Just so we're clear about something

[Jay]

But it shouldn't, junky. The only chance KC has is if our pitching is atrocious.

 

So 50% then?

[stormngt]

The Angels are the favorites. The Royals, in particular their running game and nasty threesome in the bullpen, could give the Angels problems, but it would be a significant upset if they take the series.

 

I'm guessing the Angels win the series in four games, maybe three. Upsets do happen, though.

This on the basis that our Shoemaker is healthy.

 

If he doesn't pitch well than I would disagree.  In fact, if I wasn't an Angel fan and was a gambler I would seriously look at what odds I can get for the Royals.  If they are good enough it maybe worth the gamble.  The fact is:  Weaver, Wilson, Rasmus and bullpen  is not a good playoff rotation.  A healthy Shoemaker than yes, I would say the Angels are favorites.  

[stormngt]

If Weaver, Shoe, and the bullpen pitch they way we expect them than the Angels are heavy favorites.

[ABC]

Pointless threads like this are why I try to steer clear of the main board. Especially during times like this.

 

 

Some people like to see their own threads on the board. Even if void of anything interesting. I'm glad I found out that the Angels are the favs and upsets happen. 

[Brandon]

Pointless threads like this are why I try to steer clear of the main board. Especially during times like this.

 

But I dig the Obamaesque thread title.

[QuinlansMinion]

I think were like the 13 Red Sox. We have our Lester, the best lineup in the postseason, and a great pen.

[laagamer]

I guess it'll come down to who outscores their opponent every game.

Or something like that.

[stormngt]

Just so we're clear about something...

 

...I'm blaming this thread if the Angels lose the ALDS. Not the pitching. Not the offense. Not KC playing better baseball. Not Mike Scioscia. This. Thread.

Is it too early to start a F'n Angelsjunky thread?????

[Chimi]

Their big 3 at the back of the bullpen is a non issue as long as we're winning.  If we're not scoring runs before the 7th or 8th inning, we're in big trouble no matter who we're playing.

[Angelsfirst]

No whammies, no whammies, no whammies..

[Coachbulldog]

The Angels are the favorites. The Royals, in particular their running game and nasty threesome in the bullpen, could give the Angels problems, but it would be a significant upset if they take the series.

 

I'm guessing the Angels win the series in four games, maybe three. Upsets do happen, though.

 

The Angels are the favorites because they are by far a better team. Beside Alex Gordon, there isn't a player in Kansas City's starting lineup that would start for the Angels. I suppose anything can happen in a best of five series, but usually talent wins out.

 

The Royals running game looked good against Oakland but keep this in mind, the potential for KC to run themselves out of a game is very high.

 

As for the Royals bullpen, KC has to be ahead in the 7th inning for them to be a factor. 

[CanadianHalo]

Lets not forget the Royals have been playing meaningful ball for quite some time now. While the Angels have been standing around with their fingers up their noses for the last month.

[Blarg]

I'm thinking it's about a 65% jinx. MAYBE 60%

I thought you said this was a pointless thread, why are you posting in it?

[angelskirt]

"but it would be a significant upset if they take the series"

 

 

d'oh 

 

You're kind of a weird dude/girl or whatever you are.

[Oz27]

Unexpected stuff happens in the playoffs all the time. Much more unlikely stuff than the Angels losing this series happens in the playoffs all the time. Yeah, we're favorites, but a few people are certainly getting overconfident.

[ABC]

Unexpected stuff happens in the playoffs all the time. Much more unlikely stuff than the Angels losing this series happens in the playoffs all the time. Yeah, we're favorites, but a few people are certainly getting overconfident.

 

1. Baseball is the least likely sport to have upsets.

2. Angels will win all three easily. Royals will be lucky to score one run combined.

[SoCALkid]

The Angels are the favorites. The Royals, in particular their running game and nasty threesome in the bullpen, could give the Angels problems, but it would be a significant upset if they take the series.

 

I'm guessing the Angels win the series in four games, maybe three. Upsets do happen, though.

Lol@ Nasty Threesome

[DW711]

The Angels are the favorites. The Royals, in particular their running game and nasty threesome in the bullpen, could give the Angels problems, but it would be a significant upset if they take the series.

 

I'm guessing the Angels win the series in four games, maybe three. Upsets do happen, though.

 

Before this game even started...I thought the Angels would win it in 5 games.

The Tigers I'll say in 5 (even though they lost)

Nats in 4

Dodgers in 4

[tomsred]

Funny that you see game #3 an an "automatic loss."  I see it as an opportunity for an upset, similar to Kansas City winning tonight.  But whatever floats your boat, I guess.

[Angel Oracle]

1. Baseball is the least likely sport to have upsets.

2. Angels will win all three easily. Royals will be lucky to score one run combined.

Rolls eyes.

[Redondo]

But it shouldn't, junky. The only chance KC has is if our pitching is atrocious.

 

Or our offense doesn't show up.

[tdawg87]

You're on thin ice, AJ.

[Jay]

1. Baseball is the least likely sport to have upsets.

2. Angels will win all three easily. Royals will be lucky to score one run combined.

 

haha

[papawealey]

Nostradamus in this thread.

[Taylor]

Now they will get swept.

 

Agreed.