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Yankees vs. Indians Wild Card Game 1 Chat

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Meg Rowley

7:55

that and the situational bullpen deployment has been really excellent all season for them

Dan Szymborski

7:56

Here's the thing on Baez - his approach isn't *that* much worse than it used to be. He just isn't crushing fastballs like he once did.

There was some back luck, but he was really just meh in any case.

Logan

7:56

Nine career post-season HRs already for Judge. Is he the currently active player who is the best bet to break the all time record (Manny Ramirez at 29)?

Eric A Longenhagen

7:57

Tom Hatch in there for Jays now

Dan Szymborski

7:57

I think only Cruz has more than 10 among actives and he certainly doesn't have time.

So Judge would be best bet.

7:58

Mike Trout!

5 Run Homer

7:59

Judge is already 28? Jeez I knew he was an old rookie but wow

Meg Rowley

7:59

The way Luke Voit remade his body, especially after the injury, is really impressive.

5 Run Homer

7:59

I like Hatch a fair bit but is he the best guy here?

Bigfoot Erotica

8:00

Re: the Indians Meg you are totally right, they made no effort to acquire talent despite a window, but I'm not sure Bauer was winning them the division last year. I assume they will turn Quantrill into an ace, and does Paul Shuey have a son that plays? They may form a heckuva rotation with the offspring of 90's journeyman relievers.

Sam

8:00

I love watching Voit hit, such a fun swing

Meg Rowdy Tellez

8:01

What happened to Jimmy Yacabonis?

Dan Szymborski

8:01

He's in DFA limbo.

Miguel Cabrera

8:01

I swear I'm still active, Dan. And sure, my performance says I don't have time to break that record, but my contract says I do!

Meg Rowley

8:01

He was bad in a weird, smoke-filled start against the A's.

Guest

8:03

Was Chris Bassitt really the AL Pitcher of the Month for September? Is he the most underrated player in baseball?

Dan Szymborski

8:03

Yes, and I wouldn't go that far yetr

Meg Rowley

8:03

these A's fans, always hounding us about Bassitt.

8:04

oh come on, that joke was good

I have lots of friends!

Dan Szymborski

8:04

I appreciate bad puns.

Derek

8:04

Meg I tried to give an emoji reaction to that joke but I can't in this chat apparently :(

Dan Szymborski

8:04

I'm the only one to turn the emoji on, I think.

Eric A Longenhagen

8:04

top 9 in Tampa. Fairbanks on for the Rays

Not John Smoltz

8:05

I, too, approve of Meg's puns

Matt

8:06

Are the Rays the most frustrating team to play against? Their defensive positioning is nearly flawless & they have about 400 great relivers to throw at you

Bolt Lightning

8:06

How is everyone feeling about Vlad Jr?

Eric A Longenhagen

8:06

I'm still in on him as an eventual multi-time All Star, but tough to project him sa an generational talent anymore, especially since he seems ticketed for DH duty.

Appa Yip Yip

8:07

If the Rays keep it together, Willy Adames won this game for them by robbing two hits that would have scored runs. Also Snell. But also Adames.

Eric A Longenhagen

8:07

It seemed like Austin Meadows was emerging as their best player last year and now I think it's Lowe and Willy.

Not John Smoltz

8:07

How bad/good does a *blank* for his last *blank* need to be to warrant a mention? 3 for 21 is like... Not abnormal for a good hitter

Dan Szymborski

8:08

People seem to forget (not Eric or Meg) that Vladito is just 21.

Meg Rowley

8:09

Not so bad that I feel guilty mentioning it but worse than the broadcasts ever allow? Like, not early 2018 Kole Calhoun or (gestures at Chris Davis) but closer to that than 3 for 21.

Eric A Longenhagen

8:09

I agree Dan but that's part of what makes his size scary, too.

Dan Szymborski

8:09

Large Adult Legend Son

Eric A Longenhagen

8:09

Lourdes Gurriel double.

8:10

teoscar up as the tying run

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