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Mr Mxyzptlk · 28-08-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusion

Baseball rocks! Any predictions on the post season? Is Detriot for real? Who wins the AL Wild Card?

Detroit has a really good team, but I think the White Sox could still sneak the division. Regarding the Wild Card, my heart says Boston, but my head says it'll be someone from the Central.

_Ed_ · 28-08-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusion

Baseball rocks! Any predictions on the post season? Is Detriot for real? Who wins the AL Wild Card?

They're going really well, it never ceases to amaze me what an impact Ivan Rodriguez has on a young team. Florida 2003, now Detroit 2006.

As for the AL...well...who knows? I'm thinking maybe the loser of AL Central, but I have a feeling Boston will get on a streak and they're only 5 behind so they could get there. And of course Minnesota are currently leading for the Wild Card so can't write them off.

Turbinator · 28-08-2006, 06:58 PM

actually no white sox wont sneak division..........and btw detroit has a marvelous pitching staff so thats why they leadign this year.........alogn with a good GM...........also guys root for the TORONTO BLUE JAYS!!!!!!

Mr Mxyzptlk · 28-08-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ed_

They're going really well, it never ceases to amaze me what an impact Ivan Rodriguez has on a young team. Florida 2003, now Detroit 2006.

As for the AL...well...who knows? I'm thinking maybe the loser of AL Central, but I have a feeling Boston will get on a streak and they're only 5 behind so they could get there. And of course Minnesota are currently leading for the Wild Card so can't write them off.

The more I think about it, the more I think that Boston's only shot is to win the division. I'd love if the Yankees missed the playoffs. It'd be my dream scenario, after my eternal dream that Chelsea gets relegated from the Prem.

Re: Ivan Rodriguez, I've been a fan of his since his Texas days a little while back, and he's a terrific player and leader. He did a decent job with the 2005 Tigers too. I didn't expect them to be holding on this well, but then the White Sox (a more likely challenger than the Twins IMO) have been a disappointment.

roseboy64 · 28-08-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

Not sure what happened to my Atlanta Braves this year, but it sure has been heartbreaking.

You and me both.

Fusion · 28-08-2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

The more I think about it, the more I think that Boston's only shot is to win the division. I'd love if the Yankees missed the playoffs. It'd be my dream scenario, after my eternal dream that Chelsea gets relegated from the Prem.

Re: Ivan Rodriguez, I've been a fan of his since his Texas days a little while back, and he's a terrific player and leader. He did a decent job with the 2005 Tigers too. I didn't expect them to be holding on this well, but then the White Sox (a more likely challenger than the Twins IMO) have been a disappointment.

I think Boston seems to be tanking it in. I think mentally they've given up on the season. I would be very surprised if they come back to win the AL East. I think the Wild Card winner will come from the Central.

You know Ivan Rodriguez is my favorite player of all time. When I first started watching baseball, Pudge was a rookie hot shot catcher for the Texas Rangers. He immediately became my favorite player and I've admired him ever since. To me, he is the best catcher of all time. Yogi and Bench supporters will dispute that, but neither of them had an arm like Pudge, plus he can match them offensively. No one has had a greater impact (defensively) on a game than Pudge. Opposing players are afraid to stray too far off the bag, managers usually don't call a steal on him, and he just has that intimidation factor all around. One of the saddest days of my sport watching life was when the Rangers let him walk away in free agency. The local press was almost gleeful when that happened. They always said that Pudge "didn't work well with pitchers, didn't call a good game, and only concentrated on throwing runners out". Well Pudge worked plenty well with Florida's young pitchers on his way to the World Series! And now he's doing the same with Det. Class player and all time legend. I now end my tribute to Pudge. You may resume regularly scheduled programming.

ash chaulk · 28-08-2006, 10:38 PM

is matt mcgwire still playing cos ill be honest ive got his cards jersey in the wardrobe

Cloete · 28-08-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ash chaulk

is matt mcgwire still playing cos ill be honest ive got his cards jersey in the wardrobe

That'd be Mark McGwire

ash chaulk · 28-08-2006, 11:50 PM

same difference

benchmark00 · 29-08-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ash chaulk

is matt mcgwire still playing cos ill be honest ive got his cards jersey in the wardrobe

Nah broke his leg, remember.

ash chaulk · 29-08-2006, 01:18 AM

on ths simpsons?

benchmark00 · 29-08-2006, 01:19 AM

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on ths simpsons?

For St. Kilda against West Coast.

ash chaulk · 29-08-2006, 01:26 AM

oh yeah thats why i must wrote matt instead of mark

The Baconator · 27-10-2006, 05:32 AM

Anyone been watching the World Series so far?

I managed to last the whole of the 4th game this morning, was pretty good with Cardinals winning 4-3. I reckon the Tigers will pull one back today and then St Louis will finish it off in the 6th game.

_Ed_ · 27-10-2006, 05:33 AM

I missed today's game, watched the first three though. I'd like to see it go to 7 but I probably want the Cardinals to win in the end.

With Rodriguez struggling so much with the bat Detroit seem to be struggling a bit as he's such an inspirational guy. Hope he can bounce back in Game 5.

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28-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Turbinator International Captain Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,492	actually no white sox wont sneak division..........and btw detroit has a marvelous pitching staff so thats why they leadign this year.........alogn with a good GM...........also guys root for the TORONTO BLUE JAYS!!!!!!

28-08-2006, 11:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
ash chaulk International Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth. WA Posts: 6,649	same difference

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ash chaulk International Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth. WA Posts: 6,649	on ths simpsons?

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ash chaulk International Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth. WA Posts: 6,649	oh yeah thats why i must wrote matt instead of mark

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The Baconator International Vice-Captain Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 4,413	Anyone been watching the World Series so far? I managed to last the whole of the 4th game this morning, was pretty good with Cardinals winning 4-3. I reckon the Tigers will pull one back today and then St Louis will finish it off in the 6th game.

27-10-2006, 05:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,102	I missed today's game, watched the first three though. I'd like to see it go to 7 but I probably want the Cardinals to win in the end. With Rodriguez struggling so much with the bat Detroit seem to be struggling a bit as he's such an inspirational guy. Hope he can bounce back in Game 5.

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