RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 So, will the Boston - St. Louis WS live up to the standard set by the LCS's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Should be some high-scoring games since both teams have suspect pitching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded67 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Yeah we could see some football-like scores. Hopefully Pedro finds a new "daddy" in St. Louis but the Cards pitching is pretty rough. We call Matt Morris "box of chocolates" because with him, you never know what you're going to get. And the best Cards pitcher Chris Carpenter may or may not play. I tend to think that Schilling and Wakefield could have their way with the Cards bats. Wakefield and that damn knuckleball...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Should be some high-scoring games since both teams have suspect pitching. Boston should have the edge in pitching unless Francona decides to use Petey in relief again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 And St. Louis has a huge edge in managing. Of course I'm going to use the tried and true method of simulating the series: Wiffle-ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NashvillePreds 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Good to see Schilling won't have to bat if he starts games 2 and 6 as expected. Hopefully the Soxs pull it out, but I think they'll find another way to lose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mseguin 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 I trhink this series will come down to middle relief. Boston has a bit better pitching, St Louis has better offense, defense and managing.By theway, havent caught many Red Sox games, so just a quick question. Where does Boston play Ortiz when they play NL? My guess would be first base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponty 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 He wont be playing 1st base. Think Bill Buckner. He will be a pinch hitter in St Louis. They learned that lesson almost 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Yeah but Buckner hit like a girl and the Sox are open to sacrificing a glove for a bat because they put Millar in over Minkie. I say Papi plays first and Millar will *groan* possibly platoon with Nixon in RF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponty 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Mack. Bill Buckner was actually a very good player. Over a hundred RBI's several times in his career. Check out his stats. You will be very suprised.He is one of the most classiest screwed over guys in sports history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 I trhink this series will come down to middle relief. Boston has a bit better pitching, St Louis has better offense, defense and managing. While I agree that Boston's middle relief is better, it won't matter nearly as much when they have to face Walker, Pujols, Rolen, and Edmonds. 2 righties, 2 lefties, and all of them great hitters. And Fenway isn't going to help either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Ponty I'm talking about in 1986 though, he wasn't in there for his stick. Sure he had good years, but I was specifically thinking about that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Boston also has a better chance of a starting pitcher going deep into the game and eliminating the need for much middle relief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 mack.. Buckner had a decent year at the plate in '86.I don't think either team has that great of starting pitching right now. Schilling is hurt, so you don't really know how he's going to play. Lowe looked good the other night, but he's been hit or miss all year. Pedro has been lit up so far. And I like Arroyo's stuff, but he won't be starting. I will give the nod to the Sox in the pitching department, but I'm expecting an offensive series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 .267? I guess that's above average.Edit: He did get 100+ ribs that year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponty 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Keep in mind Mack that he did that on one leg. His ankle was busted up for the whole year. He got a ton of clutch hits as well. He really got a raw deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 He wont be playing 1st base. Think Bill Buckner. He will be a pinch hitter in St Louis. They learned that lesson almost 10 years ago. That foolish. You can't take one of the best producers in the regular season and playoffs out of the lineup. Ortiz will be playing first with Mientkewicz coming in for defensive purposes in the 8th/9th if they have a lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokes 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 He wont be playing 1st base. Think Bill Buckner. He will be a pinch hitter in St Louis. They learned that lesson almost 10 years ago. That foolish. You can't take one of the best producers in the regular season and playoffs out of the lineup. Ortiz will be playing first with Mientkewicz coming in for defensive purposes in the 8th/9th if they have a lead. Ortiz was DH for game 7, why won't he be DH for the WS? I think Millar is going to ride the bench, and have Mientkiewicz play the whole game at first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 there is no DH when the cards are at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokes 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 there is no DH when the cards are at home. D'oh, I thought you were talking about game 1 and 2. I agree then, they can't hold out a huge run producer and clutch player like ortiz just to put a bit better glove in the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 Every run you save is just as important as every run you score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 24, 2004 Any of you Sox fans worried that it has been 86 years since they last won? As in 1986, Mets, Buckner etc... Oh and the whole never beating the Cards in the series thing?Should be fun either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted October 24, 2004 I'm enjoying "The Curse" so I kinda hope the Sox succumb to the power of the Cards lineup, which is absolutely incredible. I'm thinking about watching the game, but right now I am sitting at the computer listening to the internet broadcast of the Michigan-LSSU hockey game. GO BLUE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 24, 2004 Nice to see Williams tossing BP for the Sox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 24, 2004 Nice to see Williams tossing BP for the Sox I can see that hapening all series long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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