![]() ![]() Matt Moore, now with the Giants, seeks his first pennant OF Justin Ruggiano – a member of the All-DBAP team – appeared in eight games for the Mets this year, but hasn’t played in a game since Aug. Liberatore appeared in 113 games for the Bulls from 2012-2014, including a 2014 campaign in which he struck out 86 batters in 65 innings. Earlier this year the lefty set a franchise record with 28 straight scoreless outings. Southpaw Adam Liberatore will not pitch for the Dodgers in the postseason, as he will undergo season-ending elbow surgery. The 32-year-old only ever played for the Bulls on rehab stints, making one appearance each in 20. It is unclear if Kazmir will pitch in the postseason after his last start came on Sept. The southpaw made 64 relief appearances for the Dodgers this season. Howell made 31 starts for the Bulls between 20, and returned for a four-game rehab appearance in 2011. LA Dodgers: LHP JP Howell, LHP Scott Kazmir The outfielder spent parts of three seasons with the Bulls (2011-2013), while also making a five-game rehab stint in 2014. Guyer was traded to the Indians at the trade deadline this season and went on to hit. This year he played in 67 games for the Indians, and he combined to appear in 166 games for Durham in 20. Gimenez is in the postseason for the second straight year after going with the Rangers a season ago. 272 with 18 homers while playing primarily second base and the outfield.Ĭleveland Indians: C Chris Gimenez, OF Brandon Guyer This year the utility player, reunited with Joe Maddon, hit. Zobrist, who spent parts of 2006, 20 in Durham, hit. After he was traded to the Mariners and subsequently the Cubs, the 27-year-old posted a 2.82 ERA in 17 games (five starts) for the best team in baseball in the regular season. Montgomery pitched for the Bulls in 20, and was named an IL Midseason All-Star in 2014. Across 30 starts for the Cubbies this year, the 34-year-old went 15-10 with a 3.83 in 30 starts. Hammel, a member of the Bulls in 2005, 20 went 12-16 in 47 starts in his time in the Bull City. He went 2-5 with a 4.13 ERA in 12 starts for the Bulls, while striking out a batter an inning.Ĭhicago Cubs: RHP Jason Hammel, LHP Mike Montgomery, UTL Ben Zobrist Expect some fireworks and playoff drama in this one.David Price looks to return to the World Series with Boston this Octoberįor all the success Price has had at the big league level, he actually wasn’t all that impressive in Durham at the end of 2008 and beginning of 2009. On the Mets end, Noeh Syndergaard will have to live up to his godly moniker and overcome the pressure to deliver a solid game. Madison Bumgarner has shown vulnerability to Mets’ big hitter Yoenis Cespedes and Justin Ruggiano has lit him up for a few homers as well. ![]() The experience edge goes to the Giants who find ways to win on the strength of timely hitting, solid defense, and their aces delivering. ![]() San Francisco New York Mets, Sportsnet. Despite having home field advantage and winning the season series 4-3 against the Giants, the Mets find themselves +190 underdogs. Wednesday, Oct.5: National League Wild Card Game It will boil down to whichever team gets hot first and which team’s bullpen can outlast the other. This game could be a high-scoring game with both the Orioles and Jays boasting heavy bats and prolific hitters and both starting pitchers, Tillman for the Orioles, and Stroman for the Blue Jays have been lit up a few times by the opposing team. The Orioles are the playoffs’ biggest underdogs being as high as +2500 to win it all while the Blue Jays are the most favoured among the Wild Card teams at +850. Tuesday, Oct.4: American League Wild Card Gameīaltimore Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet. The Blue Jays opened as -150 favourites despite the Orioles edging them out in their regular season series, 6-5. It’s a pick’em between the Nationals and Dodgers, arguably the bracket’s closest match-up on paper. The Mets’ opponent, the Giants are playoff monsters but face a steep climb to their fourth championship in seven seasons. ![]() The Cubs who have the best odds according to books could end up rematching the Mets who swept them in the NLCS last time around. The Indians already get a tough test in the Red Sox who are one of the favourites to win the World Series. The Jays came back from a 2-0 series deficit to win and advance to ALCS. Interesting Scenarios: if the Blue Jays win their Wild Card game, this will set them up with a rematch to last year’s unbelievable series against the Texas Rangers. ![]()
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