Biggest fear this postseason

[Captain 97]

Biggest fear....

it's happening....

we'll have to face the Yankees our first round.

NEVERMIND!!!!!!!!!! We get Detroit!!!! Better.

Skubal is an Ace of Aces. I would have much rather faced the Indians. But I guess it doesn't matter. gotta role.

Skubal is great but the rest of their pitching staff is trash. Skuball has a 6.6 WAR and their total team pitching WAR is 13.1. That means the other 38 pitchers that took the mound for them this year have a combined WAR of 6.5. They don't seem to have much confidence in their Bullpen beyond Finnegan and vest Vest. They pitched them both beyond 1 inning twice against the guardians. They are going to be scabbing things together for game one because they really don't have anyone decent starters that are rested. I am hoping that the M's can jump on them in game one and then game 2 it will be a low scoring nail biter. Skubal didn't make it out of the 6th either of the times the M's faced him this season so if they can keep the game tight and work hi pitch count up I think they maight be able to steal one from him.

[D-train]

Then you would have two chances to not face him twice

[mostonmike]

interesting, nobhead doesn't seem as familiar to me, wanker is the accustomed brit term here in PI bars, they are rather similar in their imagery. Is American slang as endearing to brits as brit slang to Yanks?

According to AI, "- Wanker: Once a staple of British insult culture, “wanker” is still widely recognized but feels increasingly dated or theatrical. It peaked in the late 20th century and has since become more of a caricature insult—used for comic effect or in nostalgic banter. It’s still common in media and pub talk, but younger generations tend to favour fresher slang like “melt,” “weapon,” or “bellend” "

Bellend is a fantastic replacement - definitely start using that as a Brit Term.

Nobhead is more popular in the north of England. We use it as both an insult also a term of endearment which could be confusing, you have to listen to the overall tone.

The American slang terms these days infiltrate UK culture so quickly thanks to social media that we barely even notice they originate in the US. I saw a post in politics about "Karen's" which is funny because we already have " Karen's Diners " popping up over here.

[Hy Feiber]

Ms 50-50 for the Series.
No holes on offense.

First time since ??

Polanco and Canzone resurgence has been key.

[auroraave]

interesting, nobhead doesn't seem as familiar to me, wanker is the accustomed brit term here in PI bars, they are rather similar in their imagery. Is American slang as endearing to brits as brit slang to Yanks?

According to AI, "- Wanker: Once a staple of British insult culture, “wanker” is still widely recognized but feels increasingly dated or theatrical. It peaked in the late 20th century and has since become more of a caricature insult—used for comic effect or in nostalgic banter. It’s still common in media and pub talk, but younger generations tend to favour fresher slang like “melt,” “weapon,” or “bellend” "

Bellend is a fantastic replacement - definitely start using that as a Brit Term.

Nobhead is more popular in the north of England. We use it as both an insult also a term of endearment which could be confusing, you have to listen to the overall tone.

The American slang terms these days infiltrate UK culture so quickly thanks to social media that we barely even notice they originate in the US. I saw a post in politics about "Karen's" which is funny because we already have " Karen's Diners " popping up over here.

Are they Whine bars?

[gil]

interesting, nobhead doesn't seem as familiar to me, wanker is the accustomed brit term here in PI bars, they are rather similar in their imagery. Is American slang as endearing to brits as brit slang to Yanks?

According to AI, "- Wanker: Once a staple of British insult culture, “wanker” is still widely recognized but feels increasingly dated or theatrical. It peaked in the late 20th century and has since become more of a caricature insult—used for comic effect or in nostalgic banter. It’s still common in media and pub talk, but younger generations tend to favour fresher slang like “melt,” “weapon,” or “bellend” "

Bellend is a fantastic replacement - definitely start using that as a Brit Term.

Nobhead is more popular in the north of England. We use it as both an insult also a term of endearment which could be confusing, you have to listen to the overall tone.

The American slang terms these days infiltrate UK culture so quickly thanks to social media that we barely even notice they originate in the US. I saw a post in politics about "Karen's" which is funny because we already have " Karen's Diners " popping up over here.

Are they Whine bars?

Do you mean, where the waitress sits down at your tale and tells you all her problems?

I looked up "Karen's Diners" and Mike certainly isn't kidding. It reminded me of being in Boston in the 80s-90s when there was a restaurant called "Durgin-Park" -- mostly for tourists and college kids, I think. Standard service and a typical start to a meal: 12 of us get seated and an unsorted pile of silverware is thrown onto the table. (If there are only 11 forks, good luck getting another one.)

(Mike: Sorry to hear that Great Britain is being contaminated like this!)

[Michael K.]

But not the bullpen? Seems like both starters and bullpen dealt with injuries.

Seemed to me like it was more of an impact to the starters, but I could easily be wrong. But wasn’t the only starter io battle an injury or more Castillo?

[Donn Beach]

interesting, nobhead doesn't seem as familiar to me, wanker is the accustomed brit term here in PI bars, they are rather similar in their imagery. Is American slang as endearing to brits as brit slang to Yanks?

According to AI, "- Wanker: Once a staple of British insult culture, “wanker” is still widely recognized but feels increasingly dated or theatrical. It peaked in the late 20th century and has since become more of a caricature insult—used for comic effect or in nostalgic banter. It’s still common in media and pub talk, but younger generations tend to favour fresher slang like “melt,” “weapon,” or “bellend” "

Bellend is a fantastic replacement - definitely start using that as a Brit Term.

Nobhead is more popular in the north of England. We use it as both an insult also a term of endearment which could be confusing, you have to listen to the overall tone.

The American slang terms these days infiltrate UK culture so quickly thanks to social media that we barely even notice they originate in the US. I saw a post in politics about "Karen's" which is funny because we already have " Karen's Diners " popping up over here.

Yeah, of course I am talking like 20 years ago or whatever so that fits. I don't see the brits anymore, not bothering with bars these days. The old expats are Germans.