World Series 2008 Game 1 Thread

by **Trent Steele** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 17:53:51

FTN wrote:So using that as a template.

1. Good starting pitching, namely power guys with big K rates.
2. Good team defense
3. A good bullpen, namely a good closer

The problem is using the "team" concept in assessing regular season results. If the regular season were scheduled like the postseason (two off days a week), the season would by 11 months long, Lidge and Madson would combine to throw 280 innings, Kendrick/Eaton would throw 0, and the Phillies would carry a 10 man pitching staff.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 20:09:58

Shane Victorino was on third with one out in the second inning of Game 1, with the Phillies winning 2-0, when Jimmy Rollins sent a pop fly into shallow center field. Victorino tagged up and tried to score. But Rays center fielder B.J. Upton threw him out at the plate. Victorino said he thought third-base coach Steve Smith said, "Go!" when in reality he said, "No!"

"I'm not second-guessing anything," Victorino said. "It was part miscommunication. That's the way it is. I was out. [Upton] made a great throw. But we got the win. We were able to overcome some things and get the win."

by **JFLNYC** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 20:12:24

Might I suggest Smith use the word "stay" instead of "no?"

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