# MLB: October 2017 — Welcome to the Postseason **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [October 1, 2017, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735 "2017-10-01T15:14:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/341 "2017-10-20T15:09:58Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > If the Astros build a significant lead, surely Joe Girardi will not waste his best arms. He’s not stupid. He’d just ask Adam Warren to pitch four innings or something. But if the game is close, he could burn through the bullpen. If the lead is huge, it would probably be Garcia and/or Monty asked to eat 3-4 innings each. Warren is also reasonable though of course, especially for 2 innings. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/342 "2017-10-20T15:12:32Z")
I’m worried that he might pull the old “start Romine at catcher, use Sanchez at DH. Then late in the came pinch hit for Romine and burn the DH” routine. It could bite him in the ass if the game goes long and he runs out of pitchers/pinch hitters. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/343 "2017-10-20T15:23:09Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > I’m worried that he might pull the old “start Romine at catcher, use Sanchez at DH. Then late in the came pinch hit for Romine and burn the DH” routine. It could bite him in the ass if the game goes long and he runs out of pitchers/pinch hitters. I still feel like we’re carrying 1 pitcher too many. Either Monty or Garcia should be watching and not on the roster and the bench could be one more deep. I would lean towards Clint Frazier but another utility player would also make sense. As it is a 4 man bench with one really only a DH/PH and another as the backup catcher leaves very little flexibility. Our next PH is CC and while he can hit another pitcher would have to run for him. I think he’ll avoid the start Romine trick with only 2 games left. If we’re lucky enough to face the Dodgers in the World Series, he might pull it at home for 1 game again. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/344 "2017-10-20T15:38:29Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > 40 years ago the Yanks got their first World Series win in my lifetime over our old foe the Dodgers. That was Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, and Reggie Jackson became the first person after Babe Ruth to hit 3 HRs in a Series game. I was 16 and it was an awesome power display. The Yankees won the Series, 4 games to 2. 3 HRs in a World Series game: [ul] [li]1926, Game 4: **Babe Ruth** , NYY (in a losing effort; the Yanks lost to the Cardinals, 4 games to 3)[/li][li]1928, Game 4: **Babe Ruth** , NYY (Yankees over Cardinals, 4 games to 0)[/li][li]2011: Game 3: **Albert Pujols** , STL (Cardinals over Rangers, 4 games to 3)[/li][li]2012: Game 1, **Pablo Sandoval** , SFG (Giants over Tigers, 4 games to 0); his first 2 HRs were off of Justin Verlander(!)[/li][/ul] And in 2012, the Detroit Tigers were heavy favorites over the San Francisco Giants. And yet the Giants swept the Tigers. This gives me hope, for the Yankees or the Astros! I say that as a Giants fan. 😃 But, damn, the Dodgers look _ **so** _ strong. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/345 "2017-10-20T16:08:32Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > But, damn, the Dodgers look _ **so** _ strong. Da Bums! ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/346 "2017-10-20T16:34:02Z")
MLB Network is stating breaking news: Dusty Baker and his staff will NOT return in 2018. ---
**Author:** ![Wilson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/96bed5/32.png) [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/347 "2017-10-20T16:38:14Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > MLB Network is stating breaking news: Dusty Baker and his staff will NOT return in 2018. Memo to Dave Dombrowski: Get on the phone, quick! Dusty’s your man! ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/348 "2017-10-20T16:55:59Z")
Dodgers pitching was ferocious! Obviously, it will have a different outcome when they face the offense of the Astros. ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/349 "2017-10-20T17:49:30Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > MLB Network is stating breaking news: Dusty Baker and his staff will NOT return in 2018. “Baker’s replacement will be the club’s fourth manager since 2013.” Still, I think it’s a good move. Winning the NL East this year was no great managerial feat; in fact, with the talent in their lineup, they should’ve won 105 games. Dusty relied overly on the poorer pitchers in the bullpen, even in the NLDS, when much better arms were available. ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/350 "2017-10-20T19:44:02Z")
Not sure if the Nats org will be willing to shell out the bucks for a top level mgr tho. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/351 "2017-10-20T21:15:34Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > 40 years ago the Yanks got their first World Series win in my lifetime over our old foe the Dodgers. I hope that the Yanks can make this a reunion. Verlander scares me tonight but I feel fairly good about game 7 with CC & the bullpen pulling us through. My biggest fear is if Houston knocks Soriano out early and the bullpen gets used heavily in a loss. Then game 7 becomes very dicey. > \*\* > Congrats to the Dodgers & their fans. \*\* The Series oughtta be good regardless of who their opponent is. The Yankees have been arguably as good as any team since August. They’ve gelled at the right time. ---
**Author:** ![Club\_33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/352 "2017-10-21T04:09:34Z")
Kershaw said he hoped the ACLS went 7 and that game 7 went 37 innings. At least he got half of his wish, so far. Let’s see what tomorrow brings. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/353 "2017-10-21T05:10:45Z")
Get some rest Dodgers. The Astros are coming! ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/354 "2017-10-21T14:23:45Z")
To whoever wins Game 7 tonight: win strong, win proud, win with a lot of momentum that you can carry into the next round against… > [@NAF1138](#): > > Da Bums! … yeah, dose guys, dem bums! By midnight tonight, I’ll not only be an **SF Giants fan** , I’ll also be either an **Astros fan** or a a **Yankees fan**! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/355 "2017-10-21T15:21:53Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > To whoever wins Game 7 tonight: win strong, win proud, win with a lot of momentum that you can carry into the next round against… > > … yeah, dose guys, dem bums! > By midnight tonight, I’ll not only be an **SF Giants fan** , I’ll also be either an **Astros fan** or a a **Yankees fan**! 😃 I hope to add you to the **Yankees Fans**. Only fair we use to share a city and even a stadium. The only 2 dugout World Series ever. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/356 "2017-10-21T18:25:26Z")
Chris Bosio and Dave Righetti are no longer pitching coaches for the Cubs and Giants, respectively. > **[Coming off worst season in decades, Giants shake up coaching staff](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/coming-off-worst-season-in-decades-giants-reportedly-shake-up-coaching-staff/)** > > Ron Wotus and Dave Righetti are both expected to be reassigned to the front office ---
**Author:** ![OldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3bc359/32.png) [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/357 "2017-10-21T23:01:24Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > The Series oughtta be good regardless of who their opponent is. The Yankees have been arguably as good as any team since August. They’ve gelled at the right time. Arguably except of course for the Astros who were 21-8 v. the Yankees 20-9 since August and have a better W-L record in the post season. Oh and Cleveland who was 26 and 4 after August and only one game worse in the post season. They do have a better post August record than any in the National League though. ---
**Author:** ![Club\_33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/358 "2017-10-22T01:08:49Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > By midnight tonight, I’ll not only be an **SF Giants fan** , I’ll also be either an **Astros fan** or a a **Yankees fan**! 😃 Haven’t you already had enough disappointment this year? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2017, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/359 "2017-10-22T01:36:11Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > I hope to add you to the **Yankees Fans**. Only fair we use to share a city and even a stadium. The only 2 dugout World Series ever. Ahem. 1944, St. Louis Browns vs. St. Louis Cardinals. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-october-2017-welcome-to-the-postseason/797735/360 "2017-10-22T02:08:32Z")
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