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 starrider |
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Posts: 15 (02/16/07 10:48 AM) |
DeBrun, the 10K includes losses as far back as the late 1800's.
It's still quite shameful though. If my memory serves the Cubs are right there with us in the race to get there first. |
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twistedzman |
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Posts: 9375 (02/16/07 12:17 PM) Registered User |
Quote: Yeah, let's back to reality. Phillies won't win 115 games solely due to the fact they'll have the division clinched by Labor Day. As a result, I fully expect the Phils to rest their starters for nearly the entire month of September. Quote: Exactly. For example, in recent history, the Braves won 14 straight division titles while the Yankees and Cardinals currently have won 9 and 3 division titles in a row respectively. Quote: It sure is. Cardinals lost Weaver and Suppan who are irreplacable. Therefore, it's safe to assume the Astros will win the Central since they have significantly upgraded their pitching staff by replacing Pettitte and Clemens with Jenkins and Woody Williams. Btw, props to CRA for picking the Indians. I'm not saying they'll win the World Series, but I'm picking the Tribe to make the playoffs. Realistically, excluding KC of course, any of those 4 teams can win the Central. |
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RazorrzzEdge |
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Posts: 6135 (02/16/07 12:44 PM) Registered user |
I like the Indians. Barfield is one of the more underrated upgrades during the offseason - getting him from the Padres was a steal.
Having said that, their pitching is still underwhelming to me. Cliff Lee and Jake Westbrook posted winning records last year, but their ERA's were lackluster, especially considering that they play in a pitcher's park. Sabathia can't stay healthy, either. Sowers could be a rising star. I'm just not all that high on their pitching, or else I'd say they have a good chance of going deep into the playoffs. |
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AnAlanSmitheeFilm |
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Posts: 5206 (02/16/07 12:49 PM) Registered User |
Quote: No way! This is our year to avoid 100 losses, baby! |
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memyselfandi |
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Posts: 20067 (02/16/07 12:51 PM) Registered user |
Quote: The Phillies have 9,956 losses going into this season while the Cubs have 9,398 losses going into this season (and a +.500 record all-time unlike Philly) so I suppose the Cubs "are right there" with the Phillies in that they will hit the 10K loss this decade, but the Phillies are gonna hit the 10K loss mark THIS SEASON. |
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ColbyRulesAll |
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Posts: 11545 (02/16/07 1:35 PM) Annoying sports freak |
Quote: The White Sox are not winning anything and the Tigers were a fluke. Hey Smithee...dude come on. This is the ROYALS we are talking about here. The Pirates of the American League. If they do break 100 losses I will be very shocked. |
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twistedzman |
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Posts: 9375 (02/16/07 1:47 PM) Registered User |
CRA trying some reverse psychology.
Several people are down on the Tigers but where exactly have they downgraded? SP and bullpen are still in tact and Sheffield will add pop to the lineup. Quote: I've never been a big fan of Sabathia but he did post a 3.2 ERA in '06. Lee and Westbrook are not aces, but solid starters who both have had 14+ wins over the last 3 seasons. Sowers looks like a promising young lefty and Byrd is a quality 5th starter. Tribe have an underrated lineup. Hafner, Sizemore, V. Martinez, Blake, Barfield, Peralta. Not bad. Biggest problem was their dreadful bullpen but Borowski, Fultz, and even Roberto Hernandez should provide some stability. We've seen several surprise teams materialize in recent years. With the talent on their team, Indians can definitely emerge like the '05 Chisox or '06 Tigers. |
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starrider |
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Posts: 15 (02/16/07 1:51 PM) |
memyselfandi - you obviously missed the "if my memory serves" part of my post. Relax. I don't normally pay close attention to stats such as this and could care less anyway. All i remembered were the Cubs were #2
twisted - My post was in pure jest and in response to your jest. |
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twistedzman |
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Posts: 9375 (02/16/07 1:57 PM) Registered User |
And my response wasn't in jest, it was entirely serious.
Quote:  More ammunition for yours truly.
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ColbyRulesAll |
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Posts: 11545 (02/16/07 2:06 PM) Annoying sports freak |
Ok it is ready...our 2007 Fantasy Baseball League!!!
1. Go HERE to get started. Click the "sign up now" link. (NOTE that you will need a Yahoo! ID first before you can sign up). 2. Go to the column on the right side of the page and look for this: Baseball '07 The #1 FREE Fantasy Baseball game Create a League | Join a League Click the "Join a League" link. 3. Click the "agree" link. 4. Choose this option on the next screen: Accept an invitation to join a Custom League Join Custom You'll need the League ID# and Password from the commissioner. 5. The League ID# is 6956 Password is jeterisgay The rest of the process is just picking your team name and such. I just picked Saturday the 24th of March at 10:00am CDT as a random draft date, but once I get a consensus from the involved players I will set a draft date we can all agree on. GO! |
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ColbyRulesAll |
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Posts: 11545 (02/16/07 2:21 PM) Annoying sports freak |
We have two so far...myself and GeneOkerlund27
I'm sure if I check in 10 minutes there will be 5 or 6! |
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BobbyBrown06 |
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Posts: 14254 (02/16/07 2:25 PM) Registered user |
I'm in
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restrictedShadow |
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Posts: 14941 (02/16/07 2:28 PM) Registered User |
Quote: I don't know, being a fan of the team that was clearly the best in the league the entire season only to see them lose to a team that barely made the playoffs must really suck. |
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ColbyRulesAll |
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Posts: 11545 (02/16/07 2:45 PM) Annoying sports freak |
More Fantasy stuff...
All teams will have 25 roster positions, which includes 1 DL spot. There are 20 (twenty) scoring categories...10 offense and 10 pitching. |
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smokeitgood |
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Posts: 7553 (02/16/07 2:45 PM) Registered user |
Yo so estoy en el league. Steroids yummy.
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ColbyRulesAll |
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Posts: 11545 (02/16/07 2:50 PM) Annoying sports freak |
No comprende, amigo!
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twistedzman |
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Posts: 9375 (02/16/07 2:52 PM) Registered User |
Yeah, it did suck. Although, there is nothing embarrassing about my team overcoming adversity (injuries to Pedro, El Duque, Floyd, Sanchez) and fighting valiantly only to lose to the eventual WS champs in a classic Game 7.
Oh well. I can always look on the bright side. Thankfully, I have no idea what it's like being a 22 year old sports fan and not experiencing any of my teams win a championship. Now that must REALLY suck. ETA: I'll join now. |
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starrider |
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Posts: 15 (02/16/07 3:16 PM) |
Only in New York does fighting valiantly mean losing with the bat on the shoulder
I gotta find a pic of that. |
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smokeitgood |
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Posts: 7553 (02/16/07 3:31 PM) Registered user |
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Locod |
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Posts: 220 (02/16/07 3:40 PM) Registered User |
I'm in
I don't know if having such big rosters AND such big league is a good idea... shit, in the bottom rounds, we'll be drafting guys who are still in the minors
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