Thoughts on The World Series, Game 1

[Auggie]

Terry Francona takes no prisoners. Win today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. 40+ pitches by Miller? No problem. I love the way he's managed the postseason (easy to say now, of course).

Those two homers by Roberto Perez are huge. Now the Cubs have to pitch the #9 position (or 8 at Wrigley) a lot more carefully.

Watch for the Cubs to be more aggressive at the plate tonight and throughout the series. They will be next time they face Kluber for sure -- won't be taking as many pitches.

[Fix The Stupid]

1. Why the hell was Santana allowed to stay in the game?

I know it wasn't game breaking, but when he had that cramp, they should have been forced to pull him...

Never seen anything like that. There were 3 or 4 trainers out there, giving him water, massaging him...

Baseball is slow enough - that was complete bullshit.

[Auggie]

2. I was surprised Maddon didn't make a fuss ...

the umps allowed it though so it must be okay. Injury delays are not new. When a catcher takes a pitch off the groin or head he's given as much time as he needs to collect himself.

[El Supremo]

3. Francona is now 9-0 in World Series games.

That is pretty incredible. But he did have the luxury of playing the Rockies in 2007.