April 9, 200818 yr I know it's not directly a stat related to the White Sox, however, NO team in MLB history has started 0-7 and made the playoffs. In fact only a few have even gotten to .500. I realize this is a unique situation but if the Red Sox can beat up on them the next 2 games and we can do the same this weekend, we could put them in a world of hurt... If the stat holds true again this year, perhaps we'll be competing for the division versus CLE instead of DET? Maybe KC? ;-) Edited April 9, 200818 yr by JohnCangelosi
April 9, 200818 yr Didn't the '97 Cubs start 0-14 or something? I remember Mark Grace on Leno and I think this had a lot to do with it, as Jay was teasing him about it. Anyway, what's bad for the Tigers is good for the Sox. I thought that the Central would be competitive this year, but nothing like '06.
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 01:17 PM) I know it's not directly a stat related to the White Sox, however, NO team in MLB history has started 0-7 and made the playoffs. In fact only a few have even gotten to .500. I realize this is a unique situation but if the Red Sox can beat up on them the next 2 games and we can do the same this weekend, we could put them in a world of hurt... If the stat holds true again this year, perhaps we'll be competing for the division versus CLE instead of DET? Maybe KC? ;-) Well, taking a look at last years final standings, in order for them to get to 96 Wins, which was the total it took to win the AL Central last year, they would have to go 96 and 59 the rest of the way. That's a .619 Win%. No one was over .593 last year. It can be done but their start is definitely not helping them Edited April 9, 200818 yr by pcullotta
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 02:33 PM) The Sox dropped more than seven in a row in '05 didn't they? 8 I believe, but they were 319 games above .500 at the time, so it almost didn't matter. Edited April 9, 200818 yr by Y2HH
April 9, 200818 yr Author QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 01:34 PM) 8 I believe, but they were 319 games above .500 at the time, so it almost didn't matter. Yes, that's true, it was August of 05 when they dropped 7 or 8 in a row. The point, however, is to start off the season this way. I know in theory it shouldn't matter, but like mentioned above they now have to play .620 ball to get to 96 wins. My point, also, is if Boston can take care of them the next two games and we hit em in the mouth over the weekend like we know we can....it sounds strange to say in April....but they can almost be in a hole too big to get out of?
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 02:48 PM) <!--quoteo(post=1608127:date=Apr 9, 2008 -> 01:34 PM:name=Y2HH)-->QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 01:34 PM) <!--quotec-->8 I believe, but they were 319 games above .500 at the time, so it almost didn't matter. Yes, that's true, it was August of 05 when they dropped 7 or 8 in a row. The point, however, is to start off the season this way. I know in theory it shouldn't matter, but like mentioned above they now have to play .620 ball to get to 96 wins. My point, also, is if Boston can take care of them the next two games and we hit em in the mouth over the weekend like we know we can....it sounds strange to say in April....but they can almost be in a hole too big to get out of? I absolutly agree. Losing early sets a BAD tone for a team and often causes doubt, which compounds upon itself and gets worse as time goes on. Then, by the time they do recover, it's often too late. See the Indians in 05 for reference.
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 02:33 PM) The Sox dropped more than seven in a row in '05 didn't they? The Sox lost 7 in a row in 2005, the Cards lost 8 in a row in 2006. Just looking at the recent WS winners, most have losing streaks of 5 or 6 games at some point in the season. (Last year's Sawks are the exception -- they had a few 4-game losing streaks, and no 5+-game streaks.)
April 9, 200818 yr The Sox have a 5 game winning streak, that's all I care about. But it doesn't matter to me how long they go winless. I'd like Cleveland to have a similar streak too.
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 02:53 PM) I absolutly agree. Losing early sets a BAD tone for a team and often causes doubt, which compounds upon itself and gets worse as time goes on. Then, by the time they do recover, it's often too late. See the Indians in 05 for reference. there bullpen is worse than ours from last year. and that rotation..i dunno
April 9, 200818 yr ESPN still thinks it's the Yankees and Red Sox in the World Series so stats don't mean much. B)
April 9, 200818 yr I don't see how the tigers can keep this up, but they do have injuries and they could have more. And alex gordon and billy butler are raking with bannister dealing...who can say what will happen in the crazy AL central
April 9, 200818 yr Even after their brutal start, they still are projected to win more games than the Sox (from Accuscore): http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ar1j...o&type=lgns This thread can probably be merged with this one in the DC: http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63696 Edited April 9, 200818 yr by RME JICO
April 9, 200818 yr Too early to be thinking of a Detroit fade this year. But, they do have suspect pitching
April 9, 200818 yr QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 01:34 PM) 8 I believe, but they were 319 games above .500 at the time, so it almost didn't matter. Yes, but it made for one of longest weeks in my life.
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