WS Game 2 Braves vs Astros

[Il BuonO]

The Astros could find themselves in a quick 2-0 hole. The Fried kid is good.

[Il BuonO]

I know Greinke isn’t what he used to be, but I think it's a  mistake not to use him, even in a limited innings capacity, to start a WS game. There’s no substitute for big game experience.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Il BuonO said:

I know Greinke isn’t what he used to be, but I think it's a  mistake not to use him, even in a limited innings capacity, to start a WS game. There’s no substitute for big game experience.

I'll take pure, overpowering stuff over big game experience.

[Il BuonO]

23 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I'll take pure, overpowering stuff over big game experience.

I’m sure Greinke would agree. 

[Ruzious]

41 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I'll take pure, overpowering stuff over big game experience.

Which is why I hope the Braves activate young Spencer Strider (who can throw 100 MPH) to replace Morton on the roster - rather than someone like Jacob Webb or Josh Tomlin.  Actually, I don't think it'll be any of those.  I think it'll be either Toukki Toussaint (sp?) or Kyle Muller. 

And I think the game 4 or 5 starter will be Kyle Wright rather soft-tosser Drew Smyly.     

[Ruzious]

And the answer is... none of the above - as Atlanta activates lefty Tucker Davidson - who was on the 60 day DL.  

[Il BuonO]

3 hours ago, Ruzious said:

Which is why I hope the Braves activate young Spencer Strider (who can throw 100 MPH) to replace Morton on the roster - rather than someone like Jacob Webb or Josh Tomlin.  Actually, I don't think it'll be any of those.  I think it'll be either Toukki Toussaint (sp?) or Kyle Muller. 

And I think the game 4 or 5 starter will be Kyle Wright rather soft-tosser Drew Smyly.     

I wouldn’t put any of the guys you named in the same sentence with Greinke. He’s been successful without over powering hitters for some time now. 

While I do prefer guys who can throw hard, it’s meaningless without knowing how to pitch. Greinke knows how to pitch.

[Il BuonO]

The Astros will not roll over. 

[Il BuonO]

I wonder what the consensus on Baker will be if the Astros win. 

[Ruzious]

15 hours ago, Il BuonO said:

I wouldn’t put any of the guys you named in the same sentence with Greinke. He’s been successful without over powering hitters for some time now. 

While I do prefer guys who can throw hard, it’s meaningless without knowing how to pitch. Greinke knows how to pitch.

And I never meant to imply that they were comparable to Greinke.  I only meant what I said - that I'd prefer an inexperienced hard-thrower like Strider to an experienced player who can't get people out.    

[Ruzious]

One thing i wanted to mention about the 2021 World Series... 

 

BRAVES WIN!!!