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Griff · 09-21-2005, 09:08 PM

Wow! How bout these pennant/wild card races? [obnoxious]BTW THEEEEEEEEE YYYAAAAANNKKKEEEEEES WIN![/fan]

smoothmoniker · 09-22-2005, 09:02 AM

oh, is it still a race? I thought they had just decided to give the whole thing to the world's most awesomest angels.

We went to the park last night with a bunch of friends, and my daughter saw them play for the first time. They managed to put a win up for her. What a blast.

Here's my prediction - Angels get both the Cy Young award with Bartolo Colon, and the MVP with Vladamir Guerrero.

Griff · 09-22-2005, 01:35 PM

I believe it is time to stick a fork in Oakland..... yep sure nuff, they've been on the grill too long, they're done.

WabUfvot5 · 09-24-2005, 03:17 AM

I'm a huge Oakland fan (even got playoff tickets in advance) but this game tonight sorta cemented it. it really comes down to the 4 game series with the Angles but they A's just don't have it this year. Having Crosby out for a time and Harden gone so long + all the other injuries was just too much for a rookie laden team like this. Next year will be something though. Blanton has found his way, Harden should be back, Haren has been spot on, Saarloos is decent. Swisher won't be a rookie either.

It'll be interesting to see what teams fail once they get in the playoffs. Some teams have been protected by their strong batting lineup and it won't be so easy in the playoffis with more equally matched teams. Once again the Cardinals look strong but we know what happened last year.

Griff · 09-24-2005, 07:07 AM

You still have to give the schedulers the nod for lining up these season ending series. Oakland still has their shot.

I think the number of games inside the the division hurts the teams with better pitching. Opponents see the same arms again and again, they will hit them, so the best teams may not be the ones in the playoffs. *shrug* I guess maybe they just play too many games but I'll listen to or watch as many as possible.

smoothmoniker · 09-24-2005, 08:40 AM

After watching last night's game agains the Devil Rays, and seeing how many Angels played a part in the victory, I was reminded again of how brilliantly that team is managed. Even without big bats swinging, their kind of small ball can just punish you with hits, moving guys around, stealing bases. How many teams do you see where a .300+ hitter is willing to lay down a left side bunt to move a base runner around?

Not to mention the fact that they are one of the most error-free teams in baseball. I really like our chances this year in the post-season. We got hot at the right time, our pitching is back where it needs to be, and our offense is back to being productive.

To me, that smells like World Series, baby.

Griff · 09-24-2005, 08:51 AM

That is the most irritating thing about the Yanks this year. They are not that good at small ball. They don't move the runner over. Part of the problem is Torres fixation on playing established players. Bubba Crosby plays the best defensive outfield on the team, lays down bunts, steals bases, and rides the bench. They are streaky because they rely on the long ball, well that and so so pitching...

plthijinx · 10-03-2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

....Here's my prediction - Angels get both the Cy Young award with Bartolo Colon.....

that's a safe bet.

for the national league i see Roger Clemens or Chris Carpenter....

(Go 'stros!)

elSicomoro · 10-03-2005, 01:46 PM

Kids, let me settle things for you right now.

Cardinals.

The Cardinals will beat the Padres like ugly children, then handle the Braves. Then they will banish the Angels like St. Michael banished Lucifer.

Cardinals in 6, baby!

plthijinx · 10-03-2005, 01:49 PM

your dreaming!

elSicomoro · 10-03-2005, 02:01 PM

I am dreaming...I am dreaming of standing along Market Street early next month, as the Cardinals parade down the street with that championship trophy.

If you think the Astros are going to the Series...well, could you please share with me whatever it is that you're smoking?

smoothmoniker · 10-03-2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycamore

Kids, let me settle things for you right now.

Cardinals.

The Cardinals will beat the Padres like ugly children,

Goes without saying. Let's hear it for teams that win their division with a losing record - huzahh!

Quote:

Then they will banish the Angels like St. Michael banished Lucifer.

Cardinals in 6, baby!

You've clearly never seen a team that can manufacture runs like the Angels. In there last series, they scored runs with *no hits*!! walk, steal, steal, bunt

That's angels baseball. And it'll tear up the Yankees, and it'll tear up the Cardinals.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2005, 02:15 PM

The Cards had the lowest ERA in the majors this season, gave up the fewest earned runs, the 2nd fewest runs overall and were 5th-lowest in giving out walks.

The Angels are a good team. They can get past any of the teams in the AL...but not the Cardinals.

plthijinx · 10-03-2005, 02:53 PM

I'm taking it a series at a time. We did get the Atlanta "monkey" off our back last year. and the cards will most likely beat out the 'stros but it won't be a sweep this time.

oh, and Syc - *holding in smoke* "ear" *passes 5 foot bong*

elSicomoro · 10-03-2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plthijinx

I'm taking it a series at a time. We did get the Atlanta "monkey" off our back last year. and the cards will most likely beat out the 'stros but it won't be a sweep this time.

It wasn't a sweep last year--it went 7 games. Remember, dopesmoker?

09-21-2005, 09:08 PM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Bazeball Wow! How bout these pennant/wild card races? [obnoxious]BTW THEEEEEEEEE YYYAAAAANNKKKEEEEEES WIN![/fan] __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-22-2005, 09:02 AM	#2
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	oh, is it still a race? I thought they had just decided to give the whole thing to the world's most awesomest angels. We went to the park last night with a bunch of friends, and my daughter saw them play for the first time. They managed to put a win up for her. What a blast. Here's my prediction - Angels get both the Cy Young award with Bartolo Colon, and the MVP with Vladamir Guerrero. __________________ to live and die in LA

09-22-2005, 01:35 PM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I believe it is time to stick a fork in Oakland..... yep sure nuff, they've been on the grill too long, they're done. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-24-2005, 07:07 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	You still have to give the schedulers the nod for lining up these season ending series. Oakland still has their shot. I think the number of games inside the the division hurts the teams with better pitching. Opponents see the same arms again and again, they will hit them, so the best teams may not be the ones in the playoffs. shrug I guess maybe they just play too many games but I'll listen to or watch as many as possible. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-24-2005, 08:40 AM	#6
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	After watching last night's game agains the Devil Rays, and seeing how many Angels played a part in the victory, I was reminded again of how brilliantly that team is managed. Even without big bats swinging, their kind of small ball can just punish you with hits, moving guys around, stealing bases. How many teams do you see where a .300+ hitter is willing to lay down a left side bunt to move a base runner around? Not to mention the fact that they are one of the most error-free teams in baseball. I really like our chances this year in the post-season. We got hot at the right time, our pitching is back where it needs to be, and our offense is back to being productive. To me, that smells like World Series, baby. __________________ to live and die in LA

09-24-2005, 03:17 AM	#4
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	I'm a huge Oakland fan (even got playoff tickets in advance) but this game tonight sorta cemented it. it really comes down to the 4 game series with the Angles but they A's just don't have it this year. Having Crosby out for a time and Harden gone so long + all the other injuries was just too much for a rookie laden team like this. Next year will be something though. Blanton has found his way, Harden should be back, Haren has been spot on, Saarloos is decent. Swisher won't be a rookie either. It'll be interesting to see what teams fail once they get in the playoffs. Some teams have been protected by their strong batting lineup and it won't be so easy in the playoffis with more equally matched teams. Once again the Cardinals look strong but we know what happened last year.

09-24-2005, 08:51 AM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	That is the most irritating thing about the Yanks this year. They are not that good at small ball. They don't move the runner over. Part of the problem is Torres fixation on playing established players. Bubba Crosby plays the best defensive outfield on the team, lays down bunts, steals bases, and rides the bench. They are streaky because they rely on the long ball, well that and so so pitching... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-03-2005, 01:46 PM	#9
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Kids, let me settle things for you right now. Cardinals. The Cardinals will beat the Padres like ugly children, then handle the Braves. Then they will banish the Angels like St. Michael banished Lucifer. Cardinals in 6, baby!

10-03-2005, 01:49 PM	#10
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	your dreaming! __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

10-03-2005, 02:01 PM	#11
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I am dreaming...I am dreaming of standing along Market Street early next month, as the Cardinals parade down the street with that championship trophy. If you think the Astros are going to the Series...well, could you please share with me whatever it is that you're smoking?

10-03-2005, 02:15 PM	#13
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	The Cards had the lowest ERA in the majors this season, gave up the fewest earned runs, the 2nd fewest runs overall and were 5th-lowest in giving out walks. The Angels are a good team. They can get past any of the teams in the AL...but not the Cardinals.

10-03-2005, 02:53 PM	#14
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	I'm taking it a series at a time. We did get the Atlanta "monkey" off our back last year. and the cards will most likely beat out the 'stros but it won't be a sweep this time. oh, and Syc - holding in smoke "ear" passes 5 foot bong __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream. Last edited by plthijinx; 10-03-2005 at 02:56 PM.

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