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ironhorse2ko
[Edited on 10-7-2008 by ironhorse2ko]
Can the Rays hold on...Rays win World Series
October 07, 2008 at 01:43PM View BBCode
Yea, I said it. Rays win World Series. Although they need to beat Boston to get there, and who ever wins the NLCS (My money is on Philly). Seriously, this team though not overwhelmingly powerful gets the jobs done, a-la Yanks (1996-2000). Lets give credit where credit is due, Tampa wins in six.[Edited on 10-7-2008 by ironhorse2ko]
DeVeau31
Boston and TB is a coin flip...
October 07, 2008 at 01:45PM View BBCode
LA will beat the Phillies.Boston and TB is a coin flip...
happy
October 07, 2008 at 04:29PM View BBCode
LA is a piece of crap team. I hope they win, but they need to get lucky to do it. But its all a crapshoot, so they certainly could.
Bones2484
I didn't realize that a team with the following rankings is so bad:
- 2nd in MLB (to the Blue Jays) in team ERA
- 5th in MLB (behind 3 non-playoff teams) in pitcher Ks
- 5th in NL (behind 3 non-playoff teams) in AVG
- 6th in NL (behind 4 non-playoff teams) in OBP
The Phillies rank behind the Dodgers in all 4 categories above. Granted, they are pretty terrible in SLG, but adding Manny to the team definitely didn't hurt. Don't discount them. They are a much different team than the beginning of the year.
October 07, 2008 at 05:06PM View BBCode
A piece of crap team?I didn't realize that a team with the following rankings is so bad:
- 2nd in MLB (to the Blue Jays) in team ERA
- 5th in MLB (behind 3 non-playoff teams) in pitcher Ks
- 5th in NL (behind 3 non-playoff teams) in AVG
- 6th in NL (behind 4 non-playoff teams) in OBP
The Phillies rank behind the Dodgers in all 4 categories above. Granted, they are pretty terrible in SLG, but adding Manny to the team definitely didn't hurt. Don't discount them. They are a much different team than the beginning of the year.
whiskybear
October 07, 2008 at 05:12PM View BBCode
You know what, let's leave all of this aside -- seemingly-crusty-old-man-but-actually-practically-a-child ironhorse just predicted a World Series victory for the Devil Rays, who are still two days shy of opening the ALCS. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, OK?
DeVeau31
"Can the Rays hold on...Rays win World Series"
Is there a question in the beginning? Does the ellipse erase the question? Can the Rays hold on to what exactly? Then the bold statement of winning the World Series.
October 07, 2008 at 06:33PM View BBCode
can we discuss the title of this thread for a moment please..."Can the Rays hold on...Rays win World Series"
Is there a question in the beginning? Does the ellipse erase the question? Can the Rays hold on to what exactly? Then the bold statement of winning the World Series.
happy
runs allowed is 648, which is also the lowest, but by a significantly lower margin (23 runs vs 2nd lowest. 80 runs vs highest).
And this is all done with an extremely weak schedule, since a large portion of their games were against the terrible NL West.
the 4th place Toronto Blue Jays had a higher differential in runs, and they were playing in the AL East.
October 07, 2008 at 08:41PM View BBCode
LA runs scored: 700. thats 50 behind the 2nd lowest playoff team. and 150 behind the highest scoring team.runs allowed is 648, which is also the lowest, but by a significantly lower margin (23 runs vs 2nd lowest. 80 runs vs highest).
And this is all done with an extremely weak schedule, since a large portion of their games were against the terrible NL West.
the 4th place Toronto Blue Jays had a higher differential in runs, and they were playing in the AL East.
Bones2484
October 07, 2008 at 10:30PM View BBCode
I agree, Happy. The Dodgers aren't a great team by any means (they are better than the 2006 Cardinals, though). But their pitching will definitely keep them in games in the playoffs. Just saying they arent a "piece of crap".
happy
Certainly shouldnt have beaten cubs. Low runs scored low runs allowed means higher luck involved in winning games.
Writing full sentances for suckers. What wrong with me right now?
October 07, 2008 at 11:08PM View BBCode
Shouldve said piece of crap for a playoff team. But this happens often.Certainly shouldnt have beaten cubs. Low runs scored low runs allowed means higher luck involved in winning games.
Writing full sentances for suckers. What wrong with me right now?
DeVeau31
October 08, 2008 at 12:19AM View BBCode
can you do a little research and tell all of us their run differential after the Manny trade please?
DeVeau31
October 08, 2008 at 03:43AM View BBCode
aren't the numbers after the Manny trade more indicative of the team they really are?
happy
October 08, 2008 at 04:35AM View BBCode
I would assume the numbers are a smaller sample size. I would also assume I didnt feel like doing the legwork for you.
ironhorse2ko
HA,HA,HA! Always full of yourself as usual eh WB? We'll just let the chips fall and see who's still standing at the end of this. Oh, and I almost forgot, if I'm a child, then you are most certainly anicent?
October 08, 2008 at 04:58AM View BBCode
Originally posted by whiskybear
You know what, let's leave all of this aside -- seemingly-crusty-old-man-but-actually-practically-a-child ironhorse just predicted a World Series victory for the Devil Rays, who are still two days shy of opening the ALCS. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, OK?
HA,HA,HA! Always full of yourself as usual eh WB? We'll just let the chips fall and see who's still standing at the end of this. Oh, and I almost forgot, if I'm a child, then you are most certainly anicent?
drew
October 08, 2008 at 05:04AM View BBCode
I googled post-Manny run differential - this is from some guy on random forum, so take it with a grain of salt, but anyway:Dodgers Aug. 1 and later (post-Manny): 30-24
Cubs Aug. 1 and later : 32-20
Dodgers run differential post-Aug. 1 : +33
Cubs run differential post-Aug. 1 : +54
drew
head scratch
October 08, 2008 at 05:06AM View BBCode
Originally posted by ironhorse2ko
Oh, and I almost forgot, if I'm a child, then you are most certainly anicent?
head scratch
happy
October 08, 2008 at 05:30AM View BBCode
Crusty old guy young guy is crazy. And i think he called guy who lives in his mom's basement ancient.
dirtdevil
well if some random guy lived in your mom's basement he might seem ancient to you, too.
October 08, 2008 at 12:29PM View BBCode
Originally posted by happy
Crusty old guy young guy is crazy. And i think he called guy who lives in his mom's basement ancient.
well if some random guy lived in your mom's basement he might seem ancient to you, too.
tm4559
i bet the angels would have like to have had manny on their team. instead of, i don't know, a guy who swings at everything that gets thrown up there?
October 08, 2008 at 02:55PM View BBCode
Originally posted by drew
I googled post-Manny run differential - this is from some guy on random forum, so take it with a grain of salt, but anyway:
Dodgers Aug. 1 and later (post-Manny): 30-24
Cubs Aug. 1 and later : 32-20
Dodgers run differential post-Aug. 1 : +33
Cubs run differential post-Aug. 1 : +54
i bet the angels would have like to have had manny on their team. instead of, i don't know, a guy who swings at everything that gets thrown up there?
DeVeau31
I don't know. I think their Teixeira acquisition paid dividends and was the right move.
October 08, 2008 at 02:57PM View BBCode
Originally posted by tm4559
i bet the angels would have like to have had manny on their team. instead of, i don't know, a guy who swings at everything that gets thrown up there?
I don't know. I think their Teixeira acquisition paid dividends and was the right move.
tm4559
[Edited on 10-8-2008 by tm4559]
October 08, 2008 at 03:02PM View BBCode
oh, yeah, teixera is awesome. vlad carried some nice numbers in the series, just couldn't get any help. i was just kidding around, no way the sox were sending manny to the angels anyway.[Edited on 10-8-2008 by tm4559]
tm4559
October 08, 2008 at 03:04PM View BBCode
where does manny go next season anyway, you think? white sox?
DeVeau31
October 08, 2008 at 03:06PM View BBCode
I think he'd like to stay in LA, though the Mets will throw some serious cash at him...as will probably the Yankees...and maybe the Angels?
dirtdevil
i'd guess the most likely spots are either new york team, the cubs or maybe the dodgers. the angels have a crowded enough OF as it is (will manny DH?) and i just don't feel the white sox getting into that kind of bidding war.
October 08, 2008 at 03:20PM View BBCode
why not the tigers? they seem ready to pay pretty much anybody.i'd guess the most likely spots are either new york team, the cubs or maybe the dodgers. the angels have a crowded enough OF as it is (will manny DH?) and i just don't feel the white sox getting into that kind of bidding war.
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