Quote Originally Posted by Dan Druff View Post

Honestly, the Dodgers are just fortunate that they have Kershaw and Greinke going out 40% of the time, and the two have stayed healthy. While the bullpen has screwed up a number of games that should have been wins for those two, it's also huge to have two ace pitchers who can shut down losing streaks. The Dodgers were the last team to lose 4 games in a row this year. They just lost 5 in a row (though have won 4 in a row since), but that hadn't happened since 2013.

I think the presence of Kershaw and Greinke is masking a lot of the team's greater problems. Look at the numbers those two have put up since the beginning of July (and for Greinke, basically all year).
I think you have achieved a clarity regarding the Dodgers that you lacked last year. I can not take full credit. Although I am proud of you. Few fans can seperate hope from reality. Take a bow.

One small suggestion to help keep your mind right. Please refer to your pitching tandem as Greinke & Kershaw. See? Seriously, tell me you are not leading with Greinke in the playoffs?

That the infirm Giants are still this close surprises even me. That folks still seek action on the division title surprises me too. Perhaps you can offer pieces to the WP at a reasonable markup.

Finally, your thoughts regarding Toronto competing 100% for the Championship? Remember the Nationals shutting down Strasburg during their run? My point is that when your players are collectively having peak years that is a rare thing. Saving prospects for tomorrow, saving your ace or similar bullshit during these rare windows of opportunity is always rued for years to come.

You came close. BnP & Lew can provide helpful advice on how to cope. You all can discuss your fantasy bullpens some radio show.