JotCast | 2016 World Series Game 1 Live Blog

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Dave Cameron

10:04

Chapman was fallback when they wouldn't give up Schwarber.

10:05

I'd say: (1) Correa, (2) Seager, (3) Lindor, (4) Bogaerts ...

Paul Swydan

10:05

I love Xander Bogaerts -- he's literally my son's and myself's favorite player -- but he doesn't belong on that list.

Duke of Tralee

10:05

Dave, lots of comments on the Chris Coghlan article today about how Heyward's mechanics are "clearly" so screwed up that the 100 wRC+ project must be ignored. Thoughts? I don't think most of us know ess about hitting mechanics.

Dave Cameron

10:05

I think the same.

People can't separate mechanics from performance.

All they're really saying is "he's done bad lately"

Bork

10:05

Are you serious? Murder rates led to the Bullets changing names?

Paul Swydan

10:06

Been a long time, but that's how I remember it, yes.

Miller warming alert!

Zmccoy

10:06

That two-seamer is really giving lefties trouble tonight

Dave Cameron

10:06

That two-seamer is amazing.

Paul Swydan

10:07

Kluber is only at 76 pitches. I wonder if Tito will let him at least start the 7th.

Tom

10:07

I doubt the Cubs really are happy to see Miller

Paul Swydan

10:07

78 now, sorry.

10:07

It's strange to see a pitcher this locked in with only 70+ pitches thrown and the bullpen already going

Crusty Juggler

10:08

Guess Napoli's dreams!

Roger

10:08

If you're Francona, are you focused more on saving Kluber for game 4 or Miller for multiple appearances in the coming days?

Dave Cameron

10:08

You're focused on not leaving Kluber in too long to where Miller doesn't have a game to save.

Paul Swydan

10:08

Mike Napoli's Dreams would be a really, really, really great NotGraphs article. #RIPNotGraphs

Donut Puncher

10:08

AN entire NBA game was played before the end of the 5th

The Hamburglar

10:09

Obviously every game in a 7 game series is important to each team, but is a win here more meaningful for the Indians in the grand scheme of things, given they'll be using Bauer/Tomlin/short rest Kluber the next 3?

Dave Cameron

10:09

Yes. Lose this one, you're in a lot of trouble.

Stephen

10:09

I think Indians will ride with Kluber into the 7th, unless he gets into trouble. Try to keep Allen and Miller fairly fresh for tomorrow.

Donut Puncher

10:09

How surprised are you that this entire Tebow stunt was to get free PR for his book?

Y'know

10:09

I've fallen into a pool wearing a suit. It is not refreshing or joyous.

Joe McMahon

10:10

Miller, Jansen, Chapman, Britton? In that order?

I assume if Kluber leaves with a low pitch count it will be easier for him to start Game 4.

Dave Cameron

10:10

He's starting Game 4 regardless.

You can't throw Ryan Merritt in the World Series.

twb

10:10

three pop ups from rizzo

Paul Swydan

10:11

Probably need Betances in there ahead of Britton.

Dave Cameron

10:12

Nah, Britton is better than Betances.

Ryan

10:12

Still shocked Couglin is starting a World Series game.

Dave Cameron

10:13

He'll be pinch hit for in about 15 minutes.

Joe McMahon

10:13

Dave, no Salazar starting Game 4?

Dave Cameron

10:13

If he's only available for 50ish pitches per outing, more valuable in relief.

Paul Swydan

10:13

He's this series' Tim Lincecum!

Danny

10:13

Random question for Dave/Paul; working on a regression analysis project. Can you think of a non-obvious stat (like WAR/ERA/wRC+/BB%) that might have a sneaky strong-ish correlation to team wins? I thought BABIP might but it doesn't really.

Dave Cameron

10:13

RBIs.

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