tonyho7476 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 23, 2012 -> 10:40 PM) Just to recap the last 44 games.... Sox 21-23 Det 22-22 Exciting s*** in that ole AL Central. Exciting? I guess, but these wild swings in performance really suck to watch. We need to get on a bit of a run here to finish the year and win the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Not pointing at anyone specific but just the general thought, why is it so bad that we are in the AL central? If we were in the east, we would have been eliminated a couple weeks ago, being where we are allows to enjoy baseball right now. Sit back and relax to enjoy the ride, to whatever end. There are ten games left in the season, and we are in first. Who woulda thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Neither team is playing like they want the division. It all comes down to this week. The Sox need to take care of business against Cleveland and hold their own against Tampa. The Sox cannot worry about what the Tigers do, but every loss by the Tigers reduces that magic number. It's up to us as the fans to scoreboard watch. Hopefully the bats wake up for the Sox. They looked dead in LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Sep 24, 2012 -> 08:13 AM) Exciting? I guess, but these wild swings in performance really suck to watch. We need to get on a bit of a run here to finish the year and win the division. You couldn't tell I was being facetious? This division and race are a joke. It's an absolute joke to baseball the Sox or Tigers are taking a playoff spot with the 7th best record in the league, especially with the new format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AL Central is easily the weakest division in baseball. But hey somebody has to win it and hope that it is us. Just get hot here at the end. I do believe that we are better than the Tiggs this year because of their horrible defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 here is an odd question. Historically, how have teams(division winners) fared that have entered the playoffs with the worst record? It always seems like the best season record team seems to get bounced(not always i guess, but somewhat frequently) due to the team expending all of their energy in season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) here is an odd question. Historically, how have teams(division winners) fared that have entered the playoffs with the worst record? 2011 Arizona (94 wins) Lost DS 3-2 vs Milwaukee 2010 Texas (90) Lost in WS 4-1 vs San Francisco 2009 Minnesota (87) Lost DS 3-0 vs NY Yankees 2008 LA Dodgers (84) Lost CS 4-1 vs Philadelphia 2007 Cubs (85) Lost in DS 3-0 vs Arizona 2006 St. Louis (83) Won WS 4-1 vs Detroit 2005 San Diego (82) Lost DS 3-0 vs St. Louis 2004 Minnesota (91) Lost DS 3-1 vs NY Yankees 2003 Cubs (88) Lost CS 4-3 vs Florida 2002 Minnesota (94) Lost CS 4-1 vs Anaheim Edited September 24, 2012 by HickoryHuskers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 24, 2012 -> 10:37 AM) here is an odd question. Historically, how have teams(division winners) fared that have entered the playoffs with the worst record? It always seems like the best season record team seems to get bounced(not always i guess, but somewhat frequently) due to the team expending all of their energy in season Since 2001 (worst division winners)- teams with win totals in the 80's in bold: 01 Cle (91 wins)- Lost ALDS 01 Arz (92)- Won World Series 02 Min (94) - Lost ALCS 02 Stl (97) - Lost NLCS 03 Min (90) - Lost ALDS 03 Cubs (88) - Lost NLCS 04 Min/LAA (92) - Both lost ALDS 04 LAD (93) Lost NLDS 05 NY/LAA (95) - you know 05 SD (82) - Lost NLDS 06 Oak (93) - Lost ALCS 06 StL (83) - Won World Series 07 LAA (94) - Lost ALDS 07 Cubs (85) -Lost NLDS 08 Sox (89) - Lost ALDS 08 LAD (84) - Lost NLCS 09 Min (87) - Lost ALDS 09 StL (91) - Lost NLDS 10 Tex (90) - Lost World Series 10 Cin (91) - Lost NLDS 11 Det (95) - Lost ALCS 11 Arz (94) - Lost NLDS 12 out of 22 worst division winners lose in the first round. 7 more lose in the CS 1 lost the WS 2 won the WS Edited September 24, 2012 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Sep 24, 2012 -> 11:03 AM) 2011 Arizona (94 wins) Lost DS 3-2 vs Milwaukee 2010 Texas (90) Lost in WS 4-1 vs San Francisco 2009 Minnesota (87) Lost DS 3-0 vs NY Yankees 2008 LA Dodgers (84) Lost CS 4-1 vs Philadelphia 2007 Cubs (85) Lost in DS 3-0 vs Arizona 2006 St. Louis (83) Won WS 4-1 vs Detroit 2005 San Diego (82) Lost DS 3-0 vs St. Louis 2004 Minnesota (91) Lost DS 3-1 vs NY Yankees 2003 Cubs (88) Lost CS 4-3 vs Florida 2002 Minnesota (94) Lost CS 4-1 vs Anaheim Very interesting. 2 world series(one win), 3 championship series, 5 Divisional series exits. baseball is indeed a funny game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Very interesting. 2 world series(one win), 3 championship series, 5 Divisional series exits. baseball is indeed a funny game A big part of the quirk in baseball is that there is such a change in personnel usage from regular season to postseason. In the regular season, the #5 starter and backup catcher each play in about 20% of the games. In the postseason, they play very little if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 7, 2012 -> 12:59 PM) Let's use this to track the final 54 games for each team, taking strength of schedule in consideration. Sox vs KC 1-1 (0-2) -1 vs Oak 2-1 at Tor 2-2 at KC 2-1 vs NY 2-1 vs Sea 2-1 at Bal 2-2 at Det 1-2 vs Min 2-1 vs KC 2-1 vs Det 2-2 at Min 2-1 at KC 2-1 at LAA 1-2 vs Cle 2-1 vs TB 2-2 at Cle 2-1 Tigers vs NY 2-2 (2-2) E at Tex 1-2 at Min 2-1 vs Bal 2-1 vs Tor 2-1 vs LAA 2-1 at KC 2-1 vs Chi 2-1 vs Cle 2-1 at LAA 1-2 at Chi 2-2 at Cle 2-1 vs Oak 2-1 vs Min 2-1 vs KC 3-1 at Min 2-1 at KC 2-1 This thread can probably be updated to the 'Road to 85 wins'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 History has indicated that all you need to do is GET IN THE PLAYOFFS. From there, anything is possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Leaning left? Ventura wouldn't confirm that Jake Peavy's next start will be moved from Wednesday to Thursday against the Rays, but all signs point to such a move. Before Monday's game, left-hander Hector Santiago said he was available in the bullpen but had been told to prepare in case he's needed to start Wednesday. That would make sense because Santiago has limited left-handers to a .220 average and one home run in 91 at-bats. The Indians were batting .225 against left-handers entering Monday. Peavy in 7 starts against CLE (2009-12) 3-2, 3.97 ERA, 47.6 IP, 41 hits, 38 K'S 2 starts against TB, none this year 1-1, 11.17 ERA, 9.6 IP, 17 hits, 7 walks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Sox vs KC 1-1 (0-2) -1 vs Oak 2-1 (2-1) -1 at Tor 2-2 (3-1) E at KC 2-1 (0-3) -2 vs NY 2-1 (3-0) -1 vs Sea 2-1 (3-0) E at Bal 2-2 (1-3) -1 at Det 1-2 (0-3) -2 vs Min 2-1 (2-1) -2 vs KC 2-1 (1-2) -3 vs Det 1-2 (1-2) -3 at Min 2-1 (3-0) -2 vs Det 1-0 (1-0) -2 at KC 2-1 (1-2) -3 at LAA 1-2 (0-3) -4 vs Cle 2-1 (1-2) -5 vs TB 2-2 at Cle 2-1 Tigers vs NY 2-2 (2-2) E at Tex 1-2 (1-2) E at Min 2-1 (2-1) E vs Bal 2-1 (1-2) -1 vs Tor 2-1 (3-0) E vs LAA 2-1 (2-1) E at KC 2-1 (0-3) -2 vs Chi 2-1 (3-0) -1 vs Cle 2-1 (1-2) -2 at LAA 1-2 (0-3) -3 at Chi 2-1 (2-1) -3 at Cle 2-1 (2-1) -3 at Chi 0-1 (0-1) -3 vs Oak 2-1 (2-1) -3 vs Min 2-1 (1-2) -4 vs KC 3-1 (4-0) -3 at Min 2-1 at KC 2-1 I think we're done here. Edited September 27, 2012 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 ^ I feel ok about already updating it. Who changed it from 91 to 90? Tigers go 4-2 the last two series. 88 wins. Playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 12:43 PM) Tigers go 4-2 the last two series. 88 wins. Playoffs. I would like to point out that if you donned a Rally Crede, they'd have to go undefeated, because the White Sox would win out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 12:43 PM) Tigers go 4-2 the last two series. 88 wins. Playoffs. More like 3-3 the last two series. 87 wins. Sox go 5-2. Game 163. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 12:50 PM) More like 3-3 the last two series. 87 wins. Sox go 5-2. Game 163. We agree as I just posted the same thing in the Rally Crede thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 12:50 PM) We agree as I just posted the same thing in the Rally Crede thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Final 54 games: Sox 22-25, 7 left Det 26-22, 6 left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'm done with this after this... Final 54 games, with 3 left: Sox 23-28 (suck) Det 28-23 (respectable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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