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Yep, there have been plenty of “locks” where the opponent found the key to upset things. Maybe the biggest one involving our club was 2006. The catch phrase heading into that World Series was “Tigers in three.”
Few experts gave us a chance. We had to start a seldom used Anthony Reyes in game one. And he was shaky early but settled in and our offense provided some help to get us a win, and it was mostly smooth sailing from there. The Bengals couldn’t seem to throw the ball accurately and we won in five.
The only comeback from down 3-0 was those pesky 2004 BoSox, who were blown out in game three of the ALCS and then came back to win a close one in game four and won four straight. Ooo, sounds a bit eerie as Rays were blown out in game three and came back to win a close one in game four. But I still don’t see it happening a second time.
Whoa, super cool! As the years tumble along the memories of those long ago heroes dim. And with no one alive that saw them play, it’s up to us to keep their torch burning.
As one who studies history and relishes the game of baseball past and present, I was happy to see Bill Sherdel honored. He was the #2 starter on our first champion, and solid lefty for our club and one of the reasons we went from perennial second division status to consistent contenders for a number of years.
Same here. While the Brewers story is wonderful and I applaud them, I am happy to see the Southern Twin Cities club extend the series.
In fact it would be cool to see the Tampa-St Petey’s win tonight and the Crew win it at home. But I get the sense Milwaukee takes tonight’s contest along the lines of a 7-2 score.
Makes you wonder about how many games in the past might have been changed if they had replay and challenges
Yeah, like game six, 1985 World Series.
No go again for me as I will be over the ocean this evening flying back to the mainland. Might only see one game in this one. If Milwaukee sweeps they will have lost only one post season game I believe.
Like anything, the more resources you throw at analysis and development, the better your chance at success. And again like anything, there is a point of diminishing returns. One of commentators put it in perspective, it is one input.
But there are no guarantees, and as I have said before on here, everything in life has a lot of randomness. You will never perfectly predict most outcomes. But you do what you can to improve the odds. I think the Cardinals are smart to beef up analytics and scouting.
The Crew takes game one. I am in Hawaii visiting my daughter so the games are on kind of early here. She does not have traditional TV so will miss these first couple of games. And there are lots of other things to do besides sitting around watching TV, no matter how compelling the program. 🙂
Will be home Tuesday and will see game three and beyond. Would like to see Palacios do well. I liked him with us and would not have traded him for a bullpen piece.
Yeah, the Brewers have an awkward situation with those Golden Tickets, the money shelled out is sunk cost so I don’t think th buyers should be too upset.
Great memories from you guys who saw some Series’ games. That is something about 1TD being some 60 feet from Flood’s misjudgment. I have seen documentaries where part of the feature is the interview with Flood in front of his locker after the game sipping champagne and articulately talking about the misplay. Curt probably gobbles that ball up 99 times out of a hundred, but with the day game and tough backdrop with the fans he just did not get a good read on it off the bat, as Northrop squared it up and Curt thought he popped it up.
I think maybe with school in session and people busy it’s tough to work in a post season game. There might be a bit of burn out as well after 162 (81 home) games and then the post runs on awhile. From a pure competition view point I liked the World Series right after the season. It was the big climax to the long season. Now there is a relatively long second season. But it’s that way in all sports – more moola from tournament- style sporting events.
I wasn’t sure about the name change either CIF, but now that I am used to it I really like the name. Plus I looked up information on how the organization went about the process to change the name and was impressed. They did a lot of due diligence and did not take the process lightly, knowing how fans identify with their favorite teams so strongly.
Check out the guardians the team is named after. I wouldn’t want to face one of them in a conflict.
Yep, the Florida version of the Twin Cities is a win away, with two games at home to get ‘er done. The Guardians started the series with the momentum but the Rays seized it.
Meanwhile the Crew sits back and waits. Kind of want a 7 gamer here, so Go Guardians!!
Yeah, going to Tampa-St Pete down 3-2 would be tough for the Guardians. And they are down 3-0 early in game 5.
But if the southern Twins take this series then both teams with the best records in their league would meet for the championship. A throw back to the old days.
Yeah, in 2024 I spent a good part of the day at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall, then ventured down to the stadium for the Guardians – Tigers game.
The Hall is cool. They have an area where from what I could tell people can just set up and play. A band was playing with a female lead singer on keyboards, and they played the Beatles “Come Together” and were great! They had a young kid playing bass – really fun just watching them.
I also walked up by Lake Erie which is right there. We had a big rain storm come through but it cleared up and the game was played without a delay. The Guards beat Jack Flaherty that night.
Yeah, those Bucks of young Alcindor and the veteran Oscar Robertson got ‘er done, and the latter day version as well. But for baseball it has been since Joe Adcock, Red Schoendienst, Johnny Logan and Ed Mathews manned the infield. Del Crandall handled most of the catching duties, with Wes Covington, Billy Bruton, and Hammerin’ Hank in the outer garden. Spahn, Burdette and Buhl were the big three on the hill.
Milwaukee was gaga over those Braves back in the day. I believe there was a car dealership that gave Braves players a new car. The bloom fell off the rose though and by the mid sixties they were headed to Atlanta. Atlanta wooed the Athletics before the Braves, but when the city leaders met with Charlie Finley they were put off by his personality and attitude, and then I believe it was at the 1963 All Star game that they met up with Braves’ officials, who were looking into a possible relocation.
Great baseball town, as is Cleveland. As I have mentioned I was impressed with Guardians fans when I was there in 2024. A lot of excitement and quite a few “mom and pop” stands across from the stadium selling Guardians and Indians merchandise. A Bob Feller statue greets you as you go to the main gate.
As I recall, Bloom hired a young guy from the Guardians organization as he was impressed with what the guy had been doing for them.
There are ways for clubs with less revenue to compete. The question though, is can it be sustained. It would seem as players succeed for smaller revenue clubs, they will end up gravitating to the big four or five teams once they go free agent. Can the smaller revenue team keep coming up with replacements? Seems like that will be hit or miss.
I believe most baseball fans are happy to see the Brewers knock out the LA behemoth. And now a chance for a Milwukee team to claim their first championship since before Vince Lombardi took over as coach of the Packers. It’s been awhile.
Meanwhile the Guardians are up a game in the ALCS. No doubt the Brewers will be favored over either AL club. But whoever gets there, it should be a fun Series. And whoever gets there will be the first ever World Series between these two organizations, and these two cities as well.
I wonder if the Brewers will bring some of the ’82 guys back as guests for the Series – Yount, Simba, Fingers, Cooper, Molitor and the bunch.
I see the Guardians go up 2-1 with a 1-run win in game three. In going to a game there in 2024, those fans really get into their Guards.
Like I said about the Brewers and their long journey from humble beginnings, the Guardians have come quite aways as well. From the times playing in the “mistake by the lake” and almost moving, they are entrenched in their community again and beloved by the home faithful.
Brewers look to be on a mission and are the team to beat of the final four. Still need one win though, before getting to their second Series. They have come a long way since those days of Jim Bouton’s Seattle Pilots.
Meanwhile the Guardians can take charge at home today. But most pundits probably have the Tampa-St Pete squad favored to win the series.
Trade Walker – he’s too tall. 😁. I guess in a way, short guys have an advantage due to smaller strike zones. It might be that you prefer short offensive players and tall pitchers.
Yep, Ramirez with a big error while former Brewer Freddie Peralta was sharp, leading to 3-1 Rays win and an even series.
If the Crew can get just one out west, they are good shape. Meanwhile the Guards need to probably take two of three in the “Land” to have a good shot at getting to the big show.
I think numbers and a comparison of players in their era should be the only thing considered in Hall of fame voting. It’s a slippery slope to judge someone. Cobb and many HOFs were alleged racists.
And that is how it’s done for the most part. But betting on your own team crosses the line.
Brewers and Guardians are hot! If one of those clubs can capture the prize, it will be the first championship since Satchel Paige was coming out of the bullpen for Cleveland, and first ever for the Brewers, who were intially born as the long forgotten Seattle Pilots, and the first for Milwaukee since Red Schoendienst was patrolling second base.
Yeah, I am seeing 4pm Central (3pm where I live) for Dodgers-Brewers on Fox, and 7 Central for Guardians-Rays on TBS.
No TBS for me so I will have to follow that one online.
