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[dgreco]

The Indians had a great win last night. I figured game 2 would be more of a pitchers duel, and Cleveland was able to outlast great performances by Pettit and Riverra. The bugs helped too.

[dgreco]

over

3 Games to 0.

[MadVlad]

I watched both games last night and I couldn't have had a better night. Clemens could be tough for game 3, but he's really beat up, and could potentially throw a gem, or a horrible game. I'd prefer the horrible game. Same with Curt Schilling, he seems to rise to the occasion, but it's not guaranteed, he could just as easily implode and get blown out.

And what was up with those gnats? I despise Joba Chamberlain, so it couldn't have happened to a better guy....

[dgreco]

I watched both games last night and I couldn't have had a better night. Clemens could be tough for game 3, but he's really beat up, and could potentially throw a gem, or a horrible game. I'd prefer the horrible game. Same with Curt Schilling, he seems to rise to the occasion, but it's not guaranteed, he could just as easily implode and get blown out.

And what was up with those gnats? I despise Joba Chamberlain, so it couldn't have happened to a better guy....

[dgreco]

over

3 Games to 0.

NLCS will feature two NL West teams.

vs.

[dgreco]

over

3 Games to 0.

[MadVlad]

Coco Crisp is looking horrible, even missing a catch he normally makes. Expect Ellsbury to start a game in the ALCS....

[ohioaninSC]

I really though the Tribe had the Yankees buried last night, up 3-0 after 3. Then the offense stopped hitting and Westbrook had his typical horrible inning where he just imploded. Then Wedge makes a horrible decision to bring in Fultz (who sucked the last 6 wks or so) and he surrenders 3 more runs.

IDK, I think the Tribe could be in trouble now. They send Byrd to the mound tonight. In 2 starts against he Yankees this year, he's surrendered 16 runs in 5 and 2/3rds innings, and now thanks to Westbrook and Fultz, the Yankees offense has woken up. Cleveland needs to score a lot of runs early in this one otherwise it could be a long night, and then the Yankees would have all the momentum going into game 5 and they would have Pettit on the mound, who the Tribe proved they can't hit the other night.

I would have thrown CC tonight b/c he should still be able to get through 5 innings in good shape then turn it over to the Rafaels in the bullpen. If they lose that, then they'd still have the dominant Fausto Carmona for Game 5. The way I feel, if you lose the series, go down w/ your best on the mound instead of losing w/ your worst pitcher on the mound.

[MadVlad]

Pitching Paul Byrd tonight is a horrible idea, we can only hope that Torre does start Wang on short rest, he's been brutal lately....

[MadVlad]

Well, so much for horrible ideas, the Indians close out the Yankees and prepare to be destroyed in Boston....

[ohioaninSC]

Well, so much for horrible ideas, the Indians close out the Yankees and prepare to be destroyed in Boston....

[MadVlad]

Careful with Dice-K, he's hot and cold, if you get a cold Dice, then he's definitely hittable, if he's on, it's 8 innings of one run ball. Don't forget we have Mr. Postseason starting games 3 and 7. Also to be pointed out, the Red Sox bullpen is not the Yankees bullpen, and the meat of the order doesn't pull a disappearing act. While, on paper, Abreu, A-Rod, and Posada look formidable, Posada and A-Rod did nothing. The same cannot be said for Papi, Manny, and Mike Lowell (who has been absolutely lethal this year, btw). The Indians really need to take advantage of the players that are slumping , and make sure they don't hurt them. Getting JD Drew, Coco Crisp and Varitek out every single time would be an immense help to the Indians chances.

Edited October 9, 2007 by MadVlad

[dgreco]

over

3 Games to 1.

ALCS will feature the two best AL teams.

vs.

who takes it?

[swh1972]

Indians 4-2...

[dgreco]

I think we will see Colorado and Boston in the world series.

[MadVlad]

Boston beats Cleveland 4-2

Colorado beats Arizona 4-3

Boston beats Colorado 4-1

[ohioaninSC]

Cleveland over Boston 4 games to 2

Colorado over Arizona 4 games to 1

Then Cleveland over Colorado 4 games to 2-the most tortured sports city in the country finally gets a championship.

[dgreco]

The Rockies look scary good, its crazy.

[MadVlad]

Well, CC Sabathia didn't have a good night, but I'm thinking Fausto will be a bit tougher. If Schilling can match him, the Red Sox have a good chance, if not, they'll have a tough time, though they roughed up Carmona last year.

[dgreco]

Well, CC Sabathia didn't have a good night, but I'm thinking Fausto will be a bit tougher. If Schilling can match him, the Red Sox have a good chance, if not, they'll have a tough time, though they roughed up Carmona last year.

[Lowerdeck]

Thank God I fell asleep at the end of the 10th.

These games are taking way too long, it's getting ridiculous. Somethings needs to be done to cut down on all these 4-5+ hr games. And somehow, it seems like the Red Sox are behind most of them.

And someone... please... for the love of God, don't pitch Gagne anymore.

[dgreco]

Thank God I fell asleep at the end of the 10th.

These games are taking way too long, it's getting ridiculous. Somethings needs to be done to cut down on all these 4-5+ hr games. And somehow, it seems like the Red Sox are behind most of them.

And someone... please... for the love of God, don't pitch Gagne anymore.

[MadVlad]

The Red Sox royally blew that game last night. Kudos to the Cleveland pitcher that got out Papi, Manny, and Lowell in order in the 10th, that was the game saver for the Indians....

[ohioaninSC]

Thanks to great pitching from Jake Westbrook, the Tribe took game 3, 4-2. The Tribe has momentum now, but they are calling for rain tomorrow night, that may force it to Wed night and allow Beckett to pitch on 4 days rest.

Great series so far. Cleveland I knew wouldn't back down.

[MadVlad]

Well, the Red Sox have spit the bit so far. We'll see if the Rockies can close out tonight...