2022 Post season thread to the World Series

[biggunsbob]

I just can?t root for Dombroski. Idk if it?s right.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-win-world-series-game-5-2022
Astros grind out tense Game 5, head home 1 win from title.
Verlander's first World Series win secured by late defensive gems by Mancini, McCormick.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/chas-mccormick-trey-mancini-make-great-catches-in-world-series-game-5
McCormick, Mancini save Astros with amazing plays.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-verlander-game-5-2022-world-series-start
Verlander collects an elusive WS win: 'Just an incredible feeling'!
Dusty channels old friend Tommy John to navigate ace's outing in pivotal Game 5.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/1...n-verlander-finally-has-world-series-win.html
After 17 seasons and an incredible career, Justin Verlander finally has World Series win.
Mlive

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/astros-hang-on-for-verlanders-first-world-series-win-head-home-up-3-2/
Astros Hang On For Justin Verlander?s First World Series Win, Head Home Up 3?2.
Fangraphs

 

[tinselwolverine]

Cool.

Verlander finally achieved that milestone.

Wish it could have been done with the Tigers.

Now to the extent I care, which is very little, I hope the cheaters lose.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/framber-valdez-on-starting-game-6-of-2022-world-series
Framber brings calm demeanor into crucial Game 6.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/zack-wheeler-on-starting-game-6-of-2022-world-series
With extra rest, Wheeler feeling good ahead of Game 6 start.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-vs-astros-world-series-game-6-starting-lineups-pitching-matchup
World Series Game 6 FAQ (Tonight, 8 ET/7 CT on FOX).
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-phillies-keys-to-world-series-win
What each team needs to do to win World Series.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-players-choice-awards-2022
Judge, Goldy, JV lead Players Choice Award winners.
MLB.com

 

[biggunsbob]

Dusty Baker wins the World Series as Astros win 3 in a row to take series 4-2

 

[biggunsbob]

Pena mvp maybe ?

 

[biggunsbob]

Freaking Tigers. Make it happen please.

 

[biggunsbob]

Does
Niko Goodrum get a ring ?

I don?t think he was on the playoff roster.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-win-world-series-2022
Out of this World! Astros finish off Phillies 4 - 1 for Series title in six games.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/jeremy-pena-2022-world-series-most-valuable-player
Super rookie Pe?a makes history as World Series MVP.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/phillie...nal,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=715719
Boxscore.

 

[kalinecountry]

Justin Verlander missed the 2020 and 2021 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Already a likely first ballot HOF, he decided to return at 39 years old.

? 18-4 record
? 1.75 ERA (1st in MLB)
? Cy Young winner?
? 1st career WS win in Game 5
? World Series Champion

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fg2RDJ0XgAAgpU4?format=jpg&name=medium

 

[kalinecountry]

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-houston-astros-are-world-series-champions/
The Houston Astros Are World Series Champions.
Fangraphs

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/12/13/watercooler-wednesday-65/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic??..

Today?s subject comes from one of our readers and involves the latest reports of the baseballs MLB used during the 2022 season. Unfortunately, his email found its way into my super-secret baseball files, never to be seen again. I ask that you identify yourself so we may thank you for the topic suggestion.

Turning now to today?s discussion, Dr. Meredith Wills is a sports data scientist, with a previous career in astrophysics. She analyzed over 200 game-used baseballs from the 2022 season and concluded that MLB used 3 different types of balls. This comes on the heels of MLB denying that they used 2 different baseballs during 2021.

Balls were collected from 22 ballparks and they fell into 3 different categories: a lighter ball (?dead ball?), a heavier ball (?juiced ball?) and a ?goldilocks? ball that fell in-between the 2 others. MLB promised that only dead balls would be used in 2022. They claim the differences are natural because they are handmade.

The lighter balls would result in fewer hits, especially home runs. The juiced balls would go further.

But here?s where it gets interesting. The majority of the goldilocks balls were found at special events: Special commemorative games, Home Run Derby, All-Star game and all post-season play.

And here?s where it gets really, really interesting. A good chunk of regular season balls were obtained from Yankee Stadium. Where Aaron Judge broke the HR record.

To clarify, the Yankees have no control over the balls they are sent. But MLB does.

And MLB bought Rawlings, who makes the baseballs, back in 2018. Shortly thereafter, baseballs started to be changed.

What do you think?

Is this simply a too small sample size? Are handmade baseballs the reason why baseballs deviate in weight?

Or is this part of MLB?s plan to infuse more interest in the game by giving an advantage to more high-profile events that may offer more offense ? and attract more fans? Not to mention tv revenue?

What do you believe Dr. Wills' study of baseballs shows?

1. The baseball variance is purely coincidental.

2. MLB manipulated them for purposes of increasing fan interest.

VOTE