MLB '08, Part Dos - Page 9

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-27-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lazarus

I'm not saying they suck, but when you have the best record in baseball you should be beating these teams at least 2 out of 3 times. It's weird, swept by the D-Rays, then they sweep the White Sox, and now this.

perhaps, and i may be going out on a limb here, but perhaps the white sox stink.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-27-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Here's my reasoning:

These two have yet to begin hitting the baseball with consistency. And we still kick ass without taking any names.

Oh...and toss in the best team ERA in baseball, a Gold-Glove infield, the emergence of future Hall of Famers Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez, and the incoherent vocal stylings of Ozzie Guillen and we have a team that takes a morning dump all over the aging and fragile Red Sox.

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

I'd take the AL Central.

Let's do some comparisons shall we:

The two "worst" teams in the Central and East...record wise...are the Royals/Indians and Blue Jays/Orioles.

Of those 4 teams, which has the best chance of making a legitimate run at the playoffs? The Indians. Mark one down for the AL Central.

Next we compare the Tigers and Yankees. That's a wash because they both spend too much money on shitty, injury-prone players and neither team can pitch their way out of a paper bag. But can they both make a run at a playoff berth? Yes.

Next we compare the second place Devil Rays and the second place Twins. That's another wash. Two scrappy, young, well-managed ball clubs who are playing out of their heads.

So it all comes down to Sox vs. Sox. The two first place Sox.

Red Sox vs. White Sox...

Advantage AL central.

AL Central, due to logical reasoning, is the most loaded division in MLB.

that sort of logical reasoning could get you a cushy job with the bush administration.

this is the point in the show where i ask you if you've been drinking.

phanan · 06-27-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

this is the point in the show where i ask you if you've been drinking.

I sure hope so.

WildHoneyAlways · 06-27-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

perhaps, and i may be going out on a limb here, but perhaps the white sox stink.

They don't stink all the time.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-27-2008, 02:39 PM

7-12 vs. AL east (1 team under .500)
6-6 vs. AL West (1 team under .500)
9-6 vs. 4 NL opponents under .500
0-3 vs. 1 NL opponent over .500
21-11 vs. AL Central (3 teams under .500)

these are your fearsome chicago white sox.

GirlsAloudFan · 06-27-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

7-12 vs. AL east (1 team under .500)
6-6 vs. AL West (1 team under .500)
9-6 vs. 4 NL opponents under .500
0-3 vs. 1 NL opponent over .500
21-11 vs. AL Central (3 teams under .500)

these are your fearsome chicago white sox.

These aren't the droids you're looking for, Headache.

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

You are looking at splits from the PAST. As in games that have already happened. I like to focus on the future. As in games that have yet to transpire. As in games that we will win...easily. And a worlds championship that we will win...easily.

Steamroller.

Buzzsaw.

Buehrle.

GOodnight,

bono_212 · 06-27-2008, 02:50 PM

It's almost time GAF.

Let's Get It On

phillyfan26 · 06-27-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

These aren't the droids you're looking for, Headache.

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

You are looking at splits from the PAST. As in games that have already happened. I like to focus on the future. As in games that have yet to transpire. As in games that we will win...easily. And a worlds championship that we will win...easily.

Steamroller.

Buzzsaw.

Buehrle.

GOodnight,

So, let me get this straight:

Your argument that the AL Central is the best division in baseball is "look at the future?"

Your argument that the White Sox are going to win the championship is "look at the future?"

Guys, the Phillies are going to win the NL. Any analysis of that statement can be rebutted by "look to the future: the Phillies are going to win those games EASILY."

phanan · 06-27-2008, 02:56 PM

I think I see a retractable roof in GAF's future.

Hewson · 06-27-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phanan

I think I see a retractable roof in GAF's future.

Drugs are bad....mmmkay.

phillyfan26 · 06-27-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Your mathematical and statistical prowess does nothing for me.

Facts and statistics just get in the way, guys.

GirlsAloudFan · 06-27-2008, 03:17 PM

U.S. Cellular Field...You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...

GirlsAloudFan · 06-27-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan26

So, let me get this straight:

Your argument that the AL Central is the best division in baseball is "look at the future?"

Your argument that the White Sox are going to win the championship is "look at the future?"

Guys, the Phillies are going to win the NL. Any analysis of that statement can be rebutted by "look to the future: the Phillies are going to win those games EASILY."

Gum? Why would I want that? Why would I want bubble gum?

phanan · 06-27-2008, 03:18 PM

At least he's quoting Star Wars.

No spoken words · 06-27-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

U.S. Cellular Field...You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...

Now that's the first accurate thing you've said today.

Red Sox, to me, are the class of the AL and I'll believe they're not going to the WS when I actually see it.

06-27-2008, 02:39 PM	#125
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Supplier Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: yip yip yip yip yip Posts: 30,615 Local Time: 04:40 AM Images: 15	7-12 vs. AL east (1 team under .500) 6-6 vs. AL West (1 team under .500) 9-6 vs. 4 NL opponents under .500 0-3 vs. 1 NL opponent over .500 21-11 vs. AL Central (3 teams under .500) these are your fearsome chicago white sox. __________________

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06-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#132
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