Standings
by Grant
on Mar 26, 2008 10:58 AM PDT
Ah, the yearly wrongfest. Like changing the clocks forward and claiming fourteen dependants, predicting the final standings is a spring tradition. Before last season, I predicted the standings correctly for 25 out of 30 teams. Think about how amazing that is. If I had gone to Vegas, I would have made some sweet, sweet coin. Unfortunately, I only published my predictions for the NL West, and those predictions contained every single wrong prediction I made. You'll have to take my word on the other teams. Nailed 'em. Really. Ahem.
This year, the NL West doesn't exactly hold the drama as previous seasons, as the Giants have about a 1% chance of making August interesting. So I'm expanding the prediction contest -- oh, it's a contest now, and it's so on -- to include the entire MLB universe. The prize will be $20 from Amazon.com. How can I do such a thing? It's easy: I don't have to pay it right now, so it doesn't count as real money to me. That philosophy is kind of behind all of my general finances, and it's why I'm worth three figures.
Getting the exact standing correct: 5 points
Missing it: 1 to 4 points, depending on how many spots you're off
Tiebreaker: Number of Giants wins
Tiebreaker to the tiebreaker: Games started by Eugenio Velez
Winner: Most points
I've never set something up like this, so let me know if this format is wonky. My entry:
NL West
Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Rockies
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Astros
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
Royals
White Sox
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 67 wins
Tiebreaker II: 98 games
Have at it.
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Interesting point system
Are you the guy in charge of Florida elections?
Alrighty, then:
NL West
Rockies
Dodgers
Padres
Diamondbacks
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Reds
Cubs
Cardinals
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Nationals
Braves
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Devil Rays
Yankees
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 74 wins
Tiebreaker II: 150 games
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on Mar 26, 2008 11:11 AM PDT 0 recs
Interesting point system Are you the guy in charge of Florida elections?
I'm doing this in the middle of a work seminar, so I took about five seconds to think the points system up. What would be a better way?
by Grant on
Mar 26, 2008 11:54 AM PDT
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I can't think of a better way
And besides, whatever point system you assign, I'm not going to win this contest. Just busting your chops with lame humor is all.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on
Mar 26, 2008 11:58 AM PDT
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NL West
Giants
Padres
Rockies
DBacks
Dodgers
Tiebreaker: 91 wins
Tiebreaker II: 150 games (counting playoffs)
by wilriv21 on Mar 26, 2008 11:13 AM PDT 0 recs
I predict that I will win
NL West
Rockies
Padres
Diamondbacks
Giants
Dodgers (screw them)
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Astros
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Mariners
Angels
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
Royals
Whitesox
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Bluejays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 75 wins
Tiebreaker II: 120 games
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 26, 2008 11:28 AM PDT 0 recs
BTW
It's Rays, folks, not Devil Rays. I'm fining myself 10 McCovey Bucks for getting it wrong higher up the thread.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on Mar 26, 2008 11:33 AM PDT 0 recs
rays
they'll always be the devil rays to me. sniff
Make me proud again Hen
by AndYourBirdCanSing on
Mar 26, 2008 11:42 AM PDT
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lol
Hi Rxmeister!
Who cares what Bill Pecota thinks?? Some lousy infielder that couldn't hit is going to influence your opinions?? Oh, it's not him?? I still don't care. Why don't they just stop playing the games and let the nerds with their pocket protectors who never picked up a baseball decide which teams are going to be in the World Series?? Did this Pecota thing pick the Cardinals and the Tigers to be in the World Series LAST year?? I didn't think so. Play the games!!
http://www.baycityball.com
by xanthan on Mar 26, 2008 11:37 AM PDT 0 recs
The Correct Predictions
NL West
Diamondbacks
Padres
Rockies
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Reds
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East
Metropolitans
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Mariners
Angels
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Socks
Royals
AL East
Red Socks
Rays
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 60 wins
Tiebreaker II: 111 games
Bonds stands alone.
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 26, 2008 11:39 AM PDT 0 recs
Predictions
NL West
Dodgers
Snakes
Padres
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Reds
Brewers
Astros
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phillies
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
A's
Mariners
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Royals
Twins
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker 1: 67
Tiebreaker 2: 81
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Mar 26, 2008 11:49 AM PDT 0 recs
Thah Winnah
NL West
D-backs
Pads
Dodgers
Giants
Rockies
NL Central
Brewers
Cubbies
Cards
Reds
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phillies
Marlins
Nats
AL West
Angels
A's
M's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Yanks
Sox
Rays
Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 80 wins
Tiebreaker II: 100
Giant Expectations
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 26, 2008 11:51 AM PDT 0 recs
Whoops
NL Central
Brewers
Cubbies
Cards
Astros
Reds
Pirates
Giant Expectations
by UnleashTheGore on
Mar 26, 2008 12:36 PM PDT
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Using absolutely no fats or oils
or facts
NL West
Bluenosers
D - Blanks
"Father?"s
Cinderellas
...
...
Beetlebaum (Sabean's Corpus)
NL Central
Dusty
Lou
Bud
Pooholes
That Idiot Hill In CF
Matt Morris , 9 - 17
NL East
PeeHanSantana
Blunts
TNN
Expos
Flounders
AL West
LAAAAAA
TXXXXXX
Return 75 Now
Ichiro
AL Central
WS Champs
Chokeveland
CWS
Minn/KC (Pick 'em)
AL East
I Love NY
I AM NY
Maple Leafs
Trampla Bay
Ohh , Baltimore...
Tiebreaker: 68
2nd Tiebreaker: 69
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on Mar 26, 2008 11:52 AM PDT 0 recs
Prediction
NL WEST
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Padres
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Mariners
Angels
Rangers
Athletics
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Royals
Twins
White Sox
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker - 62 Wins
Tiebreaker - 75 games
by Keenlow on Mar 26, 2008 12:07 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West:
Diamondbacks
Padres
Rockies
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central:
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East:
Mets
Phillies
Marlins
Braves
Nationals
AL West:
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central:
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East:
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Tie Breaker: 61 wins
Tiebreaker 2: 72 games
by jcb9 on Mar 26, 2008 12:10 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Padres
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Astros
Reds
Brewers
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Indians
Tigers
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 72 wins
Tiebreaker II: 81 games
by Kernbergmaradona on Mar 26, 2008 12:14 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Rockies
DBacks
Bums
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Astros
Pirats
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Blues Jays
Rays
O's
Tiebraker: 70
Tiebraker 2: 35
You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.
by Cookyman on Mar 26, 2008 12:15 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Dodgers
Snakes
Padres
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
Athletics
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Tiebreaker 1- 68
Tiebreaker 2- 78
Light hitting CFs are the new black.
by camwoody on Mar 26, 2008 12:37 PM PDT 0 recs
Sky's Predictions
NL West
Rockies
Diamondbacks
Padres
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
A's
Mariners
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Royals
White Sox
Twins
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 71 wins
Tiebreaker II: 54 games
by Sky Kalkman on Mar 26, 2008 12:49 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Rockies
Padres (Wild Card and eventual World Series Champs)
Dbacks
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Astros
Pirates
Reds
Cards
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nats
AL Wet
Angels
M's
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Sox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees
Rays
Orioles
69 Wins
111 Games
by SanDiegoJosh on Mar 26, 2008 12:50 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
D-Backs
Dodgers
Rockies
Pads
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Reds
Brewers
Astros
Cards
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Braves
Nats
Marlins
AL West
Mariners
Angels
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Indians
Tigers
Twins
Sox, White
Royals
AL East
Sox, Red
Yanks
Rays
Jays
Orioles
64 Games
72 Games
"Branca throws..."
by Takimoto on Mar 26, 2008 1:01 PM PDT 0 recs
I got a fever, and the only prediction is more cowbell
If I win, but am dead when the season is over, does my estate get the Amazon card?
NL West
Rockies
Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Reds
Brewers
Astros
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox - Obama's team
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 71 wins
Tiebreaker II: 99 games (Do post-season games that Velez plays in count? Just checkin'.)
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
by Goofus on Mar 26, 2008 1:05 PM PDT 0 recs
Total SWAG (scientific wild a*s guess)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on Mar 26, 2008 1:21 PM PDT 0 recs
Entry disqualified for not using the proper format.
The last time I saw tables that fancy, I was at my grandma's and it involved fine china and lots of doilies.
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
by Goofus on
Mar 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT
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My Finger
was tired from scrolling through the 12" threads. I think there's a Bocock joke in there somewhere :-)
Just Excel saved to a web jpeg. God Bless photobucket.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on
Mar 26, 2008 3:59 PM PDT
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NL West
Dodgers
Dbacks
Rockies
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Phillies
Mets
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
Royals
White Sox
AL East
Red Sox
Rays
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
Number of Giants wins: 71
Games started by Eugenio Velez: 68
SAVE_US.RAY
by Natto on Mar 26, 2008 1:28 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Dbacks
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Cardinals
Astros
Reds
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Mariners
Angels
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Number of Giants wins: 65
Games started by Eugenio Velez: 73
I looked up Steve Kline in the dictionary. He wasn't there. If he was, it would have said "pretty okay"
by groug on Mar 26, 2008 1:31 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Dodgers (Wildcard)
Rockies
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Astros
Pirates
Cardinals
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phillies
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Royals
Twins
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees (Wildcard & WS winners)
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Giant wins: Not often enough
Games started by Eugenio Velez: ditto
Giant wins: 68
GSBEV: ditto
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Mar 26, 2008 1:38 PM PDT 0 recs
Guess I'm dumb but I don't follow the scoring (1 to 4 "depending on how many spots you're off").
NL West
LA
AZ
CO
SD
SF
NL Central
Cubs
Brew
Stros
Cards
Reds
Bucs
NL East
NYM
PHI
ATL
WAS
FISH
AL West
SEA
LAA
OAK
TEX
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Roy-als
Sox
Twins
AL East
BoSux
Yanks
Rays
Jays
Os
Tiebreaker: 69
Tiebreaker II: 63
by Mr_M on Mar 26, 2008 1:48 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Rox
Backs
Pads
Douchebags
Giants
NL Central
Brews
Cubs
Stros
Reds
Cards
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phils
Nats
Marlins
AL West
M's
Angels
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
ChiSox
Twins
Royals
AL East
BoSox
Yanks
Rays
Jays
O's
by Azmanz on Mar 26, 2008 1:52 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Giants
Dodgers
Padres
NL Central
Reds
Brewers
Cubs
St. Louis
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phillies
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
Royals
White Sox
AL East
Red Sox
Devil Rays
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 80 wins
Tiebreaker II: 80 games
(Yes, they are the same 80 games)
by Scottsdale on Mar 26, 2008 2:02 PM PDT 0 recs
My futile effort
NL West
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Padres
Dogs
Giants
NL Central
Reds
Cubs
Brewers
Cardinals
Pirates
Astros
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Royals
Twins
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 68 wins
Tiebreaker II: 79 games
When life hands you lemonade, trade it for older, "proven" lemons.
by oneflapdown on Mar 26, 2008 2:10 PM PDT 0 recs
Standings
NL west
D'backs
Padres
Rockies
Dodgers
Giants
NL central
Cubs
Reds
Brewers
Astros
Cards
Pirates
NL east
Mets
Phils
Braves
Nats
Marlins
AL west
Mariners
Angels
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
MInnesota
Royals
AL east
Red sox
Yankess
Rays
Blue Jays
Orieoles
Tiebreaker: 70 wins
Tiebreaker 2: 75 games
by CTGiant on Mar 26, 2008 2:17 PM PDT 0 recs
Padre fan checking in...
NL West
Arizona
Colorado
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
NL Central
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
NL East
Atlanta
Philadelphia (WC)
New York
Washington
Florida
AL West
Seattle
Anaheim
Oakland
Texas
AL Central
Detroit
Cleveland (WC)
Kansas City
Minnesota
Chicago
AL East
Tampa Bay (I dream of a postseason without the Yanks and Sox...)
Boston
New York
Toronto
Baltimore
Giants wins: 76
Velez starts: 68
Should be a good season; Cain and Lincecum are reason enough to go to the yard, so enjoy your first Bonds-less season in 15 years. It could be worse...you could be the '03 Padres. Maybe Sabean will get a conscience and help you out by quitting... :-)
Scott Hairston and I will be at AT&T Park April 7-9, so prepare yourselves for more 1-0, 2-hit losses for Cain...
by friar on Mar 26, 2008 2:29 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Padres
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
A's
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Royals
Twins
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 66 wins
Tiebreaker II: 23 games
by marcello on Mar 26, 2008 2:31 PM PDT 0 recs
My Picks
NL West
Dodgers
D-Backs
Madres
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Astros
Brewers
Cardinals
Reds
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nats
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 62wins
Tiebreaker II: 26 games
by W8ingForATitle on Mar 26, 2008 2:34 PM PDT 0 recs
Wow
that's too much shit to type. I'm Out.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Mar 26, 2008 2:57 PM PDT 0 recs
Oh, why not....
I'm lousy at guessing, but here goes...
NL West
Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Rockies
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Reds
Cardinals
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
A's
Mariners
Rangers
AL Central
Indians
Tigers
White Sox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 71 wins
Tiebreaker II: 3 games
by Skaldheim on Mar 26, 2008 3:36 PM PDT 0 recs
diamondbacks
padres (mark prior, dammit)
rockies
evils
giants
brewers
cubs
reds (would win division if votto and bruce each get 100 starts, which they won't. nice job hiring the dustbuster)
astros
pirates
cardinals (pujols shutdown around jun. 10th makes them the worst team in MLB)
mets
phillies
nationals (lastings!)
braves
marlins
angels
mariners
a'z (78 wins yadadadimean)
rangers
indians (hafners back)
tigers
royals
twins
white sox
red sox
yankees (no playoffs)
rays
blue jays
orioles (AL Giants, same colors and everything)
indians sweep brewers in the Series.
tiebreaker: 63 wins. Aaron GritRowand rips his gritstringhamstring gritting out a double play ball, not actually avoiding the GIDP but nonetheless inspiring whats left of the giants to grit their way out of that 100th loss
tiebreaker II: 86 games. Will seem like too few, then way too many (when he kinda sucks), then too few again (when durham sucks about fifty times worse).
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Mar 26, 2008 3:40 PM PDT 0 recs
Just send me the money now, Grant
..nobody's even gotten the NLWest right yet! Amazing. And somebody tell me how nvsfg got that fancy spreadsheet layout up there - that's tremendous. I tried without the grid, but apparently WYSIWYG ain't all it's cracked up to be....
NL West
Los Angeles
Colorado
Arizona
San Diego
San Francisco
NL Central
Chicago
Milwaukee
Houston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
NL East
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Washington
Florida
AL West
Los Angeles
Seattle
Texas
Oakland
AL Central
Detroit
Cleveland
Minnesota
Chicago
Kansas City
AL East
Boston
New York
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Tiebreaker #1: Giants win 68 games (after surging in Sept. with callups)
Tiebreaker #2: Eugenio Velez will start 116 games
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
by Lyle on Mar 26, 2008 4:23 PM PDT 0 recs
His grid is a screenshot of an Excel doc.
SAVE_US.RAY
by Natto on
Mar 26, 2008 5:03 PM PDT
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Tried HTML Tables
But it doesn't work quite right on this site.
The very first thing I did after setting my preference for the new site, was to change my preferences from WYSIWYG to HTML. I'm a member on another board that uses the WYSIWYG option, and just got used to handwriting.
If you are comfortable writing HTML, this page is great for advanced, and this page is good for basics.
I create a little cheat sheet word.doc of the commands I use most.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on
Mar 27, 2008 6:55 AM PDT
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Lazy style
NLW
AZ
SD
COL
LAD
SF
NLC
MIL
CHC
CIN
PIT
STL
HOU
NLE
NYM
ATL
PHI
WAS
FLA
ALW
LAA
OAK
TEX
SEA
ALC
DET
CLE
CHW
KC
MIN
ALE (mmm...ale)
BOS
TB (yes, I meant it)
NYY
TOR
BAL
Giants Ws = 70
Eugenio starts = 66
March is the cruellest month, breeding
Centerfielders out of the dead land, mixing
Molinas and Ortmeiers, stirring
Dull Rowands with spring training...
by juanboy on Mar 26, 2008 4:40 PM PDT 0 recs
More wrong than everyone else probably.... except Brian Sabean
NL West:
Dipshit Squad (from Southern California)
D'Backs
Rockies
Padres
Our foresaken, swashbuckling, all-out, gaming team (isn't it kinda weird how that first promo for "What is a Gamer?" only featured white dudes on the team? granted, 2 of them are the only "Good-Gamers" we have, and i'm not going to cry racism or whatever, but no one's going to convince me that Giants fans want to see Ortmeier or Walker over Vizquel, Roberts, or Winn).
NL Central
Cubbies (bounced in the NLDS again)
Brew Crew
Reds
Pirates
Cardinals
Astros
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phils
Nats
Marlins
AL West
Angels
A's (end up less than 10 out)
Mariners (bound to fall apart)
Texas (give'em some time)
AL Central
Cleveland (probably the best pitching depth in the majors, plus you gotta love that cap logo with the new "Progressive Field")
Tigers (scratching and clawing all the way, but too many old guys, questions on D)
White Sox (same problems as the Tigers, but not nearly as much talent)
Royals (outta the cellar at last)
Twins (prediction: Liriano tops out at 150 IP this season)
AL East
Boston (I hate them, but what can you do?)
Yanks (I think their non-Joba pitchers will surprise some people, though it's going to be another quick postseason)
Rays
Jays (Eckstein at SS, Rolen at 3rd. nuff said. well actually, I could see them anywhere between here and #2; love that pitching and D)
Orioles (the Giants have no good young position players; the Orioles have no good pitchers. I think if you combined these two rosters, they'd still finish last in the AL East)
Tiebreaker #1: 56 games
Tiebreaker #2: 92 starts - 58 at 3B, 25 at 2B, 9 at SS
Playoffs:
NL: Mets over the D'Backs, Shitsquad over the Cubs; Mets take the pennant
AL: Boston over Anaheim (again); Cleveland over the Yanks (again); Boston over Cleveland (again)
World Series Champion in 5 games: Boston (damnit)
by baetown415 on Mar 26, 2008 4:50 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Padres
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Pirates
Cardinals
Astros
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Nationals
Marlins
AL West
Angels
As
Mariners
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker 1
69
Tiebreaker 2
70
by Dan from NM on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Dodgers
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Cardinals
Astros
Reds
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Royals
Twins
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 71 wins
Tiebreaker II: 50 games
Merkin Valdez career SO/9: 10.8
by Poe on Mar 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Padres
Dodgers
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Cardinals
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Mariners
Angels
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
White Sox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker
65 wins
Tiebreaker II
73 games
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Mar 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT 0 recs
This Will Be Depressing
NL West
Rockies
D'Backs
Dodgers
Padres
Giants
NL Central
Reds (this for my ailing father)
Cubs
Brewers
Cards
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Braves
Phils
Nats
Marlins
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Texas
A's
AL Central
Cleveland
Detroit
Minnesota
K.C.
White Sox
AL East
Boston
Toronto
Yankees
Rays
Orioles
Giants win - 70
Velez -- 105
by NearestNorwich on Mar 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Diamondbacks
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
St. Louie
Reds
Astros
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Angels
Mariners
Athletics
Rangers
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Tiebreaker 1: 69
Tiebreaker 2: 96 games
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Mar 26, 2008 7:51 PM PDT 0 recs
It's that easy
NLW: ARZ, LAD, COL, SD, SF
NLC: CIN, CHC, MIL, PIT, STL, HOU
NLE: NYM, ATL, PHI, WSH, FLA
ALW: ANA, SEA, OAK, TEX
ALC: CLE, DET, CHW, MIN, KC
ALE: BOS, TOR, NYY, TB, BAL
Tiebreaker 1: 73 games
Tiebreaker 2: 46 games
by mlb22 on Mar 26, 2008 10:25 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Padres
DBacks
Dingleberries
Rockies
(sigh...) Giants
NL Central
Reds
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Cards
Pirates
NL East
Mets
Phils
Braves
Nats
Marlins
AL West
Angels
M's
Rangers
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
ChiSox
Twins
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees
Rays
O's
Tiebreaker 1: 69 (hehehehehehehehehehehehe)
Tiebreaker 2: 139 (hehehe-wait...)
by boonitez on Mar 26, 2008 10:59 PM PDT 0 recs
Grays Sports Almanac
I just got back from the future! Check this shit out:
NL West
Colorado
San Diego (WC)
Arizona
Los Angeles
San Francisco
NL Central
Chicago
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
NL East
New York
Philadelphia
Florida
Washington
Atlanta
AL West
Los Angeles
Seattle
Texas
Oakland
AL Central
Cleveland
Detroit
Minnesota
Chicago
Kansas City
AL East
New York
Boston (WC)
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
***It's a god damned Subway Series, what with the final year of both Major League stadia. Yeah, weird. Series goes seven games, and New York wins. The Bronx is burning, Queens is burning, Manhattan is aloof. Oh, and Brooklyn still smells like garbage. It's all happening to you...in the future!
Tiebreaker: 72 wins
Tiebreaker II: 99 games
Tiebreaker III: Scissors
people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!
by satyricrash on Mar 27, 2008 12:14 AM PDT 0 recs
Well that's 2008,
Wait till 2009! #1 baby!
Ok, 2010......
Er...
by SNAKESQUASH on Mar 27, 2008 7:11 AM PDT 0 recs
My picks
NL West
Diamondbacks
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
Giants
NL Central
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Astros
St. Louis
Pirates
NL East
Braves
Mets
Phillies
Marlins
Nationals
AL West
Mariners
Rangers
Angels
A's
AL Central
Tigers
Indians
Twins
White Sox
Royals
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Tiebreaker: 62 wins
Tiebreaker II: 80 games
by KLSnow on Mar 27, 2008 8:43 AM PDT 0 recs
Xei Picks
NL West
1. Arizona
2. Los Angeles
3. San Diego
4. Colorado
5. Sufforagate City
NL Central
1. Chicago
2. Milwaukee
3. Cincinnati
4. Houston
5. St Louis
6 Pittsburgh
NL East
1. New York
2. Atlanta
3. Philadelphia
4. Washington
5. Florida
AL West
1. Texas
2. LAA
3. Oakland
4. Seattle
Al Central
1. Detroit
2. Cleveland
3. Minnesota
4. Chicago
5. Kansas City
AL East
1. New York
2. Boston
3. Tampa Bay
4. Toronto
5. Baltimore
SF Wins: 0
Game played: 69
vr, Xeifrank
by Xeifrank on Mar 27, 2008 10:07 AM PDT 0 recs
nl west
1.arizona
2.l.a.
3.colorado
4.san diego
5.san francisco
nl central
1. chicago
2.milwaukee
3.cincinnati
4. st louis
5. houston
6. pittsburgh
nl east
1. new york
2. atlanta
3. philadelphia
4. washington
5. florida
al west
1.l.a. of a.
2. seattle
3. oakland
4. texas
al central
1.detroit
2. cleveland
3. minnesota
4. chicago
5. kansas city
al east
1. boston
2. new york
3. tampa bay
4. toronto
5. baltimore
sf wins: 69
velez plays in 96
by vortexanthony on Mar 27, 2008 10:56 AM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Dbacks
Dodgers
Rockies (tie)
Padres (tie)
Giants
NL Central
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cards
Pirates
'stros
NL East
Mets
Braves (wild card)
Phillies
Nats
Marlins
AL West
Angels
A's
Mariners (tie)
Rangers (tie)
AL Central
Tigers
Indians (wild card)
Twins
Royals
White Sox
AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Devil Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
Giants win: 68 (similar SP, improved pen, same-ish D, no O)
Velez starts: 90.
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
by jasomack on Mar 27, 2008 1:26 PM PDT 0 recs
NL west
Arizona
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
NL Central
Milwaukee
Chicago
Houston
St. Louis
Cincinnatii
Pittsburgh
NL East
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Florida
Washington
AL West
Seattle
Los Angeles
Oakland
Texas
AL central
Cleveland
Detroit
Minnesota
Kansas City
Chicago
AL East
Boston
New York
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Toronto
Tiebreaker 1: 70 - Number of Giants wins
Tiebreaker 2: 100 - Games started by Eugenio Velez
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 27, 2008 4:48 PM PDT 0 recs
NL West
Dbags (Good Pitching, hitters improve)
Fodgers
Rockies (Pitching falls apart)
Padres (Health issues)
Giants (Baseball issues)
NL Central
Milwaukee (Defensive improvement)
Chicago*
Cincinatti
Pittsburgh (Decent pitching staff, a few good hitters)
Houston (Wandy Rodriguez?)
St. Louis (Who will pitch?)
NL East
New York
Atlanta
Philadelphia (Adam Eaton)
Washington (Could surprise people)
Florida (Worst team in NL this year)
AL West
Los Angeles (they always seem to find pitchers)
Oakland (All offense this year)
Seattle (Can't hit, can't field)
Texas
AL Central
Cleveland
Detroit (could have Toledo's starting rotation by July)
Minnesota (could be very good, though)
Kansas City (getting a lot better)
Chicago (FAIL)
AL East
Boston
Toronto* (Good pitching)
New York (Everybody gets old at once)
Tampa Bay (Still no real bullpen, but will hit all day long)
Baltimore (much worse than the Giants)
*Wildcard
Giants Wins: 71
EV Starts: 89
feliz gone, team still bad
by oldjacket on Mar 28, 2008 8:05 AM PDT 0 recs
