I'm trying to get more info on how this came about but I think this may be Kershaw telling Donny B that he wants the start. I can't honestly believe this was a straight decision without consulting or being pressed by Kershaw to go. As a Dodger fan, I feel as if its a good and bad decision as they are doing anything and everything to advance and win. On the flip side, the over reaction can't have Nolasco and and the other starters too much confidence as their managers are scratching them off...
Anyway, I had the series bet looking to cash tonight but I'm going heavy on ML And RL as well! Went to last night game and can only imagine the atmosphere tonight. IT WILL BE JUMPIN!!!!
Anyway, I had the series bet looking to cash tonight but I'm going heavy on ML And RL as well! Went to last night game and can only imagine the atmosphere tonight. IT WILL BE JUMPIN!!!!
Could not agree more.
I'm a Braves fan. So of course I don't want to see Kershaw.
BUT - I'm also a lifelong ballplayer, and I totally disagree with this move, regardless of result.
Kershaw just threw the 2nd most pitches he's thrown all year - 124 - and now he's going to come back on short rest in a park that the ball flies out of? Tired pitches stay up. Balls that stay up get hit out. Plus, he's already proven he can win in Atlanta. Add that to the fact that LA is facing Garcia...and I just don't get it.
I understand it from the perspective that it aligns his staff for the next series, but could backfire huge.
No way I'd lay -220 on a guy on short rest. But there may be a little value in getting 2:1 on your money with Garcia.
I'm a Braves fan. So of course I don't want to see Kershaw.
BUT - I'm also a lifelong ballplayer, and I totally disagree with this move, regardless of result.
Kershaw just threw the 2nd most pitches he's thrown all year - 124 - and now he's going to come back on short rest in a park that the ball flies out of? Tired pitches stay up. Balls that stay up get hit out. Plus, he's already proven he can win in Atlanta. Add that to the fact that LA is facing Garcia...and I just don't get it.
I understand it from the perspective that it aligns his staff for the next series, but could backfire huge.
No way I'd lay -220 on a guy on short rest. But there may be a little value in getting 2:1 on your money with Garcia.
