The Houston Astros ended the season like the Vancouver Canadians did—as champions! The Astros won their first-ever World Series title by outlasting the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.
Even though Game 7 was not exactly a thriller, a number of Vancouver Canadians players—past and present—took to Twitter to voice their opinions on what was still a classic Fall Classic.
Throwback to the last time the Astros were in the World Series pic.twitter.com/Ilm2Wn1Sgp
— Cavan Biggio (@doinitBIGgio23) October 23, 2017
I wanna be like Justin Turner when I grow up
— Gunnar Heidt (@gunnarheidt2) October 25, 2017
This is World Series baseball baby I love it!!!!
— Reggie Pruitt (@rjpruitt08) October 26, 2017
Back to back holy cow!!!🔥🔥
— Reggie Pruitt (@rjpruitt08) October 26, 2017
This is unbelievable #worldseries
— Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4) October 26, 2017
THIS is baseball
— Cullen Large (@cullenlarge) October 26, 2017
It takes 27 outs! #worldseries17
— Kacy Clemens (@KClemens21) October 26, 2017
Extremely jealous @bisc24 was at that game. One of the best games I’ve ever seen! #WorldSeries
— David Jacob (@DavidJacob11) October 26, 2017
Loved every second of this game! This is why baseball is the best, no clock. Always have a chance until the last out is made #WorldSeries
— Jon Berti (@jonny_hustle) October 26, 2017
You have got to be kidding me😳 what a freaking game!!!!!!!
— Reggie Pruitt (@rjpruitt08) October 26, 2017
Heroic pen effort from Peacock tonight. I mean like Silver Star worthy effort
— Ryan Cook (@Cookieswaqq) October 28, 2017
I don’t understand how people can say baseball is boring… ARE YOU WATCHING THIS? 😱
— Kacy Clemens (@KClemens21) October 30, 2017
When you pull starters after 4 innings (Rich Hill game 2) you’re asking for a short/tired bullpen.
— Brett J Wellman (@B_Wett4) October 30, 2017
I see Craig Biggio behind the plate in Houston for every game…I’ve been waiting for a @doinitBIGgio23 sighting
— Jim Tarabocchia (@Jimtara) October 30, 2017
All I could say is WOW #WorldSeries
— Chavez Young (@chavezyoung242) November 1, 2017
As much as I disagreed with the decision to take out Rich Hill there, it worked out for them.
— William Ouellette (@wouellette8) November 1, 2017
I know I’ve said it before but, I HATE the new slide rule into second base. Takes away from the athleticism needed to play up the middle
— Jon Berti (@jonny_hustle) November 1, 2017
All I could say is WOW #WorldSeries
— Chavez Young (@chavezyoung242) November 1, 2017
That slide rule is extremely stupid.
— William Ouellette (@wouellette8) November 1, 2017
I have a good feeling that Joc will be wearing a heater in the ribs next year when he plays the Astros
— Ryan Cook (@Cookieswaqq) November 1, 2017
Shouldn’t be allowed for McCullers to throw 89mph curveballs. That’s a fastball for some of us not an absolute hammer.
— Brayden Bouchey (@UrBoyBouche) November 2, 2017
George Springer…. Mvp? Anyone agree? Like this post! #WorldSeries
— Chavez Young (@chavezyoung242) November 2, 2017
H-Town stand up!!!
— Cavan Biggio (@doinitBIGgio23) November 2, 2017
Crazy that most people don’t know that before this year only 1 man has ever pitched in all 7 games of a World Series. Knowlsy the man!
— Brayden Bouchey (@UrBoyBouche) November 2, 2017
PSA: I know the World Series has been wild but the @OrlandoMagic are 6-2 now #puremagic
— Logan Warmoth (@loganwarmoth) November 2, 2017
Clunker to end the #worldseries but what a showcase for @mlb who should be proud of how many of us were glued to our TV’s all post-season. pic.twitter.com/tIqHIYYfZF
— RobFaiNationRadioTSN (@RobFaiNation) November 2, 2017
Cheers to the 2017 season, ‘‘twas a good one. ⚾️🍻🍻🍻
— Ryan Cook (@Cookieswaqq) November 2, 2017
Well done Astros, well done. What an awesome series!⚾️🔥 #WorldSeries2017
— Nate Pearson (@big_nate5) November 2, 2017
Genuinely happy for the Astros. Lots of good guys over there! 💍🏆 #EarnHistory
— Johnny Stewart (@CanadianClubby) November 2, 2017
Only 147 more days until Opening Day 2018 and 225 days until the Northwest League season opener.
C-Notes
There is still some baseball to follow with major league prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League. A couple of former C’s will be taking part in the AFL Fall Stars Game. 2014 catcher Max Pentecost and 2016 righthander T.J. Zeuch will represent the Toronto Blue Jays at the Saturday, November 4 contest at Salt River Fields.
Pentecost has hit just .216 in 37 at-bats for Peoria but does have a home run, a double and four runs batted in. Zeuch has a microscopic 0.64 earned run average over 14 innings with a 11-4 strikeout-walk total and a 0.79 WHIP.
2014 C’s outfielder Jonathan Davis is slashing .283/.377/.348 with three doubles and three stolen bases for the Javelinas. 2014-2015 C’s hurler Andrew Case has seven shutout innings to his credit with just four hits allowed and a 4-0 K/BB total.
2015-2016 righty Jackson McClelland has a 9.00 ERA over six innings while 2015 lefty Danny Young has an ERA of 18.00 over five innings.
Congrats to Max Pentecost on being selected to his 3rd All-Star Team this year! He’ll be catching in the @MLBazFallLeague Fall Stars Game! pic.twitter.com/h3RVlv74O5
— Dunedin Blue Jays (@DunedinBlueJays) October 31, 2017
Congrats to T.J. Zeuch on his selection to the 2017 Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game!
West Fall Stars roster: https://t.co/3Aa3CXxqN6 pic.twitter.com/yl9ef6DYey
— Dunedin Blue Jays (@DunedinBlueJays) October 30, 2017
Another scoreless frame (1H, 2K) for Saint John, NB’s @caser137 yesterday in @MLBazFallLeague. He’s yet to allow a run in 6 IP. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/4W19OlgBYh
— Baseball Canada (@baseballcanada) October 27, 2017
Here are some other Tweets of interest over the latter half of October.
Leadership Series: Leadership on and off the field with the Vancouver Canadians https://t.co/Far2CQJBoL
— Steve Ewen (@SteveEwen) October 30, 2017
Naylor, Case enjoying strong AFL debuts https://t.co/DE39hosSHq By: Adam Morissette #BlueJays #Padres pic.twitter.com/SnKLZdSIdn
— Canadian Baseball (@CDNbaseball) October 29, 2017
.@BlueJays @caser137 pitches in the AZ Fall League 10-20-17 pic.twitter.com/xZBFZfZwSg
— moose_tography (@moose_tography) October 25, 2017
⚾️Introducing … our @BlueJays imports! ⚾️
We welcome Lietz, Panas and Saucedo to the 2017/18 Cavalry roster #CHARGE #GoCavsGo 🐎 pic.twitter.com/nGuByHbnlN— Canberra Cavalry (@CanberraCavalry) October 26, 2017
Jared Carkuff (@thekuff16) Enjoying Relieving Role https://t.co/KU0oCJtcSp via @JaysProspects @BuffaloBisons #BlueJays
— Jays Prospects (@JaysProspects) November 1, 2017
There are @BlueJays pumpkins and there are OMGOODNESS #BlueJays pumpkins.
Check out @bluejaysart‘s latest creation of @KPILLAR4! Wow! 👀 pic.twitter.com/HmJ9UijZa1
— April Whitzman (@Alleycat17) November 1, 2017
#BlueJays Fall & Winter League Report – Oct. 30
– Busy night in AFL
– Case maintains 0.00 ERA
– Two hits for Vlad, Gurriel, Davis pic.twitter.com/PfCjog9gAa— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 31, 2017
Haha that’s awesome! 🤓 I love that. Hope y’all have a great Halloween night! #HookEm https://t.co/47TR5L8AKf
— Kacy Clemens (@KClemens21) October 31, 2017
Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible in your life!!
— Tayler Saucedo (@tsauce7) October 27, 2017
Having seen Warmoth square up a number of balls this summer, I’d agree with this: pic.twitter.com/7szEvg7GKz
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) October 27, 2017
Connor Panas (@Pan_Man27) Heading to the ABL https://t.co/b89Rzz3Eqt via @JaysProspects @DunedinBlueJays @CanberraCavalry #BlueJays
— Jays Prospects (@JaysProspects) October 27, 2017
Life’s to short to be sad y’all remember that
— Reggie Pruitt (@rjpruitt08) October 26, 2017
We’ll say it again: @KPILLAR4 would LITERALLY run into a wall for his team.
Even if it’s made of bricks! #GoldGloveWorthy pic.twitter.com/tODDFd36NP
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 26, 2017
Fingers crossed.. my guy really deserves it! So proud of him 😍 https://t.co/J5jAuicKfb
— Amanda Pillar (@amandathon) October 26, 2017
Doin’ it with the arm, bat and the glove. 🔥@MStrooo6 led AL pitchers with 37 assists in 2017! #GoldGloveWorthy pic.twitter.com/BXqoBfPZYu
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 26, 2017
No surprise here after all of those jaw-dropping, unreal catches. 💯
Congrats to @KPILLAR4 on being named a #GoldGlove Award Finalist! pic.twitter.com/4BzfLtBZrd
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 26, 2017
He fields his position with smarts, style and swagger.
Congrats, @MStrooo6, on being named a Gold Glove Award Finalist! #StroShow ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/GXmJ6QXUjF
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 26, 2017
Good luck 🤞🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/KyNKWfZ76x
— Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4) October 26, 2017
Posts about TJ Zeuch and the GCL Blue Jays at https://t.co/ms5yNOYcwp. Yes, Clutchlings has finally moved to a new and improved site.
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) October 24, 2017
Recess rules!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/SZOITgLVff
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) October 25, 2017
Richard Urena seeing steady work at 2B in Dominican League. With Gurriel, Bichette, & Warmoth around him, 2B reps are important. #BlueJays
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 25, 2017
All-Dunedin reliever Wil Browning reflects on his time & teammates in Dunedin in the latest 3 Strikes interview: https://t.co/Kh24ubP4rk pic.twitter.com/MmkBBWp4Y0
— Dunedin Blue Jays (@DunedinBlueJays) October 25, 2017
A cup of coffee a episode of Jerry Springer and now I’m ready to lift
— Gunnar Heidt (@gunnarheidt2) October 25, 2017
Tim Mayza (@TimMayza) Looking to Build Off 2017 Season https://t.co/tOWXJ52mgX via @JaysProspects @BuffaloBisons @BlueJays #BlueJays
— Jays Prospects (@JaysProspects) October 22, 2017
#BlueJays righty T.J. Zeuch puts up five zeros for Peoria, remains unscored upon in AFL. Follow the game live: https://t.co/Miu1iSvVX5 pic.twitter.com/Kdhpx0Tk2f
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) October 21, 2017
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