Win the whole...fuckin'...thing.
Hey all, it's been awhile since I rapped at ya, but I been real busy.
I turned to Zak at one point last night and said, "I know we play again tomorrow, but this feels over, right?" It's not over, but it is hard not to feel pessimistic after last night's beat down. We proceeded to discuss today's pitching match-ups, who was available out of Cleveland's bullpen, out of Chicago's bullpen, etc. Joe Maddon is likely gonna ride their starter Kyle Hendricks until he gets into trouble, and then go to John Lester, John Lackey, and/or Aroldis Chapman.
The only optimistic feelings I've felt all day came via this Tom Boswell article:
Besides, Francona seems to have had such a possibility in mind for some time and has trimmed Kluber’s work load. Kluber threw 634 pitches in August and 489 in September, including a final-start tune-up with only 60 pitches. In October, Kluber only threw 462 pitches and, in his last three starts, has thrown only 89, 88 and 81. That’s exceptional foresight in managing.
Since the end of the regular season, Kluber has had 10 days off between starts once and six days off twice. That’s helped him post a 4-1 record and 0.86 ERA. Heck, he’s almost been on vacation. And he has rested relievers Andrew Miller, Bryan Shaw and Cody Allen behind him.
Remember, Game 6 blowouts don’t determine Game 7 winners. In 2014 and 2001, the scores of Game 6 were 10-0 and 15-2. Both Game 7s were 3-2 and put those Series among the best ever.
Also of note for yesterday's game, I happened to catch baseball historian John Thorn on the big screen as they were panning over the crowd. I thought that was really cool.
Modern Life Is War - "Find A Way":
Live responsibly and lovingly. Be positive and creative. You're beautiful. Peace.
Yours, etc.,
<3dane
xoxo
I turned to Zak at one point last night and said, "I know we play again tomorrow, but this feels over, right?" It's not over, but it is hard not to feel pessimistic after last night's beat down. We proceeded to discuss today's pitching match-ups, who was available out of Cleveland's bullpen, out of Chicago's bullpen, etc. Joe Maddon is likely gonna ride their starter Kyle Hendricks until he gets into trouble, and then go to John Lester, John Lackey, and/or Aroldis Chapman.
The only optimistic feelings I've felt all day came via this Tom Boswell article:
Besides, Francona seems to have had such a possibility in mind for some time and has trimmed Kluber’s work load. Kluber threw 634 pitches in August and 489 in September, including a final-start tune-up with only 60 pitches. In October, Kluber only threw 462 pitches and, in his last three starts, has thrown only 89, 88 and 81. That’s exceptional foresight in managing.
Since the end of the regular season, Kluber has had 10 days off between starts once and six days off twice. That’s helped him post a 4-1 record and 0.86 ERA. Heck, he’s almost been on vacation. And he has rested relievers Andrew Miller, Bryan Shaw and Cody Allen behind him.
Remember, Game 6 blowouts don’t determine Game 7 winners. In 2014 and 2001, the scores of Game 6 were 10-0 and 15-2. Both Game 7s were 3-2 and put those Series among the best ever.
Also of note for yesterday's game, I happened to catch baseball historian John Thorn on the big screen as they were panning over the crowd. I thought that was really cool.
Modern Life Is War - "Find A Way":
Click to viewLive responsibly and lovingly. Be positive and creative. You're beautiful. Peace.
Yours, etc.,
<3dane
xoxo