Unhappy, Unhappy, Joyless, Joyless: Threading the NLCS

[Zvon]

Frayed Knot wrote: If I were Mattingly I'd be Punto-ing Punto's ass all over the dugout right now.

Ugh, that was bad. He knows it.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

This game could use a Dodgers walk-off, just to keep the Cardinals from getting uppity.

[Frayed Knot]

I'm becoming in favor of a rule change where the manager/pitching coach gets one free visit to the mound per game and then each successive trip to the mound requires a pitching change. As it is now the bench is allowed one trip per inning which, under current conditions, can mean 8-10 trips per game as each reliever used gets two visits: one for strategy/stalling and one for removal.
I realize that this would probably just result in increased visits to the mound by catchers instead whenever they wanted to stall, but it would at least be a start.

[Frayed Knot]

I'm becoming in favor of a rule change where the manager/pitching coach gets one free visit to the mound per game and then each successive trip to the mound requires a pitching change. As it is now the bench is allowed one trip per inning which, under current conditions, can mean 8-10 trips per game as each reliever used gets two visits: one for strategy/stalling and one for removal. I realize that this would probably just result in increased visits to the mound by catchers instead whenever they wanted to stall, but it would at least be a start.

My alternative idea is a sniper on the roof picking off relievers who refuse to throw more than one pitch per minute.
Marmol would have been mortally wounded about seven batters ago.

[Zvon]

I'm becoming in favor of a rule change where the manager/pitching coach gets one free visit to the mound per game and then each successive trip to the mound requires a pitching change. As it is now the bench is allowed one trip per inning which, under current conditions, can mean 8-10 trips per game as each reliever used gets two visits: one for strategy/stalling and one for removal. I realize that this would probably just result in increased visits to the mound by catchers instead whenever they wanted to stall, but it would at least be a start. My alternative idea is a sniper on the roof picking off relievers who refuse to throw more than one pitch per minute. Marmol would have been mortally wounded about seven batters ago.

I thought the rule was a pitcher had 20 seconds.

[Frayed Knot]

Zvon wrote: I thought the rule was a pitcher had 20 seconds.

It's actually 12 seconds ... but
- that's only with the bases empty
AND
- it's never enforced

[Zvon]

That's life Puig. Get used to it.

[Frayed Knot]

It's a good thing Puig celebrated that triple so hard yesterday because I think that was his only hit this week.

[Zvon]

Frayed Knot wrote: Zvon wrote: I thought the rule was a pitcher had 20 seconds. It's actually 12 seconds ... but - that's only with the bases empty AND - it's never enforced

The game needs a timekeeper.

Cards make Dodgers blue!

[Frayed Knot]

Cards have scored a total of EIGHT runs over four games yet have a 3-1 lead.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Stupid Dodgers getting what they deserve, and they don't deserve anything. Those 2 innings from Withrow were probably the worst 2 scoreless innings I've seen all year. Dumb guys getting picked off 2nd, hitting into DPs on 2-0 counts. Hell with 'em.

[MFS62]

IIRC, Charlie Finley once installed a clock (when the A's were in Kansas City) to show the time between pitches and MLB made him take it down.

Later

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

Going down 1-3 makes Juan Uribe sad.

[MFS62]

It ain't over 'till the movie stars cry.

Later

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

Bases loaded with Cardinals against Greinke but Yadier F. Molina grounds into a double play and no runs score.

[Zvon]

Mets � Willets Point wrote: Bases loaded with Cardinals against Greinke but Yadier F. Molina grounds into a double play and no runs score.

Nice to see that other teams besides the Mets can do what the Cards just did. That should pump up the Dodgers.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

The Dodgers need to let the dancing bear come back if they want to win.

[Zvon]

When a pitcher drives in a run, it might be his day. LA up 2-0 after 2.

[Zvon]

Or it might not be. I missed all that scoring. Gah. Beltraan? 2-2.

[Zvon]

Or maybe I was right....3-2 Blue.

[Zvon]

Crawford. 4-2.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

Series returns to St. Loo. I still predict Dodgers in 7.

[bmfc1]

Holy crap:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/10/17/cardinals-growing-weary-of-dodgers-dont-care-for-antics/3005639/

The Cardinals' mission is clear: Beat the Dodgers, and send them back to Disneyland, where their escapades can be appreciated. The Cardinals will take the stage at the World Series, representing the National League, and reminding the baseball world that old-school tradition remains alive and well. "This is a big responsibility,'' Matheny says, "we've got a lot to take care of.''

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

This hot shot show off would never pass muster in St. Louis.



Oh wait....

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

"Remain calm, folks! Remain calm! The Cardinals have won the game and it will be celebrated in restrained and dignified manner." - Jack Buck

[Zvon]

That was new.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

Cardinals fans boo Adrian Gonzalez in a polite and refine manner. They didn't even need prompting from the scoreboard.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

The best player in postseason history doubles but is stranded by his red bird brethren.

[Zvon]

2-0, gah, missed last few. Beltraan again?! Oh, and Molina and it's still going on.

[Zvon]

That's it Puig. Allow em to blow it open.