MLB Postseason

[Judge Jude]

Firpo was the first reliever of any major consequence in MLB history. he led the AL in SV 5 times - though he barely lived long enough to find that out, since there was no such stat in the 1920s and 1930s.

[Sour Masher]

is this the best Big 3 vs Big 3 ever?

maybe only by the best 3rds, but still

I don't know about best, but it is up there. Gonna be fun to watch.

[Judge Jude]

am asking around to see if there have been any better trios and quartets

ASTROS
Cole 185 ERA+ in 212 IP
Verlander 179 ERA+ in 223 IP
Greinke 154 ERA+ in 209 IP
Miley 116 ERA+ in 167 IP (and that's with 16 ER in 11.3 IP in September)

NATIONALS
Scherzer 157 ERA+ in 172 IP
Corbin 141 ERA+ in 202 IP
Strasburg 138 ERA+ in 209 IP
ASanchez 119 ERA+ in 166 IP

[onejayhawk]

Not since the Braves had Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz.

How did the Cubs let Maddux go?

[TranaGreg]

Peacock became just the fourth pitcher in MLB history to finish one postseason game and start the next on zero days' rest and the first since Firpo Marberry for the Washington Senators in the 1924 World Series.

that is a pretty cool record to share. I wonder if in another 95 years (2114!) someone will be quoting Brad Peacock's name again.

(on a side note, this made me realize that there are kids alive today who will hear Rush's 2112 played in 2112!)

[TranaGreg]

Any predictions?

Should be a doozy of a World Series beginning tomorrow ... it seems that Houston is the big favorite, but I think Washington has a really good chance of riding its arms ... I'm gonna say Nats in 7, with Max over Verlander in a classic.

[virgonomic]

Any predictions?

Should be a doozy of a World Series beginning tomorrow ... it seems that Houston is the big favorite, but I think Washington has a really good chance of riding its arms ... I'm gonna say Nats in 7, with Max over Verlander in a classic.

I have Nats in 7

2 coworkers have Astros in 5.

[virgonomic]

Not since the Braves had Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz.

How did the Cubs let Maddux go?

He only won 20 once after that, in his first year with the Braves. Clearly they saw the decline coming and picked him up again in time for him to win 16 for them. I don't think what happened in between is important.

In all seriousness, two words: Scott Boras. Here's what Wikipedia says:

After consecutive 15-win seasons in 1990 and 1991, Maddux won 20 games in 1992, tied for the NL lead, and was voted his first National League Cy Young Award. Free agency was pending for Maddux, but contract talks with the Cubs became contentious and eventually ceased. Both Chicago general manager Larry Himes and Maddux's agent, Scott Boras, accused the other of failing to negotiate in good faith. The Cubs eventually decided to pursue other free agents, including José Guzmán, Dan Plesac, and Candy Maldonado. After seven seasons in Chicago, Maddux signed a five-year, $28 million deal with the Atlanta Braves.

[Gregg]

Not since the Braves had Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz.

How did the Cubs let Maddux go?

They gave him a take it or leave it offer at the All Star break.

They believed they could get 3 pitchers for what Maddux/Boras wanted. They also over estimated his desire to play in Chicago. Evil Hines forced him to move on.

[B-Fly]

am asking around to see if there have been any better trios and quartets

ASTROS
Cole 185 ERA+ in 212 IP
Verlander 179 ERA+ in 223 IP
Greinke 154 ERA+ in 209 IP
Miley 116 ERA+ in 167 IP (and that's with 16 ER in 11.3 IP in September)

NATIONALS
Scherzer 157 ERA+ in 172 IP
Corbin 141 ERA+ in 202 IP
Strasburg 138 ERA+ in 209 IP
ASanchez 119 ERA+ in 166 IP

Probably not better trios on both sides. From fivethirtyeight:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/this-world-series-is-a-historic-battle-of-starting-rotations/

[Judge Jude]

yeah, this is the best one, then.

DraftKings in NJ offering me +170 on Nationals tonight and +192 - almost 2 to 1 against - for the Series.

so I can bet $100 tonight and if Nats win I have $270 (I keep my $100 and win $170).
or $100 for Series and if Nats win I have $292 (I keep my $100 and win $192).

in other news, I am not betting $100 on a stupid sporting event!

but a modest wager seems appropriate, given the odds.

[revo]

yeah, this is the best one, then.

DraftKings in NJ offering me +170 on Nationals tonight and +192 - almost 2 to 1 against - for the Series.

so I can bet $100 tonight and if Nats win I have $270 (I keep my $100 and win $170).
or $100 for Series and if Nats win I have $292 (I keep my $100 and win $192).

in other news, I am not betting $100 on a stupid sporting event!

but a modest wager seems appropriate, given the odds.

I moved to PA and had to close my Draft Kings wagering account since they're not active here yet (although PA has approved sports wagering).

[Judge Jude]

there are at least a dozen legal betting apps in PA now - other than DK, it's nearly as robust as NJ.

the enticements to join are pretty rich in these early days, too - though obviously anyone who isn't sure if they should sign up for a betting app well, SHOULDN'T.

[Ken]

yeah, this is the best one, then.

DraftKings in NJ offering me +170 on Nationals tonight and +192 - almost 2 to 1 against - for the Series.

so I can bet $100 tonight and if Nats win I have $270 (I keep my $100 and win $170).
or $100 for Series and if Nats win I have $292 (I keep my $100 and win $192).

in other news, I am not betting $100 on a stupid sporting event!

but a modest wager seems appropriate, given the odds.

I hope you got in on that +170

[Judge Jude]

I did - for a very modest number.

the Series one I'm not hating, either. arbitrage experts might advise me on my next steps (if I had bet enough money to make it worth their while).