 Posted October 22, 2017 They shave $75mm off their payroll this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 22, 2017 The term "Baby Bombers" is the gayest term in all of baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted October 22, 2017 The term "Baby Bombers" is the gayest term in all of baseball. Cubbies and tigs would argue otherwise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted October 23, 2017 Woot!!! GFB the Yankees getting beat... Although with them being out now I have nobody to root against (or for) in the WS. Prolly won't watch a single pitch of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted October 23, 2017 Although with them being out now I have nobody to root against (or for) in the WS. Prolly won't watch a single pitch of it poppycock 1 Los Angeles Dodgers $265,149,292 15 Houston Astros $149,964,163 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus Chrysler 29 Posted October 23, 2017 Although with them being out now I have nobody to root against (or for) in the WS. Prolly won't watch a single pitch of it I doubt I'll watch either. Houston made this one a yawner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 23, 2017 I won't be glued to the tv, but I will have the games on and watch a good part of it. Especially Friday night, Darvish pitches in Houston.. As a Ranger, Yu dominated in Minute Maid Park - was damn near unhittable there - he loves it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 23, 2017 I'll watch and root for the Astros because: Altuve Verlander Puig And because I like baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted October 23, 2017 I will DVR every game and whether or not I hear the score, will FF through the games and watch the good stuff,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 23, 2017 I doubt I'll watch either. Houston made this one a yawner. Only said by a Yankee fan or someone that doesn't know baseball... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted October 23, 2017 Astros bullpen scares me, and they won't lose much by not using the DH, except for the one game from gattis, the DH has been a non factor for them. I think it'll be Dodgers in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus Chrysler 29 Posted October 23, 2017 Only said by a Yankee fan or someone that doesn't know baseball... I speak for the majority of casual baseball fans. This will be watched by all Dodger fans, all Astros fans, and all huge baseball fans. What it doesn't do is draw the interest of the casual baseball fan. The Astros aren't a team with many national fans. Highly regionalized. Certain pro teams, like the Steelers, Cowboys, Celtics, Lakers, Yankees....have a ton of national popularity. The Dodgers will get them decent ratings. But nationwide, there just isn't a lot of interest in the Dodgers and Astros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted October 23, 2017 I spank for the majority of casual baseball fans. This will be watched by all Dodger fans, all Astros fans, and all huge baseball fans. What it doesn't do is draw the interest of the casual baseball fan. newbie, wrong as usual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted October 23, 2017 Only said by a Yankee fan or someone that doesn't know baseball... Yeah, who wants to watch a team that hits a ton of home runs and doesn't strike out often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 23, 2017 Here are the ratings for past WS - since 1984........ No question, the ratings spike when the Yankees are in it.... Will be interesting to sew what kind of #'s this one draws - I'm guessing around 8, similar to a Royals WS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series_television_ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 23, 2017 Astros bullpen scares me, and they won't lose much by not using the DH, except for the one game from gattis, the DH has been a non factor for them. I think it'll be Dodgers in 6 You're probably right. The Dodgers are just too good and that pitching staff is nasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus Chrysler 29 Posted October 23, 2017 Here are the ratings for past WS - since 1984........ No question, the ratings spike when the Yankees are in it.... Will be interesting to sew what kind of #'s this one draws - I'm guessing around 8, similar to a Royals WS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series_television_ratings I know that amongst people I hang out with and see on Facebook, there was a tremendous amount of baseball chatter these past three or four weeks. I don't think I've seen one or heard one thing about baseball since the Yanks were eliminated. If the Red Sox were the Dodgers' opponent, there would still be a buzz, although much more dim. But no one is saying a thing about the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 23, 2017 newbie, wrong as usual Yuuup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted October 23, 2017 I know that amongst people I hang out with and see on Facebook, there was a tremendous amount of baseball chatter these past three or four weeks. I don't think I've seen one or heard one thing about baseball since the Yanks were eliminated. If the Red Sox were the Dodgers' opponent, there would still be a buzz, although much more dim. But no one is saying a thing about the series. They probably just deleted you as a friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 23, 2017 Yeah, who wants to watch a team that hits a ton of home runs and doesn't strike out often. Exactly... Second in the majors in home runs (three behind the Yankees), least amount of strikeouts in the majors and the highest batting average in the majors along with the most runs scored... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 23, 2017 Exactly... Second in the majors in home runs (three behind the Yankees), least amount of strikeouts in the majors and the highest batting average in the majors along with the most runs scored... Bottom line. If you like and appreciate baseball, the WS is usually very entertaining regardless of who's playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 24, 2017 Bottom line. If you like and appreciate baseball, the WS is usually very entertaining regardless of who's playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted October 24, 2017 Whoever said astros will win because its rigged... brilliant call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 24, 2017 I'd give the Astros a shot, if they had HFA........but they don't, just don't see how they overcome the depth of LA... And like I said, Darvish pitches lights out in Minute Maid Park - bad news for the Stros 1st home game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
