2013 Playoffs Game Thread

[CubInOK]

I got into a discussion today with a Cardinals fan that thinks they should trade for Mike Trout. #bfib

[Sammy Sofa]

Well....he's right. All teams SHOULD trade for Mike Trout. Edited October 10, 2013 by Sammy Sofa

[XZero771679666304]

It'll never happen, but I wonder what it would cost the Cardinals? If I were Dipoto and the Cards called, My asking price would start with Miller, Martinez, Wong and Taveras. And I'd want another couple of their top 10 prospects on top of that. At least.

[SouthSideRyan]

It'll never happen, but I wonder what it would cost the Cardinals? If I were Dipoto and the Cards called, My asking price would start with Miller, Martinez, Wong and Taveras. And I'd want another couple of their top 10 prospects on top of that. At least.

 

Absolutely not.

[davell]

For Trout? If I'm the Angels, I do it if they send Miller, Wacha, Rosenthal, Martinez, Taveres, and Adams.

[UMFan83]

For Trout? If I'm the Angels, I do it if they send Miller, Wacha, Rosenthal, Martinez, Taveres, and Adams.

 

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

[XZero771679666304]

For Trout? If I'm the Angels, I do it if they send Miller, Wacha, Rosenthal, Martinez, Taveres, and Adams.

 

If the Cards were willing to pay that, I'd almost like to see it happen. Almost.

 

That's an absolute haul, a good chunk of their near-term rotation and two of their three best young position players. As other worldly as Trout is, I'd have to think the Cards would lose a good chunk of WAR in that exchange.

 

Then again, others would probably magically ascend from the minors to fill the gaps. Pixie dust and all that nonsense.

[sneakypower]

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

an alarm just went off in SSR's mansion

[Hairyducked Idiot]

The Cardinals have been in 8 of 14 NLCSs.

[UMFan83]

The Cardinals have been in 8 of 14 NLCSs.

 

YEAH BUT THEY DIDNT MAKE IT IN 2003 SO SUCK IT DEADBIRDS

[SouthSideRyan]

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

an alarm just went off in SSR's mansion

 

How are those bad contracts??

[Banedon]

http://deadspin.com/why-your-cardinals-suck-1443513646

[treebird]

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

an alarm just went off in SSR's mansion

 

How are those bad contracts??

 

i think he's joking or referencing something

[UMFan83]

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

an alarm just went off in SSR's mansion

 

How are those bad contracts??

 

I dunno because I'm an idiot. I thought Kendrick especially was a 1-2 WAR player. But CJ Wilson got paid $21 million for ~4.0 total WAR the last 2 seasons. Regardless thats not as bad as I thought. I am wrong.

[UMFan83]

I'd probably try to unload some of their bad contracts too, possibly CJ Wilson and/or Howie Kendrick.

an alarm just went off in SSR's mansion

 

How are those bad contracts??

 

i think he's joking or referencing something

 

I wish I was. thanks for the benefit of doubt tho.

[Guest]

http://deadspin.com/why-your-cardinals-suck-1443513646

 

Fantastic.

[Guest]

For Trout? If I'm the Angels, I do it if they send Miller, Wacha, Rosenthal, Martinez, Taveres, and Adams.

 

If the Cards were willing to pay that, I'd almost like to see it happen. Almost.

 

That's an absolute haul, a good chunk of their near-term rotation and two of their three best young position players. As other worldly as Trout is, I'd have to think the Cards would lose a good chunk of WAR in that exchange.

 

Then again, others would probably magically ascend from the minors to fill the gaps. Pixie dust and all that nonsense.

I'd make them take Pujols back.

[Formerly Snayke]

I'm listening to sportz talk radio and people are freaking out about Magary's article. It's hilarious and sad.

[Andy]

For Trout? If I'm the Angels, I do it if they send Miller, Wacha, Rosenthal, Martinez, Taveres, and Adams.

 

If the Cards were willing to pay that, I'd almost like to see it happen. Almost.

 

That's an absolute haul, a good chunk of their near-term rotation and two of their three best young position players. As other worldly as Trout is, I'd have to think the Cards would lose a good chunk of WAR in that exchange.

 

Then again, others would probably magically ascend from the minors to fill the gaps. Pixie dust and all that nonsense.

I'd make them take Pujols back.

I think any hypothetical negotiations would HAVE to start with them taking Pujols back.

[Guest]

http://deadspin.com/why-your-cardinals-suck-1443513646

My thoughts, his words.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

http://i.imgur.com/MnXnN9R.gif

[UMFan83]

Was hoping for the Rays, Pirates, Braves and A's to win in the first round.

 

So pretty much your typical playoffs for me.

[Cubswin11]

Nice fake rally ensuing here

[OleMissCub]

A's are now 1-12 in elimination games under Beane. Poor guys.

[NOLA]

A's are now 1-12 in elimination games under Beane. Poor guys.

 

Doesn't this demonstrate the limitations of true Moneyball? These losses in deciding games are to Verlander (twice), Pedro, Clemens and Pettitte. Having to decide between handing the ball to Bartolo Colon or Sonny Gray isn't going to get it done. Same thing last night with the Cards/Pirates game.