World Series predictions

[tko112204]

By the way, I didn't start any of the steroid talk. I was just refuting the ignorant argument that because Bonds probably used steroids that precludes him from being the best hitter of his generation. Which he undoubtedly was.

 

[Royal Laegotti]

By the way, I didn't start any of the steroid talk. I was just refuting the ignorant argument that because Bonds probably used steroids that precludes him from being the best hitter of his generation. Which he undoubtedly was.

I'll have to go with Griffey on that one since there has never even been a hint of suspicion about him and roids.

 

[utrunner07]

A Texas Ranger fan getting pious about steroids?

Oh the irony...

:laugh2: I'll have to admit you got me there.

 

[utrunner07]

By the way, I didn't start any of the steroid talk. I was just refuting the ignorant argument that because Bonds probably used steroids that precludes him from being the best hitter of his generation. Which he undoubtedly was.

Yeah, you bet, greatest hitter of the steroid error (*).

 

[YosemiteSam]

Right... and the long and storied history of Texas Ranger steroid suspects doesn't have anything to do with anything?

Find sand, insert head.

You are starting to sound like some of those angry Yankee fans? You scared of something?

 

[reddyuta]

this will be a seven game series.the giants are doing everything to win for a while now(even before the playoffs).

 

[Stautner]

I took the Rangers in 7 vs. the Yankees and of course it worked out better, in 6. I'll continue that with the World Series, Rangers in 7. I am alittle worried about them having to sit Vlad in SF so a pitcher can bat, not sure how that works out.

Losing Vlad in SF is a concern, but CJ Wilson has proved to be a good hitter (watch him - he takes a mean cut), and Lee has played in the NL before. I think the Rangers still have a stronger offense even without Vlad in the lineup, so as long as the pitching holds up they should be fine.

Rangers in 6.

 

[Alweezy]

Losing Vlad in SF is a concern, but CJ Wilson has proved to be a good hitter (watch him - he takes a mean cut), and Lee has played in the NL before. I think the Rangers still have a stronger offense even without Vlad in the lineup, so as long as the pitching holds up they should be fine.

Rangers in 6.

I think I'll take the Rangers chances without Vlad if they choose not to play him. He's one of those kind of players where the positives slightly outweigh the negatives.

If I see Vlad Swing at another 0-0 pitch in the dirt or high in the zone, and then take a 0-1 pitch for strike, I'll reach through the TV and slap him.


But regardless I've heard stuff about him playing LF in this series. MLB Network is assuming he'd play, and I don't see how that's a bad idea. If he keeps balls in front of him, his arm would more than make up for his loss of speed.

 

[juck]

I am not scared with Vlad in left. Vlad has speed thats deceptive.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I will take the Giants in 6.

 

[Stautner]

I think I'll take the Rangers chances without Vlad if they choose not to play him. He's one of those kind of players where the positives slightly outweigh the negatives.

If I see Vlad Swing at another 0-0 pitch in the dirt or high in the zone, and then take a 0-1 pitch for strike, I'll reach through the TV and slap him.


But regardless I've heard stuff about him playing LF in this series. MLB Network is assuming he'd play, and I don't see how that's a bad idea. If he keeps balls in front of him, his arm would more than make up for his loss of speed.

I am not scared with Vlad in left. Vlad has speed thats deceptive.

If Vlad plays in the field it will be in RF.

He does still have a good arm, but he is a considerable drop off getting to and fielding balls.

May guess is when the team is in SF he will sit out at least one game, but maybe not more than one.

 

[utrunner07]

If Vlad plays in the field it will be in RF.

He does still have a good arm, but he is a considerable drop off getting to and fielding balls.

May guess is when the team is in SF he will sit out at least one game, but maybe not more than one.

I think this is correct. From everything I have read and from two Wash quotes I would expect Vlad to play 1 game (most likely game 1) in the field and Murphy will play the other (game 2). Vlad will be playing in right field if he does play, at least that is what I read.

 

[Gzus]

Rangers in 6. And I never thought I'd be saying it this late in the year, or ever, but thank god we have the Rangers cause the Cowboys are terrible.

 

[tko112204]

I didn't think there was any reason to start a new thread to keep talking about the series, and I'm not sure anyone will want to anymore.

But if you do, what do you expect the rest of the series?

I'm sticking with Giants in 6, Cain closes it out in similar fashion to Game 2.

Having Vlad in the lineup and out of the field will help, and that bullpen can't stay terrible forever.

 

[Royal Laegotti]

Even though it looks bleak, i'm sticking to my guns.....Rangers in 7. They've made it this far, no time to quit on'em now.

 

[casmith07]

Giants are doing what they have to do - fighting off pitches, upping the pitch count, forcing the Rangers to use the bullpen and then teeing off on them.

Most teams the Rangers faced all year and in the post season didn't do a good job staying alive at the plate so they were able to go into the 8th before they needed the bullpen.

Going to be a hard series for the Rangers to win unless they are able to start getting the Giants out with the bullpen.

I read some stuff today of some people trying to kill Washington over this stuff...not much a manager can do about the bullpen not showing up.

A couple AL games will help the Rangers lineup, though. I think they're hurt by playing NL (superior) ball.

 

[casmith07]

Having Vlad in the lineup and out of the field will help, and that bullpen can't stay terrible forever.

It can for a couple weeks though - ask Atlanta.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

http://img832.*************/img832/3313/rangersachievement.jpg

 

[kristie]

http://img832.*************/img832/3313/rangersachievement.jpg

:laugh2:

 

[DIAF]

My solution to the bullpen problem is simple. Starters pitch 7 innings, and feliz pitches the 8th and 9th!