NLCS: Rocks vs Backs

[MuresanForMVP]

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Still plenty of tickets available in Phoenix. WTG fans.

Meanwhile in Denver, the games are sold out and scalpers are being arrested. linky

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Wait, the Rockies made the playoffs? I never would have known...

[chim17]

What you guys think about changing the lineup? Part of me is excited because Willy brings a whole different element, and it may calm Tulo down a bit. But part of me hates messing with what has been working so extremely well.

[Mondogarage]

I'm torn on this -- the 1/2 speed threat at the top is dangerous. Remember when we were top 5 in baseball in steals for a while? If Taveras can get on, with a hot Matsui behind him, we can play havoc with Webb's delivery to the middle of our lineup.

Tulo wasn't as hot in games 2 and 3 as he was before, so maybe the switch works, if he's pressing a little bit, but I'm real nervous about it. Taveras is hitting over .400 against Webb, for what it's worth.

I'm not sure I like messing with success, but really, most of Hurdle's decisions have worked out this year.

[Nez477]

Tavares and his bunt single capability could be huge tonight

I think Tulo is more a #5-6 guy in the lineup anyway (will probably move to #7 tonight) as he hits for power and isn't great at getting on base

[chim17]

Ya, Tulo is hitting 7 tonight from all accounts.

I like the speed thing a lot.. just feels crazy to make major (these are not small) changes after such a hot streak.

But if Taveras gets on and can steal second, sac to third, fly ball to score and all the sudden we can manufacture a run in ways we normally can't if we need a run badly.

Either way I'm excited.

[tuq]

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Either way I'm excited.

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I am too. D'Backs in six IMO, get pozzed by the AL team in the next round.

[Mondogarage]

rofl at tuq with his stealth avatar.

The ESPN simulations strongly favor the Rockies winning this. But we ain't playing Strat-o-matic here, either. Oh yeah, Taveras is 2-3 in steals against Webb this season.

I do like the switch, but really, all his games against Arizona were in the first few weeks of the season.

[Nez477]

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rofl at tuq with his stealth avatar.

The ESPN simulations strongly favor the Rockies winning this. But we ain't playing Strat-o-matic here, either. Oh yeah, Taveras is 2-3 in steals against Webb this season.

I do like the switch, but really, all his games against Arizona were in the first few weeks of the season.

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ZOMG Strat reference awesome

I'm replaying the 2002 season, I probably won't catch up to 2007 for like 15 years, but, if and when I do, there is like 0 chance that the D-Backs win the division in a replay

I wouldn't be surprised if we lost the game tonight

I would be mildly surprised if we lost the series... I truly feel bullpens are going to be the key so if ours falls apart then we may have a tough series. But if we stay strong in that area I think we win in 5 or 6 games.

[Mondogarage]

That's just it...the talking heads are...the talking heads (but not The Talking Heads, so I'll Stop Making Sense now)

But for what it's worth, a majority of them seem to think the Rockies will win the series but lose Game 1. If it turns out like that, I can live with it, but I think tonight's crucial matchup is Webb vs. Rockies hitters. If he's on, then we probably lose tonight. If he's not, bullpens won't matter.

[WaffleCrusher]

lol you Rockies fans are funny.