Rangers vs. Ligers ALCS

[mstng86]

CJ is doing nothing but watching money fly out the window. I can't believe how poor he has been this postseason.

[Vertnut]

CJ is doing nothing but watching money fly out the window. I can't believe how poor he has been this postseason.

It's funny how some guys really come through in the play-offs, while others do great during the regular season, then really slump in the play-offs. Look at Micheal Young and CJ as examples. Then look at Beltre and Cruz (My God!) in contrast. To some extent, even Murphy and Napoli have carried a lot of weight, too. Hamilton has been OK, but last year he tore the Yankee's a new sphincter.

[mstng86]

It's funny how some guys really come through in the play-offs, while others do great during the regular season, then really slump in the play-offs. Look at Micheal Young and CJ as examples. Then look at Beltre and Cruz (My God!) in contrast. To some extent, even Murphy and Napoli have carried a lot of weight, too. Hamilton has been OK, but last year he tore the Yankee's a new sphincter.

True, but last year CJ pitched well in the playoffs. This has just been one bad outing after another.

[Vertnut]

True, but last year CJ pitched well in the playoffs. This has just been one bad outing after another.

My point was more about there not being rhyme nor reason as to why it happens. He could be a little tired, and in the case of a pitcher, that's all it takes.

[Nash B.]

It's funny how some guys really come through in the play-offs, while others do great during the regular season, then really slump in the play-offs. Look at Micheal Young and CJ as examples. Then look at Beltre and Cruz (My God!) in contrast. To some extent, even Murphy and Napoli have carried a lot of weight, too. Hamilton has been OK, but last year he tore the Yankee's a new sphincter.

Don't forget that Beltre was 1 for 11 until Game 4 of the ALDS, and Cruz was 1 for 15 the entire series. Anybody can get hot at any time.

[Vertnut]

Don't forget that Beltre was 1 for 11 until Game 4 of the ALDS, and Cruz was 1 for 15 the entire series. Anybody can get hot at any time.

That's my point. With this line-up, someone should come through. 1-11 or 1-15 is just a fraction of how poorly MY is doing, especially compared to his season.

[bcoop]

He's only had 2 starts in this series, but today wasn't his best.IIRC, Oswalt has already said he won't come here.

Any particular reason why he won't come here? Just curious.

[SC457A]

How many freaking home runs have the Rangers allowed this postseason? Seems like almost 75% runs scored against them has been from the longball. This series other than Cruz has any Ranger hit one?

[Big Dad]

CJ's playoff stats and world series stats ..

Ugly

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wilsocj01.shtml#pitching_postseason::none

[Nash B.]

Any particular reason why he won't come here? Just curious.

Ah, never mind. It wasn't him.

[pHILSANITY07]

How many freaking home runs have the Rangers allowed this postseason? Seems like almost 75% runs scored against them has been from the longball. This series other than Cruz has any Ranger hit one?

Napoli in Game 3 against Tampa Bay
Beltre hit 3 Home Runs in Game 4 against Tampa Bay.
Kinsler hit a Home Run in Game 4

[Vertnut]

CJ's playoff stats and world series stats ..

Ugly

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...stseason::none

Dad, I had no idea CJ was that bad in post-season. It's a bit shocking to see those stats in black and white. For the "ace" of the rotation, it's horrible.

[Vertnut]

Napoli in Game 3 against Tampa Bay
Beltre hit 3 Home Runs in Game 4 against Tampa Bay.
Kinsler hit a Home Run in Game 4

I'm a little surprised (and saddened) that Hamilton's not on the list. I hope no one ever tries to compare him to Mantle again.

[mstng86]

I'm a little surprised (and saddened) that Hamilton's not on the list. I hope no one ever tries to compare him to Mantle again.

Why pitch to Hamilton when you have a guarantee out in MY.

[Nash B.]

Napoli in Game 3 against Tampa Bay
Beltre hit 3 Home Runs in Game 4 against Tampa Bay.
Kinsler hit a Home Run in Game 4

So no, nobody else in this series.