This is going to be the worst off day ever

[MCO'sFan]

3 hours ago, Sanity Check said:

Isn't it a bit maddening that the AL Division Leader with the worst record (Twins) has already clinched their division, and would be in 4th place in the East or West, and would not even be one of the three front-runners in the wildcard race?!?!

 

It is but it is more maddening that they will likely have a lower seeded opponent than the #1 seed, if they make it out of the WC round. They should re-seed after the WC round. It will happen when the Yankees get screwed by this seeding method. 

[Malike]

We need an OH Discord or something, I'll do a guided meditation for you folks. Anxiety when they play and anxiety when they have a day off!

[Goober Noodles]

Eh, I'm actually pretty happy for the off day.  Not only does the team need an off day like never before, but I could use a day off from the stress of these games.  Plus - it'll give me some time to focus on booking flights, hotels and tickets for Game 1 and 2 of the ALDS.

[Sanfran327]

24 minutes ago, Malike said:

We need an OH Discord or something, I'll do a guided meditation for you folks. Anxiety when they play and anxiety when they have a day off!

 

11 minutes ago, Goober Noodles said:

Eh, I'm actually pretty happy for the off day.  Not only does the team need an off day like never before, but I could use a day off from the stress of these games.  Plus - it'll give me some time to focus on booking flights, hotels and tickets for Game 1 and 2 of the ALDS.

But this is the fun anxiety, like Christmas Eve. I'm glad the guys are able to rest, but I am looking forward to seeing how this week unfolds. 

[NCRaven]

When the American League had only an East and West Division, the Orioles could win 100 games and still not make the playoffs.  Of course, there were no wildcards.

On a side note, imagine the Hangout with no Wildcard.

[tntoriole]

7 hours ago, Sanity Check said:

Isn't it a bit maddening that the AL Division Leader with the worst record (Twins) has already clinched their division, and would be in 4th place in the East or West, and would not even be one of the three front-runners in the wildcard race?!?!

 

Which means they are a lock to win the World Series!! 

[JimGinSP]

5 hours ago, RVAOsFan said:

I thought about starting a thread on this topic but figured best to hold off.  If we clinch this week (my guess Wednesday or Thursday) we are going to have a week to 10 days of meaningless baseball in front of us.  It will be interesting to see how the roster/lineups/pitching are managed through that stretch of time.   I want to see our guys get rested for the playoffs but a long stretch off could have us come out October 7th not ready to go.

Of course if we clinch the O’s will have NO baseball for 5 days next week, but as long as we have a chance to bypass Atlanta for best record we get WS home field so all this weeks games may be important.  

Edited September 25, 2023 by JimGinSP

[tntoriole]

7 minutes ago, NCRaven said:

When the American League had only an East and West Division, the Orioles could win 100 games and still not make the playoffs.  Of course, there were no wildcards.

On a side note, imagine the Hangout with no Wildcard.

Most nerve wracking games in the nearly 60 years I have been watching the Os was 1969. 

109 game winning superstar dynasty team! 
First year divisions were instituted and so they first had to play the Twins (who else?)in a best 3/5.. not 4/7. 

First two games were insanely close, 11th and 12th inning wins but we closed it out in 3rd game.  Off to World Series against Mets.. yuck. 

Still the idea we had to play the Twins who finished 12 games behind our record was galling!!

 

[Frobby]

5 hours ago, RVAOsFan said:

I thought about starting a thread on this topic but figured best to hold off.  If we clinch this week (my guess Wednesday or Thursday) we are going to have a week to 10 days of meaningless baseball in front of us.  It will be interesting to see how the roster/lineups/pitching are managed through that stretch of time.   I want to see our guys get rested for the playoffs but a long stretch off could have us come out October 7th not ready to go.

The way Hyde uses the roster, most guys have gotten some rest in recent weeks.  Only three position players have started more than 19 of 23 games — Henderson (23), Santander (22) and Rutschman (21).   Of those, Santander has played DH 8 times, Rutschman 7 times.  I’m fine getting any of those guys a day off, but to be honest, if we win the division they will get plenty of rest and don’t need much more if any.  

I’d absolutely get Flaherty a start and only have each of our starters go once more.  And get as many bullpen innings as possible from guys we won’t have on the playoff roster.  
 

[interloper]

I absolutely love this off day, personally. I just keep imagining the stamina bars refilling on all our pitchers. I hope these guys are getting a lot of rest. 

[Frobby]

Just now, interloper said:

I absolutely love this off day, personally. I just keep imagining the stamina bars refilling on all our pitchers. I hope these guys are getting a lot of rest. 

Honestly, the heck with the team, I need an off day myself!   These last few weeks have been intense.  

[spleen1015]

1 hour ago, interloper said:

I absolutely love this off day, personally. I just keep imagining the stamina bars refilling on all our pitchers. I hope these guys are getting a lot of rest. 

I picture the OOTP pitching management screen with the stamina bars.

[Satyr3206]

4 hours ago, Frobby said:

Honestly, the heck with the team, I need an off day myself!   These last few weeks have been intense.  

That's a fact.