World Series Spin Thread

[Lorewalker]

A lot happened in the 18 inning game. I sat through the entire thing. Had no clue I had that kind of attention span.

I found it interesting that both teams scored their second runs due to bad throws to 1st base allowing the runner on 2nd to score.

Hoping Roberts does not start Kershaw in game 5 and if so, at the first sign of unraveling, that Roberts does not stick with his "ace" and pulls him. Think we have all seen it before where it gets bad pretty fast when Kershaw does not show up.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Of course he's going to start game 5, why wouldn't he? Or are you thinking Roberts might start him in Game 4 on short rest.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Of course he's going to start game 5, why wouldn't he? Or are you thinking Roberts might start him in Game 4 on short rest.

Why? For the multitude of reasons you have expressed on several threads about Clayton. Kershaw is unpredictable and the Dodgers have to sweep 3 at home. Roberts would never do it but he should use Kershaw as a long reliever in game 5 (and game 7 if there is one). If not then he must keep him on a short leash since Dodgers' run production has been light. It does not take long to see if Kershaw is on his game or not. I would not leave him in to see if he can dig his way out.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Yes he has had post-season problems but you cannot not start Clayton Kershaw.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Yes he has had post-season problems but you cannot not start Clayton Kershaw.

Oh I hear you but just because Roberts starts with him it does not mean he has to hang in there with him. We have seen him enough times get into jams that he cannot get out of. He needs to be pulled at the first sign of trouble. Dodgers cannot afford to fall behind early and hope to stay in it. Kershaw has the potential to be lights out but if that guy does not show up, don't care who he is, he has to be pulled.

Might think I am nuts but I cannot help but wonder if the Dodgers would be better off using several guys for a couple of innings in lieu of a starter.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

Oh I hear you but just because Roberts starts with him it does not mean he has to hang in there with him. We have seen him enough times get into jams that he cannot get out of. He needs to be pulled at the first sign of trouble. Dodgers cannot afford to fall behind early and hope to stay in it. Kershaw has the potential to be lights out but if that guy does not show up, don't care who he is, he has to be pulled.

Might think I am nuts but I cannot help but wonder if the Dodgers would be better off using several guys for a couple of innings in lieu of a starter.

Now you're talking like a Brewer. Right On

Could Counsell be the managerial savant of the future ???

[barrysloate]

Fascinating stat from last night's game:

The top four spots in the Red Sox batting order went 0-for-28. And that's never happened before in major league history.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Now you're talking like a Brewer. Right On

Could Counsell be the managerial savant of the future ???

Exactly Frank. Bullpen by committee. Just another evolution of the game, maybe.